Supernatural Live: Santana
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Movie Reviews of Supernatural Live: Santana
Movie Review: Great concert DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this DVD for several years and used to pop it in frequently. I haven't watched it in quite awhile but did so tonight. I had forgotten how good this disc is!
I could complain that is was not produced in either HD DVD or Blu-ray, which would have made it even better but I won't, because neither medium was available when it was released. I've admittedly become a video snob and would probably buy a Blu-ray version if one was ever released, though if you have a decent upscaling DVD player for your HDTV, you won't be disappointed in the video.
The true strengths of this DVD are its content (including the extras) and the soundtrack. You have the choice of either DTS (which I recommend if your receiver allows) or DD 5.1 and it sounds terrific!
While I have read reviews on this site that bemoan the fact that this wasn't classic Santana, I don't see this as any deficit whatsoever. Hey, I first saw Carlos in concert over 30 years ago and have enjoyed most everything he has done since then. This was an awesome concept to bring a very diverse group of performers to this album/concert and for Carlos to blend it together into a seamless, tight show. And the visuals really add to that show!
I still have this album on my iPod and to me, the music is as fresh as ever.
Movie Review: Excellent DVD concert....and I even liked the dancers!
Summary: 5 Stars
Everybody is a purist. Santana at Woodstock is a classic, but this was done in '99 or 2000, and you can never go back. This is the big time. The DVD was edited very well, but my one complaint was that sometimes the switches and cuts were too rapid-fire. It wasn't necessary to continually give all the camera angles screen time. I saw enough shots of the same folks in the audience that I could recognize them on the street easier than members of the band. Santana shared the stage with many artists, but I am glad that Carlos had ample solo time, and I am very glad that he could reach that mass appeal DVD market without watering down the cultural heart and soul of his music. The recent attention given the Martins, the Anthonys, and the Iglesias' of the world is nice, but I am glad one of the "old heads", one who has been consistently producing quality all along, can flex his muscles in the center spotlight to show that he is still here and kicking! I can only hope that other legends such as Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles, or some of our living Jazz legends can get a triumphant resurgence of popular attention. It would be a shame if they only get their due on retrospectives after they die.
Movie Review: Mesmerizing
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been watching and listening to this DVD all weekend. I am absolutely captivated. The more I watch it the more I like it. Guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana has combined his talents with young musicians of various genres to produce a truly outstanding DVD. The production quality is excellent, the music is great, the performances superb - you'll see a whole troup of talented performers. The opening number actually has Las Vegas style show girls and really sizzles. What a show! I loved it immediately. Santana sizzles too. Be prepared for some of the best guitar you've ever heard. This DVD is technically several notches above most DVDs and takes full advantage of all mediums. There are a lot of bonus materials, not the least of which are four music videos. These may be worth the price alone. Excellent. All considered, this is a masterful production. Top notch music and video and the bonus materials make it a complete DVD package worth buying. Will appeal to a wider audience than just Santana fans, but if you like Santana, definitely get it. This is a DVD worth having.Movie Review: Supernatural? Superb!
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a devoted Santana fan for over 25 years now, I can simply say that viewing and owning this DVD is an absolute pleasure, to say the least. Those of us who have followed Carlos' journey throughout the music industry over the past 30+ years will understand the magic this DVD exhudes. It shows how Carlos has moved with the times, but simultaneously has managed to keep the authentic Santana Latin rhythms and magical guitar work that has keept the him and the band going for so long. Musically, it speaks for itself and you can easily see why this Special Musician has won a world record number of Grammy's for this album. It appeals to all who listen to it. Visually, again it's great! The colours on the DVD and the guest artists add a new dimension to the concert. I also like that it has the music videos as apart of the package, a real plus! This DVD is a must for all music lovers, I can recommend it to anyone! Excellent!Movie Review: one of the best
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have a good 5.1 system turn up the volume and enjoy one of the best DVD disc on the market today. I enjoyed most of the artists appearing on stage with Santana and a couple I skipped over, but all in all it is a winner. The music videos included with the DVD pale by comparison to the live performance. The filming is execellent, rarely do you see cameras in the background, every scene is lighted perfectly and the focus sharp and crisp. The images flow seemlessly together with outstanding sound quality throughout. In the end I was left with a feeling that Santana was not only an great guitar play but more importantly a very humble man, always giving all he had while always giving credit and thanks to those around him on stage. That is something you cannot get from a quick 4 minute music video.