What concert are you watching? (ALL Formats, DVD-V, BD..maybe LDs too)

[Spock]

Ayreon Universe

 

[DuncanS]

I watched Black Sabbath's "The End" Blu-ray. I wish I'd been able to get to the gig . I thought it was just stereo (16-bit/48kHz LPCM as it turns out) but its got a 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio stream which although really just ambience in the rears still sounds good. Visual quality is excellent as well.

 

[skherbeck]

Ayreon Universe

How's the surround on this one? Should I unwrap mine?

 

[GOS]

I watched Black Sabbath's "The End" Blu-ray. I wish I'd been able to get to the gig . I thought it was just stereo (16-bit/48kHz LPCM as it turns out) but its got a 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio stream which although really just ambience in the rears still sounds good. Visual quality is excellent as well.

Yep, it's a pretty thunderous sounding show isn't it? Very good actually....

 

[skherbeck]

How's the surround on this one? Should I unwrap mine?

What a stupid question. Of course I should. Nevermind.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

What a stupid question. Of course I should. Nevermind.

Gos has rubbed off on us...you are telling yourself to NEVERMIND

 

[Spock]

How's the surround on this one? Should I unwrap mine?

Not to bad - there are discrete moments, but mostly typical concert blu ray = front heavy. But if you unleash your DSU - it opens up very nicely. Great fidelty - and the show is really excellent!

And Yes - you should unwrap yours - today!!!

 

[Tornado Red]

Status Quo - Live At Montreux 2009
...followed by
David Gilmour - Live in Pompeii
both on blu ray in 5.1

 

[DuncanS]

DVDs of the Transatlantic Sessions 3 & 4 (5 & 6 yet to watch), which were originally shown on BBC TV here in the UK and on PBS I think in the USA. Some incredible music played by the cream of British, Irish & American folk/country musicians, filmed in Scotland.

http://www.transatlanticsessions.com/reviews/

 

[kap'n krunch]

Concert for George
DVD DTS 48K
----------------
***sigh****
Even though I knew from the first time I saw this that it is a very special concert and that it would require many viewings to fully absorb its performances, I still marvel at the grandiosity of it all... man, George had a LOT of GREAT people who loved him!!!

Most people dislike=don't get the wonderful and INTENSE Indian music prelude...well, their loss...I am always amazed at Anoushka, who is just drop dead gorgeous here, and a force of nature in her sitar performance...Ravi's composition, "Arpan" is another Tour De Force which comes to a climax, funnily enough, when Clapton joins it...
The Pop/Rock part is another totally different concert which has a great and flowing buildup and includes one of a kind performances from an extensive yet perfectly unassuming players who knew what and when to play and not play...so many people that are not with us anymore (!!), Ravi, Billy Preston, Jim Capaldi, Tom Petty, Michael Kamen....
You can see Sir Paul being a little distraught during the concert, but his ukelele version of "Something" is just perfect-giving it a lighter tone and at the same time a very nostalgic one, and of course, when the band comes in it always gives me chills..and not to mention "While my guitar.." being another of MANY spine tingling moments with Clapton singing it and playing the solo exactly like he did on the record and seeing him savoring every moment.. and of course , Macca's background vox, also like on the record...whew!
Being the last Harrisong played that evening, "Wah-Wah" definitely brought the house down and was a perfect choice...

I always have a hard time watching this cause I know I am gonna have tears rolling down , for many reasons, and this last time was even worse...it is the most emotional concert I have and I WILL watch it again, just not very soon...

 

[DuncanS]

Concert for George
DVD DTS 48K
----------------
***sigh****
Even though I knew from the first time I saw this that it is a very special concert and that it would require many viewings to fully absorb its performances, I still marvel at the grandiosity of it all... man, George had a LOT of GREAT people who loved him!!!

Most people dislike=don't get the wonderful and INTENSE Indian music prelude...well, their loss...I am always amazed at Anoushka, who is just drop dead gorgeous here, and a force of nature in her sitar performance...Ravi's composition, "Arpan" is another Tour De Force which comes to a climax, funnily enough, when Clapton joins it...
The Pop/Rock part is another totally different concert which has a great and flowing buildup and includes one of a kind performances from an extensive yet perfectly unassuming players who knew what and when to play and not play...so many people that are not with us anymore (!!), Ravi, Billy Preston, Jim Capaldi, Tom Petty, Michael Kamen....
You can see Sir Paul being a little distraught during the concert, but his ukelele version of "Something" is just perfect-giving it a lighter tone and at the same time a very nostalgic one, and of course, when the band comes in it always gives me chills..and not to mention "While my guitar.." being another of MANY spine tingling moments with Clapton singing it and playing the solo exactly like he did on the record and seeing him savoring every moment.. and of course , Macca's background vox, also like on the record...whew!
Being the last Harrisong played that evening, "Wah-Wah" definitely brought the house down and was a perfect choice...

I always have a hard time watching this cause I know I am gonna have tears rolling down , for many reasons, and this last time was even worse...it is the most emotional concert I have and I WILL watch it again, just not very soon...

It is a brilliant tribute and concert, I wish I'd been there.

 

[peterzach]

No-Man - Mixtaped (w/the documentary, 'Returning', and videos from 1990-2009 on disc 2). DTS DVD 5.1 (2009). Great set, among my most favorite...

Thanks for posting this. I have had this Dvd set since it was released but have never watched the doc. Finally watched the doc this weekend which as a few of you have said I agree is very well done but the mix done of the concert by SW and recording engineer by none other Neil Wilkes, say no more, just fantastic dynamics and mix what else can be said but sublime and exquisite, captures their playing just perfectly.

