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Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation Compilation

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This is a very good compilation DVD, containing the seven hits from Janet's "Rhythm Nation" album that became radio and MTV favorites. Hers were some of the top dance songs of that time, and a couple of the videos are absolute classics. There are no surprises here: what you get is the best of big-budget video making from 1989-1990, with lavish sets, lots of dancers, and great cinematography, courtesy of excellent directors. Dominic Sena's direction is the most represented, with three of the videos. Peter Smillie, Julian Temple, Wayne Isham and Herb Ritts contribute one each.

For those of you who are already familiar with these videos, the following may be of interest:

Thumbs-Up #1: "Miss You Much" contains the 35-second choreographed "chair sequence" (I didn't know what to call it) at the end. MTV showed this regularly at first, but phased it out after the video had been in heavy rotation for awhile. I always love watching this part, and often wonder how many takes were needed to get it perfect.

Thumbs-Up #2: "Love Will Never Do (Without You)" features the fully black-and-white version, which I feel is far superior to the alternate (partly colorized) version contained on the "Design of a Decade" DVD. This is Janet at her all-time sexiest, and Mr. Ritts proves that his mastery of b/w images translates well from photo to video. I never tire of watching his work, especially this one.

Thumbs-Up #3: "Alright" is the extended version (including Heavy D's rap).

Not a Thumbs-Up: "Rhythm Nation" is not the "long form" which won awards a couple years after the album came out. I was hoping this was included . . . but no.

As far as extras go, there are some, but not many. The Prologue is a three-minute montage of laudatory comments by Janet's directors and some of her music biz buddies. The Epilogue, even shorter, contains footage of Janet meeting with some inspired fans. Also, there are 15 to 45 seconds of behind-the-scenes footage preceding each video. Cool, but I would have loved more since I find video-making fascinating. I wish the total run time (55 minutes) was longer.

The Rhythm Nation era contains her best music and best music videos ever of her career and is a solid period for janet in my most humble opinion. The music, the memorable moves, the voice, the songwriting, the melodies and last but not least, the music videos sum up everything that represents the true janet, in addition to the humanitarian side of janet which is well represented on this DVD as well. Even if you already own the Design of a Decade DVD with has all the Rhythm Nation videos, on this compilation, Miss You Much features the chair sequence at the end, heavy d makes an appearance in the Alright video and Love Will Never Do Without You is in black and white in it's entirety.

Although recent outings have proven highly subpar in recent years, I still never can get enough of the high quality of the 1989 through 1990 videos of the videos from her magnum opus Rhythm Nation 1814. Entitled "The Rhythm Nation Compilation", this is a brilliant and groundshattering collection of seven of the most popular videos of all time on one DVD!

It's about time this came out too. The video version I had had worn out from so much watching but the DVD not only is superior in sound qualit, it's also benifited from a visual clean-up job and the images are much better and sharper too to give it a much more modern feel.

Call me strange by saying this but I found Janet to be worlds sexier in the "Miss You Much" and "Black Cat" videos than in recent ones like "All For You" and even "If". MYM is without a doubt probably my all time favorite video by any woman artist to this very day and includes the legendary chair-routine that has been copied numerous times in the 16 years since it was filmed.

Older fans will dig this DVD and younger fans need to get this to see a much different (and sadly once a much more mature Janet than now) Janet than they are familiar with.

I have been waiting for this Janet title, among others, to be released on DVD. I was ecstatic to finally get it because I had all but worn my tape out. It is even more outstanding on the DVD because of the instant video selection, and of course, the sound. It is excellent. Wow! It sounds even better than the Rhythm Nation CD. I kid you not! If you were a Rhythm Nation fan, or if you are a Janet fan, this is a must have. It is by far Janet's most versatile collection of videos from a singular album. Get it today, and you won't be sorry. Miss You Much, Rhythm Nation, Escapade, Black Cat, Alright, Come Back to Me, and Love Will Never Do (Without You)...need I say more? You NEED this DVD.

The "All For You" Special Edition CD/DVD hits at the end of this November, and the "Design of a Decade" DVD hits in early December. Be on the look-out for all of Janet's best! Enjoy the "Rhythm Nation Compilation" DVD in the meanwhile. It could not be better!

Movie Description
One of the true divas of pop and rhythm 'n' blues, one of the youngest and cutest members of the Jackson family, Janet, topped charts and took names with her album RHYTHM NATION 1814. This eponymous video is a so-called "Telemusical" which consists of 4 songs off of the album--"Black Cat," "Miss You Much," "The Knowledge," and "Rhythm Nation--as well as plenty of dancing and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Credits
Cast: Janet Jackson

Film Notes
Tracks:

Black Cat
Miss You Much
The Knowledge
Rhythm Nation

In over 10 years, Janet Jackson has been a phenomenal musical success, that has made her one of America's biggest superstars beginning with the success of her first album "Control." In her second album "Rhythm Nation" which was her first tour is still the most spectacular performance she has given. Jackson, 37, has won every music award on earth, holds 21 gold singles, and sold more than 50 million albums worldwide. Rhythm Nation contains many of Jackson's greatest hits: Black Cat, Alright, Miss You Much, Love Will Never Do, Escapade, and much more spectacular music video performances for fans to enjoy.

i am so glad that janet finally released this on dvd 'cause i just got a new dvd player and i threw away my vcr . PLUS NOTE THAT THE ALRIGHT VIDEO IS THE EXTENDED VERSION FEATURING HEAVY D.
(what happened to him ?!) So please buy this complation on dvd ,
you won't be disapointed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was one of my favorite videos of all time. Janet Jackson should be in the Rock n Roll HOF along with her brother Michael.

I have watched this album in the format of LD for a long time ago,
once I search in amazon recently, I found this album in DVD format,
I bought it & found this video is the same & with much more better
image & sound quality, I,m really enjoyed!

Peter

It was a nice tnrow back to watch Janet Jackson in old form. The dancing in such videos as "Rhythm Nation", and "Alright" are a reminder of one of the great trademarks of the Jackson Family. It was a great time period, then before a lot of the Jackson's troubles set in. I could watch this entire DVD again and again.