Product Details

• Actors: Donovan, Mike Love, David Lynch, Astrella Celeste, Tom Mansi
• Directors: Doug Armstrong
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Raven Productions
• DVD Release Date: January 22, 2008
• Run Time: 78 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000UC33NO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,436 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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DONOVAN CONCERT:LIVE IN L.A. - DVD Movie

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than 60 years old, and still "young in mind" !, February 13, 2008

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Northmountain "Phil" (South of France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Donovan: Live in L.A. at the Kodak Theatre (DVD)

Hi !

I am a long time fan of Donovan and seeing him on stage, facing 3000 poeple of all different generations and making them smile and clap their hands like children, move me deeply.
I am belgian, I live in the South of France, so I have few chances to see an artist like Donovan on stage. The last time was in 1997, in Paris.
I know that for a lot of poeple of our "ever speed way of life" society, an artist like Donovan sounds like a "has been".
No need to discuss our tastes, everyone has his own, and it is just all right like this.
But for me, listening to Donovan is like a walk in my "secret garden", where I can connect again with my chilhood soul.
So I enjoy this DVD like a precious moment of inner peace, and now I am longing fir his next album, "Ritual Groove", that seems to be in good progress.

Thank you for reading my "poor" english, and enjoy Donovan or whatever music you like as often as possible !

Best regards,

Philippe Van Den Bergh
(Montpellier - France)

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the wait, February 1, 2008

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This review is from: Donovan: Live in L.A. at the Kodak Theatre (DVD)

I had heard about Donovan's LA concert on PBS, but missed the broadcast at the time, and I was therefore anxiously awaiting the package from Amazon when the DVD finally was released in January this year.

Was it worth the wait? For me, the answer is a definite yes. Donovan's music is a pleasant memory of growing up for me, and I have always liked his simple style and of course his poetry - minimal fuss with a powerful message. This concert captures the essence of Donovan surprisingly well in my opinion, given the relatively simple stage setting and choreography. Just him, a bass player and a percussionist, creating excellent sounds throughout the evening. His voice sounds like it is still 1964, and his guitar playing throughout is a real highlight for me. The video and sound are both top quality.

The set list contains mostly well-known hits, with a few lesser-known songs in the mix. I was somewhat underwhelmed by the appearances of his daughter and, in one instance, former Beach Boy Mike Love - nothing spectacular there. But for the most part, just the man, his guitar and backup musicians kept me and the audience in the Kodak theater spellbound, for sure. Personal favorites are Try for the Sun, Young Girl Blues and Lalena - wow, can this guy play guitar and sing!

All in all, a great concert that I'll be sure to enjoy over and over.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enlightened troubadour, February 22, 2008

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Toni (Fairfield, IA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Donovan: Live in L.A. at the Kodak Theatre (DVD)

Everything thing is fun to watch and listen to in this DVD: the stories about being in India with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the words and rhythms of the songs, the way Donovan gets the audience to sing along, the sweet duets with his daughter Astrella Celeste. Here is an entertainer who has evolved over the years. He started as a great song writer and singer, and he continues to uncover deeper layers of consciousness in his work.