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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
There's absolutely nothing that I can say about these two actual performances. As ever Tori is a grade A performer, every note is flawless, but that's just how she is. A must have for fans and certainly worth buying even if you're just a casual listener who's more familiar with her early work. The picture quality is excellent, a pristine film transfer in true 16:9 widescreen. The sound quality is great but simple. I've listened to the DTS 5.1 mix, although the mix is very simple and extremely clear with very little rear sound there is a little background hiss and amp feedback. This is not much of a problem though, as it's clear that the people who put this release together have taken a lot of care to provide the best possible picture and sound quality from the best available source. I bought this and loved it!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD provides the viewer with a fantastic opportunity to be taken back in time to see Tori perform at the very beginning of her career. The first concert fronm 1991 took place just before her album, LITTLE EARTHQUAKES was released. During this performance, you see a side of Tori you may not be familiar with - the shy, unsure of herself side. There is a naiviety to her performance here; so much so that during the song "Happy Phantom", she forgets one of the words. Rather than bluffing her way through, she admits to the audience that she has had a memory lapse.
The second concert was in 1992, shortly after the release of her album. Although only a short time has passed between both of these performances, there is a noticeable difference. She is more assured as an artist and as a woman, and this shows. Seeming more at ease with herself, she takes the time to talk to the audience a little more than she did before.
What I love about this DVD is that is more than just a re-release of otherwise very familiar songs. During the 1991 set, Tori tells the audience that she was advised not to release the song "Leather", otherise it would be the end of her career. Admittedly, at first this was one song of hers that I struggled with, until I took the time to absorb the lyrics and now it is one of my favourites. If it had not of been for this DVD, I would never have imagined saying that about that particualr track.
I also love the fact that, because this is before she gathered a band around her too, it means that you are getting just Tori and her piano. In my mind this equals absolute bliss - you can properly hear the lyrics and feel the sentiment. Although later Tori is just as good, this is Tori at her best.
The second concert was in 1992, shortly after the release of her album. Although only a short time has passed between both of these performances, there is a noticeable difference. She is more assured as an artist and as a woman, and this shows. Seeming more at ease with herself, she takes the time to talk to the audience a little more than she did before.
What I love about this DVD is that is more than just a re-release of otherwise very familiar songs. During the 1991 set, Tori tells the audience that she was advised not to release the song "Leather", otherise it would be the end of her career. Admittedly, at first this was one song of hers that I struggled with, until I took the time to absorb the lyrics and now it is one of my favourites. If it had not of been for this DVD, I would never have imagined saying that about that particualr track.
I also love the fact that, because this is before she gathered a band around her too, it means that you are getting just Tori and her piano. In my mind this equals absolute bliss - you can properly hear the lyrics and feel the sentiment. Although later Tori is just as good, this is Tori at her best.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Having seen Tori perform live a number of times both solo and with a band I was curious to see how this would translate to Blu Ray. Far too often live DVD's are disappointing, failing to capture 'the moment' and more often than not being let down by poor sound mixes or dodgy camera angles. If you'r'e looking for a chance to use the 'multi angle button' on your remote then I'm afraid you won't get the chance. This is no bad thing however, it's just pure Tori right at the beginning of her career, no fancy lighting, no band - it's FANTASTIC. It's a pure joy to watch and a real treat for those of us who didn't get the chance to see her early in her career (my first Tori gig was in '96). I seem to remember Tori commenting that she had to make too many compromises with the 'Little Earthquakes' album to satisfy the commercial desires of the record company (although it's still one of my favourites). Without a band present in both performances I can only assume that these arrangements are closer to her original intentions. This footage illustrates perfectly Tori's skill as a musician, songwriter and performer. Her occasional dialogue gives the viewer an insight into her personality, the highlight of which is on the opening track of her '92 set 'Little Earthquakes' (about 2m 33s in) when she stops playing and reprimands some members of the audience for talking during the performance - priceless.
The only negative comment is that there is some distortion of the electric piano at times on the '91 show which does spoil things slightly but needless to say an essential purchase for any Tori fan.
The only negative comment is that there is some distortion of the electric piano at times on the '91 show which does spoil things slightly but needless to say an essential purchase for any Tori fan.
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Unfortunately, I bought this for a gift for my Sisters birthday and thus didn't really get to use it but she told me its very good and great quality!
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Mr. Craig Matthews
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Oh yeah...
..... this DVD reminds me why I came to love TA in the beginning. Simply stunning vocals, lyrics and piano (and flame red hair!). Nothing more. Read more
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