Certifiable [with bonus cd]
by Jordan Copeland, Jim Gable
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Actor: PoliceDirector: Jim Gable, Jordan Copeland
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 159 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-11-18
Studio: 101 DISTRIBUTION
Movie Reviews of Certifiable [with bonus cd]
Movie Review: A Triumphant Return!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yep, the packaging is flimsy, but what do we buy DVD's for? What we have here is an astounding effort by three innovative musicians who could have receded quietly into history. Instead they put aside their differences, reworked and rehoned their songs, hired some top-notch camera and production people, and went on a blazing world tour captured on DVD for everyone to enjoy forever. What's not to like? This is a so much better production than the Synchonicity Concert video, annoyingly filmed and edited by Godley and Creme and crew.
Although the set list is closely the same as the 1983 Syncronicity tour, Andy Summers now breaks out guitar solos to expand many of their songs, something that sounds pretty good to my ears. Another critic called him "paunchy" - hmmm, he is 65 years of age here, and his bad habit of watching his own fingerings accentuates a bit of face flab, but hey - the guy still can jump from Stewart's drum riser, play some fabulous riffs, and work his effects pedals like few can.
Sting's singing voice is powerful despite his own 56 years of age. His vocal range maybe isn't as wide as 20 years ago, but his clarity isn't diminished. Well maybe a little bit late in the concert, but he absolutely wails on the opening numbers, Message in a Bottle, and Synchronicity II. His bass playing seems more fluid and melodic than ever, and as part of this 3-piece band, is so important to the rhythm. More than anyone, Sting set aside his robust personality a bit to co-exist with his bandmates for the practice sessions and tour, which I give him credit for. I'm sure he didn't need this reunion to make a house payment.
Stewart Copeland has always been a great drummer in my opinion, there is never a mis-timed drum beat or awkward fill. His work really seems the same as 30 years ago, thunderous and expansive. Without Stewart, the songs wouldn't be as unique, they wouldn't sound like The Police.
In spite of my enthusiasm for this, there are some production downsides. Obviously there has been some audio sweetening. Personally, I wouldn't mind, if the original concert audio was included as an option on the DVD. Most notably for me are the altered backing vocals by Andy and Stewart, they seem to have been replaced by an electronic version. I would rather hear them and their mistakes, or at least have the option to do so. As to dubbed instruments, it's hard to for me to tell, Sting has foot pedals for synthesizer and bass and we don't always get to see him using them. Andy as well has multiple effects pedals. Stewart, I'm not sure about, there is some percussion work audible that he is not playing - especially noticable on "Wrapped around your finger". Certainly he or one of the others could have pressed a pedal to make that happen on stage, but who knows.
For anyone who wants to learn more about these guys and how they create their music, I can also recommend the DVD "The Police - Every Breath you Take" for the bonus items. Included is a mini-documentary - hosted by former Squeeze keysman Jools Holland - called Police in Montserrat. Quite funny, and Sting, Stewart, and Andy each describe where it all came from and how they do it. Also on the same DVD, see the band at it's earliest where they perform "Can't Stand Losing You" and "Next to You" live in 1978 on The Old Grey Whistle Test, a terrific 70's British TV show.
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