2 Nights Live [LIVE]

Barry Manilow

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Arista
• ASIN: B0001JXQ9W
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,291 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WHY BUY A LIVE RECORDING?, April 25, 2004

By	C. Marr (Elizabeth, Co USA) - See all my reviews

A few words of advice for the audiophile ... don't EVER buy a live recording and expect great audio quality, there are so many variables that it is a major production nightmare. You buy a live recording for the EMOTION, PASSION, ENERGY, and EXCHANGE WITH THE AUDIENCE ... FOR WHICH BARRY ALWAYS DELIVERS!!
This is why I gave it 5 stars.

As someone who has appreciated Barry's talent and gift since 1973, I was concerned with some comments made about his voice, especially in light of recent health concerns. I have listened to the CD both on speakers and with headphones and as someone who has done live vocal performances I can assure you BARRY'S VOICE IS GREAT! Check out "Time in New England"! Trust me it has got to be there to be able to hold notes like that. I think that the comments about his voice mellowing have more to do with Barry himself. IMHO, Barry is finally comfortable as a singer and it is a delight to listen to! So much so that he is playing with the phrasing and approach to his standards, which may account for some comments about the notes being off ... not. Also the recording issues affected this quite a bit too, mic placement, staging, acoustics of the venue, et al which show especially on the first disc. I am looking forward to see what comes out of the concert on June 5th.

Barry ... take care of yourself, as Britany and Jimmy demonstrate, there is a WHOLE NEW GENERATION that needs you to help them "Make It Through The Rain" just like you did their parents. Besides what audience out there would know the words to My Country Tis of Thee?????

Thank You Barry for everything!
Carla

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Maybe his best album yet!, April 7, 2004

By	derek getz (new york) - See all my reviews

2 Nights Live! is simply a great record. Over two hours of music and 41 songs, all performed LIVE. If you've ever been to one of his shows, you know the power, heart and soul that Barry puts into all his performances. Every song on this 2-CD set is masterfully done. This album is worth owning just for the 6 previously unreleased songs, such as "Forever and a Day", which are rarely ever performed and usually reserved for his concert tour catalog. If you are looking for mainstream Barry Manilow, though, you will not be disappointed-- the LIVE versions of classics like "Mandy" and "Weekend in New England" on these disks are some of the best recordings of the songs I've heard. If you thought he sounded good on tape, wait until you hear him LIVE! Enjoy!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD(s) Will WOW You!, April 9, 2004

By A Customer

I hated Barry (his music anyway) until I heard this set! I never understood what my wife saw in Mr. Manilow until yesterday when she brought home 2 Nights Live! What can I say? I never knew Barry was just such an ubelievable performer when he puts on a show. As a huge Sinatra fan, I always looked down upon Barry, but I see him in a completely different light now. His phrasing is as good these days as Sinatra's was. I think this is the type of thing that comes with age and years of performing the same material. There were also many new songs on this set and the songs from Harmony especially were highly impressive. I never thought Barry had it in him. Boy was I wrong! I may have to check out one of his concerts next time he comes around! Please, all you anti-Manilows, drop all your pre-conceived notions and give this a chance. I trust you'll be extremely impressed!