Argentina Hotels Travel - Somewhere in South America: Live in Buenos Aires
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Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
Starring: Steve Hackett
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0022891434290
Format: Color
Label: Mvd Visual
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Mvd Visual
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2002-11-19
Running Time: 105
Studio: Mvd Visual
Theatrical Release Date: 2002-11-19
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This program features Steve Hackett Live in 2001 from Teatro Coliseo in Buenos Aires and features 21 outstanding tracks! Also included is ‘Somewhere In Italy’ with bonus backstage footage and interviews from the 2000 Italian Tour!
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Summary: AGAIN IN BUENOS AIRES
Comment: I can't contain my emotion, seeing this Hackett DVD, because I've been here, in the same night, in the same theater. It was an amazing live performance of Steve and his band, really sounds like a "Swiss clock".
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Summary: Steve Hackett DVD Reviews
Comment: Very few people reach "master" status at their chosen profession, particularly guitarists. But Steve Hackett, the former GENESIS guitarist proves his mastery over the guitar in two DVDs. These two extraordinary concert videos are entitled "Somewhere in South America...Live at Teatro Coliseo, Buenes Aires" and "Once Above a Time" which is live from Budapest, Hungary. Both DVDs feature the same band- Hackett, Rob Townsend on sax & flute, Terry Gregory on bass, Roger King on keys and Gary O'Toole on drums. "Somewhere.." was recorded during their 2001 tour and "Once Above.." was recorded on their 2004 tour. There is some overlap of songs on the two DVDs. However, if you are a Hackett fan as I am, the overlaps are few and the performances are equally great on both DVDs.
Technically, "Once Above..." is the better of the two. There are better camera angles, better post processing, and clearer images. The sound tracks are very good on both and are in Surround 5.0.
As far as the performances go, "Somewhere.." has a kind of raw feel to it as the band was fairly new. But the performance was stellar. You can see the admiration these musicians have for Steve Hackett and how playing in this band has made them really notch up their own playing to a higher level . Some highlights, in my humble opinion, were the "GENESIS" pieces including an abbreviated "Watcher of the Skies" the solo from "First if Firth", "Hairless Heart" and "Los Endos". There is not much singing on either of these DVDs but what there is, is very well executed. "Serpentine Song" is an example. Also, kudos to Rob Townsend for the excellent soprano sax on "Gnossienne". One of my personal favorite on this DVD is "Sierra Quemada" which features some wonderful melodic playing by Hackett in what is a very emotional piece. There's some very nice wooden flute from Rob Townsend and a great bass solo from Terry Gregory in a song one would not think of as a song for bass solo. All in all, this DVD has a rawness and freshness to it that makes it a very appealing concert video.
"Once Above a Time" highlights a more polished and confident ensemble that has rose to Hackett's musical level. Every song is crisp and well executed. The biggest surprise for me on this DVD was a complete version of the old "GENESIS" tune "Blood on the Rooftops" with drummer Gary O'Toole very ably singing the lead vocal originally done by Phil Collins. Hackett's band drew out all the emotion and subtle melodies of one of "GENESIS" most finely crafted songs. I do not think that "GENESIS" ever performed that song in concert so hearing and seeing it here is a real treat for all of us Hackett-era "Genesis" fans. Another highlight for me is the version of "Clocks" performed on this DVD. This version is much better than the original studio version. It comes on heavier and is performed with more emotion than the original. Again, the singing songs are excellent on this DVD also. I think the band became more confident in their vocals as there are 3 heavy harmony-laden songs on this DVD. There is "Serpentine Song" (again), "Brand New" and "Every Day". All performed very well.
I did not find any "duds" on either of these DVDs. But there are a few tips I will give you regarding both of them. "Somewhere.." is coded REGION 0 and is supposed to be for everyone everywhere. But, be aware that it will not play on some of the more inexpensive DVD players. Also, the CD of "Somewhere.." is currently out of print so if you want it you may have to pay upwards of $40 or more for an import. The CD to "Once Above a Time " is actually called "Live Archive 04". It can be ordered only from Camino Records and runs about $25.00.
These DVDs are a real treat and a great value if you are a Hackett/"GENESIS"/prog rock fan. It's great to be able to watch a real master at work up close.
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Summary: Steve Hackett is a Guitar God :) ..
Comment: This DVD verges on perfection, but fails very slightly in some of the camera angles, and the slightly soft nature of the photography. Still, it's a mind-blowing experience to watch, if you love the man and his music.
