Foreigner: Alive & Rockin
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Movie Reviews of Foreigner: Alive & Rockin
Movie Review: Foreigner's Best & Hardest Rocking DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Foreigner is one of those 70's/80's hard rock groups who are often remembered more for the 1 or 2 ballads that got radio airplay than the multitude of rockers that filled their albums. Finally, their hard rocking roots and musicianship are properly documented on this 2007 DVD. I've seen the new band 3 times now personally, and I can honestly say that they are more energized and working harder than most other bands of their era. It's like they have a new lease on life. Where some bands go out each summer and kinda go through the motions...and don't get me wrong I'm not saying they don't enjoy themselves...Foreigner is playing like a brand new band honestly wanting to prove themselves to the world. They succeed on this DVD.
Recorded in Germany in 2007 as part of the annual Bang Your Head festival, Foreigner might seem an odd choice to play a set alongside numerous heavy metal and thrash bands. But as you'll see in this DVD, they win the crowd over with no problem. That in itself says a lot about this DVD. Their entire 60 minute set is included, which is the amount of time they were given since several other bands played that day too. Being a shorter show than usual, and being a metal fest, their ballads have been eliminated from this show. The songs overall have had a much heavier sound over the past 3 years, mainly with the additions of Jason Bonham...recently of Led Zep fame...on drums and Jeff Pilson of Dokken on bass. The newer arrangements of their older songs are sung by ex-Hurricane singer Kelly Hansen, who is one of the most animated front men out there these days. He really works the crowd. The group is rounded out by long time keyboardist Jeff Jacobs and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
Foreigner is currently working on a new album for release hopefully this fall, but this DVD will give you an excellent introduction to the current band. Highly recommended if you're a Foreigner fan or like melodic hard rock in general.
Movie Review: FOREIGNER HAS NEVER ROCKED BETTER THAN THIS!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Alive & Rockin'" is the new DVD by the revamped band Foreigner. On it, this band rocks harder than they have in years. Their new lead singer takes these songs by the throat, nails the notes, leads the crowd and proceeds to convince you that not only can he do justice to Lou Gramm in his heyday but that he, along with every other band member, can make this music vital again. They all make the music come alive like you would not have expected. Even with Mick Jones being the sole original member this is no cover band. There is every justification for these guys to call themselves Foreigner. There is fresh magic here. Foreigner is now refined and tough. They step up to the plate and have "heavyweights" written all over them again.
Mick Jones (lead guitar), Jason Bonham (drums), Jeff Pilson (bass), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Tom Gimbel (rhythm guitar/winds), and Jeff Jacobs (keys) will prove to you that each of them together are what Foreigner should be considered as...legendary.
This in-concert DVD features NO sappy pop ballads. They play hard rock for a German metal festival crowd who obviously were just as blown away as I was. The new Foreigner was an odd choice for this festival and it's likely nobody expected them to be impressive. They were. Read the reviews. Buy the DVD. Watch how the crowd becomes totally into it.
If you want a classic rock band that is reaching for more than their county fair or retro tour paycheck and actually plays from the gut then you owe it to yourself to discover this line-up now. Forget what Foreigner became in the mid 80's and forward. Imagine if they kept doing pure rock. This is what their new DVD represents. Foreigner is out to prove something and I for one am sold. If they record any new music with this rediscovered rock and roll blood then I will be first in line to buy. This band is again hot blooded. Check it and see!
Movie Review: Truly Alive and Rockin'!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Mick Jones and company -- you rock!!! This is just a fabulous Foreigner performance!!! (Sorry about Lou Gramm -- loved him!!) Kelly Hansen is just great! He pours tons of energy and his soul into this concert. His voice is strong and he is an entertainer!! Mick Jones is one of the the most amazing guitarists in the world!! Thom Gimbal on sax, flute, rhythm guitar; bassist Jeff Pilson (Dokken); Michael Blumenthal keyboards and Jason Bonham are all on top of their games. No ballads here as the venue is the "Bang Your Head" festival in Germany -- they only have an hour alotted. There is an even harder edge to the songs. The guitar prelude to "Urgent" rocks; Thom Gimbal just rips on the sax part and "Juke Box Hero/Whole Lotta Love" brings down the house -- Jason is amazing. We were fortunate to see Foreigner live two weeks ago and they are truly better than ever!!! Kelly leapt from the stage into the audience and was hopping on the chair backs which delighted the audience!! I was two feet away from Mick and if anyone doubts his guitar greatness -- I assure you he is the best he's ever been. The band came to a nearby restaurant for dinner and graciously autographed my DVD! This is a must buy DVD! (Kelly does use a bit of profanity on the DVD -- no problem -- that was a tough looking crowd!!) He did not do that at our concert -- they were truly a classy show. If you want to hear great renditions of the ballads and a longer program, do buy "Live at Deer Creek" (1993). Lou Gramm is with them on this DVD and sings "That Was Yesterday," with Mick on keyboard -- outside -- beautiful photograpy. "Until the End of Time," "Waiting for A Girl..", "I Wanna Know What Love Is," -- all there and beautifully performed. If you have both of these DVDs, you'll have the best of rock and ballad; Lou and Kelly and of course, Mick and the band.Movie Review: Best Foreigner yet ROCKS!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having been a fan of Foreigner for years and having noted they seemed to have dropped off the earth, I grabbed this up when I saw it! Yes, it's a totally different Foreigner than previously - but that is good with me. Lou Gramm is an excellent vocalist, but Kelly Hansen is EVERY bit as good! I noted someone had a problem with Mick calling this Foreigner and celebrating 30th anniversary cuz he is the only remaining member and said reviewer spouted maybe this should be Mick Jones and Backing Band. That really has no bearing at all...note Whitesnake has only 1 remaining original member, egomaniacal DC, and celebrated 25 yrs. That aside, Mick, Kelly, Jeff, Tom and the guys I hope have a bright future. The classics rock here like never before and as a band, these guys have gelled and look like they're having fun. The doubters of this Foreigner - watch out! These guys look rejuvinated and ready to conquer!Movie Review: Great recent FOREIGNER show....worth the price!
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't a full set show...and there are LOTS of great songs missing...but it IS the full performance they gave on this day as part of a heavy metal festival in Germany so I can't dock them for the length. The price is pretty cheap and there are bonus interviews worth watching. The filming is pretty good on the fly editing for a rock show not staged for DVD like we are often used to now. This version of FOREIGNER consists of some pretty weathered hard core Rock warriors and they do the music proud. Its obvious that Mick Jones protects the legacy of the band that is one of the most popular of all time and wouldn't put a tribute band type act together. The best thing I can always say about a Live DVD is...I will see them the next time they come within a reasonable amount of miles from me!