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Soundstage: Foreigner - Live

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I am one of those who believe that rock bands once losing their original vocalist or its original sound is like the equivalent to the 80's fiasco of the New Coke, it if ain't broke don't fix it.

However, after seeing this concert I was impressed with how good is Kelly Hansen as Foreigner's new singer and frontman.

If you watch the concert with your eyes closes, you could truly swear it is Lou Gramm you are hearing, this is how good Hansen is in recreating the vocal presence that Gramm stamped on the Foreigner sound. Hansen's performance is so true to Gramm's that it is impressive.

Hansen performance in this incarnation of Foreigner is so autenthic that even the new song (Too Late) sounds as if Lou Gramm could have recorded it, this is how good he is at impersonating Gramm's vocals.

Regarding the audio, video and production, Soundstage has improved a lot in this concert from other past offerings. They have been doing their homework.

Regarding the material, the set list was very good although there were several classics missing, the inclusion of Soul Doctor and That Was Yesterday would have made it perfect.

The DVD version has 4 more songs than the Blu-ray version, most importantingly Juke Box Hero.

Eventhough I broke my rule of endorsing the Real McCoy, this Foreigner is as good as it gets, and you will truly enjoy this performance.

It took me a while to even give this version of Foreigner a chance. When you are down to one original member... well... you know. Plus, I have always been a big Lou Gramm fan. I bought the prior DVD, shelved it without watching. But, this one looked more interesting to me anyway being that it was a full set. So, I put it in... hit play... and WOW. The vocals stand out right away... they are great. Kelly hits EVERYTHING that Lou could and even seems to have more control when compared to older Foreigner live recordings. Kelly even sounds like Lou at times, which was always something I was concerned about because I felt Lou was rather unique and hard to duplicate. In any event, the vocals steal the show here... they are great. The guitar is great as well. Pretty much every piece is top notch. They added themselves to the list of bands I want to see live now. Another great thing about this superb DVD is the stage. Foreigner make great use of lighting and video screens on this to an effect that make it interesting to watch beyond just a good sounding performance. It really has everything you could ask for in a live DVD and instantly vaulted into one of my favorite live DVDs of all (and I have MANY of them). If you love Foreigner, OBVIOUSLY, you NEED this. If you only casually like Foreinger, you NEED this... because after watching this.... you will like them way more than casually! I had my 19 year old son watch it with me and he was impressed too not only in how good the performance is, but in how many Foreigner songs he liked and never knew were their songs. Anyway, bottom line, this is a great product and money WELL spent.

This live 2008 concert from Foreigner was captured in High-Definition using the best equipment possible and the Soundstage crew has come a long way in their camera and editing work. The camera crew filmed the concert pretty much straight on and the way it should be with some minor shots of the crowd here and there. The concert picture is fantastic, it's crystal clear and the stage set lighting is incredible to say the least. The concert sound is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and it absolutely rocks! Running time for the concert is approximately 105 minutes the picture's Aspect Ratio is: 1.77:1 and 16x9 anamorphic.

Soundstage presents "Foreigner" live 2008 like you've never seen or heard them before or have you? After seeing this concert on PBS channel 56 out of Detroit I was so impressed with the show I knew I had to have it. I've been a fan of "Foreigner" for over 30 years and now that Kelly Hansen is Foreigner's new singer and front man the band has never sounded better! As a rock purist part of me say's this isn't the real Foreigner without Lou Gramm but let's face it Lou Gramm can't sing anymore. He can't hit the high notes that made him famous like he used to and his vocal range is pretty much gone.

To the Foreigner purists who have doubts about Kelly Hansen's vocal ability all I can say is watch the concert with your eyes closed or go into another room and just listen to the music. Kelly's vocals are so great that you'll think you're hearing a young Lou Gramm singing even though he isn't. This is the reason why Mick Jones recruited Kelly in the first place and this live concert proves how dynamic Kelly Hansen is in preserving the distinct Foreigner sound we've all come to love over the years.

The massive 16-song set list spanning the bands entire career was recorded live for this PBS Soundstage concert series and it includes 6 more tracks not shown in the original broadcast so fans will definitely get their monies worth with this one. The addition of Kelly Hansen as singer, the showmanship and level of musicianship by the entire band proves that "Foreigner" is just as powerful and dynamic than ever. As much as I miss Lou Gramm I really loved everything about this concert.

Songs Include: Night Life, Head Games, Cold As Ice, Waiting For A Girl Like You, Too Late, Say You Will, Long Long Way From Home, Double Vision, Blue Morning Blue Day, Dirty White Boy, Starrider, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Juke Box Hero, I Want To Know What Love Is, Hot Blooded

i grew up listening to foreigner and while they all arent orignal they still project that great foreigner sound. they sound as good as they did 30 years ago! the songs sound just as good as they did when i was listening to them on the radio on the way to school! kelly hanson is the perfect fit for the band! i guess the best way i can put it is: i'm enjoying mine!!

We have had this Blue Ray disc for awhile and like many it was bought and put on the shelf. My wife got into a cleaning mood and put this disc in for a run. I play through a high-end Yamaha amp with Paradigm floor speakers and was blown away. The music is excellent and the lead singer, Kelly Hansen, does a killer job at vocals. If you close your eyes, it sounds scarily like original members. Highly recommend buying this one. Quality of audio and video is the best.

Just saw these guys live in Prim Nevada.(11-11-09)

They rocked the houes!

Not all original members,but what a show!

Kelly on lead vocals was awesome!

I bought this live concert to remember the show from this 2009 tour we enjoyed!

The band was Very personable with the crowd,and they have new music to offer!

If you love the music of Foreigner,BUY IT!

I was amazed last night when I skimmed through the songs on this disc. I watched it in its entirety this evening.

Now, I've been to a LOT of concerts over the years and have also watched many, many concert DVD's and blu-rays and

this concert is the best concert I've ever seen. I've been a fan of Foreigner for years but not really a hardcore fan.

Regardless, these six guys are tight with every song. I am amazed by Kelly Hanson's voice; great range and very, very

similar to Lou Gramm's voice. Even though I think Lou Gramm had a great voice, Kelly Hanson definitely sounds as good,

if not better, than in the original songs. If you like Foreigner at all you'll love this concert. If you love Foreigner

this is a must buy. Trust me, this concert is fantastic!!!

An outstanding concert performance from the legendary band Foreigner. A must have for anyone who loves great classic rock music. The music and show are top notch.

What a treat for the eyes & ears! Kelly Hansen is outstanding, vocally & visually! Great energy & sounds from the entire band....

This is a great concert, as is most all Soundstage shows. Mick Jones has picked an incredible line-up for his band, it reads like a super star set of players. Kelley Hansen is a great singer & Jason Bonham on drums, this show needs U to watch it. Rock on Foreigner.