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James Blunt - Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions (Amended)

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James Blunt is an artist who can evoke more emotion by lifting one eyebrow than most performers can by gyrating their entire bodies and breaking down into hysterical fits of crying. We see this here, gratefully, in the short but sweet 45 minute concert.

We are also treated to seeing the videos, the making of the videos, and two interviews, both of which were gratifying - perhaps most because in one of them we saw what he looked like completely clean shaven in his army uniform, with short hair parted to the side. Very different look.

His favorite song is "Goodbye My Lover", and it's mine too. When I first saw him perform it on Saturday Night Live, it felt like I was saying good-bye to *my* lover, and the harrowing vocals at the end (I'm so hollow...) put my heart in my throat. At the time, I didn't think I had ever heard an artist display so much emotion with only a piano, a voice, and facial expressions. If there was an Oscar or Grammy for such a thing, he'd get it. That song is what spurred me to buy his CD. I have since seen him perform that song on Oprah, and now on this DVD, and the raw emotion I saw months and months ago is still there. I swear that you can see hints of water in his eyes, like it's still a difficult song for him to sing. Which is amazing, because whether or not that view is correct, that's what it looks like. He's still able to pour that much emotion into a song that he's performed hundreds and hundreds of times.

When watching this last night, I forgot how much I enjoyed his CD. I certainly remember now, and the darn thing has me wetting my lips for the follow-up album.

I have the import version of this DVD and its wonderful... but it only plays in the computer.... and i want it on my big TV. This DVD is fabulous... James Blunt is a talented singer and songwriter and this DVD showcases that. I had seen him in concert in April of this year 2006 and his show was amazing.

And a big plus is all the videos are on here too, and the making of the video. I think all artists should release the best show of their tour on DVD and the promo videos for the album for which they are touring.

Way to go James!!! I look forward to the next album and next tour!!!

I bought the original release last year and so far there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

Was it a technical problem? Was extra content added? What? Would somebody please shed some light on this?

Thanks!

R.V.
-oh, yes: this DVD is just awesome.

I like to listen to James Blunt's singing and enjoy even more by watching his performance expressing fully of his emotion. The two songs, Goodbye My Lover and No Bravery, are the best. The DVD also captures the touching reaction of the audience that is nice to see too.

Just discoered J Blunt late last year and am a fan now. Love his expressive and wiggly voice that caught my attention in the first place especially with his ballads. Looking forward to the second album.

If you are looking for good quality entertainment and don't want to have to fight traffic and crowds to go to a James Blunt concert, this DVD is for you. You can curl up on the couch, not have to worry about the kids walking through your den or liviing room and hearing any bad language in the amended version. This artist is very talented and he comes through in his singing as having a lot of heart and emotion which is not typical of many other british artists. James Blunt is someone that you will see yourself relating to. He seems very down to earth and just like the guy next door. Believe me - you need to have this concert in your collection. James Blunt is very talented singer and songwriter. Brilliant!

Love this DVD......he is such an emotional singer, you can really appreciate his talent more by seeing him perform. I can't get enough of James Blunt.

This is a MUST HAVE DVD. The talent of James Blunt and the genuine
emotion that he exudes in this DVD is unbelievable.
If 5 stars is the best, I would rate this 5 stars 100 times over.

All I can say is BRAVO
Excellent DVD.
If you like James Blunt you gotta get this DVD.

I purchased the edited/amended version of Chasing Time The Bedlam Sessions concert DVD. What a treat! The concert is excellent!

James is such a heart-felt singer. His openness and honesty is quite refreshing in a day of airbrushed, computerized, perfected vocalists recording today. I've never seen anyone sing with so much feeling and emotion. He genuinely feels his experiences each time he sings for his audience.

I love his British sense of humor and his rather shy, humble nature. He is unfailing polite even in the face of his critics, and he is very nice to his fans. What a gentleman!

The interviews on the DVD are very nice, and I love all of the videos. The original versions of HIGH and WISEMEN are simply hysterical! Their inclusion alone is worth the price of the DVD. :) My two favorites are the re-shot video for HIGH and the video for YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL.

I have gotten my hands on both of his albums in 2009. There is very good material on All the Lost Souls. He is INCREDIBLE LIVE! I've been addicted to YOU TUBE lately, and I'm looking forward to him returning to the USA to tour in the future.

My husband, a retired, disabled U.S. army vet, likes his songs, too, and says he can relate to many of them. He sings along on GOODBYE MY LOVER and many others. :)