The Who - Live in Boston
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Movie Reviews of The Who - Live in Boston
Movie Review: A night without THE OX !!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is THE WHO minus JOHN ENTWISTLE. This is one of the concerts played by what is left of the original band, a few days after John Entwistle died. You can feel the sadnes all the way but also you can feel the passion as well. THE WHO (Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend), played with passion and grace for his friend, but they did not played any of John Entwistle s' songs. Why not play "Trick of the Light"? or "You"? or let the fans sing to "Boris the Spider" or "My Wife"? I do feel that in the last few years, John Entwistle gave up to insist THE WHO to play his songs. He was not singing other songs other than "My Wife" or "Boris the Spider",neither he was doing chorus on Townshend songs. He neither gave the other two a new song to record for inclusion on "Then and Now". They recorded 3 new songs and released only two on that collection (the other is Roger Daltrey s' "Certified Rose").
"Live in Boston" features THE WHO doing the same songs they have been doing in the last 30 years, with notable exceptions: "THE RELAY", "SEA AND SAND", "ANOTHER TRICKY DAY" and "ANYWAY ANYHOW ANYWHERE". The other songs are the overplayed ones, like the 200 version of WONT GET FOOLED AGAIN, I CAN EXPLAIN, SUBSTITUTE, PINBALL WIZARD, 5:15, BABA O RILEY, MY GENERATION, among other "clasicc" songs.
On this night, ZACK STARKEY does not sound so inspired as you can hear o see him in other spots on this tour. PINO PALADINO is superb, but he is not JOHN ENTWISTLE, thanks PINO anyway. SIMON TOWNSHEND, is almost inaudible, but he is there. And good old JOHN BUNDRICK is also there but only filling the holes, HE IS NOT JOHN CARIN, who in my opinion is the one they need as a keyboard player and producer.
It is about time also, that THE WHO, change their set list radicaly. Remember that the WHO sold million of albums not singles, after TOMMY, so we- the fans- know every song on the book. They should give a try to MUSIC MUST CHANGE, THE SEEKER, NAKED EYE, GOIN MOBILE, LET SEE ACTION, I AM ONE, DOCTOR JIMMY, THE ROCK, RELAX, SUNRISE, CIRCLES, TRICK OF THE LIGHT, YOU, SLIP KID, I HAVE KNOWN NO WAR, SONG IS OVER, and many many others (includin solo songs).
Movie Review: A Eulogy for a friend
Summary: 5 Stars
This concert is one of the saddest Rock and Roll events I have ever witnessed. Not because the band is not playing well- they are. But every moment is tinged with the sadness of having lost a great friend, and our realization that a wonderful rock and roll personality has been removed from the world. John Entwistle died from taking cocaine, and by all standards that was a stupid act of selfishness. Leaving his mates in the lurch in the middle of a tour- John, John, John, defintely bad form at best. The pain, the sadness is evident in every closeup, between the songs, and in the music itself. Listen to Townsend's tortured guitar licks and Daltry's strangled singing and you will know this is a group of friends in deep mourning. The music though is fantastic, even though they occasionally get out of synch, particularly Zak Starkey, but it doesn't matter. Anything on this night that might be a mistake is forgiven by their fans, and at times the music soars and reaches the heights seen and heard by Who fans in years past when the sound of The Who roared like a lion in the jungle. And like the Lion, The Who are still the Kings of The Rock and Roll world, and even in death will continue to reign.Movie Review: The Two Are Alright
Summary: 5 Stars
The Who's summer 2002 US tour began on a sour note when bassist John Entwistle died the night before the first show. Pete and Roger carried on with Pino Palladino on bass. This DVD serves not only as a souvenier of a great tour, but also as a tribute to John.
The band can still rock really hard, and on this performance we are treated to songs that we don't often hear live, like "Another Tricky Day," "Amazing Journey" and "Sparks." Pino handles the bass lines rather well, especially on the classic solos during "My Generation." I was very impressed with every aspect this performance, and the video and sound quality are quite nice as well.
The bonus features on this DVD include interviews with Pete and Roger about their feelings on the tour, plus a collection of John Entwistles's artwork. These are really interesting to watch.
In conclusion, this is a great performance by the remaining band members. I recommend it to any Who fan. If John's absence really bothers you, skip this and get "The Kids Are Alright."
Movie Review: The "Kids" Can Still Rock!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had trepidations when I purchased this DVD. I wasn't sure if Pete & Roger could pull it off. They are no longer "kids" competing in a "young mans" rock & roll world. With the recent death of original bassist John Entwhistle, (on the eve of this tour) I wondered if they would be "just going the the motions". I was highly surprised and pleased to see they both put on a subperb highly energized concert, and proved your never too old to rock & roll. Something a lot of younger bands could take note on. Rounding out the band was Zak Starkey on drums (yes Ringo's kid) and Pino Palladino on bass, and longtime keyboardist, John 'Rabbit' Bundrik. Over 2 hours of original Who songs, all of which you will know, and DVD extras. All in all this was a good purchase, and a whole lot cheaper than the ticket I bought to see the band. Buy the DVD, you will be glad you did.Movie Review: One of the Best Concerts of my Life
Summary: 5 Stars
There is truly nothing like The Who LIVE. My first concert ever (I'm only 18) was to see The Who perform at the Tweeter Center on September 27, 2002 where this DVD is from. It was one of the greatest moments in my life to see Roger and Pete onstage! I do wonder however what it would have been like with Keith and John up onstage too. Probably unbelievable!
Anyways this Concert DVD is amazing! I remember seeing the show live and I was blown away. The sound quality is wonderful and Pete sure can play his guitar! I really enjoy this DVD because I think the Who is one of thee best live bands out there and if you never of had a chance to see the who live, then purchase this DVD and watch it! For any Who fan you should at least watch this DVD to "experience" the live who. Also the interviews with Roger and Pete are worth the entire price of the DVD.