Dion: Live in Concert
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Movie Reviews of Dion: Live in Concert
Movie Review: Hot music and history rockin' today!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is great, to watch Dion perform. He sounds as good as ever just as he did on last years "New Masters" CD which featured new versions of his hits. Filmed at the Tropica in Atlantic City, Dion performs with gusto his hits taking us on a musical journey of both nostalgia and musical history; his history and also of rock; where it came from and what it meant to him and how, to a certain extent, it applies today. Interspersed between some of the concert footage, he talks about his roots and it's fascinating to hear him talk about how Hank Williams, black music, and Jewish cantering played a role in what he did. Something I found interesting was how some of his vocal emanations came from saxaphone players he heard in theatres. Besides the main concert, there's a separate section which has Dion filmed while sitting on a stool talking about his music and singing in an accoustic setting. If he had done all his songs this way, it'd be a great buy. In this section he talks about Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens and why he didn't take the airplane in which they died along with The Big Bopper. The only downside to this dvd are the so called celebrity testimonials which consist only of written words from Lou Reed, Waylon Jennings and others that are hard to read or near impossible to read. I had expected live interviews. But that aside, this is a blast. The concert list: Walking Blues (accoustic studio), I Wonder Why, I Let My Baby Do That, Ruby Baby (collage including American Bandstand version), Amazing Grace/Love Came To Me, Drip Drop, Ride With You (accoustic studio), A Teenager In Love, Blue Monday, The Truth Will Set You Free (Accoustic studio), King Of The New York Streets, Abraham Martin and John, Donna The Prima Donna, Runaround Sue, The Wanderer (we find out who he really was).Movie Review: Money's Tight - But I'd Go Hungry For This DVD!!
Summary: 5 Stars
And I may...but who cares?! I did the fabulous Amazon.com's Video-On-Demand (a great deal!) to save money; and after viewing it ended up buying this spectacular musical event for my husband happily at home in another state! Indeed, it is a miraculous experience - ranked up there with DVD concert's like - "The Last Waltz"; except for the amazing fact that this is...one guy with one of the greatest back-up bands I've ever heard! Best highlights for me (and this is tough because it was stellar from start to finish) was: (1) Dion's lead-in story for Donna Donna The Primadonna - along with the song itself - well worth the price of the DVD alone; (2) Dion's incredibly moving synopsis of what a rebel & rock 'n roll means vis a vis truth, freedom, and God (not ashamed here to address it and then some...); & (3) that mystical, magical, meridian which occurs so very rarely when you are gifted with a perfect, (and I mean *perfect*) performance by a man who remains, for me, the ultimate rebel-genius with a cause! And yes...I'll miss at least a dinner for this. Go for it!Movie Review: Understanding Life
Summary: 5 Stars
Aside from the minor problems of not being long enough and major difficulty reading the linear notes, one cannot recommend this DVD enough. The depth of Dion's understanding music shows through in every moment of this DVD. One reviewer did not understand why Dion is not as popular as some of the other rock musicians of our time. The answer may be simple-maybe Dion did not want that type of fame. Instead one had to seek out his present music,then enjoy,realizing what a tremendous talent that we enjoy.
Maybe it is me growing up on the streets of Philadelphia, that at at least some level I can relate or just he is very good at what he does makes Dion if not my all time favorite at least in the top two.
So enjoy and by the way I just finished seeing him in Atlantic City in April of 2008!!! Still same great voice!!!
So
Yo Dion
Keep Rocking
Steve
Movie Review: Dion: The Prince of the New York streets, still rockin'
Summary: 5 Stars
Just wanted to add my own accolades to the reviews already submitted. I bought this DVD very recently. Having been a big Dion fan all my life (Dion and the Timberlanes [mid 50's], Dion and the Belmonts, Dion solo). I expected a very good performance ... and got (not surprisingly) a GREAT performance instead! If you like Dion's music, get this DVD, forget the job/bills/mowing the lawn, crank up the sound, and just enjoy the heck out of a great concert. I played the DVD three times in a row, I liked it so much, and I've never done that before. I agree with a previous observation that the back-up band was terrific, both on music and singing. I also agree that they were better than the Belmonts. One last observation: I'm a die-hard DOO WOP fan. I noticed many Doo Wop performers, on other DVDs I own, copying not a few of Dion's hits ... testimony enough. Enjoy.Movie Review: Dion, I Have missed 5 Stars
I just got this video, and I have watched it three times today....I think what comes across mare than anything is that he is one of the coolest rockers that has kept it real and true... His music sounds as good as it was in the early years, his voice was smooth with a edge of that New York sound, that is truly a gift from God...
I saw him reently on a Christian Catholic program, and he was not into himself at all, just sharing his journey, this is as rare as being cool and rocking and lovin God all at the same time, this is very refreshing....
Dion, you are gifted for your many talents, and you are using them with a touch from above, Stay golden, and remember we love you now more than ever, Jeannie from California....