| Just got my
DVD so I thought I would knock up a short review and FAQ for the benefit of
those who are a) waiting for theirs or b) swithering whether to
buy. |
Firstly, what
region is it?
It is region 0 and so should play on any DVD. |
What tracks
are on it?
Essentially, it is a live performance of the Upfront album
with the ommission of Everythings OK and Absent Hearts. |
What are the
Special Features Like.
It has the usual, audio set-up and track
selection as well as choice of English or German language (presumably for the
short films / bio) as well as subtitles.
Basically with the exception
of the bio the other Special Features contain no reference to John Miles. The
features are:
Biography - This covers John from his beginnings to the
Proms including 2002. However, it does talk about Roxette who had to cancel
their Proms appearances owing to illness. The piece is quite well written
although doesn't add a lot to what we know. None-the-less it is a welcome
addition.
Ohne Filter Shows - An A-Z listing of all the performances in
the series.
Interview - a short interview with the producer of the
series.
Sound Tuning - A short piece about, you guessed it Sound
Tuning.
Web Link - I couldn't get this to do anything, but am happy to
hear from anyone who can! |
Are there any
liner notes inside the case?
There are no inserts but there is a full
picture of John flanked by Ollie Marland on keyboards and James Ralston on
Guitar. The Ohne Filter sign is situated prominently in the middle. |
So is the DVD
any good?
Those of you who have seen the video will notice an
improvement in both picture and sound qualty (as you might have expected).
Additionally, there are no introductory or ending titles to interfere with your
viewing pleasure. Also Pale Spanish Moon is not cut short so you can enjoy it
in full.
If you have never seen the video then I should explain that
the whole concert takes place in a small "club like" studio and so lacks a
little in the way of atmosphere and audience reaction. However, this is more
than made up for by the performances. "Now that the Magic Has Gone" (shortened
to Magic) is brilliant as is "What Goes Around". The latter will be very
welcome to those fans who had hoped to hear John play this in the recent "solo"
concerts.
In short if you don't have it Buy It. |
| Stephen
Carson |