The Who - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
by Dick Carruthers
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Actor: Bryan Adams, John Bundrick, John Entwistle, Noel Gallagher, Roger DaltreyDirector: Dick Carruthers
Brand: Image Entertainment
Editor: Henry Stein
Producer: Pierre Lamoureux
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 144 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-09-25
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Movie Reviews of The Who - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Movie Review: Absolutely the BEST post Moon Who DVD (so far)
Summary: 5 Stars
What a treat this was after watching the "Tommy and Quadrophenia Live" DVD. Don't get me wrong, that DVD was fine, but this one just blew me away. There are some factors included in this concert that didn't work, but 92% of this concert is incredible. Let's start with what doesn't work to get it out of the way. Three of the special guests should not have been there. I'm referring to Noel Gallagher, Bryan Adams, and Kelly Jones. Now, I don't really have anything against any of them on their own, but when you put them with the Who, it simply does not fit. First of all, Noel Gallagher plays on "Won't Get Fooled Again" which is my all time favorite Who song. He plays what Pete should be playing. The sound is good but I always know in the back of my mind that Townshend should be the lead guitarist on that song rather than Noel Gallagher. Next, Bryan Adams can not sing "Behind Blue Eyes." It's almost illegal for him to sing that song. Roger should not have allowed Bryan Adams to sing one of his own most beloved songs (especially since he sings it so well on the Who's Next album). Bryan Adams could have maybe gotten away with "You Better You Bet." Finally, Kelly Jones should never had been allowed to sing "Substitute." What a let down it was for such a great song to be ruinned by a guy who not only didn't know the words, but also had to drown out Pete's guitar with his own playing. Only Roger (or Pete) should be allowed to sing "Substitute" and "Behind Blue Eyes," and only Pete should be allowed to play guitar on "Won't Get Fooled Again." Thank goodness for the rest of the performances on this DVD. The best performances are "I Can't Explain," "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere," "Pinball Wizard," "Relay," "My Wife," "The Kids Are Alright," "Bargain," "Magic Bus," "Who Are You," "Baba O'Riley," "Drowned," "The Real Me," "5:15," and "My Generation." Eddie Vedder was smart to pick "I'm One" and "Let's See Action" to sing on since they are not as well known songs and he does a fantastic job on them. He fits in with the Who. Paul Weller also does a great job with Townshend on "So Sad About Us" which is also not as well known. These two guys were smart to pick songs for which they wouldn't upstage anyone in the Who. "Getting In Tune" and "Mary Anne With The Shaky Hand" should have been included on the DVD (they're both on the CD). Pete's guitar playing is at its best since Moon was around. He is very inspired and there are plenty of close ups of the master at work. Pete is simply one of the five best guitarists to ever set foot on the face of the earth and he proves it on this DVD. John's bass sounds great throughout the DVD. His solo on "5:15" is amazing but also on "The Real Me," "My Generation," "Pinball Wizard," "Magic Bus," "My Wife," "Who Are You," and many others. John (rest in peace) is without a doubt the best bass player who ever lived. I'm so glad that I got a chance to see the Who in concert when he was still alive. You even get more shots of John on this DVD which is great because the camera was never friendly to him. Roger is on fire throughout the whole show and Zak Starkey along with John Bundrick play very well too. Even though this is a post Moon show, it is still one of the best filmed performances of the band. The camera angles are excellent too as is the sound. Overall, this is a spectacular DVD with spectacular performances (except for the 3 noted earlier). However, there should be a reissue of this DVD containing alternate performances of "Won't Get Fooled Again," "Substitute," and "Behind Blue Eyes" without the special guests and containing "Getting In Tune" and "Mary Anne With the Shaky Hand." Then this DVD would be perfect. But with all that aside, I would strongly recommend this DVD for any Who fan because 20 out of the 23 performances will blow you away.
Summary of The Who - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
FOR MILLIONS OF FANS AROUND THE WORLD, THE WHO HAS DEFINED THEQUINTESSENTIAL ROCK BAND FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES. THE BAND'SEXTRAORDINARY MUSIC AND LYRICS HAVE LEFT AN INDELIBLE IMPRINT ON MUSIC HISTORY, AND THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE LEGENDARY.Similar DVD Movies
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