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VH1 Storytellers - Matchbox Twenty

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A great look into the mind of Rob Thomas and he describes some of the inspirations behind many of his hit songs. Thomas gets very personal even revealing the fact that he doens't like the sound of his own voice! This DVD features a great mix of songs from their initial album "Yourself or Someone Like you" and the follow up "Mad Season".

The only downside to Matchbox Twenty's storytelling session is the lack of acoustic versions of hit songs; a favorite aspect of mine that blends in nicely with the intimate feel of the show. This is more than made up for with the a country version of push, and nice variations for fans wanting a twist in their favorite CD versions.

The highlight of the show is a piano version of 3AM that will leave you speechless. Seeing Rob alone on the piano after hearing his meaning behind the song brings the audience to tears, and a new appreciation of the song to all who listen.

Overall a great performance by a great band that is sure to please all who watch. VH1's storytellers is always a great show and Matchbox Twenty's episode is no exception so enjoy!

It's called Storytellers for a reason! This DVD is Matchbox Twenty and specifically Rob Thomas telling the stories behind some of their greatest hits up through their Mad Season album. This is a wonderful music DVD plus you get the added benefit of hearing the inside stories on some of your favorite songs. And Rob Thomas is just so endearing and cool. You just can't help loving this band. The highlights for me were Push and Rest Stop. And a cover of Lonely Weekend and a country version of Push are great fun. I highly recommend it.

Excellent DVD! The sound and the video are excellent! I have to say that this is the best rock band there is today. They get better and better with each production. This performance is really good. You get to listen to the stories behind their songs, which are very fascinating. You also get to listen to re-arranged versions of some of their songs. It is a brilliant video and you should get it.

What more can you say that about Matchbox Twenty? When all is said and done, they will prove to be one of the best bands of our time. Between Rob Thomas' excellent songwriting and the excellent musicianship of Paul Doucette, Adam Gaynor, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale, these guys will outlive virtually every other band out there today. This will be the best money you EVER spent on a DVD. Order it today and you'll see why I have taken the time to put together such an amazing collection on DVD that is related to this amazing DVD - order your DVD from Amazon.com today!

1998 Rehearsal 2 hours / Run through the set twice
1998 Rockpalast concert
MTV Live at The 10 Spot (Concert)
Live from Australia / Complete concert on DVD
The Experience Music Project (Concert)
Brand New 2003 USA Concert
The 42nd Annual Grammy Awards : "Smooth" Performance
David Letterman "Bent" Performance
Jay Leno "If You're Gone" Performance + Interview
David Letterman "If You're Gone" Performance
The Rosie O'Donnell Show "If You're Gone" Performance + Interview
MTV Making the Video "Mad Season"
The complete Charlie Rose interview
THE COMPLETE MATCHBOX TWENTY VIDEO COLLECTION
Long Day
Real World (Also includes two rough cuts)
Push
3AM
Back 2 Good
Real World
Mad Season
Bent
If You're Gone
Smooth
Maria
David Letterman - Rob performs "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)" with Willie Nelson
USA Willie Nelson & Friends - Performs with Willie : "Maria (Shut Up and Kiss Me)" (Rob) & "Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys" (MBT)
Lonely Weekends with Jerry Lee Lewis at Sun Studios
VH1 MBT Behind the Music
David Letterman "Disease" Performance
Conan O'Brien "Disease" Performance
The American Music Awards "Disease" Performance
Rob performing acoustic "Disease" on KFOG radio
The Isaac Mizrahi Show Thanksgiving Episode - Rob & Marisol Eat Thanksgiving Dinner With NY Firefighters
VH1 Celebrity Pets (Rob & Marisol)
Last Call with Carson Daly : cover of The Beatles "Don't Let Me Down" & "Disease" Performances / Interview
Live with Regis & Kelly - Rob performs "A New York Christmas" + Interview
Jay Leno "Unwell" Performance
NBC Today "Unwell" "Bent" & "Bright Lights" Pre-show segment / Performances / Interviews
VH1 Ultimate Albums - Santana's "Supernatural"(Rob)
Rob's two minute 'Jump Start' interview
Artist of the Month commercial
AMA interview clip
Matchbox's two minute "Unwell" interview
NBC Today "Unwell" "Bent" & "Bright Lights" Performances + Interviews

This is an AMAZING dvd! Rob Thomas does most if not all of the story telling, BECAUSE HE WROTE THE SONGS...
There is so much emotion in the stories and the lyrics...
Everyone under the age of 65 will LOVE this dvd

I love this DVD! The band looks and sounds great and I love watching it over and over. My favorite is their rendition of "Lonely Weekend" and the country version of "Push" is a fun song to listen to as well. I would recommend this DVD to any Matchbox Twenty fan or even just to anyone who loves great music.

The storytellers Dvd is WELL worth the money! You get so much more on this DVD than you see on the TV version! Their rendition of "Lonely Weekend" is EXCELLENT! Worth getting the DVD just for that. Also the country version of "Push" is Superb! This DVD makes you feel as if you are right there with the boys!!! Matchbox Twenty is THE BEST group around and this DVD is a MUST HAVE for fans and non-fans alike, because if you werent a fan before watching this.........you will be!

This is a "must have" for any collection. It's not just for die hard Matchbox Twenty fans. Rob Thomas sums it all up in his very first statement. The jazzed up rendition of Crutch is awesome, as is the cover version of Lonely Weekend. Rob's charismatic charm is apparent throughout; especially in between pieces where he explains the background to each song and demonstrates his witty humour. This is a DVD you will watch over and over. The sound in either Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS is superb.

As a fan of the band, I wanted to see the DVD, and as I write this, I am watching it for the second time tonight.

Seeing them perform this way makes the music all that much better.

Matchbox 20 have proven that they are one of the best bands of modern times with an unbeatable combination of clever lyrics and catchy tunes. Frontman Rob Thomas was the only reason Santana finally received any awards - lets face it, 'Smooth' would have been a Matchbox20 hit if the guitar was performed by the backing band. Their debut album "Yourself or someone like you" spawned a number of hit singles plus numerous music videos.

Matchbox 20 live are a refreshing change from numerous modern bands who can perform in the studio but not infront of an audience. Both 'Live in Australia' and this new VH-1 edition show a group a the top of their game with the slick teamwork that comes from a group who spend a great deal of time touring.