Product Details

• Actors: Randy Travis
• Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Live, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: August 28, 2001
• Run Time: 83 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00005M20I
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,571 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The back cover of this concert video refers to Randy Travis's buttery baritone as "one of country music's most timeless voices." That remains to be seen, but as this live set shows, Travis's voice is a unique instrument, even if his songs have a staid, traditional quality to them. With his lantern jaw, billboard of a forehead, and mouth full of perfect teeth, he looks like a movie cowboy--except that he's dressed in blazer and mock turtleneck, which gives him the appearance of a rancher at a country-club mixer. But when he starts singing, the audience goes wild, as he pulls out hits from the past two decades. The music ranges from up-tempo ("Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart") to ballad ("Spirit of a Boy, Wisdom of a Man") with little variation. The blend of foursquare lyrics and mainstream country instrumentation (including fiddle and pedal steel guitar) makes for more than 80 minutes of music that will satisfy any longtime Travis fan. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

Internationally renowned superstar Randy Travis revived country music by stripping off the rock 'n' roll glitz and digging deep into its honky-tonk roots. Warm and funny, Travis reaches out to his fans like nobody else as he sings his greatest hits, his personal favorites and exciting new songs. Don't miss this exceptional evening starring an amazingly talented performer with one of country music's most timeless voices. Songs: Whisper My Name, Before You Kill Us All, Spirit of a Boy Wisdom of a Man, Better Class of Losers, On the Other Hand, Look Heart No Hands, If I Didn't Have You, The Hole, A Horse Called Music, Shallow Water, Baptism, It's Just a Matter of Time, Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart, He Walked on Water, Deeper Than the Holler, Forever and Ever Amen, Diggin' Up Bones, Runaway Train.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars REFERENCE QUALITY, August 24, 2001

By	"mschauster" (Vernon, CT United States) - See all my reviews

VIRTUALLY FLAWLESS! RANDY MADE THIS DVD RIGHT. HE HAD A CONCERT JUST FOR THE CREATION OF THIS DVD, AND AS HE STATES ON THE DVD; THE CROWD REALLY GOT INTO IT. THE VIDEO IS CRYSTAL CLEAR, THE LIGHTING PERFECT. THE AUDIO IS AWESOME, DOLBY DIGITAL AND DTS, PUTS YOU RIGHT IN THE CONCERT, MY WIFE AND I THOUGHT WE WERE BACK AT ONE OF THE PREVIOUS SHOWS WE HAD SEEN, HOWEVER WITH BETTER SOUND. REFERENCE QUALITY DVD, A MUST OWN FOR ANY RANDY TRAVIS FAN.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Time Does Not Matter With This Album - It Was Worth the Wait, August 25, 2001

By	Kim Place "[e-mail]" (KCMO) - See all my reviews

The long awaited live concert of Randy Travis is finally here. And it was well worth the wait. It is fan-tastic. The acoustics are masterful, lighting is magnificent and the choreography flows so smoothly it is hard to believe that you are not right there in the audience. Veteran live album director Steve Binder has done a stand-up job with this performance. Nothing short of genius. The camera shots, zooms and pans are so creative at times you are right there in front of Randy. Randy's intro is astounding complete with fog and back lighting. I have not experienced this kind of excitement in a live album since Mr. Binder's documentary of Elvis Presley. For me, this album rates as high as Elvis'. Randy is at his most creative, energetic and exuberant. His performance is warm, funny and engaging. He is at home with his audience and performing at his best. Once more his audience is lively, responsive and engaged in his every move. Not subdued like in a lot of live concert performances. The musician's harmonies and performance is outstanding. You can tell that they really enjoy performing with Randy. They are at home with innovative musical style. To conclude this experience, don't miss the bonus material of former President Bush's insight into the real Randy Travis. Randy's own interview gives you insight into the creativity and depth of this man's thoughts. You can grasp a real feeling of genuineness and the love that he has for his music and his acting; especially westerns and being a cowboy at heart. His fondness for his fans and his sincere Christian faith will touch each person's heart. For Randy, it is not being a star or a performer, for none of that has affected him. It is the flood of love outpouring from his fans and the enjoyment of being able to be with them and entertain them that keeps this cowboy going. Randy may admit to being every parent's nightmare when he was a teenager but he truly has everyone's love and admiration now. He is every parent's dream child and a mentor for every parent to point their child towards. It is a must have for every RT fan. If you are not an RT fan, don't worry, you will be after you see this performance.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Standard", September 6, 2001

By A Customer

For me, this is the "Standard" for other country DVD's. I wouldn't change a thing about it. I've bought some BAD (not good) country DVD's. I was real disapointed, made me think country didn't measure up to the quality of some of my rock disks. I hope other acts will use this DVD as a measure. I like the idea of doing the show specifically to record the DVD. I wish I could get a disk of all my personal favorites. The audio DVD bonus disk made this even a better deal. I'll watch this concert often!!