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64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Petty Rocks,
This review is from: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic: The Last DJ and More (DVD)
I've always thought that studio albums don't even compare with live performances. I've also always loved Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. But even I was astounded at how great "The Last DJ" sounds live. From the opening notes of the title track to Mike Campbell's solo on "Lost Children" to the final chords of "Can't Stop The Sun", Tom and the Heartbreakers sound incredible. It's almost like listening to a completely new album. And that's not all. The band goes on to play classics including "Change of Heart" and "I Need To Know", then closes with a ten-minute-long "Mary Jane's Last Dance" and a "You Wreck Me" encore.Unfortunately, the editing is poor. In some songs the camera changes every three seconds. Some shots don't last for more than half a second. Occasionally the camera will slow down for a minute to watch Tom sing or to pan across the stage, but it doesn't happen often enough. One of the longest shots is of a woman in the audience singing along to two verses of a song. Who knows what's happening on stage. Also, the lighting on some camera shots leaves a lot to be desired. In other places, however, the colors and lighting effects are awesome. Overall, the quality of the music makes the camera problems seem minor. The extra features are hardly worth mentioning: two TV commercials promoting "The Last DJ" album and some random outtakes of Tom making a video. As of this time, Amazon hasn't included a track listing, so... Amazon is also selling the DVD with a bonus CD, which features four songs from the band's appearance on PBS's Soundstage program: If you own the Soundstage DVD, it's hardly worth the extra [money]. So, what more do you want? It's Tom Petty live. Buy it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Writing while I'm Watching,
By A Customer
This review is from: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic: The Last DJ and More (DVD)
I am not sure who amazes me more, Tom Petty or every other member of this band. This concert shows why rock and roll will never die. Tom Petty, "old and bitter"? I think not. Fortunately for us, he seems to keep getting better. The sound makes this DVD - but how visual do you need to be at a Tom Petty and the HB's concert anyway!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Petty - A DVD With Meaning And Hope.................,
By A Customer
This review is from: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Live at the Olympic: The Last DJ and More (DVD)
A wonderful DVD with songs that link together a great concept story-line. Mr. Petty speaks his mind to the "Powers That Be" (Joe CEO) that are more interested in the flash in the pan artists that sell their smile (Making Joe CEO Rich) instead of quality music. The music and the lyrics are great. I found the production value to be superior. The additional CD of live music rocks as well. A great value, that I picked up for under fifteen dollars (new). Dreamville is the place to be.........
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