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PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
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Virgil Caine is the name, and I served on the Danville train
The first thing that you will notice about this film is how well it looks and sounds. I'm only 19 and anything from 1976 (when this was filmed) I'd expected to just look okay and sound decent. But the audio is possibly the best around on a music DVD that i've heard (roger waters: in the flesh also is of pristine quality)and the film, which was shot using 35mm by Martin Scorsese looks awesome. I've heard some of the songs off the last waltz album and i thought it was good, but when i put in the DVD and put on the 5.1 surround sound i was literally blown away. I never heard anything like it in my life. The guests appearances are amazing, every single one. All in all it's a fabulous DVD and if you're a fan of The Band it's an absolute must have, and I recommend it for all fans of rock and roll. p.s. YOU HAVE to hear "the night they drove old dixie down" at full blast and in surround sound. Quite possibly the best thing i've ever heard.
The Best Just Got Better!!
The greatest concert movie of all time is now the greatest concert DVD of all time! The concert itself is epic...The Band playing their farewell concert on Thanksgiving 1976 with a few friends to help them out. Dylan, Clapton, Van Morrison, Muddy Waters, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, and many more turn out to help The Band pay tribute to the musical styles that influenced them. You won't be able to take your eyes off this movie...every artist gives the performance of a lifetime! The DVD also contains some fascinating extras...there are 2 audio commentaries featuring Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese, and various artists and crew members that were a part of the Last Waltz. Unlike most commentaries, the ones on this disc are very enjoyable, providing many interesting stories about the concert, the artists, and the intense planning that went into the making of the film. Also included are 2 trailers, a photo gallery, unreleased footage, and a "making of" documentary, all of which are just icing on the cake! Anyone with an interest in popular American music needs this DVD in their collection!
Presentation overshadows music
I must say I'm not a huge fan of The Band, but I like "Before the Flood". However, I was amazed at how poorly The Band played, and sang even worse, in this, their farewell concert. It is hard to believe they had played together for 17 years.
Even the guests, such as Bob Dylan, seemed to use their worst voice. Only Eric Clapton was really any good, though Van Morrison was acceptable. Otherwise, fairly embarrassing musical performances. At the end, *everybody* is onstage singing "I Shall Be Released" - killing an otherwise nice song.
Obviously Scorsese got all the good film people and photographers to work on the project, and it was well done. So well done that the presentation outshines the music.
There are some nice extras, including multiple commentaries. Hard to recommend it unless you are truly a Band fan.
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