Product Details

• Actors: Steve Vai
• Directors: Steve Vai
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (PCM Stereo)
• Subtitles: Italian
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Favored Nations
• DVD Release Date: September 29, 2009
• Run Time: 240 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002AWJEU8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,913 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE - DVD Movie

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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Concert DVD, October 2, 2009

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Robbie Hunt "HUNT4MUSIC" (So.Cal.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where the Wild Things Are (DVD)

I know others will go deep with analysis of this product, so I will just state what I think is the most important element. This show seems to have been edited by someone who is not only aware of this type of music, but also a fan. I cannot handle nonstop 2 second cuts to every camera view that I could care less about. The days of the frantic MTV style video presentation are OVER. This DVD is perfect in that aspect, when Steve is going for the "part", you WILL get to see it. And there is also just the right amount of effects and movement to keep it interesting & fresh. Any musician who actually cares about the music, should pay attention to "Where the Wild Things Are" and use this as a reference point for any Producer or Director who will be in charge of presenting an artists true vision in the arena of concert recording. For me: The Perfect Concert DVD HUNT4MUSIC

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Goes without Saying...., October 3, 2009

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Anthony Perry - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Where the Wild Things Are (DVD)

You can bet that if Vai's putting out a DVD, you're going to get your money's worth and then some. The musicianship is as high as can be expected, and if you're even somewhat familiar with Vai's work, this is no surprise.

What I enjoyed the most were the production values (lighting and DVD specific effects), the little touches of bizarre humor that he's known for (picking with his guitar tech, showing the scat lyrics to Firewall, shamelessly plugging himself in Tender Surrender), and the way he shared the stage with the other musicians. That last aspect impressed me the most, actually. He knows he can play, so he had no problem letting the band step up. Instead of "Dave's Party Piece", he actually got to play one of his own songs from his album (albeit, and abbreviated version). Also, the Lydian jam with Anne Marie and Alex on "The Crying Machine" was just magical.

Like I said, if you're a Vai fan, you're gonna get this DVD, so I'm basically writing this for the casual listener/musician. If you're interested in something different from the cookie cutter commercial garbage that out there. Give this a listen, you might learn something!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Blu -ray ?!?!?!?!, January 3, 2011

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brenton j wilson - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Steve Vai: Where the Wild Things Are [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)

Just note....... is a Blu-ray....sort of , but ONLY 720p ,ONLY Dolby Digital(no DTS Master HD audio or the like) and no usual Blu-ray functions ( such as pop up menus over playing video). If you already have the dvd and have gear that 'upscales', DON'T bother buying this version. :)