- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Camel Productions
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B004C39E3U
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,857 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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What to say about this without actually breaking down in tears? This final concert tour was emotional from any fan's perspective. When they got to LOndon, naturally I was there. Strangely, the promised video cameras weren't. So this is it, save for a release of the concert on cd, tho' I cant see that happening any time soon. Guitarist Andy Latimer has battled a life-threatening illness since this tour, and has to all intents and purposes retired from the business, making tracks like Ice and For Today all the more poignant. Fans will already have this, suffice to say its a fitting tribute to a vastly under-rated band and guitarist. We miss you, Andy.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The First Night Of the Farewell Tour 2003
14 Dec 2010
I had been looking forward to this release for a long time. The reason is because I was there. This was a concert advertised only to fans on the Camel Productions web site. It was at the Catalyst in Santa Cruz CA, USA, a small intimate venue for Andrew Latimer and Camel to test out the material for the first time in front of an audience before the tour.
The show was fantastic and the DVD reflects that. The set list includes: Lady Fantasy, Unevensong, Hymm to her, Echoes, Stationary Traveller, Drafted, Rhaydar, Rhaydar Goes To Town, Lunar Sea, Another Night, Ice, Spirit of Water, Slow Yourself Down, Mother Road, For Today). The only songs from the show that I remember not being included here are Fox Hill (which is on Footage II) and Homage to the God of Light. If you were to add that material in here you might have to sacrafice picture quality to get the whole show to fit on the DVD so I'm not complaining.
Among the players is Tom Brislin (Keyboards) who Yes fans might recognize from the Yes Symphonic Tour when Rick Wakemen was not touring with YES. Colin Bass is on Bass and forgive me for not having the drummers name in my head at the moment.
The audio mix is good and the picture quality varies but this is due to the limitations of Standard Def video and not any fault of the mastering. Most of it looks great but there are a few overly bright scenes and a few where the blacks don't hold but it doesn't at all take away from the show. If you like Camel you will love it, if you are into progressive rock give it a try. I used to say Camel was a bit like Yes mixed with Genesis (Trick of the Tail era) but with Pink Floyd vocals. Having said that for years it was funny when I head the Roger Waters met with Andrew Latimer and had him try out for the Gilmour parts when Waters was going to tour DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
I've said enough. Buy it and keep Camel alive.
The show was fantastic and the DVD reflects that. The set list includes: Lady Fantasy, Unevensong, Hymm to her, Echoes, Stationary Traveller, Drafted, Rhaydar, Rhaydar Goes To Town, Lunar Sea, Another Night, Ice, Spirit of Water, Slow Yourself Down, Mother Road, For Today). The only songs from the show that I remember not being included here are Fox Hill (which is on Footage II) and Homage to the God of Light. If you were to add that material in here you might have to sacrafice picture quality to get the whole show to fit on the DVD so I'm not complaining.
Among the players is Tom Brislin (Keyboards) who Yes fans might recognize from the Yes Symphonic Tour when Rick Wakemen was not touring with YES. Colin Bass is on Bass and forgive me for not having the drummers name in my head at the moment.
The audio mix is good and the picture quality varies but this is due to the limitations of Standard Def video and not any fault of the mastering. Most of it looks great but there are a few overly bright scenes and a few where the blacks don't hold but it doesn't at all take away from the show. If you like Camel you will love it, if you are into progressive rock give it a try. I used to say Camel was a bit like Yes mixed with Genesis (Trick of the Tail era) but with Pink Floyd vocals. Having said that for years it was funny when I head the Roger Waters met with Andrew Latimer and had him try out for the Gilmour parts when Waters was going to tour DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
I've said enough. Buy it and keep Camel alive.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Perhaps the last Camel show on video? (at least for now)
21 April 2011
Denis Clement was the drummer. I was there too - so naturally had to have this. My name is even in the liner notes!! This is an excellent introduction to Camel with a good assortment of songs from old and new albums - all sounding fresh. You can get one more song from this concert on Footage Two where Colin Bass did a very spirited Fox Hill ("it's not about fox hunting!!").
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great band!!
11 Feb 2011
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I became a Camel fan late. I was unable to see them at Nearfest but was excited to learn they were coming to Atlanta, which is much closer. The day of the concert I called the venue to find out what time the doors opened. The person on the line said..."Oh, you didn't hear...the show was cancelled. The drummer is sick" Was I bummed. But at least now I got to see their final show by purchasing this DVD. I highly recommend this one plus their "Coming of Age" DVD.
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