Live at Woodstock [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of Live at Woodstock [VHS]
Movie Review: a must for any hardcore fan
Summary: 4 Stars
This video fills in a huge gap in my collection. I'd seen the Woodstock movie and always wanted to see more of Jimi's performance. This release does not disappoint. The music is phenomenal, Jimi looks and sounds great. Not much of the usual naked hippies at the waterhole footage. 99.9% of the video is Jimi on stage.My only (minor) complaints about this video is with the way it was editted and packaged. Contrary to what the Amazon description says, there are no liner notes included. In fact there is no real information other than the song list on the cover. This is especially disappointing since the audio CD of the same show includes a fantastic liner notes book (including shots of Jimi's hand written set list and words to a song about Woodstock). I found it a bit sad and confusing that the Hendrix estate would finally release movie footage that is obviously going to be consumed by hardcore Jimi fans and not bother to include any liner notes at all (again, especially since the audio CD has top rated notes). The audio CD liner notes provide some much needed background about the musician lineup (not the Experience, but a brand new first time in public line up - Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, the songs played, problems with the PA, problems faced when it came time to edit the tapes, etc..
Also disappointing was the fact that the DVD contains only 57 minutes from the original 140 minute set. The audio CD trims out two songs and some dead air to bring the set down to just under two hours. About 90 seconds of "Message to Love" are played over the opening titles and about 60 seconds of "Hear My Train Comin" are played over the closing credits. Several of the songs also appear out of sequence from the orignal set. I would have been willing to pay an additional $10 or $20 to have had the whole show intact.
That being said, I can't rave enough about the footage that is included. This was drawn from the original footage shot by Michael Wadliegh and company (of the Oscar winning Woodstock movie fame). Jimi played in the morning so it is shot in daylight and is vibrant with light and color. Jimi's playing is unbelievable and every guitarist will want to watch this for the great tight shots of his technique. Anyone who loves his music should find this to be a great historical document that is full of some great music (especially the jams: "Jam Back at the House", "Woodstock Improvisation", and "Villanova Junction").
Buy this and if you are a real fanatic, get the audio CD box set too.
Movie Review: Frustrating and Brilliant
Summary: 4 Stars
I have watched and listened to this DVD about six times so far; each time I grumble at the editors for the super close-up shots of Jimi's face. I can count his molars! The entire video is one big close-up. I can only guess at what the other band members are doing, since we rarely see them. But two of the most important missing parts are Jimi's feet. What the heck was he doing with pedals and other electronics to make such as fasinating sound? I wanted to know! I think the synchronization of sound to video also is a bit lacking, but not as bad as some noteworthy messes (Yessongs).But it was the fingers, the hands, the words and the sound that first attracted me to this DVD, and I am not dissapointed. There is no viable comparison to any living individual. Jimi left a magnificent work of art and the editors captured it for us to experience 30 years later. Pretty cool.
Movie Review: hendrix in his peak
Summary: 5 Stars
the music attitude and vibe were powerful.this is music history and a must for any true historian of music.this is the kind of artistry that is is missing today.many thanks to jimi's family for getting the rights and presenting history.Movie Review: buy it.
Summary: 5 Stars
Nothing else to say. If you like hendrix buy it. It is worth the money.Movie Review: This DVD delivers the goods!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
i purchased this video a few weeks ago. I have been careful in selecting music dvds b/c i've read so many horrible reviews about dvds that appear to be music videos but only talk about making music (e.g. stevie wonder/songs in the key of life, hendrix/live at the filmore east). hendrix live at woodstock is NOT one of those videos. the sound and video are excellent. lots of music. lots of style. if you want to witness the quintessential performance of a true genius, you need this video!!!