Fill in the blank:The thing that surprises me the most about the Boston DVD is...

[EveryHour]

Hopefully it will be something positive, but whatever floats your boat.....
:)



The thing that surprises me the most about the Live In Boston DVD is: That 'Gyspy' is one of my favorite moments. :nod:

:wavey:

[dissention]

The thing that surprises me most about the Boston DVD is...

...that it's so good, I can sit down and watch it all the way through without skipping a single song. :xoxo:

[skcin]

Hopefully it will be something positive, but whatever floats your boat.....
:)



The thing that surprises me the most about the Live In Boston DVD is: That 'Gyspy' is one of my favorite moments. :nod:

:wavey:

Ditto on that for me - I never cared for it live, but I love it on the DVD.

The thing that surprises me most about the DVD is how great Stand Back is - I didn't think it could compare to actually seeing it live, but WOW!

Paula

[xdreamsunwindx]

The thing that surprises me most is that the production is really bad. I mean, they sound fine, but the video production? A major disappointment, in my opinion.

-Kate

[amber]

How transcendental Beautiful Child was for me.
How much i noticed that Lindsey's eyes are actor-expressive
How during Stand Back, arguably my most favorite favorite, had me thinking, "I need to hear it again live, I need the thrumming to envelope me" basically it was too quiet for me when heard this way. (Do not have good T.V., so..)

[dissention]

The thing that surprises me most is that the production is really bad. I mean, they sound fine, but the video production? A major disappointment, in my opinion.

-Kate

Really? :shocked: I think it's one of the best filmed ocncerts I've ever seen. If you want bad, check out Sheryl Crow's "C'mon America" DVD. It's so bad I tried to bring it back. ;)

[madformac]

The thing that surprises me the most is that I haven't received it yet!

(twiddles thumbs and looks at watch)

Any day now.. :blob1: :] :blob1:

[seteca]

The thing that surprises me the most is that I haven't received it yet!

(twiddles thumbs and looks at watch)

Any day now.. :blob1: :] :blob1:

So it might get you a little peeved to learn that HMV already have it available for sale in their shops....?

:D

[bikerchic]

This may seem trivial and we should all be so over this but I was really surprised that Stevie was wearing her frankenboks through most of the show! Even on the picture on the inside of the cover where she's posing with one leg up on the drum riser she has the frankenboks on, yet the shot of that same pose on the dvd is with the boots......what's up with that.

P.S. I'm new here....So hi everyone! :wavey: I'm also known as CanFan on Mick's board.

[madformac]

So it might get you a little peeved to learn that HMV already have it available for sale in their shops....?

:D

Yeah man.... If only I had some HMV vouchers....... ;) :D

[diamondsnake]

That Rhiannon kicks ass on this dvd! I never even cared for the song before and now I am in love with it.

[seteca]

Yeah man.... If only I had some HMV vouchers....... ;) :D

Yea if only! But I'm not sure where I put them...because I'm currently drunk on 85% thujone-containing absinthe....some lunatic brought it back for me from Spain.:D

;)

[To keep this post relevant to the Rumours forum...lol...here's a piece of info: the Boston DVD/CD set is for sale at HMV Oxford Street, London, for £29.99.]

[estranged4life]

how quiet the audience is...Wake up folks, This ain't no library :laugh:

Seriously, I am surprised at the volume level on "Say Goodbye". It sounds odd when the volume drops and then returns to a normal level, Really bad editing!

[amber]

Yea if only! But I'm not sure where I put them...because I'm currently drunk on 85% thujone-containing absinthe....some lunatic brought it back for me from Spain.:D

;)

[To keep this post relevant to the Rumours forum...lol...here's a piece of info: the Boston DVD/CD set is for sale at HMV Oxford Street, London, for £29.99.]
really? what's thujone? I have always wanted to try absinthe!! Can you email some to me? :p
no, seriously, but what's it like?
Amber

[seteca]

really? what's thujone? I have always wanted to try absinthe!! Can you email some to me? :p
no, seriously, but what's it like?
Amber

I haven't tried this particular bottle yet..I was kidding with Madformac, coz he was the one who brought the bottle for me from Spain.

Thujone is a chemical found in absinthe (different levels depending on what strength of absinthe). It's chemically similar to THC found in marijuana, and can cause mild hallucinogenic trips.

An article I read about it recently on the net described its effect as "a cross between pot, ecstasy, cocaine, strong coffee, and vodka."

:D

[madformac]

no, seriously, but what's it like?
Amber

Don't ask!!! Besides which I wouldn't know....... :rolleyes:

[Lala]

I watched it last night from start to finish and it was just amazing. The thing that surprises me is how much more raw and free they seem to be. They seem to be having so much fun.

[MacMan]

Nothing really surprised me in terms of the quality, look, sound.. etc. I was expecting something pretty spectacular - and I think I got it. And I love it.

I guess a couple of things did surprise me and that would be some of Stevie's close ups... (knowing that Tango and Red Rocks closeups were re-shot to improve her looks), I thought "way to go Stevie" for just letting the camera capture the real thing.....

