Plot: What’s it about?
Obviously, since this is a concert DVD, there is no real story to speak of. However, if the viewer is an Eagles fan, this is a must see. It is a video version of the live album (which also contained four new studio recorded songs) that the Eagles released in 1994, then followed it with a tour. This DVD is of concert footage that was recorded April 25-26, 1994. It contains all four of the new songs as well as the classics on the live album. (see song listing below) The DVD opens with interviews with the guys explaining how they reformed.
Then it moves into backstage footage, rehearsals, and the like. Then the concert begins. I must admit that when I upgraded my system, I was not sure if adding DTS to my criteria was worth it.
Well, I did end up with a receiver and DVD player that decode both Dolby Digital as well as DTS and I am so glad that I did. While the package says that the DVD will play in both formats, I was incredibly impressed with the DTS mode. The viewer feels like they are sitting front row center. There is even different crowd noises coming from the rear channels. The music itself is crystal clear, rich, and very entertaining. There is even an audio only bonus track for DTS only of ôSeven Bridges Roadö that is wonderful. (If you have not noticed, I am a major Eagles fan. Nonetheless, I have still tried to maintain at least some objectivity.) The quality of the picture of this DVD is also excellent. The preliminary chapters (behind the scenes stuff) is fine, but not as sharp. However, for the concert footage itself, it is very clear and crisp. The colors are also bright and sharp.
In summary, I would certainly recommend adding this DVD to the collection. Particularly if you an Eagles fan and have a DTS compatible decoder. Even if you donÆt have DTS, you can still enjoy listening to these guys play. Song listing:
Hotel California Tequila Sunrise Help Me Through the Night The Heart of the Matter Love Will Keep Us Alive Learn to Be Still Pretty Maids All in a Row The Girl from Yesterday Wasted Time I CanÆt Tell You Why New York Minute The Last Resort Take it Easy Life in the Fast Lane In the City Get Over It Desperado Seven Bridges Road (audio and DTS only)
Video: How does it look?
Excellent. The colors were bright, sharp and clear.
Audio: How does it sound?
Again, excellent. Solid usage for the entire system in this concert.
Supplements: What are the extras?
Other than the behind the scenes footage, you simply get a song index.
