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Live from the Royal Albert Hall, Clive Anderson introduces a sensational concert celebrating 75 years of classic MGM film musicals. John Wilson and his hand-picked orchestra, including superb and diverse vocal talent, celebrate the golden age of Hollywood musicals with songs from the great movies, including The Wizard of Oz, Meet Me in St Louis, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, High Society, Gigi and Singin' in the Rain.
Joined by an array of talented vocalists including Curtis Stigers, Kim Criswell, Seth MacFarlane, Sir Thomas Allen and Sarah Fox. Wilson sends the feel-good factor soaring with a medley of popular songs including "Get Happy", "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", "Wonderful, Wonderful Day", "Steppin' Out With My Baby", "Lover, Come Back to Me" and a host of other sumptuous, delicious numbers.
Amazingly, although all the original orchestral parts were lost, Wilson has painstakingly reconstructed the original scores. The result was the highlight of the 2009 BBC Proms season - a unique live performance of these beloved songs.
Joined by an array of talented vocalists including Curtis Stigers, Kim Criswell, Seth MacFarlane, Sir Thomas Allen and Sarah Fox. Wilson sends the feel-good factor soaring with a medley of popular songs including "Get Happy", "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?", "Wonderful, Wonderful Day", "Steppin' Out With My Baby", "Lover, Come Back to Me" and a host of other sumptuous, delicious numbers.
Amazingly, although all the original orchestral parts were lost, Wilson has painstakingly reconstructed the original scores. The result was the highlight of the 2009 BBC Proms season - a unique live performance of these beloved songs.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This afternoon we've been watching this super DVD of the PROM from last year. Magic, just simply magic.
John Wilson re-orchestrated the scores from more than a year of watching the original films, after MGM had disposed of the 'ephemeral' original scores half a century ago, then he brought together this fantastic orchestra and chorus and singers, and presents it to us in this historic setting.
The DD 2.1 sound is superb on our system when synthesising surround mode, we really do feel like we are there in the audience. We were sitting there with silly grins, ignoring the tea-cups in hand growing cold, and enjoying the scintillating music.
The 16:9 picture is excellent on a 42" digitally connected screen even though it is from only a standard definition DVD.
Seth Macfarlane was a revelation, what a voice! I knew of Curtis Stigers and Kim Cresswell, and I have recordings featuring Sir Thomas Allen, and also Sarah Fox. All were wonderful, joining in with the spirit of the occasion. Some of the re-creations were uncannily accurate, and closing my eyes I could hear long dead voices all over again, brought back to life with loving care and attention to detail.
John Wilson has worked a miracle in gathering all this talent in the same place at the same time, and it is so obvious everyone is enjoying themselves, especially a rapt audience. The two hours just flies past.
The only downside is the occasional interruptions from the 'continuity pair' who I refuse to name-check. But even they cannot tarnish a five star performance like this.
If you enjoyed the film music of those classic MGM movies, then this enthusiastic re-creation is a must-buy.
John Wilson re-orchestrated the scores from more than a year of watching the original films, after MGM had disposed of the 'ephemeral' original scores half a century ago, then he brought together this fantastic orchestra and chorus and singers, and presents it to us in this historic setting.
The DD 2.1 sound is superb on our system when synthesising surround mode, we really do feel like we are there in the audience. We were sitting there with silly grins, ignoring the tea-cups in hand growing cold, and enjoying the scintillating music.
The 16:9 picture is excellent on a 42" digitally connected screen even though it is from only a standard definition DVD.
Seth Macfarlane was a revelation, what a voice! I knew of Curtis Stigers and Kim Cresswell, and I have recordings featuring Sir Thomas Allen, and also Sarah Fox. All were wonderful, joining in with the spirit of the occasion. Some of the re-creations were uncannily accurate, and closing my eyes I could hear long dead voices all over again, brought back to life with loving care and attention to detail.
John Wilson has worked a miracle in gathering all this talent in the same place at the same time, and it is so obvious everyone is enjoying themselves, especially a rapt audience. The two hours just flies past.
The only downside is the occasional interruptions from the 'continuity pair' who I refuse to name-check. But even they cannot tarnish a five star performance like this.
If you enjoyed the film music of those classic MGM movies, then this enthusiastic re-creation is a must-buy.
