James Taylor - Pull Over
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Movie Reviews of James Taylor - Pull Over
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.Movie Review: JT giving it the "Full Monty!"
Summary: 5 Stars
The advantage that this DVD has over the "Beacon" is that it is obviously the best cuts from a number of different performances. I have been following JT since early '69 (the Apple album) and have seen him perform in England on many occasions. I have been fully appreciative of nearly every performance, the main exception being the last tour in September, when most of the musicians were not the "regular crew",seemed to be rather sparse in number, and not as "tight" as usual.This DVD has the benefit of JT being fully "pumped up" and giving it his all!. With the benefit of "cherry picking" a number of different performances the result is an impeccable DVD which is superior to the previous VHS/DVD's that have been released before, although the apparent seamless production makes it seem as if it is just one performance.
The backing singers, brass section....need I say more?
Movie Review: James Taylor At His Very Best
Summary: 5 Stars
I must confess I almost passed this one by on the premise that I had his Beacon Theatre performance on DVD and didn't need duplication of material. However, I was wrong. This performance far surpasses his earlier DVD for he is more relaxed and seemingly having the time of his life before a wildly enthusiastic audience. The filming of this performance gives one the feeling of actually being there and the picture and sound quality are outstanding. I recommend this DVD without reservation. It is by far the greatest JT performance I have seen thus far. He just keeps getting better all the time--a consummate artist and icon who richly deserves all the accolades that come to him. I feel Mr. Taylor has found his way home and is at one with himself and the audience.Movie Review: James Taylor - Pull Over
Summary: 5 Stars
Exceptional sound quality and a mega-set song list. If you've seen JT live, you know there are two "sets". Both are included here. There are songs from his latest relase and many Taylor classics. I particularly enjoyed the current arrangement of Steamroller and this version of Sun on the Moon. The band is stellar and includes long time alums Jimmy Johnson and the drummer that recorded the original Fire and Rain, Russ Kunkel.A haunting version of Millworker, which begins with bass and guitar, reveal James at his guitar best.
Rounding out the set is a jamming version of the standard, Knock On Wood.
Finally, the last song is just JT and guitar and represents an absolute highlight of this important and thoroughly American artist's ability.
Movie Review: Better Than Beacon Street
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD is much better than the "Beacon Street" disc. The recording is clearer making each instrument and voice more distinct. The bass is also up a notch. Most of the songs repeated between the discs like "Mexico" get a better treatment on "Pull Over." The "Frozen Man" intro is very funny along with the cue card incident. I also like the way that he has his back-up singers around him for some of the songs. This ends up having the singing pan across the whole front soundstage rather than just in the left speaker as was the case on "Beacon Street". Songs like "Only One", "Millworker" and my favourite "Shed A Little Light" are alone worth the cost of the DVD. Definately a required disc if you are a James Taylor fan.