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Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live [DVD]

Peter Gabriel (Actor), Manu Katché (Actor), François Girard (Director) | Rated: Exempt | Format: DVD
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  • Actors: Peter Gabriel, Manu Katché, Tony Levin, David Rhodes, Shenkar
  • Directors: François Girard
  • Writers: Peter Gabriel, Robert Lepage
  • Producers: Elizabeth Flowers, Maria Pedro, Martin Haxby, Robert Warr
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Virgin Records Ltd.
  • DVD Release Date: 14 April 2003
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008W42Z
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 51,816 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Special Features

16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
English
Region 0
DTS 5.1 English\Dolby Digital 5.1 English
DTS 5.1
Dolby Digital 5.1
Timelapse Film Of The Stage Being Set Up In Berlin
The Making Of The Secret World Live Film
Bonus Track
Film Taster

Product Description

PETER GABRIEL ist ohne Zweifel einer der innovativsten Künstler überhaupt. Ohne ihn wäre die Rockmusikgeschichte um gleich einige Highlights ärmer. Zuerst sorgte er mit Genesis für superben Progressive Rock und Maskeraden, wie sie die populäre Musik zuvor und auch später nicht gesehen hat. Danach kreierte er ein Solowerk, wie es seinesgleichen sucht Grandiose Alben, darunter zwei, die er alternativ auch in deutscher Sprache aufnahm, und jede Menge Song-Klassiker wie etwa das gerade von Erasure gecoverte "Solsbury Hill", die Hymne auf den ermordeten Freiheitskämpfer Stephen "Biko" oder "Sledgehammer" mit dem außergewöhnlichen Video. Er startete die "Realworld"-Studios und dazu das gleichnamige Label, das längst die erste Adresse in Sachen World Music ist. Er legte als einer der ersten Multimedia-Arbeiten wie "Eve" und "Xplora" vor und ist Mitbegründer von OD2 On Demand Distribution, Europas führendem Serviceanbieter für digitale Musikdistribution. Und zuletzt, im September 2002, gabs mit "Up" nach 10 Jahren endlich wieder ein neues Studioalbum, das die Brücke in beide Richtungen schlägt, hin zu den letzten beiden Soloalben "So" und "Us" ebenso wie in die Zukunft. Im April und Mai kommt er für 7 Termine nach Deutschland, mit einem Live-Programm, das die US-Fans im letzten Herbst bereits zu Begeisterungsstürmen hinriss. Die Finger mit im Spiel bei der dramaturgisch ausgefeilten Live-Performance hat der namhafte Theater-Regisseur Robert Lepage - genau wie vor zehn Jahren bei der "Secret World Live"-Tour. Der Mitschnitt dieses legendären Konzert-Ereignisses von 1993 wird jetzt endlich auf DVD vorgelegt.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Peter Gabriel is without doubt one of the UK's most innovative and original composers and performers, and his Secret World show, performed in Modena, Italy in 1993 to coincide with the release of 'Us', is proof of that.

This truly is a show rather than a concert, complete with a telephone box, a tree that rises from beneath the stage and a giant dome that swallows up the performers at the climax. Gabriel and his fellow musicians (including David Rhodes on guitar, the brilliant Manu Katche on drums, Paula Cole on backing vocals and the inimitable Tony Levin on bass) perform a collection of tracks from 'Us' along with classics including Solsbury Hill and, of course, the ever-popular Sledgehammer. Highlights for me are Shaking The Tree (check out the fancy footwork) and the stunning rendition of In Your Eyes.

The VHS and album of the Secret World show were both released in 1994, but we've had to wait a further nine years for it to finally make an appearance on DVD. We're offered three audio options - Dolby 2.0, Dolby 5.1 and DTS - and the sound quality is superb (though apparently some of the vocals and keyboards were re-recorded for the DVD). Sadly the same cannot be said for the picture quality, which in places is pretty poor - the VHS had a grainy, documentary-style appearance which is also true of the DVD, but the DVD also suffers from blotchiness wherever the background is smokey or indistinct. The image has also been cropped in order to create a ‘widescreen’ effect.

