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Three Mo Tenors [VHS]

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Last night I saw Three "Mo" Tenors on PBS and was supremely entertained. First of all, I had seen a review about them and hoped I would see them. I got the chance last night and never left the TV. They are awesome, and extremely talented. They each had a solo and each one was as great as the other. I have purchased their CD and can't wait to see them when they come to Boston next year, I already bought my tickets. Go and see them, order the video and get the CD, you will not be disappointed. By the way the audience had a ball with them and so will you. I did.

The word "Mo'" in the title got my attention. I bought the CD to compare it to the already popular "Three Tenors" (Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras). Wow! Was I surprised. I had expected an all opera, classical and possibly spiritual repertoire. But, the music varies from "Nessun Dorma" to "Love Train" and is truly, truly delightful. I enjoyed the wonderful voices of Thomas Young, Roderick Dixon, and Victor Trent Cook and the variety of musical selections so much that I purchased several other copies for my family and friends. Then, several months later, I saw their performance on PBS. I immediately ordered the VHS offered by the TV station, paying way, way over the retail price. But, I had to have it. It was, and is, the most exciting musical performance that I have seen. Later, when I put the tape into the player at my son's house, my 5-year-old granddaughter Ciara stood next to me to watch. I expected her to move away soon, but, she stood there during the entire playback of the performance, and I do mean from beginning to end. I left the tape there so that son could see it later. The following day, and for most days during the next several weeks, Ciara asked to have the tape played, until she later was taught to handle it herself. The family has since replaced my VHS with the DVD so that now, when Ciara visits me, we can watch the show again (and again). "Three Mo' Tenors" was so surprisingly wonderful - with great voices, charismatic personalities, terrific orchestral arrangements, lively and precisely choreographed routines, and the overall sense of the mutual admiration and respect between the three gentlemen. The beautiful cinematics, with frequently interspersed shots of the enthusiastic audience, contributes to the feeling that I am actually there at the concert. Every time I watch it, I see and hear something new. When I first heard the CD, I was not fascinated by the countertenor voice. After seeing Victor Trent Cook's heartwarming performance on the DVD, and hearing his comment about his mother's definition of a countertenor, I have been granted a new appreciation for his voice. Here it is, years later, and I'm still enamored, remembering Roderick Dixon's "Make Them Hear You" elicits tears, Thomas Young's "Twisted" makes me laugh, and the duet with Victor and Thomas (see, I'm now on first-name basis with them) is so beautiful. I could go on and on. In fact, I think that it's time for another performance.

Mssrs. Cook, Dixon and Young are simply amazing. I found this DVD to try to show my predominately African-American humanities class that classical music wasn't "white" any more than jazz, blues and swing were "black" genres. What I got was so much more. This is a fabulous DVD and so eclectic, containing everything from "dirty" jazz to Mozart to gospel to Duke Ellington. What a joy!

And while Victor Trent Cook's "Minne the Moocher" is a showstopper, my favorite performance was "Make Them Hear You," a cry for justice that moved me to tears. How wonderful!

Spectacular! This DVD was super incredible. my kidz loved it and i treasure it. It was pure soulful. I watch it on the weekends with a glass of wine...and sit back and let the 3 Mo' Tenors entertain me in the afternoon.

I had my first Three Mo Tenors experience watching them on PBS and their performance drew me like a magnet to the TV. Recently, I got a chance to watch them perform in person. My heart was filled with joy as I observed people of all ages and ethic backgrounds, some dressed casual and others formal with the common purpose; to view a mezmorizing must see in your life time performance. I encourage all who read this review to give yourself, family and friends a Three Mo Tenors experience. If there not scheduled to appear in your city/town, buy the DVD and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Greetings & Salutations
I have yet to see a performance to match that which i saw on PBS
KCET.
The superlative Intro of La Dona de Mobile by the 3 tenors followed by beautiful spiritual by sleepy eyed virtuouso Victor T cook-sequenced by the secular pieces that followed was indeed mind blowing.
Then Tenor Dixon with manual & vocal dexterity,brought me to tears with his rendition of "A Song for You",followed by exilirating laughter as tenor Thomas Young explained how as a baby he "Slept Tight"(sic)......but Man!IT was Today I sing the Blues, that lifted me off of my hinges..Wow!'
Ah! Mes Amis (Dixon) & Nessun Dorma(Young)lifted me to the stratosphere, as the sublimity of their rich tenor voices, challenged even Pavoratti.
These 3 are a gift-I was enjoying watching the mixed audience-delighting in the talents of 3Mo tenors...yes indeed...well I gotta catch a midnight train to wherever they sing on the West Coast.
The ability of 3 Mo Tenors to travel to different hotels of the heart, touring each room-touching each piece of furniture within the heart-pain-joy-suffering-sorrow-Blessed me-Blessed me...I only wish there were other videos available with a different repoirte of songs
Catch you at the Art's center in California next year
Leonard Mullins

Three Mo' Tenors is a celebration of music (Opera, Gospel, Jazz, Blues, and more) that will touch every corner of your heart. You will laugh, cry, rejoice, and applaude the mesmerizing performances and talent of three African-American men whose talents, diversity, and versatility gracefully transcend racial, cultural, and economic differences. This is one you'll watch over and over and over again!!!

I was in the front row of the Hammerstein Ballroom the first night the show was being taped for the PBS special. What an experience! I gave the DVD only 4 stars because the program is presented out of sequence from the live performance....which rates a definite 10 stars. Please use the DVD as a whet to the appetite and then start campaigning your local concert halls to book these incredible gentlemen in for the chance to see them live. The energy they create just by walking on stage is a unique experience and a hot audience really rachets up the heat. Cannot praise them enough. Why the CD of this performance was overlooked by the Grammy folks is waay beyond me.

One for me and one for my children. A fan of opera, my sons heard CD's from day one. When they could communicate preference and showed a fascination for opera, I searched for age appropriate material. Thinking The Three Tenors video might be a good choice, I searched Amazon - came across Three Mo' Tenors. They LOVE it - and so do I! These extremely talented men go from A to Z with their voices - opera to jazz to blues to gospel (a big bonus - the spiritual message wished for my sons is included as well!) So - if you're 2 1/2 or "old enough to not mention your age" you will enjoy this talented trio.

These incredible musicians take you on a ride through the ages and the genres.

I purchased the CD after seeing friends listed in the orchestra. I had no idea what I was getting into. The CD led to the purchase of the VHS version of their video. Since acquiring a DVD player it is the next logical step to get the extra material available on the DVD.

If you want to discover Classical, Jazz, and/or Gospel, this is the ticket. All of my students and their families have purchased the video for themselves after I have had to threaten them to get my copy back.

Get it right away!