I have a wide screen stereo TV but not surround sound decoder so I can't tell how great the sound is, but I think once you're into the music, none of that will really matter.
If you're a fan of Michael Schenker, UFO and The Scorpions, you will want to drop the $18 US price to buy this. How does it compare to last year's "Michael Schenker Group - World Wide Live 2004" DVD? I can't say, since I haven't seen it. That DVD is 105 minutes long and contains 15 tracks along with some interviews. In one interview, Schenker recalls how Chris Logan quit in the middle of a tour and how the group frantically searched for a repalcement for that evening at an Internet cafe, and ended up with Leif Sundin. He flew in and had only 30 minutes to prepare for the show. He sang from sheets and they pulled audience members on stage to sing, in addition to getting the opening band's singer join them, as well. The subsequent shows were better received than the Chris Logan shows. Schenker also spoke about how he was asked to join Ozzy Osbourne's band, right after the death of guitarist Randy Rhoads and how he was asked to audition for the Rolling Stones.
1. In the Search of the Peace of Mind (Scorpions)
2. Doctor Doctor (UFO)
3. Let it Roll (UFO)
4. Natural Thing
5. Lights Out (UFO)
6. Only You Can Rock Me (UFO)
7. Another Piece of Meat (Scorpions)
8. Into the Arena (Michael Schenker Group)
9. Are You Ready to Rock (Michael Schenker Group)
10. Assault Attack (Michael Schenker group
11. Captain Nemo (Michael Schenker Group)
12. No Time for Losers (McAuley Schenker Group)
13. Save Yourself (McAuley Schenker Group)
14. All the Way from Memphis (Contraband)
15. Pushed to the Limit (UFO)
16. Written in the Sand (Michael Schenker Group)
17. Back to Life (Michael Schenker Group)
18. Love Never Dies (Michael Schenker Group)
19. Essence (Michael Schenker Group)
20. Never Ending Nightmare (McAuley Schenker Group)
21. Bijou Pleasurette (Michael Schenker Group)
22. Positive Forward (Michael Schenker)
23. Lost Horizon (Michael Schenker Group)
24. Too Hot to Handle (UFO)
25. Attack of the Mad Axeman (Michael Schenker Group)
26. Love to Love (UFO)
27. On and On (Michael Schenker Group)
28. Armed and Ready (Michael Schenker Group)
29. Feels Like a Good Thing (Michael Schenker Group)
30. Rock Bottom (UFO)
Article comments
1 - Paul Roy
I've passed on this one so far thanks to the mostly poor reviews. I think you probably summed it up well with the "bush league DVD" description. I heard the same things about World Wide Live too. I own plenty of low budget productions that still turn out great,if the producers have a clue, but I cant stand a poorly produced concert DVD. I saw Schenker a few years ago at a small club in Virginia with Rick Derringer opening for him, and I was not that impressed with the show. Thanks for the great review.
2 - Rob
I was watching a DVD called "UFO Story" this weekend. It was great to see a young Michael Schenker having fun and playing the classics that make UFO special. As with the DVD you're reviewing, there seems to be only one camera filming things. The sound isn't too bad. I think I'll pick up the new DVD for sentimental reasons and to hear Schenker's new takes on some old classics.
3 - Dave
A fair review!
I think the main part of this DVD is essentially the video that was released in 97/98 through the now defunct Michael Schenker Records (essentially selling stuff for his now defunct Fan Club). When originally released it was called 'The Story Of Michael Schenker' and from what I can recall was basically filmed by his then wife/girlfriend/manager (it's all a bit complicated), hence the quality.
Still worth getting though I reckon...
4 - Troy
Thanks for the review - seems like a production "bootleg". I've always been a big Schneker fan, seen UFO twice just a couple years ago playing with all the original cast playing in bars - ventura amd san diego, CA. Shows were great. Here is an arena band in a small venue 15 feet away from you. Then Michael played at 4th and B - a club down here in SD. The interesting thing was he wasn't pushing any band - just him out playing. Vinny Moore (sp? and also very good) warmed up for him and then Schenker came out with the same band. However, there was white tape on the stage - securing schenkers area - no one entired and he never stepped out of it the entire concert. If was fun anyway.
5 - Pedro
Great video. Fantastic Michael.
This review is very poor, of course in my opinion. But could be worst.
Greeteings
Pedro
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