Product Details

• Actors: Umphrey's McGee
• Format: AC-3, Color, DVD, 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: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: E1 Entertainment U.S.
• DVD Release Date: June 2, 2009
• Run Time: 132 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0023P7ZSA
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #290,755 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Legendary on the live music circuit, Chicago-based Umphrey’s McGee has perfected the art of progressive improvisation. With swirling guitar textures, multi-faceted arrangements and their signature blend of power and finesse, the sextet brings jamming to a new level. This special live performance, recorded in High-Definition and mixed in 5.1 Surround Sound for the PBS concert series Soundstage, showcases the band’s spontaneity and dazzling musicianship. The incredible 13-song set (including six favorites not shown during the original PBS broadcast) is also supplemented by two bonus tracks – “Made To Measure” and “Wizard Burial Ground” – recorded at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.

Featuring: Ocean Billy, Higgins, Got Your Milk (Right Here), Out Of Order, Great American, The Bottom Half, Walletsworth, Believe The Lie, Eat, Words, Morning Song, Alex’s House, Glory

Plus the Live Bonus Tracks: Made To Measure, Wizard Burial Ground

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Band, Quality Recording, Excellent, July 7, 2009

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Slightlysonic (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Soundstage Presents: Umphrey's McGee - Live (DVD)

This is a great variety of Umphrey's material in a very well recorded setting with excellent audio. Perhaps a more subdued experience than their typical concert (likely because it was taped specifically for TV) but it's a fantastic example of the bands amazing musical chops!!! Buy it already.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not normal UM live experience, May 30, 2010

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Keith Z. Murphy "royslist" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soundstage Presents: Umphrey's McGee - Live (DVD)

this is not your normal UM live experience. taped for a PBS special, this one might suit the 40-&-over crowd in a pleasing way, people who have ears for classic or progressive rock and want to see these young great musicians and songwriters do their thing.

the true UM experience involves a lot more improv (IMPROG) which gets heavy, thick, and complicated fast -- this is pretty laid back, and most of the songs are straight renditions.

that said, this is nice little disc and appropriate for a gathering of friends.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UMbelievable, June 3, 2009

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N. THOMPSON (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Soundstage Presents: Umphrey's McGee - Live (DVD)

A no nonsense music video showcasing this brilliant group of musicians and some of their amazing pieces. Good sound and sensible camera angles let you get the most from this performance.