DVD - Got it!

Michael Marxen · 05 Oct 2004, 01:07

Got it! Seen it! Love It!

Picked it up today in person from Sound Of Music, Essen, Germany,
(www.soundofmusic.de).

Finally the reall magic of a Meat Loaf show is captured on video! Unlike in these scaled down productions for TV, all the elements that make it so special are there! I especially adore the over-the-top extended versions of Frying Pan, Testify and Mercury. And For Crying Out Loud benefits from double female background vocals and orchestra! Have not seen the standards yet, cause had to play these songs on heavy rotation so far.

Meats vocals are as fantastic as they are on one of these great nights out! Fortunately they did not polish them note-perfect and sterile, they kept the passion.

There is only one thing better than this: attending a show live inside the venue, where i.e. the lights and the drums naturally can be experienced even more impressive. Minor complaints?: The many camera shots from down to top are not favorable. And to me a few songs loose power with the addition of the orchestra.

Get your hans on it and tell your neighbours you`ll be back on mother earth sometime soon...

Michael

ChrisBelfast · 05 Oct 2004, 01:26

great news! I just got an email to say mine has been shipped. What is the second disc?

Vickip · 05 Oct 2004, 03:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Marxen

Got it! Seen it! Love It!

Picked it up today in person from Sound Of Music, Essen, Germany,
(www.soundofmusic.de).

Finally the reall magic of a Meat Loaf show is captured on video! Unlike in these scaled down productions for TV, all the elements that make it so special are there! I especially adore the over-the-top extended versions of Frying Pan, Testify and Mercury. And For Crying Out Loud benefits from double female background vocals and orchestra! Have not seen the standards yet, cause had to play these songs on heavy rotation so far.

Meats vocals are as fantastic as they are on one of these great nights out! Fortunately they did not polish them note-perfect and sterile, they kept the passion.

There is only one thing better than this: attending a show live inside the venue, where i.e. the lights and the drums naturally can be experienced even more impressive. Minor complaints?: The many camera shots from down to top are not favorable. And to me a few songs loose power with the addition of the orchestra.

Get your hans on it and tell your neighbours you`ll be back on mother earth sometime soon...

Michael

I got mine today too, and just watched the entire concert from beginning to end. I agree with everything you've said Michael ... except for your minor complaints, because I have none at all !! To me everything was absolutely perfect

I'm just glad I still have a 2nd copy coming from Amazon, because I'm already planning on wearing this one out !!

Vicki

Michael Marxen · 05 Oct 2004, 09:05

One night with the DVD - and the excitement has even increased!
Meat definately got over his anxiousness of cameras that night.
There are a million things to discover, visible and audible! Won`t spoil it for you. But even those that have seen the tour multiple times have a lot to explore. And now all of us travelling around multiple shows have proof why we do that!

Sorry Chris, not seen the bonus disc yet. No way to get my eyes and ears of the concert disc in just one night!

Michael

Eva · 05 Oct 2004, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Marxen

One night with the DVD - and the excitement has even increased!
Meat definately got over his anxiousness of cameras that night.
There are a million things to discover, visible and audible! Won`t spoil it for you. But even those that have seen the tour multiple times have a lot to explore. And now all of us travelling around multiple shows have proof why we do that!

Sorry Chris, not seen the bonus disc yet. No way to get my eyes and ears of the concert disc in just one night!

Michael

WOW Michael! Thank you!
Can't wait to see and hear that great and wonderful DVD!!
And I KNOW without to see that DVD why we traveled to so many shows!!

Love,
Eva

Deb · 05 Oct 2004, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Marxen

One night with the DVD - and the excitement has even increased!
Meat definately got over his anxiousness of cameras that night.
There are a million things to discover, visible and audible! Won`t spoil it for you. But even those that have seen the tour multiple times have a lot to explore. And now all of us travelling around multiple shows have proof why we do that!

Sorry Chris, not seen the bonus disc yet. No way to get my eyes and ears of the concert disc in just one night!

Michael

WOW Michael! Thank you!
Can't wait to see and hear that great and wonderful DVD!!
And I KNOW without to see that DVD why we traveled to so many shows!!

Love,
Eva

Thanx Micheal!!

Not sure I can contain myself till it comes out in the UK lol.