The concert is 90% instrumentals, which is fine, since Steve isn't known for his vocals, but rather as the creator of some of the most spine-tingling guitar work ever recorded, and you shouldn't be disappointed when you see him perform some of his stunning pieces that were part of longer Genesis tracks so many years ago..
Steve Hackett is simply one of the most underrated guitarists in rock music history. His utter mastery of his instruments is unquestionable. He's simply one of a handful of guitar virtuosos who have reached the pinnacle. His songwriting is not limited to any one particular genre, as he can deftly mix prog rock, classical, jazz, and fusion in the same concert.. an astoundingly talented guy..
He's accompanied by a band of four guys who appear to be much younger than him, and show absolute respect and adoration for his music.. Although the music is totally different, I can't but help draw a parallel to Brian Wilson's current backing band, who simply idolize him, and set out to do justice to their master's body of work at the same time. In the case of both of these bands, they succeed admirably, in their support of their respective legendary leadmen..
One thing I couldn't help but notice in th close-ups is that the band members, including Steve, seem to be having so much fun performing for an audience that is totally digging this fantastic music. Quick shots of the band members' faces reveal wide grins and smiles as they make eye contact. Hackett himself, (watch him playing his legendary solo from "Firth of Fifth") often breaks out into a wide smile.. he knows he's in his groove, and can sense the band is with him note for note in lockstep and feel the vibes from the audience.
That's a nice touch and shows a very human side to the man, something you don't see in a lot of concert DVDs.
His hands are all over those Fernandes Electrics, and it's amazing to watch him at work, as he feathers the whammy bar, bends the strings, tweaks the knobs, works his magic up and down the neck, even using the side of his hand occasionally for special effects.. I've never seen a guitarist so "at one" with his instrument.. as though he's not so much playing the guitar as making love to it :) ..
I'd give this DVD five stars except that I found the camera angles a bit strange at times.. I really wanted to see more of bassist Terry Gregory, who looks like he buys his clothing at JC Penny's, toeing the (what I assume are) thunderous Moog Taurus Bass Pedals, (or a modern clone of them..) .. but the only shots of him using them are from far behind him. Hackett too is fronted by a huge array of guitar effects pedals, and yet we're never allowed to see him manipulating them except in a few brief moments.
Still, despite some strange decisions in camera angles, the musicianship couldn't possibly be any better. This band is as tight and capable as any I've ever seen or heard. Close your eyes and you often think you ARE listening to Genesis. They know they're playing with a guitar god, and they are all extremely capable musicians in their own right. Whether it's just sheer talent, or thousands of rehersals, or a combination of both.. who cares. It's the end result that counts.
But it all boils down to the fact tht Steve Hackett is one class act. Every bit the master of the acoustic and electric guitar, with his own incredible techniques, as some of his perhaps more famous contemporaries like David Gilmour, he never stumbles, he looks like he's in total control and totally into it. I also would have liked to see a full version of "Ace of Wands", the signature song from his first solo album, in this concert, but alas, there's only a brief segment of that magnificently haunting piece worked into a medley..
This DVD is a keeper, and one that you'll watch over and over again, as the performances are flawless and the music is haunting, powerful, ethereal, and, as the kids say, totally awesome :) ..
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Summary: 3 DVDs - all excellent - all different
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There are three DVDs to date form Steve. They are all excellent and they are all different.
It goes like this:
Tokyo:
Progressive rock, less focus on Steve, more vocals, great classic gennesis tunes with vocals intact.
South America:
Progressive jazz/rock/classical, more focus on Steve, and as Steve says and I agree on of the most precise bands he has ever played with.
Hungary:
Classical trio, with just three musicians, it's hard not to focus on Steve who is just as talented classically, if not more, as he is talented with other styles. There is some mind numbing classical technique here.
The fact that these three DVDs are so different allowed me to buy all three without having to see the same concert with different musicians.
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Summary: Perfecto
Comment: De los tres DVD que actualmente tiene Steve Hackett en el mercado, este me parece el que ofrece una visión más completa del artista. EL repertorio elegido, excelente, es interpretado con gran convicción y sin exceso alguno de alarde por el grupo. Quizás se pueda achacar a Hackett un poco más de variedad en los temas que elige para los conciertos, prácticamente más de la mitad son los interpreta sistemáticamente desde principios de los 80. No hay ninguna necesidad de seguir tocando Horizons cuando tiene decenas de temas impresionantes para guitarra clásica. La excelencia de los últimos discos de Mr. Hackett le permiten hacer de "King Crimson" y centrarse en ellos sin necesidad de echar mano del pasado, ni suyo, ni de Genesis, aunque siempre sea de agradecer escuchar tan grandes temas.
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