Live at Radio City Music Hall Reviews



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Content: 4/5 Picture Quality: 4.5/5 Sound Quality: 5/5 Extras: 1.25/5 - Review written on October 09, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Title: Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City
Format: Blu-ray
Version: U.S.A / Region Free
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
VC-1 BD-50 (Main feature)
Running time: 2:49:02
Movie size: 42,27 GB
Disc size: 43,46 GB
Average video bit rate: 19.93 Mbps
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bit/96kHz
LPCM 2.0 2304Kbps 24-bit
DD AC3 5.1 640Kbps
English Lyrics

Disc Two BD-25 (Extras)
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#Documentary: So Damn Lucky - 46 minutes
#Photo Montage - 4 minutes
Amazing - Review written on September 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

A great show with a lot of good musics. The partnership between Dave and Tim is something beautiful to see!! Especially in the "Lie in Our Graves"! One of the most incredible music I have seen/ heard!!
Amazing! - Review written on September 10, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

If you like Dave Matthews, this CD is a must have. The acoustic performance by Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds is nothing short of astounding.
wonderful concert DVD - Review written on September 09, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Watching this DVD is an almost transformational experience. I am very new to Dave Matthews and the DMB, but this DVD is absolutely wonderful. I would expect that almost anyone would enjoy this DVD. I was initially put off by some of the reviews that were peeved about Dave talking too much between songs. I was actually afraid to buy this DVD because I thought that too much talking would be a bad thing. I went ahead and bought the DVD and was VERY happy that I did!

I agree that he can get wordy, but there is only one place in the concert that is a bit distracting; when he talks about his 'African' experience. Even this story is fine within the context of this particular concert. This concert DVD has such a nice atmosphere and actually draws you into the music. Now that I've seen the DVD several times, the talking is not distracting, but part of the concert experience. Of course, seeing this live would have been an absolute treat because it is really cool when musicians tell the audience what is on their mind.

I have the music CD of this concert and the 'African' story is deleted. This is much better when listening to only the music. I wholeheartedly recommend both the DVD concert and the CD. I own a lot of DVD concerts and this might be my favorite.
Great Live CD - Review written on August 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is one of my favorite live CDs from Dave Matthews. But of course they are all great! :]
Doesn't get any better. - Review written on August 18, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

While I'm a big fan of DMB, for me it doesn't get any better than his solo-acoustic stuff (a la Farm Aid), or his acoustic duo's with Tim Reynolds (Guitar God).

I could go on and on, but just buy this DVD if you love music, particulary acoustic-guitar music. You won't find anything better on acousic guitar.

I own MANY DVD concerts, including all of DMB's, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Johnny Cash...... and this one is by far my #1. I put in on all the time, even just for background noise while I'm in the house. It never gets old.
Excellent - Review written on August 03, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds always put on a great show, this performance is no different. What makes this so fun to watch over and over is the quality of the video/sound. It's fantastic. You see so much detail, it's almost like being there. Minus the wonderful aromas... Blu-Ray was meant to deliver high quality video and audio. This one does. You will not be disappointed.
Dave Matthews Fans rejoice!!!!!!!!!! - Review written on July 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Okay I'm a Dave junkie, I'll admit that. Yeah I have all the albums all the live stuff and of course most of the concerts I've been to. I've been to 49 of his concerts so far. Got another one this week and have another one the week after. Rough schedule I know.

I'm buying this AGAIN on Blu-Ray because it seems that some of my family members think that they deserve this more than I do. I pre-ordered it though the fan club and a week after having it, it was snagged. So instead of putting up a stink I'll get a new one.

But this is a great set and has a lot of my favorite songs on it. If your a fan this should be in your collection it's an excellent set. I've watched it maybe 78 times so far and not bored at all. It's a great flick to throw in while cleaning or sitting around drinking with friends.
One of the best concerts. blu-rays out there. - Review written on July 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This is the third time I have bought this concert (once on iTunes, the DVD, and now this), and I must say I love it more every time I watch or listen to it. Dave's songs are given a new flavor and Tim's wonderful and unique guitar-playing ability gets recognition. In the blu-ray release you will see and hear everything. You will see ever scratch on Tim's guitar, and every whisker on Dave's face. The audio includes a TrueHD track and is pitch-perfect.
I cannot express to you how much you will enjoy this. This isn't a viewing, it's an experience. Lie back and enjoy.
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Music Hall - Review written on July 21, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Simply the best... "Down by the River" is one of our favorites, but, it is all great...
Absolutely Flawless - Review written on May 24, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Never has a concert captivated me like this one has. The video is excellent, but it only takes a back seat to the awesome audio. 96kz/24-bit audio in Dolby TrueHD is the best audio I've heard in a musical recording.

Of course, the only thing that makes all of this worth it is a good performance, and Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds do a excellent job. The perfomances sound superb and they are entertaining to watch. The guitars are very spatial and seperated in the surround system. Dave Matthew's voice is clear and sounds great. I was expecting a full band, but what we have are two great guitar players and one of our generations most versatile vocalists.

