We must have seen this coming. The sell-out concert had made sooooooo much money worldwide on ticket sales back in 2005 (and the other years, quoted "well worth it" by the attendees), so why not push it a little bit further by releasing this disc?
Well, its not for the cash it seems....this is a real bargain (for a change) from our wee Madge.
Depends on what mood I'm in that makes me appreciate it more. CD (for eg. while cooking dinner) or DVD (while eating the dinner) or DVD (on background TV when Friends on couch chatting) or CD (background music when B/F or G/F on couch while ....well, ye know). Etc. Either way, it works. Ok, I promise there is other things I do without relying on nearby HiFi's or TVs!
Broken down, the purchase is a little something like this;
CD;
As far as "Live" CDs go, this is a little "Best of Madonna...with a twist". Only knocking in approx 14 tracks, most of which from her album - notwidelypopularbutIquiteenjoyedit - "American Life", it lays a new feel to a few well known tunes.
It opens like a football match - with chants and clappy hands - but its when "Like A Prayer" starts, you feel the vibe of the stadium, as this one has been given more of a 'religious' feel never to be brought from this song before that makes you feel a bit warm, and actually pay attention to every word. Gone are those Karaoke try-outs with it.
Ok, the version of "Imagine" can only be appreciated from being there within the stadium surely.
DVD;
The outfits, the choice of song, the dancing, the lighting....yup all is perfect. If I was there, then I wouldnt be asking for a refund but an autograph.
But.
Watching the documentary sections made me think I was watching scenes from a Big Brother / X Factor - Backstage Pass.
Madonna can act when it comes to film, but when she changes from being bitchy to emotional in a few minutes with her entourage, its just cringeworthy.
Saying that, if it makes everyone involved perform and produce this high quality purchase, then its a winning formula for all to enjoy.