Customer Reviews:
Great DVD. Wrong info.......2006-09-04
As with all Bon Jovi concerts this was amazing i brought this because i was there and it was something else to remember it by.
Unfortunaly the info about who is in the dvd is wrong Alec John Such had actually left the band when this concet happened the band members were as follows
Jon Bonjovi
Richie Sambora
Tico Torres
David Bryan
Hugh MacDonald
The Greatest hits...with a twist!.......2005-11-15
It is great that Bon Jovi have released this DVD of a one-off, two night gig. The reason why it is so special is because the set up of their instruments acoustically, and the number of different instruments used throughout the show, is not something they can do on tour.
So the band recorded it, so that people who couldn't see them live do get to see what happened at that show - and it is great. It was inspired to re-record their famous songs in a new, refreshing way. It presents new meaning onto the songs, and make us feel like we are hearing them again for the first time.
All their best songs are here, but most striking is Livin' On A Prayer, It's My Life and Always. This is not an energetic show, Jon doesn't run around here. It is an intimate setting, and when Jon chats to the crowd he is funny and inventive and interesting.
Another song worth mentioning is the first release of the songs Last Man Standing and Thief Of Hearts, previously unreleased Bon Jovi songs. They are good, but you'll have to let them grow on you.
This DVD package is superb. Not only can you watch the concert in any order you wish, but there's a whole second disc of extras to discover. Playing poker with the band was great fun, and the behind the scenes documentary shows us how hard and long it takes to set up a concert, with all the people involved.
Best of all though is the Jukebox. In this section you can see six tracks from the band's legendary 2003 Hyde Park concert. It looks amazing, sounds amazing, and the crowd is huge!! All six songs are brilliant, particularly Captain Crash, which you can tell really got the crowd going.
This is one of the best music DVDs I have ever seen. A sublime concert, with a great collection of extras, makes it indispensible.
If your open minded, you will find out!.......2005-10-04
If you expect normal Bon Jovi, do not buy this one. If you like new versions of hits, this is a serious album with real new 'interpretations' of the songs. Very good sound quality. After some time I found out this was serious work and very interesting new versions.
Very different, but worth it........2004-07-27
Many fans have been put off by this CD's re-working of the biggest hits of Bon Jovi, but it does show the strength of the songwriting and the willingness of the band to risk such changes with their best selling songs. Don't dismiss it as the hair band thing, or because the whole format is different. Remember also it contains two new songs, and Last Man Standing is a heartfelt comment on the state of the music business today. Like many fans, I love the rock-out Bon Jovi, but this is something else, beautifully crafted songs, performed with love and skill and lots of nice extras too :)
What are they doing?.......2004-04-20
I seriously suggest you listen to the CD before ordering this product. They literally take their best hits and completely change them them,changing the emphasis, impact and in some cases making the song barelyrecognisable. I am sure that these reworked songs would never have madeit if they were originally released to the market. The DVD follows acasino theme and they definately gambled and lost on this one.
Customer Reviews:
Bonjovi - great DVD.......2006-02-16
I love the DVD and would tell any fan to buy it.
I had no problems receiving the item and came to me within the time that was stated.
The only problem is is that you need a region 1 dvd player but this isn't a problem for me as i can play it on my laptop.
This was the first thing that I ordered through Amazon and had no problems and will order further items.
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