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Randy Travis Live - It Was Just a Matter of Time

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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.

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.

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!!

You can't imagine how wonderfull is for someone living in southern Europe where country music concerts are almost non existent, to watch a DVD with the quality sound and image of this one. I hope many other country music artists can do the same: To record a high quality DVD that brings to your home a concert or concerts you don't have the oportunity to see, specially if you don't live in England, Ireland or Holland. Thanks, Randy!

In the ever changing atmosphere of today's country music arena, it is a joy and a relief to hear some things don't change. The man most responsible for the explosion of it's current popularity, has remainded unchanged and undaunted. Consistant and true, his latest effort Live: It Was Just a Matter of Time tells the whole story. And displays all over again, just what all the fuss was about in the first place!

The voice,the "on the money" deliveries,warmth,and sincerity are all on display here.All the classics such as "On The Other Hand," " Hard Rock Bottom of Your Heart,"" Diggin' Up Bones", "Forever and Ever, Amen," Deeper Than The Holler" all sound as fresh as the day they were released. Some as long ago as 15 years. A welcome respite from the over saturation of the "HNC" (hot new country) sounds and sights (CMT) booming through the radio speakers.

Thank you Randy, and Image Entertainment for showing everyone what class, style and experience can create. And evening and a product to be cherished!

I attended the Ft Worth concert he did here in April, 2002 and this DVD is just like the real thing!! Its totally awesome, dont miss it!!

This DVD has lived up to all my expectations. Just listening to Randy sing, soothes the soul and spirit. I live in the Caribbean and have not been privileged to see him perform live, but I felt as though I was part of the audience as he sang. This is a must for any true connoisseur of Country & Western music.

This was another of Randy's excellent peformances! My husband and I recently saw Randy Travis (again) in live concert, and this CD just re-captured his wonderfully talented voice, his boyish charm and appeal, and it brought back such fond memories of his live performance for us. There just is no other voice quite like Randy's and as soon as he begins to make a sound you know who it is! "It's just a matter of time"...! We also enjoyed the back-stage relevations by Randy; he's just a good ol' country boy at heart and he's down right human!

You can't imagine how wonderfull is for someone living in southern Europe where country music concerts are almost non existent, to watch a DVD with the quality sound and image of this one. I hope many other country music artists can do the same: To record a high quality DVD that brings to your home a concert or concerts you don't have the oportunity to see, specially if you don't live in England, Ireland or Holland. Thanks, Randy!

Although the DVD is titled "It Was Just A Matter Of Time" I don't think it could have come at a better time. I just received my copy and it was well worth the wait. The picture and sound quality are first rate and leave you with the impression that you are enjoying the concert from the first row. I have had the opportunity to check out a Randy Travis concert and must say although there is nothing like being at a concert this comes very close to the real deal. The DVD was well worth the money and I look forward to being able to view this piece of entertainment whenever I get the urge to hear the sounds of a real country icon. This DVD will become an integral part and a necessity to any Randy Travis audio collection.