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Item Name: Live at Piedmont Park; Studio: RCA
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Live at Piedmont Park is the first full DMB concert release on DVD since The Central Park Concert release in 2003. Dave Matthews Band performed on September 8, 2007 in front of 50,000+ fans at the Meadow of Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Live at Piedmont Park has been remixed and recut since the Peachtree TV broadcast and was recorded in stereo and 5.1 audio and shot in High Definition video to provide viewers and listeners with the ultimate sound and video quality.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
The picture quality is lacking, but the 2.0 PCM stereo track shines on this DMB DVD release
May 15, 2008
Format:DVD
After the thrill of watching the Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Blu-ray Disc release, it was very exciting to hear of the Piedmont Park release being announced as shot in high definition. Unfortunately it didn't come out on Blu-ray, only on DVD and CD, but after watching the DVD it's easy to see why! I don't know what cameras were used for this recording, but they were certainly not of the same calibre as the ones used for the Central Park release.
The highlight of this release is the LPCM 2.0 stereo track, which blows the Dolby Digital 5.1 track clean out of the water. In addition the LPCM stereo track is 24-bit, so it is of higher fidelity than the CD, which is not often the case with DVD releases.
Most DVD releases still include a Dolby stereo track, which is lossy compression just like .mp3 - fortunately under the SonyBMG umbrella we're lucky enough to see an uncompressed 24-bit track. To put this in perspective:
Dolby Digital 5.1 (DVD) = 448 Kbps
CD 2.0 stereo (CD) = 1,411 Kbps
24/48 2.0 PCM (DVD) = 2,304 Kbps
That's right, the 2.0 PCM track on the DVD is almost twice the fidelity of the CD release.
If you have a nice home theatre system you might wonder why the 5.1 track might not be the better choice, but do yourself a favour and set your system to either DIRECT, STEREO or 5/6/7 CHANNEL STEREO and experience the difference in quality of the PCM track over the Dolby track. You will no doubt appreciate it and never select the Dolby 5.1 track again!
The only other DMB release to feature a PCM track, also 24-bit, is the Central Park Concert, which should hopefully see a Blu-ray release sometime in the future complete with a 5.1 PCM 24-bit track. The 2.0 tracks on Listener Supported and the Gorge releases are both Dolby stereo, so you're better off with the 5.1 tracks on those releases.
The performance itself is well worth owning, marking the first time some of the new songs like Cornbread have been performed full band, but it's also the first time we've seen tracks like One Sweet World and Dreaming Tree on DVD and this performance of Dreaming Tree alone makes this DVD a must in any DMB fan's collection.
Hopefully with Tim Reynolds joining the band this Summer we can look forward to another DMB release sometime in the near future and hopefully this time they'll get it right and release it on Blu-ray. The format was made for music!
I can't give this release 5 stars because of the picture quality, but it is an easy 4-star release with this excellent PCM 2.0 audio track.
The highlight of this release is the LPCM 2.0 stereo track, which blows the Dolby Digital 5.1 track clean out of the water. In addition the LPCM stereo track is 24-bit, so it is of higher fidelity than the CD, which is not often the case with DVD releases.
Most DVD releases still include a Dolby stereo track, which is lossy compression just like .mp3 - fortunately under the SonyBMG umbrella we're lucky enough to see an uncompressed 24-bit track. To put this in perspective:
Dolby Digital 5.1 (DVD) = 448 Kbps
CD 2.0 stereo (CD) = 1,411 Kbps
24/48 2.0 PCM (DVD) = 2,304 Kbps
That's right, the 2.0 PCM track on the DVD is almost twice the fidelity of the CD release.
If you have a nice home theatre system you might wonder why the 5.1 track might not be the better choice, but do yourself a favour and set your system to either DIRECT, STEREO or 5/6/7 CHANNEL STEREO and experience the difference in quality of the PCM track over the Dolby track. You will no doubt appreciate it and never select the Dolby 5.1 track again!
The only other DMB release to feature a PCM track, also 24-bit, is the Central Park Concert, which should hopefully see a Blu-ray release sometime in the future complete with a 5.1 PCM 24-bit track. The 2.0 tracks on Listener Supported and the Gorge releases are both Dolby stereo, so you're better off with the 5.1 tracks on those releases.
The performance itself is well worth owning, marking the first time some of the new songs like Cornbread have been performed full band, but it's also the first time we've seen tracks like One Sweet World and Dreaming Tree on DVD and this performance of Dreaming Tree alone makes this DVD a must in any DMB fan's collection.
Hopefully with Tim Reynolds joining the band this Summer we can look forward to another DMB release sometime in the near future and hopefully this time they'll get it right and release it on Blu-ray. The format was made for music!
I can't give this release 5 stars because of the picture quality, but it is an easy 4-star release with this excellent PCM 2.0 audio track.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An absolute must for DMB fans. A great mix of older and newer songs. DVD really gave me an appreciation for the band that I didnt get at the live shows I've attended(cheap seats),even though they were outstanding. A very entertaining concert, great vocals, great musical jams, great camera work. It seemed the band spent every last ounce of energy putting on this show. This DVD shows why DMB is one of the greatest live bands of all time.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Let me say I love the Dave Matthews Band and own many of their DVD's, most are awesome! The key word is "Band". Whoever mixed the sound on this DVD obviously knows nothing about them. Sound on jams is UN hearable on that member, and video of them jamming is literally non existent, and focuses on other band members not doing the jam. The DVD pretty much focuses on Dave, unlike other past DVD's, that show the other band members musical talent. Ex: Boyd and or others will be doing a killer jam and the camera will be focused on Carter or Dave. If you like the "Band" this isn't a good DVD.
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Good Stuff
Good to see a DMB Live release that has some different songs on it, and changes up the set-list a little. Must have edition for any Dave fan.
Published 11 months ago by KG
Next best thing to being there!
This is one of my favorite DMB concert videos! If you can't actually get to one of their amazing concerts, I highly recommend this 2 DVD set.
Published 17 months ago by amyw
Another great performance
The song selection and sound is great. If you are a DMB fan this is a must have.
Published on January 10, 2010 by dmac
Dave Matthews Band "Live at Piedmont Park - ATLANTA" 2 Disc DVD
VERY, SUPER, OUTSTANDING!!! You get the Dave Matthews Band along with some guest musicians, which include: Rashawn Ross playing Trumpet (and he is great! Read more
Published on February 2, 2009 by Gary Covington
Great Performance Great Audio Video Quality Lacking
The playlist and the audio track on this DVD are amazing. It's a great mix of new songs with the old. The only real problem with this DVD is the video quality. Read more
Published on December 1, 2008 by Brett K. Barnes
DM is growing tedious
Every tune turns into a hammering 'jam' of overdriven drums and non-stop electric violin stomping the same riff into the ground over and over. Read more
Published on October 8, 2008 by Bradley F. Smith
waiting for blu ray
It was shot in High-Definition. I watched it tonight on the Music HD channel, so I would assume a Blu-Ray disc should be out soon.
Published on September 6, 2008 by S Barron
Very good Music DVD
Just amazing. Such a good musicians in the same stage, very good plans, very good music. It's DMB what can we say more?
Published on August 28, 2008 by Helcab
Great!
I think the camera work and picture quality are superb in this video. On par with the Central Park DVD as far as that aspect is concerned. Read more
Published on August 12, 2008 by Eric Price
A must for DMB fans and musicians
Absolutely fabulous concert by DMB. Along with the Central park concert, this is the second DVD you must have if you love Dave Matthews band, and not only if you are a hardcore... Read more
Published on May 27, 2008 by Filippo Gaetani
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