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It's been said that Diana Krall is a more successful recording artist than she is a live performer, yet Live in Paris seems to have captured the best of both worlds. Krall has evolved into a performer of extraordinary intensity. She treats what is essentially a set of jazz vocal standards as a kind of musical performance poetry which reflects the subtlest nuance of every lyric; while her dark, seemingly effortless contralto is a near-perfect jazz instrument. This performance features Krall's regular band plus a vast orchestra that tends to detract (and subtract) from her under-rated piano playing, but there are still any number of highlights, such as "All or Nothing at All" and "'S Wonderful".
On the DVD: the additional features on this 16:9 DVD (which has stereo, DTS and Dolby surround audio options and which is PS2 compatible) are mostly excellent. The rehearsal footage is almost better than the concert, and some of Krall's interpretations bring knowing smiles to the faces of some of the female members of the orchestra. Of the two rather MTV-friendly video features, the first (for "The Look of Love") is superb; while the second (for "Let's Face the Music and Dance"), all aggressive lighting and nasty makeup, has Krall clumping around like a big-boned drag queen, but it's really the only fault in an otherwise perfect release. --Roger Thomas
DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
Bonus Videos of "The Look of Love" and "Let's Face The Music and Dance"
Plus: Exclusive Rehearsal Footage
Tracklisting:
I Love Being Here With You
All Or Nothing
Let's Fall In Love
The Look Of Love
Maybe You'll Be There
Deed I Do
Devil May Care
Cry Me A River
Under My Skin
East Of The Sun
I Get Along
Pick Yourself Up
S'Wonderful
Love Letters
I Don't Know Enough About You
Do It Again
A Case Of You
Dolby Surround 5.1
DTS Digital Surround Sound
16:9 Screen Format
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I recently purchased this DVD of Diana Krall,expecting it to be good and despite already having most of the tracks featured on this DVD on her CD'S. I sat down on the evening it arrived and pressed the "GO" button. From that moment on and for the next two hours, if a hurricane had ripped through my living room, I swear that I would not have noticed - everything around me (including the kids) just melted away into the background. The 5.1 sound reproduction on this DVD is the best I've heard yet, with an unbelievable clarity, particularly on vocals and Bass player. The depth and breadth of sound is fantastically balanced. The tracks are live, so Ms. Krall spices them up a little which distinguishes them from the CD recordings but without spoiling her original recording style and there are longer periods of Jazz instrumental sections. As for the visuals; the camera shots and angles make this DVD fantastic to watch too,always managing to keep your attention, with close ups of Ms. Krall and shots panning all of the musicians, including the violinists in the orchestra. Ms. Krall makes brief introductions too which means that the 2 hours viewing is maximised with musical content instead of too much "blah blah". The colours are rich, with the stage background (drapes) changing from red to blue. I could describe this DVD for hours. I am entranced every time I play it. Just buy it !
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Everything from the camera shots to the surround sound is brilliantly done. The passion of the musicians, especially during solos is fantastic. I was a bit disappointed with some of the track selection however, theres no fly me to the moon, charmed life etc
Must have!!
Must have!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you’re a jazz fan then this DVD is an absolute must. The musicianship and orchestration are first class as is the production on this disc. Diana Krall’s interpretations of these classic songs are in my view often better than the original renditions. It’s wonderful to see musicians so obviously enjoying themselves – the whole experience, particularly if you have the benefit of surround sound, is totally captivating and leaves you feeling on a high!
Definitely a 10 Star rating.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Not only can Diana Krall play fine jazz piano and sing on this on this dvd, she has the added bonus and back up of a superb rhythm section in John Clayton ( bass ) and Jeff... Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Right Reverend
Excellent jazz DVD
Prior to this purchase I had only "been exposed" to Diana Krall's music through CDs. This DVD offers excellent sound quality, but the pleasure is enhanced by the images of a bunch... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Thomas
Jazz and Swing at its best
I have always enjoyed Diana Krall's CDs but the DVD - Live At The Paris OLY - takes her performances to a new level for me. Read more
Published 15 months ago by DavidS
your the tops
this is the first full concert ive seen of diana krall "live in paris"and its a fantastic show dianas playing and singing is something special,the arrangments played by a great... Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by Mr. G. Glazebrook
Diana Krall
Not as much video of the piano playing as I would have liked but good all the same.
Published on 1 July 2009 by xemxija
Diana Does'nt Disappoint, Dynamic & Delightful DVD.
I agree with all the previous reviewers positive comments, Diana at her best, the tracks, the musicians, the concert, the picture and sound are excellent. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Mr. R. S. Brown
An (another) excellent performance by Diana
This DVD is a kind of " the best album". Great live performance by Diana & co. This DVD has a bit rate of ~ 224 kbit/s. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2008 by BG
Unique
As this DVD was issued in 2002, one might reasonably expect other DVD's of a similar type, by different performers, but of equally high quality to have become available by now. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Rex Watson
Almost a perfect gig?
The DVD is remarkable - live concerts seldom record this well in any form. The intensity of feeling generated on this show is fantastic - kind of sums up what jazz can be like when... Read more
Published on 14 July 2006 by Tony Howard
Big surprise
I have been a fan of DK since she started recording. Therefor I had great expectations of her concert in Amsterdam during the same tour as this Paris concert. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2004 by Gompie
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