James Taylor - Pull Over
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Movie Reviews of James Taylor - Pull Over
Movie Review: The Best JT DVD yet!
Summary: 5 Stars
Are you a fan of James Taylor? Then this is a must have DVD!
I bought his first, very highly rated DVD, Live at the Beacon Theatre, and enjoyed it so much I just had to have this one even though people said if you own one there is no need to buy another. I must disagree...both offers something unique.
That said, I feel this is the better of the two DVDs currently offered and here's why:
The songs are awesome. Frozen Man is just outstanding. Millworker is such a great song. The version of the popular Fire and Rain is better on Live at, but this one is more in line with the original version.
James Taylor seems much more relaxed and animated at this concert.
The visual impact of the stage is more pleasant with the color and openness of the stage.
The only negative with this DVD is the same as Live at, and that is the constant quick change of camera angles. There are dozens of shots in each song. This seems to be a very common theme with concert DVDs and one I wish would change.
As I stated in my review of Live at, if you can only get one James Taylor DVD this is the one to get.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Movie Review: Best JT Video So Far
Summary: 5 Stars
Let me start off that I have just about all JT video footage that there is (most all on VHS) and this is the best so far, the guy is like wine. The PBS special that was made into a DVD concert "Live at the Beacon Theatre" is really good, but it does not contain the energy that "Pull Over" has. I can not say I totally like his new October Road album, but I can say that this concert is great and just makes you feel good all over, all that you expect from JT. In this concert there are tunes from his new album to old ones with a whole new sound, very fresh. As for those that do not like it because it is not in widescreen, well you bought the wrong disc. The one I bought 12/2003 is 16:9, not 4:3; read the specs before buying. The camera work is great, the Dolby Digital 5.1 (sound) is great and most of all the emotion fantastic.
The only new players to this long standing family band are the spicy conga player and the outstanding new drummer, almost as good as Carlos, but that's a lot of play up to. This DVD is priced well below most, about the same price as a CD, so why not get the video and audio for a buck or two more? So buy it, play it and enhance your life with life's best music around, yesterday and today.
Movie Review: Easily worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Other reviewers were right, and I'm glad I read their reviews before watching the DVD. The sound is spectacular. If you're a James Taylor fan you'll enjoy both his performance and his very talented ensemble. I watched the whole thing once just for the experience, but now I just leave the "music video" style camera work off by leaving the TV off. You spend a good portion of the DVD getting shots of the people at the concert dancing or whatever. Really disappointing. I recommend the DVD, but leave your TV off after your first time through.
*Update:
I recently saw James Taylor in concert as he performed with many of the same people on this DVD. It was even better being there. As a side note, after the intermission James came out and signed stuff. He wouldn't play again until everyone that wanted a signature got one. It's great to see a wonderful person who's also a wonderful musician. Next time you come, James, I'm bringing my tattered, old 'James Taylor' guitar book! (they won't let me bring my guitar)
Movie Review: James Taylor's still got it
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a bit torn when it comes to this DVD. On the one hand, James Taylor is an extremely talented musician, especially in concert. The material on this DVD is everything a Taylor fan could hope for - the classics like Fire and Rain, a few less well-known songs such as Frozen Man (beautifully done on this DVD), and some stuff from October Road. But the production values on the DVD itself are a bit less than stellar. The quality of the picture is okay at best, and at times rather poor. Also, whoever did the camera transitions should be fired - call me picky, but the transitions between views were often poorly timed and lent absolutely nothing to the experience of watching the performance. Still, despite all this, I give it five stars because I love James Taylor, and I love his music. Any fan who can say the same will surely like this DVD. The technical issues aside, I am very pleased with Pull Over. It's no substitute for seeing James perform in person, but it is nevertheless a must-have for James Taylor addicts.
Movie Review: Sweet Baby James
Summary: 5 Stars
First went to see JT live in June of 1998 down in St Louis and just saw him again on November 16th, this past Saturday. Already bought the "Live at the Beacon" dvd, but it always seemed like something was missing. No "Sweet Baby James" to end the concert and JT just didn't seem to be that comfortable and relaxed. I just received my shipment today of the "Pullover" dvd and this was just like being at the concert. JT smiling on stage throughout and his voice just seems to improve with age. His rendition of "Fire & Rain" seemed to have more heart to it, even though it was probably the 10,000th time he had to sing it and the audience was really into the concert. I missed not hearing "up on the Roof" and "Shower the People", but the addition of "Carolina in My Mind", "Copperline", and ending with "Sweet Baby James" more than made of for that. Buy it - you won't regret it.