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For erstwhile "new country" outsider Shania Twain, the commercial impact of her first live video doubtless carries the sweet smell of revenge. Twain's mid-1990s breakthrough, fuelled by formidable production polish and carefully groomed videos, conspicuously delayed live shows until long after the expatriate Canadian's success crossed into platinum territory--an omission that prompted some sceptics to theorise the would-be megastar's talent was accomplished through studio legerdemain. Shania Twain Live may benefit from plenty of polish and more than a little calculation in its staging, but the singer/songwriter's long apprenticeship in lounge bands and resort revues north of the border is apparent. Whether one loves or loathes her songs, Twain herself comes across as a seasoned performer who knows how to work the audience.
Equally apparent, and equally unlikely to resolve the division between fans and foes, is Twain's crossover agenda. Scaled for the arenas that Twain and her handlers targeted early on, the concert is closer in pace and power-chords to a mainstream rock show than most country acts, an orientation that aligns the star with Garth Brooks's swaggering attack rather than most country songstresses. Her band may boast three fiddlers, but their slashing attack emulates the kilowatt buzz of the rock guitarists that share the scrim, who pull off familiar string-bending flourishes. As for the front woman, in her electric-green leopard-print top, hip-hugging pants, and meticulously permed, waist-length hair, she resembles some improbably aerobicised white Rastafarian.
The set list is a generous one, reproducing most of Twain's back-to-back platinum albums, and illustrates her skill at mixing melting ballads, flirtatious rockers that enable her to strut her physical beauty, and songs testifying to her self-reliance. Still, for all Twain's assertions that she won't suffer fools gladly, the songs ultimately reveal a traditional romanticism with a moderate, post-feminist spark. One need only check out the power equation behind such songs as "Honey, I'm Home" and "Any Man of Mine" to recognise Twain's themes are ultimately much older than their crossover wrappers. --Sam Sutherland
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is Shania at her Most entertaining, she sings all her "classic" songs in her own inimitable way. During the concert which was recorded in the southwest's (USA) largest indoor arena in Dallas, she invites various members of the audience on stage with her to sing some of her songs and also via a live link up she invites requests from other areas of the country. She obviously feels comfortable with her backing group as she interacts with them really well and I think they have been together for quite a while. All in all this is a really nice video showing Shania off to her best advantage and is well worth buying.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I didn't think the sound quality of this recording was the best but the sheer number and quality of songs Shania Twain sings in this concert - 24 in total - along with the amount of running around and dancing (and even jumping!) she does on stage is just awe-inspiring.The backing singers and players are tremendous and move around as much as Shania on stage,one of her older fans gets on stage and dances with her (this old-timer can really move to the beat!),a choir joins her,there is a video of her singing when she was very young and yet to be famous,but for me the highlight of the show was "If you're not in it for love - I'm outta here."
This song will show viewers how far Shania can take country music into rock 'n' roll territory and on its own has to qualify as one of the greatest performances of any song I have seen by anyone.I've watched this dvd many times and always feel exhausted by the end of it because there is so much energy being projected at your ears and eyes.Really great stuff!
This song will show viewers how far Shania can take country music into rock 'n' roll territory and on its own has to qualify as one of the greatest performances of any song I have seen by anyone.I've watched this dvd many times and always feel exhausted by the end of it because there is so much energy being projected at your ears and eyes.Really great stuff!
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I was a long time looking for this DVD and now i got him my collection is complete. A great dvd with excellent music and video
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Husband loves it
My Husband has played this loads in the two weeks he has had this DVD so guess it must be good.
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shania twain dvd
Had this previously on video, always thoght she was brilliant and the dvd is just as good, after watching it again I was glad we bought it in this format
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disapointed!!
Excellent selection of songs performed by the very talented Shania Twain, but very disapointed to find no subtitles. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003 by "shazzyj"
Great video shame about the sound quality
As the other reviewers rightly say, this is a great video but on DVD, the sound level goes up and down throughout the performance. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2001
The greatest singer, performer, and a loving person
This video is very exciting and enjoyable. Shania's performance is great because she has such a great voice and a lot of energy. Read more
Published on 10 May 2000 by danbackh@hotmail.com
HOT BEAUTIFUL AND VOICE OF ANGEL
I HAVE ALL HER THREE ALBUMS WHICH ARE ALL EXCELLENT BUT JUST SEEING HER DANCING AROUND MAKES ME GLAD AT I AM A MAN. BUY IT NOW AND ENJOY THE MAJESTIC FEELING OVER AND OVER AGAIN
Published on 7 April 2000
two hours of brilliance
My children love it, and the first 15 minutes are completely worn out. Its worth buying to see the whole range of her singing skill and really appreciate the power of her voice. Read more
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This video is totally amazing. It has most of the songs from the 'Come on Over' album plus a lot from 'The Woman in Me' album. Read more
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