Best of 2004 - Concert DVD List
Published December 20, 2004
Glass Hammer - Lex Rex Live: In 2003, this little known band from Chatanooga, Tennessee, released one of the finest progressive-rock albums of the last decade Lex Rex, and the following year performed most of it live at the annual NEARfest concert, as well as at a small club, in their hometown, called Rhythm and Brews. This intimate hometown show is what was captured on Lex Rex Live and shows that Glass Hammer belong in the big leagues.
Godsmack - Changes: If you like your rock concerts old-school style, with a killer light show, tons of pyro, and and enough power chords to make Ace Frehley blush, then this is the DVD for you. The songs are damn good too.
Doobie Brothers - Live At The Wolf Trap: These guys prove here that they are one of the best American rock bands ever. One classic hit after another, with some excellent new songs mixed in as well. The DVD is also impeccably produced with DTS surround sound, and Hi-Def video, making this an essential purchase.
Eric Clapton -Crossroads Guitar Festival: As much as it pissed me off to see all the performances that were not included on the DVD-- Jeff Beck, BB King, more Larry Carlton, more Eric Johnson--all of the stuff you do get is phenomenal. Nearly four hours of some of the greatest living guitar legends in the world, jamming together for a great cause. The production quality is outstanding as well.
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- Best of 2004 - Concert DVD List
- Published: December 20, 2004
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- Filed Under: Music: Progressive Rock, Music: Rock, Video: Music
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Thanks Eric. I'm just glad I stumbled upon this great site. Amber, to be honest I have never even listened to the Pixies before--atleast that I knew of. I have read tons of rave reviews of their stuff though, so maybe I'll have to check out their DVD.
Primus' DVD is killer, but it just came not too long ago, so you might have missed it. And if you have access to it, the DVD documenting Marillion's performance of their new album, Marbles, is not to be missed (Marbes On The Road - be sure and get this from Marillion.com as you can get the full two-disc show ONLY from there.
Tom, I am a Marillion fan but for some reason all of their DVD's can only be found at import prices here in the U.S, which is about twice as much as a normal DVD. I'm not THAT big a fan. I did break down an get their "From Stoke Row to Ipanema" DVD an enjoyed it. Primus are definately an acquired taste. I'll eventually have to check out their DVD.
I'd suggest one more DVD for the list, Phil Keaggy's "Philly Live". It's a great document of his live acoustic show, with unbelievable performances of "True Believer" and "John The Revelator" as highlights. It's of course geared more towards Phil's religious audience, but the performance itself is phenomenal and it's hugely appealing. Phil of course is his usual warm, funny self on the performance. The show is pretty much the same lineup of songs I saw Phil perform about a year ago at one of his acoustic performances (minus the Beatles covers, unfortunately). The DVD's only available from Phil's site.
Now if we could get him to do an electric DVD or even better a Glass Harp show....
Thanks for the Phil Keaggy tip. I didn't know about that one, and I am a fan. I recently bought his Time 1 compilation CD and have been jamming to that for the last few days.
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Paul, what a great job you have done with your music DVD series, a very much appreciated addition to the site. Thanks again!