Best Live Artist on DVD

[rschleicher]

I had posted something earlier on another thread about this, but INHD (or maybe INHD2), (these are two of the "special" High Def channels on Comcast) has recently been showing a Who live concert film, shot at the Isle of Wight. I'm not sure of the date, but would guess 1969 or 1970. (More or less "Live at Leeds" vintage.) I didn't see the whole show, but a good part of the concert consisted of them playing 90% of Tommy. It is broadcast in 5.1, and the sound quality is not bad, given the age, as well as the fact that Who can be a little "loose" live. Highlight for me is Moon's drumming, both for the obvious enjoyment Moon is feeling, as well as for the sheer exuberance and energy. He's constantly popping briefly to his feet, off his throne, either to get a bit more leverage, or just because he can't just sit there while playing. Townsend is also in good form with his windmill chords and spread-eagle jumps. The one odd note is that John Entwistle is dressed in a Halloween-style skeleton costume, for no obvious reason.

 

[dloweman]

Just thought I would add another DVD for all you country lovers out there, Shania's Up Live in Chicago is a pretty good DVD. The audio is good and who can argue with looking at Shania for 2 hours.

 

[20to20K]

Just to chime in with my favs...

1) Dave Matthews Band - Central Park Concert
2) Joni Mitchell - Shadows and Light
3) Santana - Sacred Fire
4) Chick Corea Akoustic Band - Alive
5) The Brecker Brothers - The Return of the Brecker Brothers

 

[bobman1235]

Concert for George

Haven't seen it mentioned, but the "Concert for George", which was a tribute concert after George Harrison died done in the Royal Albert Hall (I believe). Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Billy Preston, Joe Brown, and a bunch of others. Great sound quality too... DTS track included. If you're at all a fan of that music, I highly recommend picking it up.

 

[lynn2c]

my opinions on this

It's not out on DVD, yet, but Pink Floyd Pulse has to be the best out there
other than that
1. Roger Waters, In the Flesh...the Wall live in Berlin isn't too bad either
2. Emerson Lake and Palmer live at Montreux...recording is alittle rough, but you still get the feel of these guys live
3. Yes Live at the House of Blues. These guys still Rock
4. Crosby Stills Nash...Daylight Again.
5. Neil Young....Live Rust
6. Brian Setzer...Live in Japan. This will get your house rockin.

Hell, I could go on and on. Concert DVD's are the major portion of my collection.

 

[starfish]

For those about to Rock!

AC/DC will release a new DVD March 29

 

[shokhead]

It's not out on DVD, yet, but Pink Floyd Pulse has to be the best out there
other than that
1. Roger Waters, In the Flesh...the Wall live in Berlin isn't too bad either
2. Emerson Lake and Palmer live at Montreux...recording is alittle rough, but you still get the feel of these guys live
3. Yes Live at the House of Blues. These guys still Rock
4. Crosby Stills Nash...Daylight Again.
5. Neil Young....Live Rust
6. Brian Setzer...Live in Japan. This will get your house rockin.

Hell, I could go on and on. Concert DVD's are the major portion of my collection.

How is that BS in Japan? I saw ELP in LB around early 70's. We were sitting right in the middle and looking around. They had a **** load of hugh speakers on stage. We were saying,this is going to be a loud one. I look around in back and in the corners of the auditorium they had the same speaker setup. Wow,blew us out of there. I was in the bathroom when lucky man started and it was clear as a bell. Better when i got back to my seat.

 

[lynn2c]

Setzer

How is that BS in Japan?

I think that Setzer in Japan is great. Ya gotta like that style of swing and rock and roll, but the show he puts on is really "jumpin". The bass was recorded pretty hot though and can almost get annoying...be ready to turn your sub down. I saw ELP in Chicago in 1970, 3rd row seats, not sure my ears survived that one intact, but they were sure good. Not as loud as Zepplin though...the wall of sound they hit ya with was like getting hit by a truck...I loved it

 

[Duffinator]

I think that Setzer in Japan is great. Ya gotta like that style of swing and rock and roll, but the show he puts on is really "jumpin". The bass was recorded pretty hot though and can almost get annoying...be ready to turn your sub down. I saw ELP in Chicago in 1970, 3rd row seats, not sure my ears survived that one intact, but they were sure good. Not as loud as Zepplin though...the wall of sound they hit ya with was like getting hit by a truck...I loved it

Cool, I've been reading this thread with the hopes of picking up something I'd like that I don't own. This looks like the one. I've seen The Stray Cats and Brian Setzer live but never with his swing band. Brian rocks and always has lots of bass to keep things a shaking.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005UQ8C/qid=1108741602/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-7481255-5687856?v=glance&s=dvd

 

[Mark of Cenla]

My best concert DVD has to be the Pat Matheny Group Speaking of Now Live . It looks good, sounds good, and the performance is good. I have many others, but that one is the best. Peace.

 

[starfish]

The Kids are Alright!