And the second thing was that we have this dvd in the first place!... It's just been a phenomenal couple of years for us fans and to have this dvd to keep as a reminder of a great couple of years is just over the top - and something I think we can all look back on with great memories... :thumbsup:

[kristin]

...that at the end of SAY GOODBYE both Lindsey and Stevie look like they are about to cry. I know its always a sad song, but maybe I never saw it from the right angle or something...or couldn't see both of their faces at the same time...or didn't have every person around me break into loud conversation like it was intermission. It was pretty intense on this DVD.

Kristin

[rhiannon22]

I totally agree with you about Say Goodbye, Kristin!

I have always liked the song and everything and have seen it performed live 3 times now...but seeing them close up with that anquish on their faces was just very emotional to me. Say Goodbye is a definite highlight of the concert for me.

Stand Back is probably my favorite performance, but a surprising favorite is Don't Stop. :nod: This is not one of my favorite FM songs, but I love it here! And I love the look Lindsey gives Stevie before the pose at the end.

I am so glad to have this DVD finally in my hands!!

-Ladonna

[EveryHour]

I thought "way to go Stevie" for just letting the camera capture the real thing.....



I second that!

(Not that I expected her to do the close-ups in 2004!:laugh: )

She looks naturally stunning...my boyfriend kept saying, "How old is she??!!!" (Even though he's a fan and he knows...he just can't believe it!:))

[EveryHour]

how quiet the audience is...Wake up folks, This ain't no library :laugh:

Seriously, I am surprised at the volume level on "Say Goodbye". It sounds odd when the volume drops and then returns to a normal level, Really bad editing!

:laugh:They were kinda on the lame side, but still better in comparison to The Dance. Maybe they were self-conscious about cutting loose too much since they were being filmed.:shrug: I, for one, wouldn't give a rip...but you know how people are. :confused:

"Say Goodbye"...are you sure that was a problem? It's had quiet parts at every show I've seen, due to Stevie and Lindsey simply singing and playing quieter, and I love what it brings to the song.

[EveryHour]

The thing that surprises me most is that the production is really bad. I mean, they sound fine, but the video production? A major disappointment, in my opinion.

-Kate

What do you not like about it? I think the filming, especially the camera angles are incredible. As people have mentioned about Say Goodbye, we got to see so much more...specifically the intense and fun looks Stevie and Lindsey exchange! Seeing this made Say Goodbye even more epic that it already is live. It just rips my heart out...the sound of their superb vocals alone are already enough to make me weep, let alone the words.

[EveryHour]

How much i noticed that Lindsey's eyes are actor-expressive


I know...could he have possibly looked more gorgeous?! :xoxo:
:)

[EveryHour]

Not that he's vying for close-ups, but did anyone else feel like John was a little jipped? I guess he probably doesn't catch the eyes of the camera crew too much since he barely moves, but he is the bass legend here, people!!! I did love that they captured his big smile when Mick introduced him, though.

[EveryHour]

This may seem trivial and we should all be so over this but I was really surprised that Stevie was wearing her frankenboks through most of the show! Even on the picture on the inside of the cover where she's posing with one leg up on the drum riser she has the frankenboks on, yet the shot of that same pose on the dvd is with the boots......what's up with that.



I was over this before it ever even started, but I too noticed that Stevie struck the exact same pose in her boots and was surprised that she approved 'Boks over boots for the booklet.

But, hey...nothin' wrong with a little Reebok Pride!!!:)

:woohoo:

[dissention]

:laugh:They were kinda on the lame side, but still better in comparison to The Dance. Maybe they were self-conscious about cutting loose too much since they were being filmed.:shrug: I, for one, wouldn't give a rip...but you know how people are. :confused:

You must be referring to the show on the 23rd, because as I've said hundreds of times, it was pandemonium on the 24th. ;) :laugh:

People were jumping upa nd down and screaming the words to every damn song, even the new ones and the lesser-known ones. I'll never forget hearing almost the entire floor sing "Eyes of the World" along with Lindsey. It blew me away. And, if you ask me, "Come" got the biggest response from the crowd. :laugh:

[mylittledemon]

The thing that surprises me most about the Boston DVD is "the lame reactions from the crowd." I still cant believe how many people were sitting down. There are points where you see front row-ers sitting down!! DO NOT buy front row tickets if you're going to sit there like a old fogey! Let people who go nuts over the band have those seats. UGH...

The other thing that surprises me most about the Boston DVD is "the overdubs." There is an amazing amount of overdubbing and over-EQ-ing going on. It's disappointing.

The last thing that surprises me about the Boston DVD is "Lindsey's intensity." He surprises me. His solo on "Come" is inspiring.

[EveryHour]

You must be referring to the show on the 23rd, because as I've said hundreds of times, it was pandemonium on the 24th. ;) :laugh:

People were jumping upa nd down and screaming the words to every damn song, even the new ones and the lesser-known ones. I'll never forget hearing almost the entire floor sing "Eyes of the World" along with Lindsey. It blew me away. And, if you ask me, "Come" got the biggest response from the crowd. :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sounds like the FM shows in my dreams!