The extra features are also rather thin on the ground - a 15min 'Behind The Scenes', a whacky 3min 'Timelapse' segment which shows the construction of the set, the concert and the set being dismantled in a series of still images, a photo gallery and a 7min documentary on Gabriel's 'Growing Up' coinciding with the release of his pretty naff new album, 'Up' (nice to see Melanie on stage alongside her dad though...)

So has Secret World on DVD been worth the wait? Undoubtedley! This is the best concert video/DVD I've ever seen, and the great sound makes up for the ropey image quality. If you’re a Gabriel fan, or if you simply love overblown high-concept concerts, this is a must-buy.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great Great Concert! 10 April 2006
Format:DVD
This concert is outstanding, both visually and musically. I like to see a performer perform on stage, and it is fantastic to see someone like Peter Gabriel really entertain, making great use of props, gadgets and special effects.

It is clear to see that all the performers on stage are savouring the experience and it is contagious even to the viewer. All songs are performed beautifully and it is a great piece of musical history to own.

The only reason it does not have the full five stars is the quality of the picture. A shame, but it does not spoil the overall effect.

Certainly a must for any Gabriel fan, and I can only imagine that it would be an enjoyable experience for a non-fan too.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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The DVD release of a fan favourite live video from Peter Gabriel should have been a more prized offering. The Secret World concerts were as theatrical and dramatic as anything Gabriel has done. The staging is compelling, and it is a thrill to see how much fun musicians and audience are having.
In the end it has to be said that the picture quality of the DVD release is less than fantastic. More disappointing is the sound quality. I am familiar with both the original VHS release and the CD version, and listening to this on my pretty good DVD/hifi the sound is just not up to scratch. Tony Levin's bass in particular, always a strong point in any Gabriel live performance, is almost lost in the general mix (not an issue on the other formats incidentally). Why oh why oh why mess around with the soundtrack by re-recording/mixing certain elements of the sound? You need to realise that many of us - especially true followers of your music - welcome the rawness and spontaneity of live performances, warts and all. The concert happened 10 years ago - don't mess with it further! This version? Scrapes 4, but really guys it should have been good enough to justify 5.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Secret World
A timeless classic concert, full of passion, theatrical and powerful performances, tenderness and fun. Brilliant! The tunes and images stay with you for a long time!
Published 2 months ago by martchap
Just Brilliant
If you admire Peter's work, this is a MUST HAVE for your collection; it is both aurally and visually entertaining.
Published 6 months ago by Graham Cox
Terrific concert - poor sound mastering on this dvd.
I've watched this concert in pieces on youtube and loved every minute. I decided to buy it to get the better quality and was sorry to find that visually it wasn't that much better... Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Hollingworth
Teeny, tiny bit disappointed!
I bought this for my husband for his birthday - we went to see this concert at the SECC in Glasgow waaaaay back in 1993, the year we got engaged and I thought it would bring back... Read more
Published 22 months ago by maggiesoup
Flawless
No words will do justice to how incredible Peter Gabriel is in this era. A true unique artist with incredible vision as to what makes for an entertaining show. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. W. R. Brown
amazing concert but needs REISSUING!!!
Having followed Gabriel since his early days I bought and adored the VHS of this concert when I had a rubbish and small TV. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by WHITLAM
A true showman
Had a vhs copy of this, so have updated and gone for the cd. Always been a favourite and Gabriel is a true performer, with this brilliant show. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mr. Graham Ross
Just buy it.
The best Peter Gabriel show ever. Absolutely superb. The show builds from start to finish and just doesn't let up. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2005 by Nick Cassidy
Great concert,shame about the picture transfer!!!!
This was truly a great concert, i should no I was at this concert at the NEC in Birmingham.

Have always owned the VHS copy of this concert, so I got the DVD when it became... Read more

Published on 7 Feb 2004 by L. W. Newton
Good except for screen cropping!
The loss of top & bottom screen info is pointless just for the sake of "enhanced for widescreen". Why cant they give it to us the way it was originally filmed; in full 4:3. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2004 by yabadaba
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