Customer Reviews

Queensryche - Live Evolution

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

This is a very good show. The sound is absolutely great, set list is very good. Ok, I admit Michael Wilton sometimes seems bored, and Kelly Gray is not a great replacement for DeGarmo, but everything works fine.

I can't believe people say they don't understand "Why did they leave so many songs out of the DVD, songs that are in the double CD?" Come on, what are you, naive people? Of course they do that trying desperately that hardcore fans will buy BOTH the DVD and the CD! That's why they put more songs in the Cd, of course! If the number of the songs were the same, people would not fall for this trap. The songs taken out of the DVD serve as a bait for people buy the damned CD.

As for people complaining that they are getting old, fat or both, what do you expect?! It has been ten years since LIve Crime, for Christ's sake! Anlyse the DVD for what it is: a professional release, with good sound, good performances, GOOD MUSIC and run of the mill bonus material. That's it.

Queensryche delivers a strong and intense performance in these DVD. As with many 80's metal bands they seem to be in their second wind after a few years out of the spotlight. But unlike other metal bands, Queensryche outcome of recorded material has never stopped so this video (and the double CD of the same name) antology provides fans with an updated summary of the band's career. The band is in top form and the songs are played with energy.

The concert was shot in video camera so you get the feeling of being inside the venue that night. The venue in which it was shot was not that big anyway and the stage set is quite simple so you can very much focus on the performance. Sound and video on the DVD are quite good and this completes an excelent package. My only complaint is that the CD has many more songs than the DVD and it would have been nice to have more.

The DVD extras are as usual interviews, band story (by the way the letters on the screen are so small that you have to get close to the TV to see them) and they are nice but not essencials.

Why wasn't the whole entire concert on it? And where are the hidden extras? These were the only questions I have for this release. But dispite the minor dissapointments it ROCKS! When I first recieved it and loaded it in, the first song I wanted to view was Suite Sister Mary (Operation Mind Crime)Because I wanted to see Pamela Moore and Geoff Tate togther. Wow, I was amazed! This song always makes the hairs on my body rise because of the emotional power of the two singers. And it is even more exciting to see it live in my living room on my big screen tv with the home theater system hooked up. Now I'm looking forward to the rerelease of Live Crime on DVD. This is a great band without a doubt. I will be watching this dvd till it runs out SCREAMING IN DIGITAL!

this dvd is great! i've watched it repeatedly. the only major flaw is, where the heck is the rest of it?... who decided to leave out so much great stuff? the picture is great. the sound is great. the band was tight. well worth the money. i wanted to give it one more star but, the lack of material prevents me. there are a couple of other small flaws, but nothing that really takes away from the overall viewing enjoyment. if your a queensryche fan at all, you will find this dvd most entertaining, and worthy.....

Although this video doesn't have all the songs included on the double CD of the same title, it is the perfect companion to the CD because it lets you understand how the hell these guys can sound so great after almost twenty years on the road. Yes, it's true that this isn't LIVECRIME, but it is also true that it doesn't take 50.000 people to make the band look (or sound) better. As a matter of fact, I think this realese is better in terms of sound and image quality.

If you have the CD and just can't even begin to understand how can Geoff sing like that then you must see the concert on video. These guys just rock! If can you see and hear TAKE HOLD OF THE FLAME Live! almost 20 years later you may agree... ;)

I really REALLY love this concert. Great songs, great playing, great venue. Maybe the thing I like best about it is that it's shot and edited properly. You can actually watch one band member for more than .0001 seconds. Countless concert DVDs are completely ruined with jackrabbit editing. This one you can just sit back and enjoy without getting seizures. Buy it now if you don't have it!

If i could only have one Queensryche dvd this would be it! The guitar work between Michael Wilton and Kelly Gray is at it's best here.Well worth the money.