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Paul Stanley: One Live Kiss

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We have been waiting for this DVD for so Long.
Finally the great "Live To Win" tour is documented live.
As someone who has followed Paul since the 70's both his solo stuff and with his band(you may have heard of them...KISS), I can tell you that this man always delivers Live. Paul has always been one of the greatest fontmen in rock, and this dvd will show it once again.
Having the chance to see Paul live on his 89' solo tour and with Kiss, I look forward to buying this dvd. The director Louis Antonelli has been showing sneak peaks at Kiss expos all around the country and the KISS Army is waiting to get their hands on this dvd.
Here is what is on it.

Prologue
Live To Win
Hide Your Heart
A Million To One
Got To Choose
Move On
Bulletproof
Tonight You Belong To Me
Lick It Up
Wouldn't You Like To Know Me
Magic Touch
I Still Love You
Strutter
Everytime I See You Around
Do You Love Me
I Want You
Love Gun
Lift
Detroit Rock City
Goodbye

It covers material from his 78" solo LP , His work with KISS and of course his most recent cd "Live To Win".

October 21st cannot get here fast enough.

Like most KISS and PS fans around the world I was looking forward to this dvd for a long time. The fact that this show was recorded 2 years ago and the news leaked out about an up & coming dvd release back then gave fans something really special to look forward to.
The show itself is great as you would expect although it would be pretty hard to mess up filming a band in a small imtimate venue like that. Not sure what all the useless hype about director Louis Antonelli was all about, a six year old could've filmed this show. Sound is awesome, very live & raw as it should be. I went to 4 Australian shows & what you get on this dvd is 100% what you see live.
My only gripe is that they basically advertised for over a year that a "Live To Dream" doco would be included. Instead all we got was a dull prologue intro with information we all already know about Paul anyway. KISS fans have long memories and are the only ones going to buy this, and from reading some of the other reviews others wanted the extra features too. We saw footage/pictures a of Paul interview from his house, soundcheck, meet & greets etc but it all hit the cutting room floor. Look at the new RUSH dvd coming out next month. 3 discs packed with concert footage and extras for the same price as One Live Kiss.

I cannot say enough good things about One Live KISS. I have been a die-hard KISS fan for most of my life, and no matter how many times one has seen the band or its members live in concert, it's very difficult for a filmmaker to truly capture that experience. There's usually something lacking that clearly makes you feel like an outsider watching through a television screen versus living, breathing, and feeling the concert experience explode around you.

But One Live KISS does just that. It's an absolutely incredible masterpiece of a concert. Paul Stanley has never looked or sounded better, and his connection with the audience is strong, solid, and at times, humorous too. At one point, a fan almost out-sings him, and Paul smirkedly remarks "Well... GOODNIGHT everyone!" as laughter erupts. You feel like you're squeezed right into the packed House of Blues along with everyone else.

The camerawork is tight and precise, and director Lou Antonelli does exactly what most filmmakers fail at when attempting to capture a live concert experience -- he lets the show tell itself. The camera does not focus on Paul 100% of the time. There's plenty of the band here to satisfy everyone (especially some fantastic footage of Nate Morton pounding the skins) and the shots of the crowd, both close and wide, truly capture the intensity, energy, and overall vibrant experience of being there.

And I know... because I was there when this was shot. I had the privilege of seeing several shows on the Live to Win tour as well as being at the Chicago HOB during the filming. This video perfectly and quintessentially captures everything that happened that night... and wraps it nicely up in cellophane for you to take home and enjoy.

*edited today (10/15/08) as I've now seen the film in its entirety*

I've been trying to find the right way to verbalize my feelings about this film since returning from the Dayton KISS Expo where we were given the honor of viewing this DVD first. As I told Lou Antonelli afterwards - I have no words.

The film production was immaculate from the opening frame to the end credits. Lou really captured the feelings of every single Paul Stanley fan out there. After watching it, I was left speechless - just filled with so much emotion I had no real way to express how I was feeling. When the film was over, I turned to my friend Missy who was sitting next to me and said, "I didn't think I could love him more than I did before, but I do." It was that special and touched me that much.

I thank Louis Antonelli from the bottom of my heart for bringing us this wonderful film about someone who means so much to me, and to so many others.

And, of course, thank you, Paul. You really are special.

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I have been waiting patiently for the much anticipated release of this DVD since I learned it was being filmed. Having had the wonderful experience of attending opening night of the tour and the opportunity to see previews of this film on two separate occasions at KISS related events, I can honestly say this DVD will not disappoint. Director Lou Antonelli's vision brings us the true Paul Stanley - magnificent showman, talented songwriter and musician. Whether or not you are a KISS fan, this film is definitely worth the money. Don't pass it up!!

Seeing how I was there at the House Of blues in Chicago, I know the dvd is going to blow everyone away because the show sure did me. I've been a Kiss fan for over 30 years. Paul put on such an awesome show. I have been bugging Louis Antonelli for two years now about this coming out, and several times he has told me to be patient, it will be worth it.

