Thank You Australia Concert: Live 1976
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Actor: Neil DiamondBrand: Uni
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Live, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 177 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-07-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Movie Reviews of Thank You Australia Concert: Live 1976
Movie Review: An essential dvd from a legendary artist
Summary: 5 Stars
In 1972 Neil recorded his classic live album Hot August Night (Remastered / Expanded) (2CD). It was the very first Neil Diamond album I ever bought, and although I have bought most of his albums, it remains the single album I listen to most to this day, and I consider it his best work.
I often wondered what it would be like to have been there to witness that historic event, and I did not know this dvd existed until I accidentally encountered it in my local record store a few days ago.
A little bit of research shows the level of Neil's popularity in Australia. His Hot August Night album was No 1 for a staggering 29 weeks in Australia, and reputedly owned in 1 out of every 4 households. This particular concert was broadcast live throughout Australia. It also set an attendance record at the Sydney sports grounds.
As I watched the video I noticed that this was Hot August night brought to visual life. The shimmering presence, the showmanship, the sparkly shirt, the beautiful rhythms, the rich resonant voice, and holding the stadium and the nation in the palm of his hand.
Quite simply, Australia Tribute is an opportunity to witness Neil at his very best.
Some other reviewers have made issue about the sound quality. I have a 42 inch Panasonic Plasma tv with standard tv speakers. I noticed on the second song a little bit of hiss at the end, and turned down the treble and it disappeared. The colors were a little bright and I also had to adjust the colors a little. Other than that everything was perfect.
The extras with this dvd are excellent, and include Neil Diamond's first extended tv interview, 47 minutes, quite revealing, and the live commercial breaks from the stage with Neil being the sponsor are very amusing. A perfect gift for a Neil Diamond fan, or for yourself.
I hope you found this review helpful, and I think you'll love it.
Summary of Thank You Australia Concert: Live 1976
Neil Diamond is an American legend. He is one of the finest and most successful songwriters of the last forty years as well as being a multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the most dynamic and consummate live performers of his generation. This concert from the Sydney Sports Stadium was the culmination of his Australia & New Zealand tour in 1976, an event that marked his comeback to the live stage after a creatively fruitful four year sabbatical from live performance. The vast crowd was typical of this record-breaking tour, still one of the most memorable in Australian history, and Neil Diamond delivered the enthralling performance of a true showman.TRACK LISTING 1) Missa 2)Soolaimon 3) Play Me 4) Solitary Man 5) Cherry Cherry 6) Sweet Caroline 7) The Last Picasso 8) Longfellow Serenade 9) Song Sung Blue 10) Cracklin' Rosie 11) Holly Holy 12) I Am...I Said 13) Anthem 14) Be 15) Dear Father 16) Skybird 17) Lonely Looking Sky 18) Anthem (reprise) 19) Be (reprise) 20) Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show 21) I've Been This Way Before
Bonus Features * Restored version of "Morningside", a track that was partly cut due to a commercial break in the original live broadcast. * 50-minute interview with Neil Diamond filmed during the Australian tour. * Neil Diamond's on stage commercial breaks. * Behind The Scenes: David Frost's original build-up to the concert for Channel 9 TV. * Photo Gallery. * English Closed Captioning throughout the performance.
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