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let joy be unconfined! This was the smash hit of last year's Prom season so I put my order in as soon as I heard that due to popular demand it was being released on DVD. Who says the licence payers don't have any clout? I sat completely entranced when this was first broadcast listening to excerpts from some of my favourite musicals and it was wonderful to watch the enthusiasm of the John Wilson Orchestra who were clearly having an absolute ball, never mind the audience! John Wilson, in the words of Cole Porter, you're the tops! More please!!!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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As others have commented before me, this DVD is a pure delight, and given the fact the BBC were inundated with requests for repeats, I guess they accepted this was *the* highlight show of the Proms Season.
John Wilson is a genuis, deserving of an Oscar or even a Knighthood, for his epic task in bringing all of this original score music back to life.
The orchestra was sublime. The vocalists truly showed their love for the music and lyrics, their enjoyment shone through. Particularly, I enjoyed the duet between Seth McFarlane and Curtis Stigers and I hope that a remake of 'High Society' is now on the cards, with these as the main male characters.
If only the BBC would use more of our licence fee to produce such spectacular entertainment as this more often, instead of endless celebrity/reality TV shows.
As an aside, John Wilson is involved in 'The John Lennon Songbook', which I saw in Liverpool last year and it was an amazing piece of work. Catch it if you can before it goes to China, which is where it heads later in 2010.
John Wilson is a genuis, deserving of an Oscar or even a Knighthood, for his epic task in bringing all of this original score music back to life.
The orchestra was sublime. The vocalists truly showed their love for the music and lyrics, their enjoyment shone through. Particularly, I enjoyed the duet between Seth McFarlane and Curtis Stigers and I hope that a remake of 'High Society' is now on the cards, with these as the main male characters.
If only the BBC would use more of our licence fee to produce such spectacular entertainment as this more often, instead of endless celebrity/reality TV shows.
As an aside, John Wilson is involved in 'The John Lennon Songbook', which I saw in Liverpool last year and it was an amazing piece of work. Catch it if you can before it goes to China, which is where it heads later in 2010.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
One of the best BBC Proms ever.
I was very pleased with this show that I wrote to BBC to see if can lure them into convincing 2Entertain to release a blu-Ray edition of this programme. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Paulo Roberto Elias
a celebration of classic MGM musicals
Konnichiwa
Wow! This is great! I saw it on 'live' TV originally and it was all round excellent.
If you enjoy jazz and big film musicals, this is a must. Read more
Wow! This is great! I saw it on 'live' TV originally and it was all round excellent.
If you enjoy jazz and big film musicals, this is a must. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adam
Classic MGM Musicals
The John Wilson Orchestra and singers is fantastic and this DVD does it proud.To listen to the memorable restored music from John Wilson and guest artists is well recommended by... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ray-Gy
Excellent music, spoilt concert
An excellent concert with performances ranging from - in my view - very good to excellent; most of all a supreme performance of John Wilson and his orchestra. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kevin14
CLASSICAL MGM FILM MUSICALS
Jon Wilson is the worlds leading YOUNG musician re-writing all of the MGM musical scores which MGM did not keep. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ALAN
Magical MGM Musicals
Fabulous DVD which surpassed expectations. Bought additional copy for relative as it was so good. Contains all the songs you know and love and can see along with easily. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Aunty Carole
Truly Outstanding
Having purchased the That's Entertainment Album
I was pleased to discover this DVD
I agree with several other reviewers about the commentary
But overall I love this... Read more
I was pleased to discover this DVD
I agree with several other reviewers about the commentary
But overall I love this... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. S. Holmes
GREAT CONCERT, POOR SOUND & PICTURE
BBC Marketing Executives must be total phillistines ! The BBC transmitted this concert in HIGH DEFINITION with 5:1 SURROUND SOUND, watched by 3.5 Million viewers. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. R. S. Brown
Great Value
What a delight this DVD is. Wonderful music, great singers with just enough light touch naration. John Wilson has done a wonderful job in bringing these classics to life. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Yogi
Classic MGM Film Musicals.
I love the music and the way it is presented,I enjoy the whole visual spectacle as well as the music itself,the same way that I enjoy even more live concert programmes.
Published 9 months ago by Charlie
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