Now I can't wait to relive this show again some two years later. Regardless if you're a big kiss fan or not you can really get into this one, and with the CBS "Rock Star Band" backing him only makes it that much more perfect.

What more can I say, just simply, it will be awesome.

Had a chance to see the brand new Paul Stanley concert movie "One Live Kiss" today and seeing it on the big screen was almost as good as seeing the show live. I should know, I was there. Filmed by Lou Antonelli at the popular Chicago House of Blues venue, the Chicago fans were rabid for some high-powered rock-n-roll. A good amount of them showed up at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, IL this evening to get a big-screen, full-length peek at this musical masterpiece.

The DVD will be officially released on Tuesday, October 21st. "One Live Kiss" features a great song selection, spanning the entire career of the quintessential frontman. Including such hits as Love Gun, Lick It Up, and Detroit Rock City, Stanley also played selections from his Live To Win solo effort and some never or rarely performed live deep cuts. Kiss classics such as Magic Touch from the Dynasty album and A Million To One were the highlights of this show.

Antonelli did a fabulous job making the House of Blues look like a stadium setting. Multiple cameras and a robust 24-track audio mix really puts you right into the right frame of mind to rock, so well in fact that you'll sometimes forget you are watching a movie.

As a long time Kiss fan, I've seen every incarnation of the band and each was spectacular in its own way. However, what Antonelli captured here is a must-have for any fan of good rock and roll. Seeing Paul stripped down without his trademark makeup, costumes and gimmicks let his music do the talking. And it spoke in volumes. Backed by the House Band from the show Rock Star, they take the Kiss classics to a new musical level. The intimate setting combined with a raw power I haven't seen from Paul since his previous solo tour in 1989, there is a reason why this DVD is the talk of the hard rock music world - it's as good as it gets!

For some strange reason the dvd plays without audio no matter what audio option you pick from the menu. BUT, if you enter your dvd player menu and disable the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT option, you will have 2.0 sound coming out of the speakers. At least this worked on my Pioneer dvd player, which I have hooked to a convential stereo amp. This dvd has no real analog 5.0 or allows for downmixing to 2.0. It has either 2.0 OR a DTS 5.0 mix that will set itself by default -the reason that triggers the glitch- and probably will play only through a modern DTS-capable receiver, . Hope it helped.

At this point of my KISS loving life, a long time fan since '77, I'd rather attend this show than a KISS show at this point. The song selection is incredible. It's so good to hear these songs that have been lost to live shows for so long. Not that Gene would ever allow any variety. Paul not only does a great job but he nails every song here. The Klassic "Magic Touch" sounds fresh. His solo songs from the first album are amazing. "Got To Choose", "A Million To One" and even "Move On" have stood the test of time. The song list says it all. You'll only hear most of these great songs on a Paul solo tour and it's captured here in excellent quality. This DVD is a must for every KISS and Paul fan alike. If you missed this tour don't worry, this DVD comes through. "Goodbye" is the final and best track here. A must have!

I just got "One Live Kiss" in the mail and I IMMEDIATELY watched it. Well, "watched it" is an understatement... let's say I "experienced it"... cause it is TRULY an "experience" which could've only been topped by being there LIVE. Paul.. after YEARS in the business, is STILL in top form, folks. He takes command of a stage in a way that few can.

This dvd... this show... is a celebration of Paul Stanley... while there is positive recognition of his "Kisstory" with THE Hottest Band in the World, this is solely about Paul himself... a landmark film showcasing the talents and extraordinary showmanship of Mr. Stanley.

I have been a fan of KISS since I was 6 years old (the makeup caught my attention.. I saw them as superheroes), and I'm here to tell you, people... BUY this DVD if you haven't yet!!! You won't regret it. It's filled with great music, great production, great musicians...

Thank you Paul for giving us, the fans, this gift... I will treasure this film as I have treasured everything in my KISS collection. Please continue to do more new projects (KISSwise or otherwise)...

And speaking as a KISS fan, don't believe any negative things you may hear.... We'd LOVE new KISS tunes... KISS is still alive and well... and you're one of the main reasons for it.

You always say it is the band that is thankful that we the fans are here.... WE thank you for wanting to be. We love you guys.

Having attended Paul's solo show in Baltimore and being awed at Paul and the band's powerful performance, I've been waiting for a film version of the show. I also had the great fortune of attending the world premiere event for One Live Kiss in St. Charles, IL this past weekend, where the film was viewed on a theater screen with theater sound. What Mr. Antonelli captured and produced is so much more than a standard concert video--it truly is something that can be watched over and over. I found myself at points reliving the feelings of being AT Paul's show. This is a spectacular film from two gifted artists (Paul and Mr. Antonelli). After watching the film there is no doubt that Paul Stanley is a talented musician and performer. His command of the stage and connection with the audience should be studied by anyone who dares to set foot on a stage. Since I'm not a filmmaker, it's difficult for me to describe, but Mr. Antonelli is able to put Paul and the audience's passion into the film. You really feel it watching this. I believe this film, if taken seriously, could rank with Last Waltz, Woodstock and the Song Remains the Same. Thank you, Mr. Antonelli, for this gift to the fans!