- Format: Colour, PAL
- Language English
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Exempt
- Studio: ADA Global
- DVD Release Date: 2 Oct 2006
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B0001VJ6Q2
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 107,297 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Those familiar with the studio album may be a little disappointed with this no-frills live set. Recorded in 2000 in Toronto, all the tracks on the album are represented here with the exception of 'Until the Day I Die' and 'When I Fall', although the album version of the latter is played over the end credits.
A pared down line-up consisting of Will Rigby (drums), Kelley Looney (bass) and Eric Ambel (guitar) join Steve Earle (vocals, guitar and mandolin) in a concert that, I suspect, would have been enjoyable for audience members, but unfortunaltely, the smallness of the venue makes for a one-dimensional piece of television.
This is not to criticise the musicianship on display here, which is, as you would expect from Steve Earle, of a very high standard. However, I think that a greater effort should have been made for the DVD by having a fuller compliment of musicians for songs such as 'The Boy Who Never Cried', 'I Don't Wanna Lose You Yet' and 'Steve's Last Ramble'.
The highlights are a cracking rendition of 'The Galway Girl', the innuendo-laden lyrics of which elicit some mirth, and that song's polar opposite, 'Over Yonder' which is also appears on the DVD in music video form where its anti-capital punsihment sentiment is even more starkly presented.
For me, the problem with this DVD is that for existing fans of the album, very little is added here as a companion piece; but if you have not heard the album, it's difficult to imagine that this version would make you rush out to buy it.
A pared down line-up consisting of Will Rigby (drums), Kelley Looney (bass) and Eric Ambel (guitar) join Steve Earle (vocals, guitar and mandolin) in a concert that, I suspect, would have been enjoyable for audience members, but unfortunaltely, the smallness of the venue makes for a one-dimensional piece of television.
This is not to criticise the musicianship on display here, which is, as you would expect from Steve Earle, of a very high standard. However, I think that a greater effort should have been made for the DVD by having a fuller compliment of musicians for songs such as 'The Boy Who Never Cried', 'I Don't Wanna Lose You Yet' and 'Steve's Last Ramble'.
The highlights are a cracking rendition of 'The Galway Girl', the innuendo-laden lyrics of which elicit some mirth, and that song's polar opposite, 'Over Yonder' which is also appears on the DVD in music video form where its anti-capital punsihment sentiment is even more starkly presented.
For me, the problem with this DVD is that for existing fans of the album, very little is added here as a companion piece; but if you have not heard the album, it's difficult to imagine that this version would make you rush out to buy it.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Steve Earle shines live........
16 Nov 2000
This is the one the fans have been waiting for. Sort of. A fine performance by Mr. Earle and The Dukes. Only leaves us longtime fans wanting more. There are no between song raps, maybe to get more music in, which kinda takes away from the warmth of the show. Highlights are definitely seeing Dan Gillis, Steve's manager, on tin whistle for "Galway Girl" and the lengthy mandolin intro to "Copperhead Road". This being the first video release from Steve Earle, all told, it is definitely worth getting, especially if you are a new convert.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A Real Lullaby
14 Nov 2002
Format:DVD
Obviously I am a big Steve Earls fan or I would not have bought this DVD that is great in quality and nice 5.1, but I think Mr. Earle and all of the UNusually sedated Canadian crowd was all on morphine. I mean I expected just a little more energy from what I have heard on The Mountain CD or anything pre-Transcendental. I almost cried that I had lost [money] on this DVD! I have some other concert footage from Earle, like his prision concert or the Del McCoury concert on 54th Sessions, this is all great stuff that I can not get enough of,,, this is the footage that should be put out! Earle even speaks out on this DVD how he is tried of doing concerts and recordings and wants to focus on doing a play, and it shows real bad on this very lame concert. Sorry Steve and I hope you come back to us loyal but not stupid fans, keep this one in the closet. Might I recommend John Fogerty's Premonition, or Bee Gee's One Night Only, An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson, George Jones Live In Knoxville TN. or Brian Setzer Live in Japan, this is energy with great quality all the way. Don't hate me Steve Earle fans, I am one of the biggest, but this is bad.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Don't pay attention to reviews
30 July 2005
Format:DVD
I held off purchasing this DVD because of the "other " reviews. Don't let it stop you. If you are a Steve Earle fan-buy this DVD. It is GREAT!
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