unimorpheus Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 While in a Frys one day I heard the Eagles "Hell Freezes Over" live concert DVD playing in the HT demo room. The system in question was a Harmon/Kardon dvd player on a Harman/Kardon A/V receiver w/ some high end Polk HT mains and sub. The system actually sounded pretty good as the Polks have a warm sound to them at moderate volume. This pretty much kicked the HT project into action as I have been planning to get to it for about five years. Well after a visit to the local Good Guys and some spectacular luck I was the proud owner of a pair of RF5s and an RWS-10 (which was latter returned for an RSW-12). The audio and video quality of the Eagles DVD is just spectacular. Now that I am totally hooked on this DVD concert thing can anyone recommend some titles w/ as good a presentation as this DVD. I went out on a limb an purchased a Sade concert DVD as I am a fan of her music. Unfortunately the quality of this dvd is so poor it looks and sounds like a bootleg. As far as musical taste is concerned, I am all over the map so I am open to any suggestions and musical taste. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Try the FleetwoodMac DVD of the Dance. It is one of the few that can keep with HFO. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Peter Gabriel- Growing Up. Excellent concert. Video quality 9-10 Audio 10-10 Has 2.0 stereo 5.1 DD and 5.1 DTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobgre Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I have 3 in my collection that I think are as every bit as good as HFO. All were shot in Hi-Def and have fabulous sounding soundtracks. They are in no particular order. 1. Heart - Alive in Seattle 2. Pretenders - Loose in L.A 3. Godsmack - (Just recently released) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 I own 2 concert videos which I like: Roy Orbison Black and White, suberb preformance and sonics in DTS and DD 5.1. Backup band: Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Elvis Costello, KD lang, Jacson Browne, Jennifer Warnes and others! If you like Roy at all this is a no brainer. Eric Clapton UnPlugged has superb sonics and and excellent performance as well. I am always looking for concert videos with good performance and sonics in 5 channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPNX2 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 ---------------- On 9/21/2004 11:16:23 AM mobgre wrote: I have 3 in my collection that I think are as every bit as good as HFO. All were shot in Hi-Def and have fabulous sounding soundtracks. They are in no particular order. 1. Heart - Alive in Seattle 2. Pretenders - Loose in L.A 3. Godsmack - (Just recently released) ---------------- That Pretenders - Loose in L.A. is a good DVD I love the DTS track. Its also kind of funny that I was actually at that concert with my fiancée... Another that I like is the Queen Greatest Video Hit 1 although not concert footage its DTS track is phenomenal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivadselim Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 laswell's tabla beat science and herbie hancock's future 2 future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSBW Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Diana Krall--Live in Paris. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Krall in Paris is awesome..... David Gilmour Live and ELO Zoom are also excellent..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettemanfrom1973 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Hi Mettallica - Cunning Stunts - Sounds great in DD and there's some cool effects and options. There are several songs that are in multi-angle (5 angles - you can watch your favorit member perform or watch the entire stage Shania - Live in Chicago - originally bought it for my toddler, sounds great, good picture I have heard alot of good things about Sarah Maclachan's newest DVD Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA1984 Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Two that are standouts to me. And All That Could Have Been - Nine Inch Nails (DTS Version) Eyes Wide Open - King Crimson These will be all that you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimorpheus Posted September 21, 2004 Author Share Posted September 21, 2004 The recommendations have been great! Thank you for the feedback. What an eclectic group we have here. I would have expected nothing less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Blue Man Group's "The Complex Rock Tour Live" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-dezibel Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 My favorites: Metallica - S&M Metallica - Cunning Stunts Norah Jones - Live in New Orleans Eric Clapton - Unplugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaDude Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Let me add... Joe Satriani: Live In San Francisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor.Ham.Slap Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 ---------------- On 9/22/2004 12:00:01 AM m00n wrote: Blue Man Group's "The Complex Rock Tour Live" ---------------- I second The Complex Rock Tour Live. It is probably the most entertaining concert DVD I have. Although the Dave Matthews Live DVD is a reletively good one as well if you're into his music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfalls Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Santana Supernatural is also well recorded video and audio. If you can find anything in DVD for AKUS (Allison Kraus and Union Station) grab it. I have their SACD and have seen their live performance on TV. It gives me goosebumps remembering how well they play their intricate mesh of country/blue grass/"old timey" tunes. Their music is in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I third the Blue Man Group!! Just wait until you hear "I feel love" Though it's not a dvd, hopefully it will change sometime in my lifetime, but you ABSOLUTELY MUST get and listen to Pink Floyd Pulse. Unless you get a bootleg, it's only available on VHS. Do it anyway, if just for the experience. When they get to "One of these days", crank it up and sit back & prepare to be totally awed. Ditto with some other tracks on it. I know it's VHS, but trust me, you will ABSOLUTELY LOVE it, even if it is on tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Yes! Pulse is OUTSTANDING. I have the Tape and VCD..... I wish they would hurry up with the DVD. Some more good concert DVD's:......... Eric Clapton: One more car, one more rider. Peter Frampton: Live in Detroit. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: High Grass Dogs. Train: Midnight Moon. Bruce Springsteen: Anthology. Peter Gabriel: Secret world Live. Cyndi Lauper: Live At Last. (I thought this one was going to be a disappointment.. I was wrong) Roy Orbison: Greatest Hits. Kd Lang: Live by request. Paul McCartney: Back In The U.S. Phil Collins: Serious Hits Live. Elton John: One Night Only. Queen: We Will Rock You. Talking Heads: Stop Making Sense. NEED SOME PINK FLOYD DVD'S!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care Mike ( The Yamaha/Hsu Underdog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 Yes, Pulse is outstanding! I have it on laserdisc and the pic and sound are excellent. Can't wait for the DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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