A pleasure to own. If you're in debate about getting this...stop! Buy now!
AMAZING ----FIVE STARS - Review written on May 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I was never much of a Dave Matthews fan before I bought this album.
Every single track on this cd is breathtaking!
This will go down as one of my all time favorites.

One of my favorites - Review written on May 02, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This double cd has quickly become one of my favorites. I was never a DMB fan until I heard this album. I particularly enjoy the the "unplugged" style. I could do without some of the political commentary, but otherwise an excellent performance.
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Live At Radio City Music Hall - Review written on April 28, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
This concert was amazing. The two of them are a perfect compliment to each other. Wow!! Could they play!
Absolute must have! - Review written on April 20, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I had no doubt that this would be a great performance. I was completely blown away with Blu-ray quality. The sound and video are excellent. The countless amount a viewing still amazes and astounds. Tim Reynolds is an awesome guitarist as well.
Great Blu-ray, ok performance, annoying Dave - Review written on April 18, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5

Purchased this Blu-ray to test out my new hardware and it certainly shines, great sound and good looking video make this a true reference disc. The performance however, is not on par with the Luther college gig, and make no mistake, this is not the DMB so some may be dissapointed with the content. My biggest gripe though, is with Dave's inane babel between songs. This guy really needs to stick to the music and put a cork in it, kinda ruined the experience for me. Hey, maybe let Tim do the talking!
Awesome!! - Review written on March 20, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

For being a casual Dave Matthews fan for many years, I thought this would be a reasonable purchase. I have a large collection of concert DVDs and have decided to expand the collection to encompass Blu-Ray HD content playable on my Playstation 3 console. I was blown away by what this disc contains. The high definition content and overall experience generated by this performance is truly spectacular! The audio track on this disc alone is enough to encourage anyone to purchase this title. Stunning audio and video make this disc a favorite selection of mine time and again. Purchase with confidence.
ehh, getting tired of Dave's live recordings with Tim. - Review written on March 05, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
3 customers found this review not to be helpful.
What's with all his Live recordings with Tim sound the same? They do that annoying guitar vibrato?
Good songs, good singing. Enjoyable cd, just feels like more of the same with Dave.
Tim plays well but people that think he is a guitar G-D need to seriously take a step back and listen to some of the 80's and 70's guitar legends. Those guys had as much if not more talent than Tim. Tim is a GREAT guitarist, but not the end all be all of rock artists.
Out of this world sound and visual clarity! - Review written on February 29, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I bought this for my wife, who has been to MULTIPLE Dave concerts. We put this Blu-Ray Disc into our Panasonic DMP-BD30K 1080p Blu-Ray Disc Player and could not believe the picture clarity coming through our Sharp Aquos LC42D64U 42" 1080p LCD HDTV. The sound coming through our Sony HT-SS2000 Blu-ray Disc Matching Component Home Theater System was absolutely phenomenal! We will be buying more Music Blu-Ray DVDs of our other favorite artists for sure.
Studio Reference!!!!!!! - Review written on February 22, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

In the new age of blu-ray, this is with out the best ref-guide material out to date.
Great Stuff! - Review written on February 17, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This DVD is sensational! What talent, great music, excellent video quality!

A must have if you love the acoustic side of Dave!
STUNNING HD, SOUND AND PICTURE TO DIE FOR! - Review written on February 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
Excellent HD concert, the sound and video are near top tier for Blu. If you like Dm this is a must have for you collection
Wow, top notch - Review written on February 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I got the CD for Live At Radio City for Christmas, and was so blown away by the performance I had to get the video as well. After reading several reviews stating how great the quality of the Blu-Ray was, I decided to splurge and go with it instaed of the standard DVD... Boy am I glad I did. Both audio and video are pristine, and it feels like you are right there on stage with Dave and Tim. Now if only there were a video for Luther College, I'd be much happier.
This is one Great peformance. - Review written on February 10, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I was astounded by this performance and the sound received through my BluRay DVD player and surround sound system. Dave Matthews gives it his all and Tim Reynolds is magical on the guitar. Do realize that it is all acoustical with no backup band. None is needed. Worth every penny.
Truly a MUST OWN disc !!! - Review written on February 10, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

As only a casual fan of Dave Matthews I wasn't all that excited about this disc at first. Frankly, I bought it purely because it was Blu-Ray and had a high-def audio soundtrack as well. Figured it would be a HT demo disc.
Well it is- at least twice a week !!! I love it!! The video is awesome. The black levels as shown on the new Pioneer Elite Kuros make it look almost 3-D. The soundtrack dynamic range is quite good. Rarely is concert audio in 5.1 BETTER than well-mastered stereo, but it is here.
Now to the performance. Great song selections. The "music" these two generate with acoustic guitars is astonishing. Tim Reynolds is awesome. Let's just say I have purchased every disc of his now available.
It's truly a disc you should buy. You won't be disappointed.
Best Live Show Yet! - Review written on January 29, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

This is hands down the best up close and personal live show with Dave Matthews you'll ever see. Tim Reynolds is just unreal, and his creativity on the songs is something i've never witnessed before. This show is well worth any cost. It will remain a favorite of mine for a long time to come!
Incredible - Review written on January 28, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Absolutely the highest quality music recording I have ever heard. I am not even a real Dave Matthews fan, but I was completely spellbound the entire concert. This is a must for your Blu-Ray collection, if for nothing else, to impress your friends.
Good...But Not Exactly What I Expected - Review written on January 28, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful, 1 did not.

