What you also get are nice little filmed moments where you get to see an entire family getting ready to invade one of Paul’s concerts, as a love of the man’s music has been passed from generation to generation to generation.
Sure, it is cheesy, but it is still kind of cool.
My parents grew up during the heyday of the Beatles, and I’d have loved to have been able to share their music with them. Problem was, my folks were way more into Patsy Cline and weren’t fans of the Fab Four.
Alas, there went my chance for bonding over McCartney’s music.
Another thing that this DVD has over its predecessor is the stage itself. Being one of the ultimate out-door venues, Red Square didn’t allow for the fantastic production that McCartney’s American tour featured.
Dozens of screens, around, behind, and under the band, present images that serve both to illuminate and enhance the emotions that Sir Paul decided to convey along with the actual performance. Case in point, seeing the band appear to be floating among the clouds on some of the lighter songs, was simply a gorgeous effect.
So, if you don’t already have a McCartney’s concert DVD or are looking for one that is a tad more intimate and immediate, I find myself heartily endorsing The Space Within US to you. Actually, I think I’m safe endorsing it even if you already own the earlier DVD as I do.
Despite that fact that I had already predispositioned myself into thinking that this was an unnecessary release, I will probably go out and purchase a few copies as Christmas gifts.
In the spaces within me, it seems, McCartney shoved away my grinchy-side.
Article comments
1 - Andrea Tirpak
Excellent musical craftsmanship ... Paul McCartney and his young band do The Beatles and Wings right! If you love the music ... PERIOD ... this is a great buy. What more can I say???