- Format: PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: Bmg
- DVD Release Date: 25 Aug 2003
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00009AHP0
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 118,271 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Despite the title, Randy Travis Live is not a shock-horror documentary about the seedy past a now-successful Scottish indie group are trying to forget. This is, rather, a straightforward performance of contemporary country veteran, Randy Travis, and his band, and for a live concert has a curiously stilted feel--Travis is either tremendously self-conscious about the cameras, or always punctuates every line with an exaggerated rictus grin, as if he's being sponsored by the gurn. While a lack of fatuous Garth Brooks-style pyrotechnics is always to be encouraged in a modern country singer, it has to be said that Travis is not the most dynamic of performers--so disengaged is he during the encore rendition of "Runaway Train" that he spends most of the song signing baseball hats for fans in the front row. This is one for the most diehard Randy Travis fans only, if such things exist, and even they may well find it hard work. --Andrew Mueller
DVD Description
Track Listing:
- Whisper My Name
- Before You Kill Us All
- Spirit of a Boy Wisdom of a Man
- Better Class of Losers
- On the Other Hand
- Look Heart No Hands
- If I Didn't Have You
- The Hole
- A Horse Called Music
- Shallow Water
- Baptism
- It's Just a Matter of Time
- Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart
- He Walked on Water
- Deeper Than the Holler
- Forever and Ever Amen
- Diggin' Up Bones
- Runaway Train
- Before You Kill Us All
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The long awaited live concert of Randy Travis is finally here. And it was well worth the wait. It is fan-tastic. The acoustics are masterful, lighting is magnificent and the choreography flows so smoothly it is hard to believe that you are not right there in the audience. Veteran live album director Steve Binder has done a stand-up job with this performance. Nothing short of genius. The camera shots, zooms and pans are so creative at times you are right there in front of Randy. Randy's intro is astounding complete with fog and back lighting. I have not experienced this kind of excitement in a live album since Mr. Binder's documentary of Elvis Presley. For me, this album rates as high as Elvis'.
Randy is at his most creative, energetic and exuberant. His performance is warm, funny and engaging. He is at home with his audience and performing at his best. Once more his audience is lively, responsive and engaged in his every move. Not subdued like in a lot of live concert performances. The musician's harmonies and performance is outstanding. You can tell that they really enjoy performing with Randy. They are at home with innovative musical style.
To conclude this experience, don't miss the bonus material of former President Bush's insight into the real Randy Travis. Randy's own interview gives you insight into the creativity and depth of this man's thoughts.
You can grasp a real feeling of genuineness and the love that he has for his music and his acting; especially westerns and being a cowboy at heart. His fondness for his fans and his sincere Christian faith will touch each person's heart. For Randy, it is not being a star or a performer, for none of that has affected him. It is the flood of love outpouring from his fans and the enjoyment of being able to be with them and entertain them that keeps this cowboy going. Randy may admit to being every parent's nightmare when he was a teenager but he truly has everyone's love and admiration now. He is every parent's dream child and a mentor for every parent to point their child towards. It is a must have for every RT fan. If you are not an RT fan, don't worry, you will be after you see this performance.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An excellent DVD in DTS. An excellent concert that I enjoyed from start to finish, A very genuine and talented singer with a very large voice range that he uses very well. A great band in support and a very excited audience made this a great quality DVD to watch and listen to. I am not a fan of Country but Randy Travis is an excellent entertainer.
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17 reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
REFERENCE QUALITY
24 Aug 2001
Format:DVD
VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS! RANDY MADE THIS DVD RIGHT. HE HAD A CONCERT JUST FOR THE CREATION OF THIS DVD, AND AS HE STATES ON THE DVD; THE CROWD REALLY GOT INTO IT. THE VIDEO IS CRYSTAL CLEAR, THE LIGHTING PERFECT. THE AUDIO IS AWESOME, DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS, PUTS YOU RIGHT IN THE CONCERT, MY WIFE AND I THOUGHT WE WERE BACK AT ONE OF THE PREVIOUS SHOWS WE HAD SEEN, HOWEVER WITH BETTER SOUND. REFERENCE QUALITY DVD, A MUST OWN FOR ANY RANDY TRAVIS FAN.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Time Does Not Matter With This Album - It Was Worth the Wait
25 Aug 2001
Format:DVD
The long awaited live concert of Randy Travis is finally here. And it was well worth the wait. It is fan-tastic. The acoustics are masterful, lighting is magnificent and the choreography flows so smoothly it is hard to believe that you are not right there in the audience. Veteran live album director Steve Binder has done a stand-up job with this performance. Nothing short of genius. The camera shots, zooms and pans are so creative at times you are right there in front of Randy. Randy's intro is astounding complete with fog and back lighting. I have not experienced this kind of excitement in a live album since Mr. Binder's documentary of Elvis Presley. For me, this album rates as high as Elvis'. Randy is at his most creative, energetic and exuberant. His performance is warm, funny and engaging. He is at home with his audience and performing at his best. Once more his audience is lively, responsive and engaged in his every move. Not subdued like in a lot of live concert performances. The musician's harmonies and performance is outstanding. You can tell that they really enjoy performing with Randy. They are at home with innovative musical style. To conclude this experience, don't miss the bonus material of former President Bush's insight into the real Randy Travis. Randy's own interview gives you insight into the creativity and depth of this man's thoughts. You can grasp a real feeling of genuineness and the love that he has for his music and his acting; especially westerns and being a cowboy at heart. His fondness for his fans and his sincere Christian faith will touch each person's heart. For Randy, it is not being a star or a performer, for none of that has affected him. It is the flood of love outpouring from his fans and the enjoyment of being able to be with them and entertain them that keeps this cowboy going. Randy may admit to being every parent's nightmare when he was a teenager but he truly has everyone's love and admiration now. He is every parent's dream child and a mentor for every parent to point their child towards. It is a must have for every RT fan. If you are not an RT fan, don't worry, you will be after you see this performance.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
"The Standard"
6 Sep 2001
Format:DVD
For me, this is the "Standard" for other country DVD's. I wouldn't change a thing about it. I've bought some BAD (not good) country DVD's. I was real disapointed, made me think country didn't measure up to the quality of some of my rock disks. I hope other acts will use this DVD as a measure. I like the idea of doing the show specifically to record the DVD. I wish I could get a disk of all my personal favorites. The audio DVD bonus disk made this even a better deal. I'll watch this concert often!!
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