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Peter Frampton - Live in Detroit

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I have to confess, when I first watched this dvd, tears came to my eyes. I dont know why, I guess it moved me that much. I have been a Frampton fan since I heard Comes Alive back in 76. This dvd is GREAT. The picture quality is superb, the sound is supurb, and just the way the whole thing was put together is totally awesome. Frampton is playing in Detroit at the Pine Knob Ampitheater, in front of a packed house. The crowd enthuasium is very high, and Frampton gets it up even higher. He plays all his old hits like, Baby I love Your Way, Show Me The Way, Do You Feel Like We Do, and some other old stuff, as well as some newer stuff. I must say, that he has not lost it. He still has that distinguishable guitar sound and voice that we as Peter Frampton fans love. If you close your eyes while you have this dvd playing, you could almost swear that it was 1976 all over again. People, this dvd is really that good. I highly recommend it to Frampton fans(A MUST HAVE) and music lovers everywhere....

This DVD knocked my socks off! I was one of the people who attended this concert, and I had a great time at that concert, and I have to say that the DVD experience is even BETTER! Its better because the cameras bring you up close to where the action is, close to all the members of the band, shot from different cool angles, and sometimes so close that you can see very clearly Peter Frampton and the band members' fingerings on their instruments and such! Freeze framing on the shots is great too! Its a fun activity just by itself! The sound is SUPERB and the picture quality is so sharp, talk about definition! Its definition city! I was impressed with the sense of depth and texture in the picture too.. you feel that you can almost reach out and touch the players at times. The songs...so wonderful to listen to, oh man... I'll bet you that if you buy this and watch it, you will be singing along to the songs in no time... they are contagious! This is a powerful DVD.. full of positive energy. I HIGHLY reccomend it!

As a long time Peter Frampton fan, I waited for this day,when this DVD fell on my doormat. I ran upstairs to check out this DVD on my brand new Yamaha DSP-AX1 Amplifier......I was very curious how this concert would sound in DTS format.... I could not believe my ears ! I have a lot of DTS concerts like "Hell freezes over" from The Eagles, and Tina Turner "Live in Amsterdam", but this really sets the standard ! I know that Peter Frampton is a sound freak, and loves gatgets, so I wasn't surprised that this DVD would sound extraordinary. Apart from that, he still rocks like never before. The boys are jamming away as if their lives depend on it. Boy oh boy, did I enjoy this DVD. I'm so glad that I can watch this DVD over and over again, without losing quality, and I will tell you one thing, I'm going to watch this over, and over and over.

I agree with most of the other reviewers and I enjoyed this performance by Peter Frampton. I am a casual fan of Frampton and really enjoyed the CD "Frampton Comes Alive" which is the quintessential classic rock live album of the 70's. I've been wanting to see a live performance of these songs by Frampton for some time and I was glad that this DVD was available. My favorite tracks on this DVD are the well-known hits, "Show Me the Way," "Baby I Love Your Way", "Something's Happening," and "Do You Feel Like We Do?" An older looking Frampton plays these pieces with great enthusiasm and great skill, and he is backed by a great band. On "Do You Feel Like We Do?" Frampton gets interrupted by a fan who walks across the stage, and he is visibly distraced by that -- the keyboardist then plays his solo piece, Frampton introduces the band, and then plays his voice-box / guitar, building up to a good climax at the end. On this song "Do You Feel Like We Do?" Frampton's solo work differs from the "Frampton Comes Alive" version -- it is rather abbreviated, and not as fluid as his 1976 performance. Also, his voice-box work features different lines, such as "Do You Feel Horny?" and "Thank You!" If you're a purist like me and are looking for a performance similar to that on "Frampton Comes Alive" CD it is a bit different on "Do You Feel Like We Do?".

The other songs that I thought were great were the 2 pieces in the encore. Overall, I enjoyed the 70's songs more than the recent songs.

I really wish that someday, they would release the DVD of the classic performance by Frampton in 1976. It's too bad that this is the only DVD available right now of Frampton's live work.

One of the best segments in the Special Features is the video interview of Frampton. Frampton talks about his beginnings and his experiences with bands such as Humbie Pie, his quick rise to fame after Frampton Comes Alive, and his relationship with Steve Marriott, and then how this performance in Detroit came together. I really enjoyed this interview. It is a rare glimpse into the heart and thoughts of an outstanding musician. Frampton is a very down-to-earth and honest guy.

If you enjoyed Frampton's guitar playing, you will not want to miss his playing on The Best of Ringo Starr DVD which is also available. Frampton absolutely rocks in his guitar playing and singing of "Sunshine of Your Love," (w/ Jack Bruce) and "Norwegian Wood" (solo). You'll definitely want to check out this DVD.

I give this DVD 4 1/2 stars. The sound and picture quality are both excellent.

If you are looking for a show that make you feel you are alive, and to see a man with his band like nobody else playing the best music they can, this is. ok, he loose some hair, but who cares? I also have more than 100 music dvd's and this is my favorite.

When I bought this DVD, I had just set up my Sony 5.1 DTS system. I had no idea I would be transported back to 1976...the only noticeable difference is that Peter Frampton plays and sings better than ever. Bob Mayo is simply astounding on keys, guitar and vocals. There is a seamless comradery between these guys that is a pure delight to watch, not to mention that they are without a doubt the tightest, most polished sounding foursome out there today. The sound quality of this DVD is better than any other Concert DVD I own, James Taylor Live at the Beacon, a close second. One of Peter's many strengths has always been drawing a crowd into an experience and making them feel a part of his world. Forget the hair, he looks better than ever (laid-back and on fire all at the same time) and he's proven to this viewer/listener that he's never been more alive than he is today! A must-have for any guitar lover (worth buying a DVD player to see). My personal faves: "Lines on My Face," "Can't Take That Away," Don't Need No Doctor," and "Money."

This is a really great DVD! You need not be a diehard Frampton fan to enjoy this show. Peter Frampton shows that his guitar skills are not only still very much intact, but have in fact improved over the years. The same is true of Frampton's longtime keyboardist/guitarist, Bob Mayo, who played on the classic, multi-platinum "Frampton Comes Alive" album from the mid-seventies. The rhythm section is also very solid and the band is altogether in very good form from start to finish. Both audience and band obviously enjoyed this show very much and DVD viewers will enjoy it as well.

The sound and video quality is also excellent, hence giving you the feeling that you are practically there with the rest of the fans who packed the Pine Knob amphitheater in Detroit on Saturday July 17th, 1999. Sit back and enjoy!

Phenomenal quality; uninterrupted concert; Frampton and Mayo rock. Great energy. Solid from beginning to end. What rock and roll DVDs should be like. No gimmicks. Beautifully produced.

I also enjoyed Peter's interview for the DVD. Very informative and entertaining.

Peter's guitar work absolutely smokes!

This is a very good concert - indeed. It had been sometime since we heard from Peter Frampton. Tight band - Peter plays incredibly well for someone who has been "out of the loop" for so long. The widescreen video is excellent - viewed through component video inputs on an Hitachi HDTV and the afore mentioned excellent audio track in the DTS format. A must have for any Frampton fan........

I was at this concert the night it was filmed. Frampton and his band were on fire! The sound quality was perfection and the performance was awesome. These guys just get better and better! Highlights: Frampton and band rocked with "I Don't Need No Doctor", a great Humble Pie tune, Frampton also performed one of his beautiful songs that is 27 years old, from his first solo album, for the first time live ever, played his hits over the years from Frampton Comes Alive, and went right on into some great new rockin' tunes. The energy and performance was amazing. Don't miss this one! You'll feel like you were right there in the audience at the concert when you see this DVD!