I know why we all did as well Eva

and part of it was to see your lovely smiley face and to hear your wonderful laugh

Deb

*AndyK* · 05 Oct 2004, 21:13

It's days like today I really wish my dvd player was properly region free, as opposed to being region free when it felt like it - the perils of being a gadget freak and getting technology when it's brand new rather than waiting a while till they add all the bells and whistles I guess.

Still the anticipation of a Meat show is not far off actually attending one, and I've got my night in front of the TV booked ready for when my copy does arrive! Can't wait!! Thanks Michael for the teaser taster of what's in store

tbuck · 06 Oct 2004, 06:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Marxen

Got it! Seen it! Love It!...

Get your hans on it and tell your neighbours you`ll be back on mother earth sometime soon...

Michael

Michael,

HOLY BAT S***, how true! What a day. I came home from work and Jules said you HAVE to see this!

Well, we were lucky enough to see the theater release, which only showcased 7 songs, but that was very cool to see it on the big screen. Then got the CD here last week, the music is awesome, agreed.

But the DVD blew me away. Since we were familiar w/ the music part already the commentary part was the biggest surprise. Meat rocked throughout. I won't give anything away, but it had me laughing so hard I was crying! The band's comments were hysterical.

"Back on mother earth", yep I was I was blown away for a few moments. IMHO, with the visuals and the personal commentary, I think this is probably the best product Meat has ever released.

T and Jules

Vickip · 06 Oct 2004, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbuck

I think this is probably the best product Meat has ever released.

T and Jules

Definitely the best

Vicki

Eva · 07 Oct 2004, 17:45

YES!!

My DVD arrived today!!

HURRA!!

Just saw For Crying Out Loud and Mercury Blues so far!!
WONDERFUL!!

Please don't disturb me today (no calls etc.)!!

Love,
Eva

THANK YOU MEAT!!!

Vickip · 07 Oct 2004, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eva

YES!!

My DVD arrived today!!

HURRA!!

Just saw For Crying Out Loud and Mercury Blues so far!!
WONDERFUL!!

Please don't disturb me today (no calls etc.)!!

Love,
Eva

THANK YOU MEAT!!!

Wonderful !! Enjoy every second of it Eva

Vicki

ChrisBelfast · 08 Oct 2004, 10:02

Mine arrived Wed morning and having watched it continuosly since i think it has to be the best live release meat has done. It truely is amazing!

Vickip · 08 Oct 2004, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisNI

Mine arrived Wed morning and having watched it continuosly since i think it has to be the best live release meat has done. It truely is amazing!

I know exactly what you mean Chris !! I can't stop watching it either

And I absolutely agree .. it's definitely his best and truly amazing !!

Vicki

Di · 10 Oct 2004, 22:32

I received the DVD yesterday in the mail and just finished watching it for the second time through. Thank you so much to everyone involved in this production, I am almost beyond words. Almost.

It is just fantastic!!!! I LOVE the music with the MSO in consort with the band, and everyone gave beyond an amazing performance. Paul Crook's lead guitar is AWESOME, omigod!! Patti and CC are both totally gorgeous, and Meat was so lucky to have these two very talented and beautiful women to support him... just everyone turned in beyond their best and how lucky are we all to have this on DVD???

Thank you Meat for the gift, and long may you rock.

Not chilly in California today,

Di
... who was TOTALLY blown away by FCOL, and yes, I think you gave it beyond your best!

ChrisBelfast · 10 Oct 2004, 23:18

I dont want to spoil surprises but anyone who has the dvd and hasnt yet watched the commentary its very well worth watching!

Vickip · 11 Oct 2004, 00:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisNI

I dont want to spoil surprises but anyone who has the dvd and hasnt yet watched the commentary its very well worth watching!

You can say that again ChrisNI

Vicki

**The Flying Mouse** · 11 Oct 2004, 01:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisNI

I dont want to spoil surprises but anyone who has the dvd and hasnt yet watched the commentary its very well worth watching!

Chris, that is one thing i'm REALLY looking forward too

.
I'm hoping Meat talks about the images he conjours up while he's singing, and what he thinks about while he's singing.That would be an awesome insight to how the man works

.

tbuck · 11 Oct 2004, 05:15

I agree Chris, the commentary is just the best. As you, I don't want to give anything away to those that want to be surprised, but I'll just say the ccommentary is revealing and sometimes there's a bit of his typical BS. I think it 's priceless.

