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Chickenfoot: Get Your Buzz On - Live [Blu-ray]

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Van Halen alumni Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Pepper Chad Smith and guitar god Joe Satriani - collectively known as Chickenfoot - released their self-titled debut album last year and now comes their first live DVD. Shot in HD with 16 cameras in Phoenix, AZ at The Dodge Theater on September 23rd, 2009, Get Your Buzz On Live is an absolute must see! The 13-song set features all but one of the songs from their CD (`Runnin' Out' is missing) as well as `Bitten By The Wolf' - a track exclusive to the vinyl version. Treating the fans to something special, `Down The Drain' is returned to its original jam session format and Hagar straps on the guitar for `Future In The Past'. The `Foot also rock out Sammy's old Montrose classic `Bad Motor Scooter', in addition to The Who's `My Generation' - which ends with Smith smashing his drum kit to pieces in true Keith Moon style. The light show is superb, the performance is punchy and energetic; rock `n roll doesn't get any more genuine than this. Perhaps the most remarkable part of the concert is how much fun these four are having on stage. The smiles on their faces are proof positive of the enjoyment Chickenfoot generates. Then comes the hour-long bonus documentary. In a word: hilarious. Chad takes to the streets, conducting rogue interviews with the unsuspecting public. Sammy drives a Smart Car to visit former Grateful Dead singer Bob Weir at home. Michael and Adam Carolla of The Man Show share chicken wings while Spinal Tap's Nigel Tufnel interrogates Satriani. Add to that footage of Chickenfoot visiting and performing at The Rock `N Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, OH as well as clips from a gig in Atlanta, GA and a photo gallery. Topping it all off is a 16-page black and white booklet. Much more than just a souvenir from the show, Get Your Buzz On Live truly brings home the magic.

Picked this up yestereday and I was literally blown away. Just absolutely fantastic. The Sound was incredible and the camera work and angles provided for the concert were amazing. IMO it was the best Concert DVD I have ever seen. Seeing this in HD....Sa-weet.

I am a Huge 'Foot fan, so I am bound to be biased about the group itself, but the production of the concert was breathtaking.

Any disappointments? One: "Running Out", was not included in the concert. My one negative is related to what was NOT included rather than what was shown.

The boys were simply electric on stage and I have NEVER seen a band performing live, that looks like they are having this much fun and the times of their lives, as Sammy, Joe, Michael and Chad were. They displayed the energy and enthusiasm of kids in their early 20's. Nothing forced or robotic or scripted about the concert. Simply emotional energy.

The Behind the Scenes piece was equally amazing. And I DEFY anyone here, to hold back any amount of laughter when they see Chad do his impression of Sammy........ Aerobizing, to "Get It Up".

I literally thought I was going to wet my pants.

An absolute MUST HAVE for anyone who is a 'Foot fan.

Hawk

The more I watch this video the better it gets. Michael Anthony's bass licks are punchier than ever and Joe Satriani never sounded better. I've got all the Wabarita DVD's and this one "kicks ass" with cleaner sound separation and better live mix than they do. Crank it up and feel the energy!! I've got over 130 quality concert (standard) dvd and blu-ray and despite this not having a true HD or master audio hd sound-it is still impressive and worthy of a 5 star review for the sheer joy of the energy in the show, culminating with drummer Chad Smith's tearing up his drum set ala Keith Moon on the encore of My Generation.90 minute set is as much as you need to get your BUZZ on!!! It's so much fun it's STUPID!!

I saw Chickenfoot in Houston,TX. They blew the roof off of The Verizion Wireless Theater! How can you go wrong with a former member of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a guitar god like "SATCH", and HALF of VAN HALEN!!!!! I cannot wait for their second album. DVD and BLURAY quality are great for both formats. I bought both. The bluray is "crisp", but not better than the DVD. Either one is awsome!

I own quite a few blu-ray concert videos and this one is my new favorite. Elements from most everyones favorite bands collide for one heck of a rock band. The documentary segment on the dvd is hilarious. I haven't even bought the cd yet but now I'll be sure to go get it. The interview with Michael Anthony almost made me choke on my popcorn! Too funny. Chad just pummels the skins and a few bandmates, and Joe sounds like he's finally in a real rock band, Michael is the greatest back up singer, and Sammy is still an amazing front man that still sounds like he did in the 70s with Montrose. This is a "must buy" for anyone who is a fan of ANY of these guys! What are you waiting for?!?!?!?

Almost 5 stars because...
Satriani's instrumental virtuosism is always in 1st place! The band seems more like a support one for Joe`s solos. It`s great? of course!!! But the other 3 musicians deserved more space.

I've had this DVD now for around 6 months and have watched it probably 5 times or more. Having seen the Foot in Denver in 2009, I knew what the show was like and just wanted to be able to see it again and again. If you're a fan of great, fun rock & roll you'll like this a lot! You can tell these guys are just having a great time playing together, and Sammy is always a great front man. Satriani's riffs sound awesome on CD and it's even more fun to watch on video. The whole band just meshes really well. I only wish they'd created this band 10 years ago so I could hope for more music from this band. I've been a fan of all these guys, and the other bands they were or are in as well. So I guess that should be taken into consideration. In short, the video is great. Pretty much just like the concert was in Denver, which is what I was hoping for. There are a few "additions" to the set list in the video though. Sammy plays a song or two from his Montrose days, and there's an extra cover song on the DVD that wasn't played in Denver. All sounded great though. Can't wait for the next CD and tour!

These guys could make a Jam out of anything. Sammy & Mike harmonize very well together. Satch can play anything, in any style. Chad is a crowd pleaser and can pound skins with the best of them. No dissapointments here.

i love this dvd i can watch it over and over again and the drummer is so crazy i loved the interview he did with the people on the street u will not be disappointed it sounds just like the cd.

The super group title is used alot these days but Chickenfoot are the real deal. A band made up of musical superstars that produce fireworks in the studio and on the stage. This DVD captures Chickenfoot in all their rock glory with awesome playing from all the guys and alot of great interplay between real musicians. The picture is sharp, the sound is crystal clear, and the editing is excellent. Great views of all the band and their playing styles and excellent lighting throughout the show round out the package. Joe Satriani and Chad Smith are a perfect match in the band situation - both intense performers. Sammy's vocals are melodic and fun. Mike's bass playing is solid and his backing vocals are absolute gold. The bonus footage is hilarious with lots of backstage interviews and a cool roaming microphone by Chad Smith! I thought their album was awesome and gave it the full 5 stars and now I'm giving the full 5 stars to the equally brilliant companion DVD. Like I said in the album review... bring on another album ASAP - highly recommended.