Product Details

• Actors: Geoff Tate, Scott Rockenfield
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Sanctuary Records
• DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005OW02
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,181 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Adding kelly gray to replace chris degarmo queensryche celebrates longevity in the music industry with this live recording taking place in their hometown of seattle. Watch for more music as queensryche has signed a new recording contract. Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 10/09/2001 Starring: Geoff Tate Scott Rockenfield

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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Accurate Review - I was at the show, both nights, October 30, 2001

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R. L. Hodges (Layton, UT, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Queensryche - Live Evolution (DVD)

I was there, both nights, and was a part of this DVD ... I really wanted to give this DVD 4 stars, but I have to give it 3 for all the incredible stuff they idiotically LEFT OUT. I've been a huge fan of these guys since the first EP in '83. I also live in Seattle, and have been a die hard fan all along with the best of 'em. I've seen them in concert several times. This DVD simply doesn't do the show justice - AT ALL. The band was excellent, the music was flawless. The DVD doesn't contain even a fraction of the material covered between both shows. Queensryche nearly played every song they ever wrote between both shows. Another thing: I saw them in 1997 in Sean Diego, and it was the Queensryche I have always known. But now, - holy cow. - Queensryche appears to be really tired these days (I was pretty dissappointed after seeing how everyone except Scott looked like they were drugged or just really super tired). Geoff, it's actually ok to walk around your own stage. Michael, open those eyes up a little more and convince us that you're still coherent. (I know they've been doing this for 2 decades, but jeez, if you're recording a DVD and live album, you at least need to fake it a little better than that!). The band was more animated the second night (most likely after some serious "coaching"), but not by a whole lot. The audience was loud, and fun, and all us aging die-hard fans are still in love with this band - and for some pathetic reason, you can't even hear the audience on the DVD or CD except between songs - which removes half the fun right there. What a loss. When everyone is shouting "Revolution Calling", you can barely hear the audience, which doesn't work well for the song. EDon't ge me wrong, the sound quality is excellent. But even though it sounds great, we didn't want another studio album. Also, the DVD just doesn't show that these fans absolutely adore, idolize and love Geoff. They went nuts every time Geoff said something or did something cool on stage - all lost. Didn't make it to the DVD. They totally left all the stuff you paid to see on the cutting room floor. They did nearly all of Mindcrime and Rage the first night, while playing materials off their later albums the second night. The first night's set blew everyone's mind. Geoff's "cool guy" entrance nearly brought down the roof, and they LEFT IT OUT. The second night was less impressive music wise, but the band was more animated. The Music CD is flawless, the DVD is chopped up, but still a must have. I have no idea why they didn't include the coolest moments of the show on the DVD, though, that' really ticks me off. That is the reason for the 3 instead of the 4. Queensryche COULD have really given their fans a much better treat. It's well worth the money, but don't expect another Livecrime - It's nowhere near that magnitude.

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but lacking material, October 10, 2001

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Christopher Fitzgerald (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Queensryche - Live Evolution (DVD)

I was very excited to hear that Queensryche was releasing a live DVD to go along with the "Live Evolution" CD release. I arrived at the store as soon as it opened to get my copy. I was a little let down to find that the DVD does not contain all of the songs that the CD set does. The DVD clocks in at 98 minutes and I know that the format allows more minutes than that, so I was dissapointed that they didn't include the full concert. As far as the footage goes, it's pretty good. The majority of the time is spent on Geoff Tate and Michael Wilton with a little bit of Scott Rockenfield. I was dissapointed that they didn't show more of Eddie Jackson or Kelley Gray. There are a couple of times where the edit's between songs are a little choppy. Also, the mindcrime suite is out of place and set at the end of the dvd. The backstage footage is all of about 5 minutes and a little disappointing as well. The interviews are insightful, but also short. The sound quality is good and the picture is sharp. Of course, Queensryche sound incredible, as to be expected. Overall, I'd buy it again, just a little frustrated that it's not the whole show.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!, February 27, 2002

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Richard D. Cappetto "RickDC" (Moodus, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Queensryche - Live Evolution (DVD)

I love Queensryche and its great to see they are coming out with DVDs, this one and also Operation Live Crime which was released on Video... The newer one Live Evolution Is like a Video Anthology Live. It covers songs that span each era in The epic Queensryche History. Even with changes Queensryche has remained one of Rock N rolls most talented Hard rock bands and Goeff Tate is an Excellent singer, one of the best in rock history. The DVD Looks and Sounds Great and is in the bigger letterbox format. I love every song on the DVD and if I have to pick highlights they would be The Lady Wore Black, Take Hold Of The Flame, Queen Of The Ruche, The Mindcrime Suit (all of it), Silent Lucidity, Jet City Women and Breakdown. The DVD also includes Interviews, a Photo Gallery, and some hidden extras. Its a must get for every Queensryche fan.