The highlight of the show came halfway into the set when the band unleashed the "Magic Man", "Crazy On You", "Bebe Le Strange" trilogy on the bedazzled crowd. I've harped about this on every Heart review, and I'll do it again here - Ann Wilson is an amazing singer. Her voice is still as powerful as ever, and when she and her baby sister Nancy harmonize together, they can sound simply magical. Just listen to them on "The Battle Of Evermore". Nancy also deserves more credit for her vocals. Her lead vocals on "These Dreams", and the Elton John cover, "Love Song", were simply gorgeous.
Heart closed out the show with a couple of Zeppelin IV classics, "Black Dog", and "Misty Mountain Hop", and, again, they practically claimed ownership of the damn songs. With rumors of an upcoming Led Zeppelin tour on the horizon, and a reluctant Robert Plant probably opting out, I say give the spot to Ann Wilson. I can think of nobody better. And while you're at it, take Nancy with you to backup up Jimmy on rhythm guitar. Now that would be a Plant-less Zeppelin tour I'd pay good money to see.
The overall production quality of this DVD was very solid. Audio is provided in both Dolby Digital 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo, and they were each very crisp and clear. My only real complaint was that Craig Bartock's guitar was really neutered in the mix, and this significantly weakened the power and crunch of the heavier rocker's like "Barracuda" and "Even It Up".
The anamorphically-enhanced, widescreen picture was captured in Hi-Def and it does not disappoint. The colors are exceptionally vivid and the images are clear and sharp. The camera work was outstanding. A perfect blend of medium range and close-up shots were used, and the director actually stayed on each one for more than just two seconds. For the slower numbers, each shot would slowly fade into the next, while the faster rockers would get the more standard quick cut transition. Well done. The only bonus feature is a short interview with Ann and Nancy.
Thanks to Soundstage for finally putting this excellent Heart show out on DVD. Better late than never.
Set List
01. Sand
02. Kick It Out
03. Straight On
04. Oldest Story In The World
05. Perfect Goodbye
06. These Dreams
07. The Battle Of Evermore
08. Love Song
09. Lost Angel
10. Magic Man
11. Crazy On You
12. Bebe Le Strange
13. Fallen Ones
14. Make Me
16. Even It Up
17. Dog & Butterfly
18. Alone
19. Things
20. Love Alive
21. Enough
22. Barracuda
23. Black Dog
24. Misty Mountain Hop
Ratings:
Performance 8/10
Production 9/10
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