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Glen Campbell - In Concert

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This DVD is FANTASTIC!... This is a must-have for any true Glen Campbell fan and even if you weren't a big fan before viewing this....you'll love it!...Glen's performance is TERRIFIC!... ALL of his great hits are on here and Glen is in great form not to mention his amazing guitar playing skills. During one song, "The William Tell Overture", he actually plays the guitar on his head. From the moment I put this DVD into my player, I have been unable to stop playing it. The song selections are wonderful and Glen gives an enthusiastic performance on every song which he sings with such heartfelt emotion. The resolution is exceptional along with the 5.1 dolby digital surround sound. He is backed by the brilliantly wonderful South Dakota Orchestra and this is such a pleasure to listen to. Glen Campbell is like vintage wine.....he just gets better with age. An added bonus track is "Mac Arthur Park". I don't think I have ever heard this song sung more beautifully. Get this DVD.....you won't be disappointed :) It leaves you wanting more from this GREAT entertainer.

I received this dvd as a gift, and am writing this review as a fan who is always looking for opportunities to expose the uninitiated to great music, and a performer who excels in every respect. Glens incredible talent kept him in demand as a session musician for everyone from Sinatra to the Beach Boys. His own records are some the best ever recorded.

Glen's ability to parlay country balladry with pop sensibility is unrivaled, and this live performance allows him to shine and show why so many people revere him. The excellent South Dakota Symphony join Campbell and play the gorgeous string and horn arrangements integral to his music....what an orchestra! The camera work and resolution are exceptional.

This concert resonates, illuminates, and leaves you wanting more. A stunning, entertaining, soothing and unforgettable evening awaits you. Buy it today...overnight it to your door..its worth every penny!

I borrowed this from my brother. I don't know how many times I've seen the DVD and thought about buying it. Next time I'm handing over my money. This is a first class dvd all the way.
Wonderful sounds, great stage, brilliant orchestra and the mighty fine and ever so slightly aged (but haven't we all?) Mr Campbell. I watched this concert twice in a row. Went back to hear "Classical Rock" again and then started the show again. The bagpipes were great and the songs were all memorable.

Highly recommended, don't delay.

Okay, he doesn't dance like N*SYNC (he doesn't dance at all in fact) and there are no fancy props or MTV hyperactive editing, but Glen Campbell doesn't need 'em. He's one of the most finely tuned entertainers on the planet. And one of a handful of male vocalists who can actually sing! Even in his 60s, his voice is as smooth as silk and his interpretation of pop-country classics is nearly flawless. In the mid-70s, he adopted a more countrified nasal quality to his voice, which he still evokes on his country-western material. But he casts it aside on the pop stuff. His reading of "MacArthur Park" is terrific. No one has performed a better version (sorry, Sinatra). His version of "Time in a Bottle" is also spellbinding. A master on the guitar, he can play it standing on his head (the guitar that is--and he does). The bonus material is fun. My only complaint is that they should have re-edited the DVD to include the entire concert rather than leaving the cut songs (for PBS broadcast) for the special features section. Campbell is charming, relaxed, and obviously having a wonderful time. He reminds one of Bob Hope or Jack Benny with his command of the audience and delightfully unforced humor. Highly recommended and worthy of repeated viewings.

Nostalgic, Brilliant songs like rhinestone cowboy is legendary. Value for the money you pay. Fully reccomended.

It's funny, but I hadn't heard or thought of Glen Campbell in years (other than the notorious mug shot after his DUI arrest a couple of years ago) and then one day I heard Galveston on the radio and I remembered how much I liked this guy.

So I decided to purchase this live concert DVD where Glen plays many of his greatest hits while being accompanied by a full orchestra.

You don't realize just how talented this guy is until you actually see him perform.

Firstly, he loses nothing live. I've seen and heard artists / bands live and you quickly realize just how much is "lost" once they step outside the studio. Not so with Glen - his voice is great for a guy close to 70 and his guitar playing is something else.

I knew this guy was good - I knew he was an in-demand studio session player in the early days, but I didn't realize just how good a player he was until I saw this DVD. Even when I used to watch his summer replacement series for the Smothers Brothers back in the late 60's (boy, that seems like a 100 years ago and a totally different time), I didn't appreciate how talented a guitar player he was / is.

I know Glen is living in the Phoenix area now and playing alot of golf, but clearly he's still picking up his guitar from time to time and honing his craft.

Of course, all of the big hits are here - Witchita Lineman / Gentle On My Mind / Galveston and so many others. And they sound as good today as they did back in the 60's and 70's.

You can say what you want about this guy, but there's no denying that he is one very, very talented singer / musician and I'm very glad that I decided to buy this DVD.

It's going to get alot of playing.

A fine concert perf by Glen, his back-up band, and a symphony. The song list is a wide representation of his career of hit records and soulful songs

Only detractors are Glen's penchant to go cornball and tell lame jokes as if we were along for the ride on a Branson, Missouri show. He also blows bagpipes at one point in the proceedings, and, quite frankly, I'm more interested in seeing him play guitar than a mutant vacuum cleaner disguised as a musical instrument. Credit must go to the producers for a first-class production effort and reigning in Glen's cornpone and penchant for getting off track for why we came to the party: music!
Audio quality is very good, and the video director and his tech team execute their jobs well.

Glen's daughter makes an appearance, joining him on "Little Green Apples." The behind the scenes segment is excellent and viewers learn that Glen was a superlative studio musician in Los Angeles in the 60s, and performed on many pop hit classics by Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Phil Spector and many others.

As for me, I'd love to see Glen put out a video that was along the lines of Frank Zappa's "Shut Up n Play Yer Guitar" records.

This is definitely one of the best music video concerts on the market. Glen Campbell is one of the finest performers of our time and this concert video (DVD) meets all expectations of songs, showmanship, sound quality and video. I highly recommend this product and believe any Glen Campbell fan will not be disappointed.

A fantastic tribute to Glen Campbell by himself as he looks and sounds fabulous.Glen Campbell has went through many hard times in his life,His addiction to alcohol is well known,but apparently he has pulled himself back to the right side of the road and this concert certainly attests to that.Classical Gas is a highlight in this concert,well worth the price that it is being offered for.On a personal note many years ago in South Jersey we had a place called the Camden County Music Fair on the same lines of a Westbury or Valley Forge type venue,My family had went to see Glen who was then in his prime,after the show you could not ask for a nicer person and I still have the pictures he took with me.A great Artist,A great performer and remember one of the Beach Boys at one time also.Enjoy the DVD you will not have spent any better money than on this.
Scott Denny
Runnemede,New Jersey

Glen Campbell has to be one of music's greatest crossover artists and this DVD is a great showcase of the many aspects of his prodigeous talent. From his brilliant guitar playing on such classics as "Galveston" and the very well done "Classical Gas" to his smooth delivery of great songs like "Wichita Lineman" and "Rhinestone Cowboy". Campbell is an entertainer all the way.

It must be noted that Campbell's voice is no longer what it used to be. It has taken on a much greater nasal sound and he no longer hits the high notes or makes the crescendos but nonetheless his performance is very good considering his age. What he lacks in youthful delivery he makes up for with some great interpreting. A fantastic rendition of Linda Ronstadt's "Still Within the Sound of My Voice" and one of the best versions ever of "MacArthur Park" along with a lovely cover of "Time in a Bottle". These great songs along with many of his classics makes for enjoyable viewing.