 

[beerking]

The one and only David Gilmour.
Live from Pompeii
BD

This really is one great live show.
Having recently watched Mr Waters Wall, I know which one I prefer....yep THIS ONE

Marvellous.

 

[Tornado Red]

Ray Wilson: Ray Wilson ZDF@Bauhaus on blu ray in 5.1

This is from May, 2018. Ray Wilson of Stiltskin and, later, Genesis fame. Always loved his voice, this contains songs from Genesis and his solo career mostly. If you like Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Genesis this might be for you. Favourite song here is Along The Way that his brother Steve (no, not that Steven Wilson) wrote, beautiful tune. This is shot on a small stage with appropriate sized crowd, almost like a big studio. His vocals are nailed in the centre channel, guitars spread over the front stage. Decent surround action for a concert and the low end here is fantastic, really punchy without becoming over bearing on my 2 sub set up. Video is decent, but a tad grainy on some shots, not in a bad way though, kind of filmic. Great selection of songs, glad to have this one in my collection. Wife likes it too, so I can play it whenever I'm allowed to be in the mood!

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Concert for George
DVD DTS 48K
----------------
***sigh****
Even though I knew from the first time I saw this that it is a very special concert and that it would require many viewings to fully absorb its performances, I still marvel at the grandiosity of it all... man, George had a LOT of GREAT people who loved him!!!

Most people dislike=don't get the wonderful and INTENSE Indian music prelude...well, their loss...I am always amazed at Anoushka, who is just drop dead gorgeous here, and a force of nature in her sitar performance...Ravi's composition, "Arpan" is another Tour De Force which comes to a climax, funnily enough, when Clapton joins it...
The Pop/Rock part is another totally different concert which has a great and flowing buildup and includes one of a kind performances from an extensive yet perfectly unassuming players who knew what and when to play and not play...so many people that are not with us anymore (!!), Ravi, Billy Preston, Jim Capaldi, Tom Petty, Michael Kamen....
You can see Sir Paul being a little distraught during the concert, but his ukelele version of "Something" is just perfect-giving it a lighter tone and at the same time a very nostalgic one, and of course, when the band comes in it always gives me chills..and not to mention "While my guitar.." being another of MANY spine tingling moments with Clapton singing it and playing the solo exactly like he did on the record and seeing him savoring every moment.. and of course , Macca's background vox, also like on the record...whew!
Being the last Harrisong played that evening, "Wah-Wah" definitely brought the house down and was a perfect choice...

I always have a hard time watching this cause I know I am gonna have tears rolling down , for many reasons, and this last time was even worse...it is the most emotional concert I have and I WILL watch it again, just not very soon...

I saw this originally when it came out on PBS or elsewhere and loved it. I totally get the emotion. So now I've got to have one. Is this stereo only or can surround be had on Blu-Ray etc?

 

[beerking]

I saw this originally when it came out on PBS or elsewhere and loved it. I totally get the emotion. So now I've got to have one. Is this stereo only or can surround be had on Blu-Ray etc?

Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/Concert-George-Blu-ray-Various-Artists/dp/B078Y352DN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543349714&sr=8-1&keywords=concert+for+george+2+cd+/+2+blu+ray

I have this version...it's so good and so fitting for the 'quiet' Beatle.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/Concert-George-Blu-ray-Various-Artists/dp/B078Y352DN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543349714&sr=8-1&keywords=concert+for+george+2+cd+/+2+blu+ray

I have this version...it's so good and so fitting for the 'quiet' Beatle.

Awesome, thanks beerking - hold on a sec. there's a warning on the label: "PG-13 Some Risqué Humor" - well right up my alley

 

[DuncanS]

Ray Wilson: Ray Wilson ZDF@Bauhaus on blu ray in 5.1

This is from May, 2018. Ray Wilson of Stiltskin and, later, Genesis fame. Always loved his voice, this contains songs from Genesis and his solo career mostly. If you like Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Genesis this might be for you. Favourite song here is Along The Way that his brother Steve (no, not that Steven Wilson) wrote, beautiful tune. This is shot on a small stage with appropriate sized crowd, almost like a big studio. His vocals are nailed in the centre channel, guitars spread over the front stage. Decent surround action for a concert and the low end here is fantastic, really punchy without becoming over bearing on my 2 sub set up. Video is decent, but a tad grainy on some shots, not in a bad way though, kind of filmic. Great selection of songs, glad to have this one in my collection. Wife likes it too, so I can play it whenever I'm allowed to be in the mood!

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I'd been sitting on the fence on this one, he has a tremendous voice, but after reading this I've just ordered it, and on https://shop3.raywilson.net/index.php/ray-wilson-zdf-at-bauhaus-blu-ray.html its just over £10.80/Euro 13.50/US$12.15 including World Wide shipping!

 

[Tornado Red]

I'd been sitting on the fence on this one, he has a tremendous voice, but after reading this I've just ordered it, and on https://shop3.raywilson.net/index.php/ray-wilson-zdf-at-bauhaus-blu-ray.html its just over £10.80/Euro 13.50/US$12.15 including World Wide shipping!

Great deal! I’m sure you’ll like it

 

[Frogmort]

Mike Stern Band - The Paris Concert - Typical front loaded live concert mix but great fidelity and amazing performance.

Steven Wilson - Home Invasion - A bit conservative mix by SW standards but sounds great and really enjoyed the different song choices.

Kraftwerk - Catalogue - An astoundingly good surround mix with lots of tight, deep bass. Really weird trippy keyboard shit to me though, in a good way.