And folks might want to look for the banner hanging from the front row, very cool.

Rock on,
T

Feleena · 11 Oct 2004, 15:54

Mine came in the post today!!

Just flicked through a few of the songs wow!!!!

For Crying out Loud made me cry I had to watch all of that!!

Love it Love it is all I can say!!!!!!

Feleena x

Di · 11 Oct 2004, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisNI

I dont want to spoil surprises but anyone who has the dvd and hasnt yet watched the commentary its very well worth watching!

Just finished the commentary and the other special features on the second disk. Meat was so entertaining, he is a lot of fun to listen to.

Di
.... going back now to watch it through a second time.

dukesofhazard · 11 Oct 2004, 23:05

Got the DVD and CD today (strange they came on same day as CD dispatched from Amazon.com 10 days ago and the DVD from the same place only 4 days ago, but I'm not complaining!)

DVD was absolutely amazing! Meat sounded stunning throughout, the orchestra were brilliant on all the the tracks where the full orchestra was playing (tended not to notice them so much when only a few intruments were present) and Crying out loud gave me goosebumps all the way through!

Definately well worth the wait, and I'm sure that the CD will be on my disc-man for a long time to come (well, until the UK version with the extra tracks comes along

)

chrissylf22 · 14 Oct 2004, 15:39

i got my dvd in the post yesterday. i have one thing to say WOW!!!!

Bart · 15 Oct 2004, 15:32

just got the dvd from the record shop. When i am home, i gonna watch it all the nite. can't wait anymore

Vickip · 15 Oct 2004, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bart

just got the dvd from the record shop. When i am home, i gonna watch it all the nite. can't wait anymore

Excellent !! Enjoy it

I can't wait to hear what you think !
Vicki

Pixie · 18 Oct 2004, 12:00

Got my DVD on Friday (and have been posting all over the place this morning telling everyone!). WOW and WOW! I totally agree with the comments that this is best DVD ever, the commentary DVD is really funny and give so many insights into 'the team'...nice to see.

As for the concert(s) - I agree Paul Crook was fantastic, and Patti and CC gave it everything they had as usual. What a great way to see the NLE (from many more angles than just my usual 'speck in the distance'!). Meat's performances were out of this world - oh yes, he's still got the power and the passion hasn't he? Also loved the coverage of Mark, John and Randy. I suppose the only thing I wasn't sure about was the 'dancing girls'...BUT I thought the addition of the orchestra really made the most of some of the tracks - and as for the boy's choir...awwww.

Phew, need an emotional rest..

05 Oct 2004, 01:07	#1
Michael Marxen Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 356	DVD - Got it! Got it! Seen it! Love It! Picked it up today in person from Sound Of Music, Essen, Germany, (www.soundofmusic.de). Finally the reall magic of a Meat Loaf show is captured on video! Unlike in these scaled down productions for TV, all the elements that make it so special are there! I especially adore the over-the-top extended versions of Frying Pan, Testify and Mercury. And For Crying Out Loud benefits from double female background vocals and orchestra! Have not seen the standards yet, cause had to play these songs on heavy rotation so far. Meats vocals are as fantastic as they are on one of these great nights out! Fortunately they did not polish them note-perfect and sterile, they kept the passion. There is only one thing better than this: attending a show live inside the venue, where i.e. the lights and the drums naturally can be experienced even more impressive. Minor complaints?: The many camera shots from down to top are not favorable. And to me a few songs loose power with the addition of the orchestra. Get your hans on it and tell your neighbours you`ll be back on mother earth sometime soon... Michael

05 Oct 2004, 01:26	#2
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	great news! I just got an email to say mine has been shipped. What is the second disc?

