Customer Reviews

America - Live in Central Park 1979

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I enjoyed the video for the music (audio is out of whack) and the scenes of 1970's New York!! Brought back alot of memories!! Unless you are a fan of America i wouldn't recommend this video for its audio quality. But all in all... a fun video if you want to relive your youth!!

Somebody tell me if I got a defective copy because all of the audio tracks are awful! The show is very well filmed but the sound is tiny. No matter what I did to my amp in terms of volume and equalization, the sound was small and distant. Turning it up did not make it any better. The crowd noises were almost louder than the band and the drums are almost non-existent. Stick with the 1999 German "America in concert" DVD, that has much, much better audio.

Skip this, I don't know what audio remixing they did to this.

This is a fabulous concert done by AMERICA in 1979 not long after their transition to a duel. The songs are magnificent & the energy unlimited. They still had their long hair which was soon to be cut as the 80's approached. HORSE WITH NO NAME, SISTER GOLDEN HAIR, TIN MAN, DAISY JANE are just some of the carefully woven songs that are played. GERRY articulates as no one else can do in songs such as ANOTHER TRY, I NEED YOU & HERE, on piano or on the 12 string guitar. DEWEY sings his heart out on VENTURA HIGHWAY, TIN MAN, SANDMAN as well as on the mega hit, HORSE WITH NO NAME. GERRY BECKLEY & DEWEY BUNNELL shine brighter than the nearest star.

I have purchased many DVDs and VHS music videos. I just love to watch and listen to the music performers, but this audio is the poorest excuse for a music video that I have ever seen. Save your money until they come out with something better.

The audio sounds fine to me, but I don't have an expensive sound system hooked-up to my TV so that may make a difference. A high energy performance while they were still in their prime. Since the tour was promoting their just released "Silent Letter" album, it contains the only live recordings of several songs from that album including "Only Game In Town," "Foolin", and "All Night". Plus it contains many of their classics like "Horse With No Name", "Ventura Highway", and "Sister Golden Hair." It is like traveling back in time to 1979.

Nice Video presentation, but the Audio sounds like the recording equipment was located inside a large Closet, Muffled and not very good at all.

But a reasonable price, and if you like the band America, you will probably still enjoy the DVD.

I love this band and was very excited to get this DVD. When I watched it, however, I was disappointed. The sound quality is terrible, but that is probably due to the film's age. It was enjoyable, though, to see Gerry and Dewey at the height of their fame and the prime of their career. There are other America DVDs out there that provide a much better listening and viewing experience. Save your money and buy one of those.

No, Danny Peek is not with them, but this, in my opinion, is the best concert video of America presently available. It is in 5.1 Digital, but doesn't really add much to the quality of sound. I have seen America at least 7 times in Concert and i would rank this as #3 as the best of their concerts, from the standpoint of energy and showmanship. They have had better playlists, would have like to have heard "Riverside", "California Revisited", and "To Each His Own", but all in all a good set. "Sandman" is just awesome, never wanted the song to end. For the money, an excellent buy. as always, Amazon delivers timely and as offered.

Add this DVD to your collection. I was 18 years old the summer this was recorded. After watching the DVD all I can say is... I wish I had been at the show!!! The scenes of Central Park, the backdrop for the concert are entertaining and alive with activity that one would only see in Central Park during the '70's! You really get a sense of time and place watching that and anyone who was around then will know what I mean. The energy of the band is amazing and infectious. It was true nostalgia watching them do hits like Tin Man, I Need You, Ventura Highway, Horse With No Name and then...they lit the stage on fire with All Night, Here, Hollywood, and Sandman. (During which guitarist Michael Wood's expressions as he plays are priceless!)and I realized what great musicians they all are as well as being able to write hits etc. Thanks America- we love you!!!

im 25, this concert is great! THey played some songs faster/slower which is cool, like the horse w no name is fast! these guys were amazing! glad i came across this band!