Okay...90% of FM audiences are lame in my eyes! Can we say "getting drunk in an attempt to re-live one's youth?!" :cool:

[dissention]

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Sounds like the FM shows in my dreams!

Okay...90% of FM audiences are lame in my eyes! Can we say "getting drunk in an attempt to re-live one's youth?!" :cool:

I went to see Stevie during the TISL tour twice and at the first show I went to, I thought all the audience members had been pumped full of valium. They were unbearably boring. I was third row and probably only one of five people not sitting. However, I was the only one in my vicinity that actually knew the words to Sorcerer and all the other new songs. I felt special. :D

[EveryHour]

I felt special. :D

And you are. :D

[dissention]

And you are. :D

Ditto. :xoxo:

[Hawkeye]

The intensity nnon suprised, how maaizing GDW was suprised me, Stand Back suprised me cause believe it or not it was never a REAL favorite live but on DVD it cam alive.

BUT the biggest suprise was none of those. Becuase all I already liked all those live already. The one song I always thought was the absolute worst live song was Say Goodbye. But it was my big suprise on the DVD. I really enjoyed SG. I think it's hard to like live especially where I sat in Buffalo and Toronto to the sides of Stevie, to like it. But on DVD the camera does all the work for you, catching perfect angles, and really the song being so quiet makes it hard to enjoy live, but at home sitting a foot from your TV (I know bad for eyes but get off me :laugh: ) it comes alive

[ducky627]

I can't quite narrow this down to one....sorry..
Things I was most surprised by:
1. ....How great Never Going Back Again sounded....
2. ....the strut and look Lindsey does before I'm So Afraid...
3. ....Say Goodbye...in the concerts I attended I could barely make out Stevie singing..but the DVD captured it well...plus I enjoyed the slower pace of the song better than the album cut....

[rezamatic]

I really enjoyed SG. I think it's hard to like live especially where I sat in Buffalo and Toronto to the sides of Stevie, to like it. But on DVD the camera does all the work for you, catching perfect angles, and really the song being so quiet makes it hard to enjoy live, but at home sitting a foot from your TV (I know bad for eyes but get off me :laugh: ) it comes alive

I think SG is by-far the best performance on the DVD (comparing everything to in person). I've found that it becomes muffled live, especially because it's so quietly performed and most people begin talking during it and/or leaving for bathroom breaks. It's right in the middle of the show and that's when audience members start losing steam. I've enjoyed it live every time, but not to the extent the DVD brings. Just beautiful harmonies, beautiful interaction between the two of them and perfect mix of the guitar/vocals. I personally think that the song would be a phenomenal closer after watching the DVD.

As for my biggest surprise... lol I guess how routine the guestures are for the band. It's nice to see them interact, but they do the same stuff EVERY TIME! I was hopin' to see something new. No complaints, though. I guess you have to stick with what works :shrug:

It's amazing that Lindsey hasn't poked an eye out with that cable-swinging in "Tusk"...Mick's spitting hurts more people in the audience than that. :)

[teedee]

:laugh:They were kinda on the lame side, but still better in comparison to The Dance. Maybe they were self-conscious about cutting loose too much since they were being filmed.:shrug: I, for one, wouldn't give a rip...but you know how people are. :confused:

"Say Goodbye"...are you sure that was a problem? It's had quiet parts at every show I've seen, due to Stevie and Lindsey simply singing and playing quieter, and I love what it brings to the song.


I was at Both Boston Concerts, and during the first night it was stated that it was for band close ups and some shots in the audience, like the side shots, to show there were people there. they did shoot the audience down front also, and the crowd was hopping all night .. they did also take footage from the second night to show there was a full house. but the editing of the audience shots was taken from different songs and mixed into the final arrangement . the crowd was loud, but on the dvd , they did not leave it in, they toned it down, as for people down front on the 23rd, they were nuts, no one cared they were being filmed, i sure didnt,. it was a great show and the dvd is good, glad we have it. beautiful child was great, it should of been on the cd, stand back , fantastic, say goodbye, was sweet, come, outstanding.

[EveryHour]

Ditto. :xoxo:

Can ya feel the love?

:xoxo:

[Tusk57]

My favorite song was "I'm So Afraid". Lindsey's performance on this is much better then on the Mirage and Dance shows. He added quite a few extra wrinkles on the guitar solo. I wish Stevie had worn her boots during the whole show since it was being taped. She had worn them for entire concerts earlier on the tour, so why not for this special show? Her "Stand Back" song was great. Those are my two highlights.

[cliffdweller]

....that two people remain seated on the front row as they start into The Chain. STAND UP PEOPLE!! :laugh:

[cliffdweller]

The thing that surprises me most about the Boston DVD is "the lame reactions from the crowd." I still cant believe how many people were sitting down. There are points where you see front row-ers sitting down!! DO NOT buy front row tickets if you're going to sit there like a old fogey! Let people who go nuts over the band have those seats. UGH...


:nod: Exactly.

[wondergirl9847]

I was surpsrised at how real it was. After watching The Dance, people will know that THIS is what a real concert is supposed to be like!! Standing up, jumping, clapping, singing along, being excited, etc....not acting like you're at a golf tournament with the polite claps. :laugh: