A must-watch for any fan... once. If you're a long-time fan you've probably already seen it, but for newer fans who want to see some live footage of the band, this is obviously required viewing. The setlists include material up to their fourth album, One by One, and covers their entire career up to that point. The performances are typically top-notch and energetic, and Dave interacts well with the crowd in his usual style (although yes, his voice isn't at its best here).
The main drawback for me, which doesn't seem to get pointed too often, is that the band will draw out the bridges of some songs (such as Learn to Fly) by mixing things up, jamming, and riffing.
While impressive in some ways, there are times it completely sucks the energy out of the crowd. Everyone anticipates the band building up to a rousing finale of their popular numbers, and instead the band just sorta keeps droning on. And on. While the band's new spin on old songs is interesting to listen to at first, esp Taylor's drumming (and it all makes one wish they'd show some similar "freestyling" creativity on their newer albums), it gets terribly boring upon repeated viewings.
Their 2006 acoustic "Skin and Bones" DVD is a much more enjoyable performance, but naturally it can't match the energy of a regular rock concert, and one of the main appeals of the band is that energy. For another option in that department, you may want to look into the band's recent Wembley Stadium concert DVD.
Kung Foo Fightin!!! YEEEEAHH! Awesome picture,with a couple different locations and styles( regular and acoustic). Even a music video! The only problem for me, and I can't say if it is the PSP or UMD, but the low volume is a disappointment.I bet it would be nice with some good external speakers. Anybody know of any?
Extra hidden videos revealed - and thoughts First for those seeking info on the extra Video Footage...
There are two I am aware of...
1st Bonus:
In the Washington set, during the 3rd song, "For All the Cows" (or choose it from the Track List and play it), you should spot a "DC" in the bottom right corner of the screen just after Dave Grohl is saying "you have to choose your battles" and something about "Neil Young", at the 35 second mark of the song.
That is when you need to hit enter on your remote. When you do, you will be treated to a rendition of the hit My Hero from the Colour and Shape Album. The Quality isn't great, but hey, it's a bonus!
2nd Bonus:
35 Minute Video of Dublin Concert
Go to the main menu and select "Slane Castle" On Next Menu, hit each number shown, only after the RED ARROW reappears...then You'll get the 35 minute Dublin Show.
Press 3 and then enter, wait for the red arrow to reappear and then, Press 8 and then enter, wait for the red arrow to reappear, and then... Do the same procedure for the rest of these numbers...2, 5, 4, and 6.
What about the DVD as a whole? Well, ok it's not the best at points, the sound isn't always great, and certainly Dave grohl's voice is shot during most of this, (they should have gotten him on film much earlier in the tours), but you know, in the end, it still works!
I was lucky enought to see them in Glens Falls NY back on Octoer 2007 just before the did Saturday Night Live, and less than a month after releasing ESPG ALbum. If only there was footage from that show! His voice was in fine shape and it was awesome.
This DVD doesn't get all the numbers right, but it is most satisfying when the need arises to listen to some Foo!!!
Power I can't call this one of my favorite concert DVDs, but it is one that holds up best under repeat plays. How come? The music is consistently, completely on. Great rock concerts have great energy, and this one keeps it up all the way through. Nirvana power pop. Its only 8 bucks used shipped!
Could it BE more confusing? And what's up with the SECRET Ireland footage? Navigating this DVD is confusing as hell. Aside from that, the music is great, video quality is excellent. Audio on DC and Slane is awful...it's like someone has turned the volume up to 11 on a bad little boom box. All in all, though, it's jam packed with good Foo stuff.
DID ANYONE ELSE NOTICE THE "BONUS" CONCERT? I was copying the contents of the DVD into iTunes so I could view it on my iPod, and I found and extra section on the disc containing 35 minutes of concert footage in Ireland...Dave's got a button-down green shirt on, and he keeps talking about The Hives in between songs...the footage is not mentioned or listed anywhere on the DVD's menu, and not accessible using a DVD player, or DVD playing software on the computer...it's weird.
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