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Sensitive singer-songwriter, soft-rock poster boy, baby-boomer troubadour: James Taylor has outlived the stereotypes offered by fans and critics alike by simply staying his musical course and continuing to refine his familiar, deceptively mellifluous style. This 1998 concert displays Taylor's craftsmanship and easy rapport with both his band and his audience to satisfying effect, offering a repertoire that draws from his entire career while providing a generous selection of songs from his Grammy-winning 1997 set, Hourglass. Fans will love it, of course, but even jaded listeners can find fresh feeling and formidable expertise here.
By now, Taylor's skill at low-key love songs is a given, making him an archetypal "sensitive New Age guy" on the strength of his canny mix of emotional vulnerability, romantic imagery, and understated delivery. Less obviously, Taylor has gradually transformed the shadows of disillusionment audible in his earliest songs into a nuanced acknowledgement of his own age. "Line 'Em Up," from Hourglass, typifies his skill at limning disarmingly lucid, frankly philosophical vignettes, here woven around a recollection of Richard Nixon's last hurrah, while "Jump Up Behind Me" affords a testament to self-determination ultimately as serious in theme as it is buoyant in its musical framework. Throughout, Taylor's stage band proves a thoroughbred, its accompaniment rock solid and delicately detailed, and perfectly matched to a crack backing chorus.
Among the first video concerts produced with DVD in mind, Live at the Beacon Theatre has been in heavy rotation in home demonstration suites ever since its release, an achievement understandable after hearing the crystalline 5.1 mix engineered by Frank Filipetti, who shared a Grammy as co-producer on Hourglass and snagged a second award for his engineering of that album. --Sam Sutherland, Amazon.com
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
JT steamrollers his way through classic tracks with some of the new material from the brilliant Hourglass album. The production on this recording is superb and the video catches the feel of a JT concert. The DVD comes with two bonus videos which are rarely seen in the UK and are also excellent. You can't help but like this music.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This DVD has been superbly produced. "How sweet it is"! . Switch off the telephone, hang a 'do not disturb' sign on your door..."You can close your eyes" and enjoy the experience.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
the music. the artistes, videography was excellent. well worth the money. especially if you are a jt fan. no bias in this review of course. just a good night at the old music hall!
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
A great dvd from James Taylor it sparkles from the first song to the last.
The recording is first class as is the sound, my only gripe is that the shot is continually moving from one shot to another a typical tv recording, I much prefer more static shots but it does not reduce the impact of the music you can always close your eyes.
There are a several real gems the enigmatic " Boston to Belfast " and the Rolling Stones " Not Fade Away " being just a couple.
This album cannot fail to delight and will become one you go back to time after time.
The recording is first class as is the sound, my only gripe is that the shot is continually moving from one shot to another a typical tv recording, I much prefer more static shots but it does not reduce the impact of the music you can always close your eyes.
There are a several real gems the enigmatic " Boston to Belfast " and the Rolling Stones " Not Fade Away " being just a couple.
This album cannot fail to delight and will become one you go back to time after time.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By FairlieBrae
Format:DVD
I have always been a quiet fan of JT. However, this live set really enhances his music. The musicianship is exemplary. It is a real joy to sit down with a glass of wine, and immerse yourself in the show. Moreover, it bears repetition. I heartily recommend this DVD and its successor. Brilliant!
By Ann Margaret
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Being a long-time fan of James Taylor I really enjoyed this theatre performance, he was as good as ever and had a great band supporting him
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was dubious about buying a gig on DVD but several other reviews spurred me to buy this. Absolutely brilliant. For any real James Tylor fans, a must have. Great video, audio and terrific performance from the man himself. Buy it!
By David Watson
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Outstanding performance from James Taylor, Live from the Beacon Theatre. Excellent quality DVD.
James Taylor is an outstanding Muscian & Songwriter . He could perform with a band as on the DVD , or just with his guitar He would still be great.
James Taylor is an outstanding Muscian & Songwriter . He could perform with a band as on the DVD , or just with his guitar He would still be great.
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