Carole King and James Taylor

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BIG HELLO [🙂]

I recently purchased the following CD Carole King & James Taylor LIVE AT THE TROUBADOUR initially on first play I must admit whilst I enjoyed the album I was left with mixed feelings. However this evening I decided to play the additional DVD that accompanies the CD. Now hand on heart I am not always a big fan regarding live performances on DVD but on this occasion it was a splendid experience I didn't view it on a mega TV etc but the performances of Carole King and James Taylor and Band members was captured superbly vibrant, warmth etc in other words just sheer dam brilliant Talent.

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[Sizzers]

Some music DVD/Blu Ray's are just awesome.

The Stones "Shine A Light" (admittedly a movie) springs to mind (and just blows it too!) And that's recorded/replayed in far superior quality than you'll ever hear on CD (on Blu Ray, that is).

 

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Hello Sizzers a very valid point you've made

there was just something about this DVD the producer and camera crew managed to capture the intimacy of the venue.

 

[chebby]

I often find that just being able to watch a performance on DVD lifts it beyond the constraints of a poorer than CD soundtrack. All those hundreds (thousands) of visual cues and expressions that a CD lacks, and the fascination of watching instruments being played well.

Even with classical. I can barely listen to much more than 20 minutes of piano being played. But if I can see the performer(s) then I can sit there for hours watching and listening. I am even a sucker for the classical buskers in Covent Garden and will sit through three coffees and as many pound coins in the hat/box/instrument case before tearing myself away.

I don't like distance though. Which is probably why I prefer the closeness of a lunchtime recital in St Martins than sitting far back in a large concert hall. That is the advantage of the DVD/BluRay, they get in close.

I have the CD of Spike Lee's 'Do it Acapella' and I have the TV programme I recorded onto VHS (and now copied to DVD-R) from many years ago. Despite the superiority of the CD sound I far prefer the less than perfect sounding DVD version.

 

[Sizzers]

I seriously dislike live albums but live DVD/Blu Ray concerts can be truly awe inspiring, visually and musically.