Anything negative about this DVD I said in July of 2008 after seeing the concert.
The most remarkable thing about this concert package is the way it captures the experience of a Neil Diamond Concert.
Usually Neil Diamond on TV does not come close to measuring up to Neil Diamond in person. And while I would not trade the real concert experience for anything- this DVD comes darn close. From camera angles that make you feel like part of the audience, to close ups of individual band members and Neil himself and the timing of the show itself, this is a cmpletely satisfying dvd.
It would be easy to complain about problems with the show itself- like the repetitive calling out of "last chorus" for Sweet Caroline (probably the result of editing together the encores of several nights). I also was reminded of how disappointing YDBMF was this last time out. Perhaps it is time to retire this gem.
In spite of what anyone else might say or think, I am glad for Song Song Blue on this DVD. The importance of this song in Neil's carreer cannot be denied. It adds a nostalgic feel to thew concert and Linda and he singing it together is thoroughly enjoyable.
It is probably very uncharitable for me to say so but I continue to be distracted during "I'm a Believer". The girls l,ook incredibly unconfortable dancing in this sequence and remind my of Rocky, Brad and Janet in the final floor show of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Maxine, Julia and Linda, together, are one of my favorite parts of a Neil Diamond concert. But the camera angles during this song are truly unfortunate.
"Crunchy Granola" and "Done too Soon" help to recall an age when we were all younger. "I Am I Said" at this earlier point in the show helps to celebrate the consumate lyricist and poet and places the song appropriately in his carreer. "Hell Yeah" creates an excellent capstone for the concert and for Neil's career (so far).
This dvd is truly a gift for Neil's fans. The $12 price tag is entirely worth it and actually an extreme value.
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