Product Details

• Actors: Al Di Meola
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Inakustic Gmbh
• DVD Release Date: February 1, 2005
• Run Time: 116 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00063IWME
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,011 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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ONE OF THESE NIGHTS - DVD Movie

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For Many Nights to Come, May 8, 2005

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Kurt Harding "bon vivant" (Boerne TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (DVD)

Those who have kept up with Al DiMeola's career will know just by looking at the song titles and the list of musicians what kind of concert this is going to be. Most are from the post Tirami Su period during which Gumbi Ortiz has been a fixture on percussion. That, and the fact that he is playing before a sophisticated audience backed by a string quartet ought to tell us that One of These Nights is going to be no thrash-fest a la Casino or Electric Rendezvous.
And indeed it is not. Instead, it is an exquisite presentation of some of the best DiMeola pieces of the last ten years. I could carp about what was left out, but I can't fault most of what is here. My favorites are Innamorata, Azzurra, Fugatta, Libertango, and the big nod to his past that closes the set, Egyptian Danza. The Sturcz String Quartet strengthens the selections, while the well-rehearsed interplay between DiMeola and Ortiz is often dazzling
DiMeola is generally relaxed and in control, but his very occasional lapses into sloppy play knock a star off of the rating. That being said, I will enjoy One of These Nights for many nights to come. I have seen DiMeola many times in concert, but it has been several years since the last time. This DVD quenches my thirst for a live performance in the interim.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AL hits a Homerun, February 19, 2005

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Richard J. Cyr "rjcyr" (Springfield, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (DVD)

I eagerly awaited the release of this DVD. When I received it in the mail I immediately popped it in the DVD player. The DVD was filmed and produced in Germany. The sound quality is very good and the picture quality as well. The DVD comes with a little booklet that is in German and English and briefly discusses Al's career. There are 11 Songs spanning several of his albums. All the songs are played on Acoustic guitar, and Al has a traditional acoustic sound or electric and synth sound all played with the acoustic guitar.
Al's performance is just brilliant. And I think the addition of the string quartet is phenomenal and adds immensely to his performance. The string quartet consists of 2 violins, 1 viola, and 1 cello. The rest of the band is rounded out with a keyboardist (Mario Parmisano), a Drummer (Ernie Adams), and finally a percussionist (Gumbi Ortiz). The bands performance is awesome, and the lead violinist (Gabor Csonka) trades licks with Al was the highlight of the video.
The few minor complaints I have with the video are: 1) Al doesn't speak to the audience, he clearly is enjoying himself and appreciates the applause, but he doesn't say anything to them.
2) The extra features are great, the bio, and the making of the video with interviews, but Al talks about how many encores he will do and you really don't get that at all. Unless they did the encores and just were all combined with the regular set. 3) I wish the DVD had more songs. I just love Al's music so much I could watch 10 Hours of his music without blinking an eye.
If you have not ordered this DVD yet I would recommend dropping everything you are doing now and order it right away. Even if you are not a big fan of Al (how could you not be), you will still love this DVD because the songs cover so many periods of his music development you will truly get a sense of his musical journey.

17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD!!!! For Al Di Meola Fans Only!!!!, March 9, 2005

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J. Rich - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Al Di Meola - One of These Nights (DVD)

Okay before I review this DVD, I just want to clarify why I said this is for fans of Al Di Meola only. The songs he performs are not the same kind of "fusion" flare that you, the casual listener, are going to be accustomed to. He was a jazz fusion pioneer, sure, but things have changed since then. He's more into the classical side of arranging and playing now.

Having said that, his playing on this DVD is amazing. The sound quality and video are also good. The band he's playing with are all very well-versed musicians. The pianist he's playing with, I think he's name is Mario Parmisano, suprised me greatly. Al wouldn't be playing with a musician that isn't fantastic, so hats off to Al for his choice in musicians. Very strong rhythmic presence throughout.

As to comment on something a reviewer said in the review prior to mine, he mentioned how he was disappointed that Al Di Meola didn't talk to the audience more. Look, I think I can say wholeheartedly that you DON'T want Al Di Meola talking to the audience! Trust me folks, you couldn't bare it. Not only does he seem a bit stand-offish, but I honestly don't think he would know what to say other than something weird.

No offense to Al, but I don't want hear him talk. I want to hear him play, and that's the reason I purchased this DVD. To me, it's good enough to actually have something of him playing on DVD. If he doesn't talk or if he does really shouldn't be a valid complaint anyway. The review of any concert DVD should be a review of what it is, not what it could be.

This DVD is worth every penny, and fans of Al Di Meola are going to especially like this.