05 Oct 2004, 09:05	#4
Michael Marxen Super Loafer Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Cologne, Germany Posts: 356	One night with the DVD - and the excitement has even increased! Meat definately got over his anxiousness of cameras that night. There are a million things to discover, visible and audible! Won`t spoil it for you. But even those that have seen the tour multiple times have a lot to explore. And now all of us travelling around multiple shows have proof why we do that! Sorry Chris, not seen the bonus disc yet. No way to get my eyes and ears of the concert disc in just one night! Michael

05 Oct 2004, 21:13	#7
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	It's days like today I really wish my dvd player was properly region free, as opposed to being region free when it felt like it - the perils of being a gadget freak and getting technology when it's brand new rather than waiting a while till they add all the bells and whistles I guess. Still the anticipation of a Meat show is not far off actually attending one, and I've got my night in front of the TV booked ready for when my copy does arrive! Can't wait!! Thanks Michael for the teaser taster of what's in store

07 Oct 2004, 17:45	#10
Eva friend Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 1,788	YES!! My DVD arrived today!! HURRA!! Just saw For Crying Out Loud and Mercury Blues so far!! WONDERFUL!! Please don't disturb me today (no calls etc.)!! Love, Eva THANK YOU MEAT!!!

08 Oct 2004, 10:02	#12
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	Mine arrived Wed morning and having watched it continuosly since i think it has to be the best live release meat has done. It truely is amazing!

10 Oct 2004, 22:32	#14
Di Super Loafer Join Date: 15.04.2003 Posts: 317	I received the DVD yesterday in the mail and just finished watching it for the second time through. Thank you so much to everyone involved in this production, I am almost beyond words. Almost. It is just fantastic!!!! I LOVE the music with the MSO in consort with the band, and everyone gave beyond an amazing performance. Paul Crook's lead guitar is AWESOME, omigod!! Patti and CC are both totally gorgeous, and Meat was so lucky to have these two very talented and beautiful women to support him... just everyone turned in beyond their best and how lucky are we all to have this on DVD??? Thank you Meat for the gift, and long may you rock. Not chilly in California today, Di ... who was TOTALLY blown away by FCOL, and yes, I think you gave it beyond your best!

10 Oct 2004, 23:18	#15
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	I dont want to spoil surprises but anyone who has the dvd and hasnt yet watched the commentary its very well worth watching!

11 Oct 2004, 05:15	#18
tbuck Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: USA Posts: 355	I agree Chris, the commentary is just the best. As you, I don't want to give anything away to those that want to be surprised, but I'll just say the ccommentary is revealing and sometimes there's a bit of his typical BS. I think it 's priceless. And folks might want to look for the banner hanging from the front row, very cool. Rock on, T

11 Oct 2004, 15:54	#19
Feleena Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 562	Mine came in the post today!! Just flicked through a few of the songs wow!!!! For Crying out Loud made me cry I had to watch all of that!! Love it Love it is all I can say!!!!!! Feleena x

11 Oct 2004, 23:05	#21
dukesofhazard Super Loafer Join Date: 24.09.2003 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 478	Got the DVD and CD today (strange they came on same day as CD dispatched from Amazon.com 10 days ago and the DVD from the same place only 4 days ago, but I'm not complaining!) DVD was absolutely amazing! Meat sounded stunning throughout, the orchestra were brilliant on all the the tracks where the full orchestra was playing (tended not to notice them so much when only a few intruments were present) and Crying out loud gave me goosebumps all the way through! Definately well worth the wait, and I'm sure that the CD will be on my disc-man for a long time to come (well, until the UK version with the extra tracks comes along )

14 Oct 2004, 15:39	#22
chrissylf22 Cry Over Me Join Date: 24.04.2004 Location: Burnley Lancs, UK Posts: 339	i got my dvd in the post yesterday. i have one thing to say WOW!!!!

15 Oct 2004, 15:32	#23
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	just got the dvd from the record shop. When i am home, i gonna watch it all the nite. can't wait anymore

18 Oct 2004, 12:00	#25
Pixie The Mad Scientist Join Date: 22.03.2004 Location: In a land where I don't have to stay Posts: 1,306	Got my DVD on Friday (and have been posting all over the place this morning telling everyone!). WOW and WOW! I totally agree with the comments that this is best DVD ever, the commentary DVD is really funny and give so many insights into 'the team'...nice to see. As for the concert(s) - I agree Paul Crook was fantastic, and Patti and CC gave it everything they had as usual. What a great way to see the NLE (from many more angles than just my usual 'speck in the distance'!). Meat's performances were out of this world - oh yes, he's still got the power and the passion hasn't he? Also loved the coverage of Mark, John and Randy. I suppose the only thing I wasn't sure about was the 'dancing girls'...BUT I thought the addition of the orchestra really made the most of some of the tracks - and as for the boy's choir...awwww. Phew, need an emotional rest..