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Bee Gees - Live by Request

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Recording with an audience of less than 1,000, this DVD feels like a club recording with it's Dolby Ditigal and DTS audio sound. Host Mark McEwen gushes a tad much and the 'Live by Request' gimmick is not original. Still, it manages to captivate. Fifteen songs (one a medley of eight), five being from the last album, it's a collection that defies the ear with the groups tight instrumentals and harmonies. "She Keep On Coming" and "You Should Be Dancing" rock the house, while "Sacred Trust" and "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" lull the audience into a trance. This recording is unique in that there are plenty of star 'call-ins' and lots of joking around. Its surprising to hear Barry sing, "Woman In Love", but "Nights On Broadway" is, once again, cut far too short for a song that contains some of their best work.

This is as close as a great live recording gets and a DVD well worth owning. "One Night Only" is a great live recording as well, but nothing matches the intimacy of this presentation.

If you're a huge Bee Gees fan as I am, then you'll LOVE this DVD! It also brings about a new meaning since Maurice Gibb's death on January 12, 2003. Also, don't forget "One Night Only"! I've been a Bee Gees fan as long as I can remember, & these 2 DVDs are MUST HAVES for avid Bee Gees fans like myself :)

Alright, I admit the "phone in" gimmick is corny and a distraction, but you can simply fast forward the calls. Buy this for the music, which is absolutely gorgeous. The Bee Gees have always given stellar live performances, replicating their original records as close as possible. Well, I have news: this live performance beats any I have heard, it's *that good.* The Bee Gees, like McCartney, have always taken great pains to sing their songs live as closely as possible to the original. I appreciate this and their efforts to duplicate their classics here meet with much success. Particularly amazing is Robin's haunting, gorgeous vocal on "I Started a Joke," one of the great Bee Gees of all time. Similarly impressive is "New York Mining Disaster," which shows the brothers still had the ability to harmonize beautifully.

The only slight criticism is Barry's high notes and falsetto, which he strains to reach, especially on "Stayin' Alive." He's backed up with some invisible (and pre-recorded) mystery voices, but his ability to sustain the high notes has decreased with time. Personally, I don't care. This is an awesome live performance and for anyone who admires the brothers Gibb, this is something from which you'll derive hours of enjoyment.

...I not only have this video but I'm buying another one just to have has back-up!!

This video has got to be one of the most entertaining Bee Gee videos I have ever seen. The live phone calls and emails only enhances the fun of this video. The interaction only gives Barry, Robin and Maurice the opportunity to not only have a great time but to show their witty and great personalities. Maurice is absolutely hilarious to watch through out the entire concert. It's very obvious the brothers are having a wonderful time.

Their musical performance is exceptional. The vocal ranges and harmonies are better now than 30 years ago. The maturity in their vocals has only enhanced their sound. Incredible indeed!

I not only recommend buying this video I think it would be a sin not to. You would only be cheating yourself out of a great time. "This is Where I Came In" is an exceptional new Bee Gee's album and their performance of those songs on this video is dynamic. You will be off your seat dancing that's for sure.

If you buy it and hate it ...well you may want to check to see if you are alive and breathing. TEN STARS FOR SURE !!!!!!

This DVD is not quite what I expected. I am a huge Bee Gees fan!!!! So naturally when I was in my local electronics store and saw that another Bee Gees DVD had come out that I had missed I jumped at the oportunity to purchase it. The only problem being is that I didn't stop to think it was Live By Request. I am the sort of person who would much rather hear more of their music than hear a bunch of people call in and request their favorite songs and carry on with idle chit-chat. I love their music but preferably with out the chit-chat.

I had the priviledge of attending this concert in NY and it was nothing short of extraordinary.

The Gibbs only get better and better. Now I can relive the experience anytime I like.

I Was There Live On April 27, 2001 In NYC I Was In The Fifth Row It Was A Great Show The 2 Hours Went So Fast But I Had A Great Time!

The DVD Is Great It Brought Back Memories Any Bee Gees Fan Should Get This DVD You Will Love It!

From A Big Bee Gees Fan Kirsten

The Bee Gees as always put on an excellent concert. They sound great live as they do on any album. This concert was more touching since the recent passing of maurice gibb and the way he interacts with the audience and fans who call in. So, there are some funny moments with him and the rest of the Bee Gees. I would recommend everybody watch this concert. My family also watched and loved it. You will not be disappointed. I love it when Barry sings "How can you mend a broken heart." Robin's "Massachutettes" and "I started a joke" which he sings the same way as he did when it was first recorded. Maurice's "Man in the Middle" I love all his songs from their "This is where I came in" album. They sing 5 of their songs from this album which are great. My personal favorite "Jive Talkin" I plan to buy more of their concerts which I plan to do reviews on. All the Best! Happy Viewing! Angela

This is an excellant DVD for any fan of the Bee Gees. They play oldies plus a lot of their new stuff. The DVD shows how funny they are together too.

This BeeGee DVD was originally recorded for a live TV broadcast. The Bee Gees perform great, but the flow and the build up that you usually experience during a concert, is CONTSTANTLY interrupted by a presenter who tends to turn eveything into a commercial TV spot. Questions like "what did you think when you had your first number one hit" brilliantly answered by Robin "Gee, our first number one hit".... Daft questions, ennoying interruptions, superficial presenting and constantly complimenting the BeeGee's (the Bee Gees dont need that constant sort of kissing up from a presenter) ... The MUSIC itself is great although the songs are all kept very short. Please, let concerts be concerts and interviews be interviews.