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Electric Light Orchestra: 'Out of the Blue' Tour Live at Wembley
 
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Electric Light Orchestra: 'Out of the Blue' Tour Live at Wembley (1978)

Starring: Bev Bevan, Electric Light Orchestra Director: Mike Mansfield Format: DVD
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Bev Bevan, Electric Light Orchestra, Kelly Groucutt, Mik Kaminski, Jeff Lynne
  • Directors: Mike Mansfield
  • Format: NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Run Time: 62 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZHR
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,887 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "Electric Light Orchestra: 'Out of the Blue' Tour Live at Wembley" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Special Features

  • 12 Interactive Chapters
  • Includes bonus program DISCOVERY

Editorial Reviews

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Bombast, Beatles, and big hair are the order of the day on Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley, a 1978 show by Jeff Lynne and his Electric Light Orchestra at that fabled London arena. This was a charity event with a couple of Royals in attendance, not to mention actor (and renowned music authority) Tony Curtis, who introduces the band as "the most outstanding rock group in the world today." In their dreams, maybe. Still, ELO managed to thrive in an era when the punk movement was obliterating many "dinosaur" bands of their ilk, with a string of hits and a flashy, entertaining stage show (the spaceship set is a trip), all on display throughout this hour-long performance. They cram a full thirteen tunes into that time, focusing on Out of the Blue, a double vinyl album which included the undeniably catchy hits "Turn to Stone" and "Sweet Talkin' Woman"; we also get "Telephone Line," "Showdown," "Do Ya," and an extended "Roll Over Beethoven" to close the show. It's no coincidence that Lynne, who wrote, sang, and produced ELO's material, would go on to produce George Harrison's Cloud Nine and later preside over the mid-'90s reunion that saw Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney complete two "new" John Lennon songs. Lynne and his band were unabashed Beatlemaniacs, and mixed in with their rock-cum-pseudo-classical sound was the almost constant influence of the Fabs ("Mr. Blue Sky," to name just one, bears more than a passing resemblance to the McCartney-penned middle section of "A Day in the Life"). Of course, echoing the Beatles is neither an uncommon nor a bad thing, and Out of the Blue: Live at Wembley, which features digitally remastered sound, is good, dumb fun. The DVD package includes a too-small reproduction of the original tour program. --Sam Graham

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's about time, June 28, 2006
By Michael J. Cohen "goldfish_boy" (Queens, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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The original release of this program, first on cable and VHS and then on DVD, featured an altered audio track in which tracks from the "Out Of The Blue" album were dubbed over the live performances. This gave rise to unfair claims that ELO lip-synched their concerts. However, this new remaster restores the live sound as heard at Wembley that night--and proves that the overdubs were unnecessary. Some of the video effects are cheesy by today's standards, and the band does use some pre-recorded effects and string augmentation (NOT vocals or principal instruments), but on the whole, this is a great document of a fine LIVE band at its commercial peak.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Finally it's done right!, December 12, 2006
By John "John" (Santa Maria, CA United States) - See all my reviews
About 20 years ago, I decided to rent the ELO Live at Wembley VHS to which my girlfriend at the time said, "Oh, they lip-synched..." Her proclamation seemed confirmed as I watched Jeff and the boys appear to sync to the studio versions. Why were the crowd so crazy about them? Why would Bev flail at his drumkit with such abandon if he were not, in fact, playing for the audience? I was crushed, and I had a difficult time reconciling those who I considered professional musicians of integrity with folks like Milli Vanilli, etc. -- considering that, the Wembley VHS was a horrible ambassador for ELO as a live band.

This reissue DVD fully clears the band's reputation: They weren't frauds who faked their way through concerts! The original sound has been restored, no dubbing with the studio recordings and the band showed an amazing amount of confidence, power and energy. The band is not as tight as the 2001 Zoom edition, but the 31 year old Jeff Lynne was a lot more energetic that the 54 year old edition. My only regrets are the focus on the Out of the Blue album (that they were supporting) so you don't get too many classic songs from the back catalog, and a poor encore rendition of "Livin' Thing" which sounded insufficiently rehearsed. However, "Do Ya" and some of the older songs sound absolutely awesome. Anyway, I quite enjoyed the concert, and if you ever witnessed the sacrilege of the old Wembley editions, give this one a look. Nice packaging as well!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful trip down memory lane, January 11, 2007
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The audio is great, the video looks good even after 30 years. This is a must have for any ELO fan!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A few shortcomings, but still a nice document
Let's start by remembering that this was 1977, and there were certain things that couldn't be done back then. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Douglas Flummer

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit too psychedelic
The audio was fine and most of the video is good, but the video producer ruined some songs by getting too cute with his special effects. Read more
Published 7 months ago by ADC

2.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for technology
Wow! has video quality improved since the seventies, camera angles and
image quality are poor at best. Only buy this to get your ELO fix.
Published 7 months ago by G. Sheldon

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent concert video
Having purchased the original Live at Wembley video many years ago that had the hit songs overdubbed by CBS Records or whomever, this DVD is a treat. Read more
Published 8 months ago by D. Riker

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for ELO fans only
About time the rumor that ELO used lip sync is finally put to rest. Although the audio could be better (remember this was recorded in 1977). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Derek Davis

5.0 out of 5 stars I have heard the Light
And it is good! in fact everyone has heard the light for the first time in 30 years! At long last someone decided to sort out the soundtrack on this! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Steve

4.0 out of 5 stars eol
Loved the video. Saw the show live, and the video feels like being in the area. Yes the sound is not great, but live is not the same as a studio set. Still loved it.
Published 21 months ago by G. Trommer

4.0 out of 5 stars But Where is DISCOVERY
I've had the Out Of The Blue DVD for around 4 years. Can't say that I ever thought of them as lip syncing the show. To me it was a very nice treat to find this Concert.... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Gypsymuse

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Oldie!!
ELO(Jeff Lyne & Richard Tandy) - One of thier great moments perfoming their best production "Out of the Blue" Alive!!!
Published 23 months ago by Grand Scualo

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful Sound
The original sound quality of this concert is so bad that it would put old ELO fans like myself off ELO - Dont waste your money try another recording ! or the original vinyl!
Published 24 months ago by MDM

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