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 | Genesis: Live at Wembley Stadium
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 Out of sync | |
| After I had heard that Genesis was finally going to be releasing this concert on DVD, I was really looking forward to purchasing it. They are one of my favorite bands ever, and even if the "Invisible Touch" era was a little too commercial and drum synthesized for my tastes, I still wanted the DVD for several reasons; I saw the band on this tour at Three Rivers Stadium; I own the VHS copy of this concert so I knew ( or thought I knew) what to expect; and finally "The Way We Walk" DVD was absolutely phenomenal, especially since it gave you the multiple camera options. From a strictly musical review standpoint, I certainly would have liked to have seen them include more of their older material (i.e. "Supper's Ready) in the DVD release. But aside from that, the concert performance in itself is outstanding. From a technical point of view as far as how the show was filmed, it is a great example of how concerts should be filmed. Plenty of multiple camera angles with a nice mix that include full stage shots; close-ups; side stage shots etc. It is easy to watch and you get a nice overall view and impression of the concert; not like many of the poorly filmed concerts these days with directors that assume that everyone has a 2 second attention span and constantly change shots; or directors that shoot close-ups of the singer's head or face for half the show (i.e. Bruce Springsteen Live in Barcelona). No, this concert was filmed and edited very well. The sound mix is also very good (unlike the recent "Rush in Rio" DVD disaster). So what is my criticism? It is the one thing that I will never understand. How in the world do you release a DVD with THE SOUND OUT OF SYNC WITH THE PICTURE!!? Doesn't anyone notice this in the editing room? I couldn't believe it when I watched this. The sound is about a fraction of a second earlier that the video. It is most noticeable through the first five or six songs, it is especially noticeable on "The Brazilian". The second half of the show doesn't seem as bad. Certain shots are in sync; others are horribly out of sync. Mind you, it is only a fraction of a second, but that is still bad enough to ruin, or at least make a lot less desirable the viewing pleasure. I can't believe no one took the time to fix this, or how this was released this way. With a little more care and effort (fixing the sync problem and including the full concert), this could have been a great DVD. | |
 The attraction to Genesis | |
| If Wembly stadium doesn't prove Genesis' appeal, then I don't know what does. This is just another great concert from a group, of which there will never be another group alike. Much better video quality than on the original VHS. | |
| Great concert for 80's Genesis | |
| If you are a fan of the some of the best hits of the 1980's, you'll love this concert. It has a nice balance of some of their well-known radio favorites - such as Invisible Touch and Land of Confusion - with some of Genesis' best known 1980s 'long songs' - Home By the Sea and Domino. Coupled with the live instrumental 'Brazilian', this concert has something for everyone. The collective skill of the bandmembers is outstanding, demonstrating Genesis' musical talents and skills: Chester Thompson shows why he was one of the best drummers in the industry; Daryl Steurmer's versatile work on both the bass and electric guitar; Mike Rutherford's classic rock style on the lead guitar; Tony Banks' unmatched work on an entire assortment of keyboards; and Phil Collins belting songs like 'Mama' - then taking his place behind the drum kit. An outstanding musical performance - not to mention the other aspect of live Genesis - outstanding light shows. This concert was excellent in person - and this version of it is the next best thing... | |
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