Customer Reviews

Red Hot Live at Royal Albert Hall [VHS]

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One word about this video. Awesome. If you're a Vanessa-Mae fan, this is a must have. If not, you'll become one after watching it. Her style is excellent. I've never seen another violinist play with such energy. The violin appears live in her hands. If you've only heard her music but never have had the chance to see her perform, then you are definitely missing out. The other musicians are excellent as well and do a great job of contributing to the energy of this concert. Most of the video is pop-fusion, but there are some classical pieces in the middle. All the music is great. Some songs such as Cotton Eye Joe, and Caprice No. 24 can only be heard through this video as they aren't available on CD, at least not in the U.S. Her live version of Aurora is also played a little differently and in my opinion sounds better than the one on her Storm album. Red Hot also sounds better live. I happen to own the Berlin Video as well. Between the 2, I'd say this is the better one because of it's high energy feel. However both are great and I'd recommend buying both. You won't be disappointed. So do yourself a favor and check it out!

This is an incredible concert! I would recommend this to anyone who likes Vanessa Mae. She makes her music exciting and she actually looks like she is enjoying herself on stage. Every song is great! This makes me want to purchase her other video.

I just got to see a small portion of this concert on BRAVO TV and this lady just knocked my socks off this is an absolute must for people who need to mix some rock with their classical this wonderful voilin player has captured my heart and interest and I plan to add this video to my video music collection and I know it will get played a lot. I hope we get to see more of this young ladies playing.

A wonderful performance by a VERY talented young lady. Her music is great, her presentation is outstanding. It is an inspiration for young people to see a beautiful instrument put to such great use by a beautiful musician. I hope that they are given to continue their studies after viewing this performance. The transistion from jazz to classical was great, her talent is overwhelming. Can not wait to see the Berlin Performance!

A live exciting violin (even electronic) in a modern upbeat concert. A young person with wonderful skill and presentation of self. She takes the stuffyness out of the instrument and shows many of its abilities.

Vanessa-Mae's performance at the Royal Albert Hall was one of the best concerts that I have seen in a long time. With a blend of both Classical and contemporary compositions, Vanessa-Mae's performance can satisfy music lovers of any persuasion. Full of passion, this video is a must-see for anyone who loves the sound of the violin, regardless of genre.

Also, for those of you (like myself) who might never get an opportunity to see Vanessa-Mae live, this is the next best thing. The sound and picture quality of the VHS tape was great, although I believe that the performance can be even better on DVD. I can only hope that good fortune can make my wish come true.

this is a great title.
would have liked very much to see it on DVD

If there's anything sad about this video, it's that it still doesn't seem to be available on DVD. I've been buying her CD's ever since her phenomenal Violin Player, and both my wife and I still listen to that CD frequently, along with her other albums.

We had the amazing luck to actually see Vanessa Mae perform live in Vail, Colorado, a couple of years ago. To put it simply, she brought the house down with her stunning performance. We still talk about how great it would be if she were to come back again sometime to grace us with her talent and lively stage presence.

I have hundreds of both classical and pop albums, and Vanessa Mae epitomizes what it takes for an artist to appeal to both sides of that musical coin. For those who posted that they didn't like the Red Hot Tour video, I feel sorry for you that you can't appreciate such a fun experience. Lighten up!

If you're not a fan of the whole crossover pop/disco-meets-classical concept you won't enjoy this video. Mae's playing is exceptional from the standpoint of technical ability, even if her tone and artistic expression are lacking from a purist's perspective. Mae is an entertainer, and a good one at that. She's incredibly comfortable in front of a crowd, smiling and waving and setting up her next tune with the grace of a woman twice her age (she was about 16 at the time of this performance). The arrangements of her pieces (most are the work of her producer Mike Batt, who also does production and arrangements for Bond) are well conceived, especially that of Bach's Tocotta and Fugue in D Minor which launched her into stardom. My favorite number was the electric violin version of Paganini's 24th caprice, accompanied by a mean electric guitar. Video and audio quality are good, although like the other reviewer I would have preferred to experience this concert on DVD. Many of the pop tunes are accompanied by a couple of dancers, which I saw as a bit too cheesy but I suppose it worked well for the live audience. The musicians are first rate, including several well known session players, a string section for the classical numbers, and Mae's mother Pam on piano. The whole thing comes off as sort of a Branson-meets-London extravoganza. If you're a Vanessa Mae fan this is a must have.

You haven't lived until you've heard Paganini on the Electric Violin.