Both the music and DVD quality are good, well above average. At first, I didn't find Dave's talking in between songs much of a problem. By the end of the DVD, I realized that it had become a distraction for me and detracted from my overall enjoyment of the concert.
Wow, Simply Incredible! - Review written on January 27, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I am a huge DMB fan and this is the best CD I have ever owned.....period. Dave's cover of Neil Young's "Down By The River" is worth the money you pay for this CD all by itself. "Cornbread" is another incredible track. I can't overstate how important it is that DMB fans out there add this one to their collection.
Dave and Tim at their best. - Review written on January 21, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I love chocolate, but when someone hands me a Godiva truffle, I know that it's even more special. In that same way, I love Dave Matthews Band, but watching Dave and Tim play is something different. It's a magical thing to watch two amazing artists doing what they love. The concert is full of Dave's fun stories, and the DVD has fun extras as well. This is a great DVD to own.
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Blu-Ray - Review written on January 21, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

All in all a great concert captured quite well on Blu-Ray. Tim Reynolds is a phenomenal guitarist and his solos are quite entertaining as well as his work with Dave Matthews. The Blu-Ray pircture is slightly soft but not distracting. While I'd like there to be a bit more use of the surrounds, the Dolby TrueHD mix sounds very natural, not the least bit harsh. Bottom line, the disk sounds great on Blu-Ray using the Dolby lossless mix. I briefly tried the 2 channel PCM mix and it sounded quite good as well. I'd have rated this disk 4.5 stars but this option is not available.
Incredable DVD.. Acoustic guitar on Steroids.. - Review written on January 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I'm a huge Dave Matthews Band fan and I must admit I was a bit skeptical about a Solo album. The band is so awesome, could Dave still perform at that incomparable level without them?? I heard so much about Tim Reynolds, would just another acoustic guitar be enough for my tastes in music? This I had to hear it, and I'm so glad I did.. This a must try DVD..
When you first put this on you learn rather quickly that Tim Reynolds is not just another acoustic guitar player.. It's like listening to acoustic guitar on steroids.. He's a master with those pedals and finger slide. Great Sound.. If you have a good sound system with your TV you will be blown away with the sound. My Bose 3-2-1 system never sounded so good.. Close your eyes and it feels like they are in the room with you.. I'm sure playing in a great place like the Radio City Music Hall with it's great acoustics instead of some outside venue has a lot to do with this..
The video quality is also excellent. Dave seemed a bit more intimate with the crowd than he normally is and he looked like he genuinely had a great time performing this gig.. The camera angles are great and the editing is superb.. I personally would rather watch this DVD than be front row center.. The disk says it was shot in HD but my HD DVD player would give me an error message saying in could not play in HD but converted to 480p instead. No big deal be cause it looked great anyway.. I'm wondering if a BlueRay disk player would work with it?? Maybe someone out there would try it and post a result..
In all this is a "GREAT DVD" .. Even if your not a huge Dave Matthews fan you will be after viewing..

Amazing!!! - Review written on January 09, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Words hardly describe this performance. I have been a long time fan Dave Matthews' music. In order, my opinion would be this, Dave Matthews Band studio recordings are: Good. Dave Matthews Band live: Better. Dave Matthews live with Tim Reynolds: Nothing better on the planet. These two men together are unbelievable. Not only is the music amazing, The camera work and the way this was filmed (camera, editing, etc. a ) is second to none. In addition Dave tells some wonderful stories throughout the show. Buy it, buy it, buy it, NOW.....Why are you still reading? :)
One of the best concerts on both formats - Review written on December 28, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I hope we can see more Dave Matthews concerts on Blu-ray. This is without a doubt one of the best sounding movies out on blu-ray. If you have a home theater, you can close your eyes and honestly believe you are at the concert. It is without doubt the best sounding disc Dave Matthews has ever released from a audiophile level. Absolutely a must own if you have a stereo and blu-ray player and call yourself a dmb fan.
Just Amazing - Review written on December 28, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Ive been waiting to get this concert for a while, and it was well worth the wait. This is not only the best concert ive heard, but if your a Dave Matthews fan it makes that much better. The Dolby True-HD track sounds Amazing! Well worth picking up for anyone with a blu-ray player and a decent stereo.