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Hanson - At the Fillmore [VHS]

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My 10-year old daughter and I are HUGE Hanson fans, so we were tickled when DirecTV dedicated the entire month of September to the FreeView event which is the source of this video. In all honesty, prior to viewing this concert, I had not actually picked up the boys latest CD (This Time Around) -- I know, just how big a fan could I be without it? Well, this concert made me realize just how much I'd been missing by NOT having it. I've always enjoyed I, T and Z's ability to truly entertain, but to watch them do it as maturing (dare I say SEXY) young men is better than ever. Taylor sounds awesome (as always), but not enough credit is given to Ike's soulful and mature voice or Zac's rocking drumming. These guys love their music and love their fans -- it's obvious. This is not your kid's Hanson -- this is pure, unadulterated rock and roll, presented in sweaty, gritty, living color for you to watch over and over and over (which I did on DirecTV). Crank it up on your big screen. It's the perfect antidote to the daily blues; guaranteed to put a permanent smile on your face and a tap in your feet! Only, be careful, you might end up buying TigerBeat magazine for yourself, instead of your 10-year old daughter! Bottom line: MUST HAVE IT. But two so you'll have a good one to replace it when you wear it out. On second thought, maybe this is the excuse you've been looking for -- pick up the DVD version of this video and buy a player for it!

I highly recommend that if you are a Hanson fan of any age, you really should get this video. I loved their performance at the Fillmore! I saw the show when it was aired through-out the month of August, and I have to say that it was one of their best performances I have ever seen! With this video, you will feel like you are right there in the audience watching the whole show happen, only this time you can pause, stop, and rewind at all your favorite parts. You are also so close to the stage that you can see their sweat! So if you want to see them over and over again, Live From The Fillmore, then you really should order this video now!

I took my 18 month old son to see Hanson at the Fillmore theater. And what an experience it was. We were both captivated throughout the entire concert. We especially enjoyed the song RunAway Run - it was breathtaking. Hanson @ The Fillmore will definetly be one of our fovorite videos. I recommend this video to all the music fans out there!

Even twenty and thirty-somethings will enjoy this dvd! I watched this concert on DirecTV, and was so impressed with these guys! I was never a big Hanson fan, but this concert changed my mind. They're not teenie-boppers anymore! The concert showcases their talented music and lyric writing skills, as well as their ability to play instruments. The songs are from "This Time Around", as well as a classic rock cover, and the standard "Mmmbop". My favorite tracks from this concert are "Hand in Hand," and "Love Song" A sure crowd pleaser!

Don't dismiss them just yet as just another "boy band" amongst the crowd. This video proves the statement "Hanson rocks". This video shows their sheer talent and love for music throughout the course of a concert. Doing such songs as "Magic Carpet Ride", "A song to sing" which often brings down the mood of the room with it's melancholy rhythm and amazing lyrics, and of course the inevitable "Mmmbop". This video shows Hanson, raw and live, showing them as you've never seen before. If you had your doubts about Hanson being a real band with real talent then this video will answer your question. They are a real band who proves just how much of a band they truly are with this video. It's a MUST have for all who are wanting to experience a true, geniuenly talented group of young men.

So begins Taylor Hanson as they go into the rocker "Runaway Run." If anyone missed Hanson's This Time Around Tour 2000, this might just make up for part of it. They only play 12 songs and they usually perform about 25 live, but this will still brighten up anyones day.

I personally love watching live performances on TV, but lately I have been disappointed at the lack of true music performed. Many "musicians" now lipsync and don't play their own instruments or have their voices digitalized in the backround. It was a breath of fresh air to see this video and see these talented brothers play. Runaway Run and Thinking of You are great rockers in the beginning. Then they come into their accoustic set. This is my favorite part when they play "Love Song" and "Hand in Hand." Those 2 songs (however great on the album) are amazing live. Isaac's voice is superb live and it is great that he finally gets to showcase it.

Then of course they play their hit singles "This Time Around," "If Only," and "Mmmbop." This version of Mmmbop is probably their best to date and much more mature sounding than the original. This Time Around and If Only are great, especially with Taylor playing harmonica on If Only.

The only lacking part of the video/DVD is that there are no backstage clips or behind the scenes stuff like they had on their previous videos. However, the portion that is there is great!

If you love Hanson as much as I do you need to own this video. These guys have proven themselves to be accomplished musicians, and this video showcases their talent beautifully! These guys are no longer the "little boys" that came squeaking at us with "mmmbop" ( no offense I T & Z!) They have grown in their love for the craft and each new song proves that! They definately fill a void where all "Boy Bands" are concerned. I don't think they should be compared to or grouped with such bands. In this video they each will show you the true heart of a musician!

This was a great performance by Hanson. They play most of the songs from "This Time Around", and also some songs from older albums. I Think this was the best performance by Hanson, it's a great DVD to add to your collection. It's worth the money.

I was actually in attendance at this concert, in addition to owning the DVD. I've seen hundreds of bands live, and Hanson has been the most intense. The passion they exert while playing their music is breathtaking, even though at the show itself it was kind of hard for me to get a great view of them playing since I was being squished in between screaming girls.
Hanson's three part harmony over their catchy and mostly upbeat pop-rock music (which they wrote themselves) is so much more real than all the other pop that was coming out at around this time.
The only problem I have with this DVD is how they keep cutting to the really young girls singing along to the songs and making fools of themselves... I remember the girls around me looking much older than those girls, and I really could have done without those shots included constantly. Hanson themselves should have been the sole focus.
Hanson are born musicians, great songwriters, and I wish people would take them seriously instead of associating them with MMMBop because they have matured and really have great talent to offer the world.

This is the best performence I have ever seen.You can feel the music. Taylors voice is empressive and young Zack will blow you away when you see and hear him playing the drums!They are very talented and they might be as big as the Beatles in a few years.

I can recomened this Dvd to anyone,boy or girl, young or old.