I'm surprised no one mentioned any of the dvd's offered by "The Who". Their "Live in Boston" disc is always a viewing/listening favorite with my friends and family. The concert features 21 of some of their greatest hits in 5.1 surround. This dvd is a great uncontrollable sing-a-long party where every viewing guest becomes part of the show. Pino Palladino does a great job of filling in on bass after the sudden loss of John Entwisle. Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr's son) appears on drums and gives another solid performance. Word of caution though... The famous Brits, Pete and Roger do throw out just a couple of "F" bombs so don't be gettin all puritanical this is Rock & Roll!

Hopefully any kids who may be watching have been raised in an environment where they learned how to handle raw adult conversation. The music is just too good to be missed by anyone. From the close ups of Pete wailing and windmilling away on his strat to Roger's air assaulting mic twirling or his hot harmonica solo, these are all required lessons in Rock History 101. Yeah sure the kids are getting old... but hey, so am I.

 

[John S]

Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival DTS and DD 5.1, 2 discs, about 210 minutes. See

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/guitargods/

 

[Nick250]

I'd second(or is it third?) this one. Dave is great live...

I've got quite a few Music/Concert DVD's. I look for them more than I do movies...

To add to the list...

1. James Taylor; Both "Pull Over" and "Live at the Beacon Theater". The audio quality is unmatched in my opinion. Really good stuff...
2. Eagles; "Hell Freezes Over"

You stole my thunder. I have not heard any live concert DVDs (or studio for that matter) that even comes close to the three you mentioned in terms of dynamic range and audio quality with the Eagles HFO the best of the best.

 

[John S]

".....Eagles HFO the best of the best."

Agreed. Hard to believe this DVD is now over 10 years old. It is the only disc I have ever seen (for general release) that has DTS and not Dolby Digital. Video's excellent too, without too much busy camera switching...a great pet peave of mine.

For example, there's Gov't Mule-The Deepest End-Live in Concert. The video director must've had 12 cameras in a New Orleans theater and was determined to use all of them every 6 seconds. Relentless switching for over two hours. Unwatchable. Music's OK though.

 

[Ax-man]

Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival DTS and DD 5.1, 2 discs, about 210 minutes. See

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/shows/guitargods/

I'll second this DVD....along with the Los Lonely Boys *Texican Style* Live From Austin DVD. A couple of recent additions I'd reccommend.

 

[doughn]

concerts dvd with good recordings

in dts
- acoustic alchemy in st. lucia
- eagles - hell freezes over
- josh groban live - nice vocals and deep bass
- the corrs - live in london
- diana krall in paris
- faith hill

in dolby digital
- james taylor live at beacon theatre
- santana - supernatural

 

[Quig]

You stole my thunder. I have not heard any live concert DVDs (or studio for that matter) that even comes close to the three you mentioned in terms of dynamic range and audio quality with the Eagles HFO the best of the best.

Yup. Just great stuff... movies are a bore comparitively.

 

[lynn2c]

just picked up Allman Brothers live at the Beacon.
Very good, especially for you guitar lovers out there. Warren Haynes shines like usual and this Derick Trucks kid is just amazing

 

[Duffinator]

X Live in Los Angeles

For all X fans the wait is over, this video was released last month. This video is from two shows at the House of Blues in L.A. from November, 2004 and is in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of their first album, Los Angeles. 25 years! That sounds like forever but their music is as fresh as when I first saw them back in 1979 at the Whiskey.

The video is well shot and edited but the sound leaves a little to be desired. It does not sound as good as the Eagles Hell Freezes Over DTS but hey, this concert won't put you to sleep like the Eagles either.

The opening song is Your Phones Off The Hook, But You're Not, which just happens to be the first song on Los Angeles. You'll notice the band is very tight and they sound as good as they did on their first album, only Exene's voice hasn't aged well. The third song is We're Desperate and gets you revved up and ready for what's about to come later. In the middle of the concert they jump into a three song set of Los Angeles, True Love, and I'm Coming Over which moves the concert into overdrive, with Billy Zoom's guitar licks just smoking. For me the first encore was the best part of the concert with The Hungry Wolf, Year 1, and one of my favorites The World's A Mess It's In My Kiss. The second encore is the Door's classic, Soul Kitchen. Renting or purchasing the DVD just to hear the last song will be worth it for most rock & roll/punk fans.

http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70032948&trkid=181026

Also, The Unheard Music, the X documentary from 1985, was released earlier this year on DVD and is a great look into the LA music scene from the late 70's and early 80's that also produced some other familiar bands like the Go Go's, Blasters, and Los Lobos just to name a few. Enjoy.

 

[Ax-man]

Another vote for the Blue Man Group 'The Complex Rock Tour Live' dvd, wife and I really enjoyed the show.

If you haven't seen Stevie Ray Vaughn's Live From The El Mocambo I'd surely recommend it, as usual Stevie does a blistering performance.