Evanescence: Anywhere But Home (DVD + CD) [2004]

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Just a short one..........2008-02-14

Just a quick one to say that Amy Hartzler (born Amy Lynn Lee December 13 1981 in Riverside California), and best known as Amy Lee. Has the BEST rock/heavy voice I have ever heard. None of the warbling up and down long notes of a lot of American rock/R&B vocalists nowadays she can hold a solid note for, like, forever. To me she has almost no 'reverb' at all. Plus the band does not wear the 'obligitory' black leather and straps of a typical "Goth Rock Band". Also ... hmmm ... Amy Lee is gorgeous to look at... I WILL be buying this DVD.

What can I say, I've FALLEN!.......2005-06-15

I have to say that I've watched this video over and over. I love the songs and am so glad they included four music videos. Amy Lee is a great front-woman and in my opinion in the top three female rock vocalists in the world - along with Julianne Regan of All About Eve and No Doubt's Gwen Stefani.

I did, however notice that on occasion, Amy was singing harmonies with herself. I'm not sure whether this was backing tracks (which is a possibility as there was no keyboard player on stage, but there were certainly keyboards playing) or whether they added it in a studio afterwards. This isn't an uncommon practice though, even Roger Waters did this with The Wall Live in Berlin.

The sound quality is excellent with a choice of 5.1 surround or 2.0. Great to see Missing (studio version) included on the CD and the DVD (DVD as end titles to Behind the Scenes doc), which I hadn't heard before and love. Breathe No More (Live) was also new to me and a beautiful track.

I have to say that the Behind the Scenes "documentary" was something of a disappointment. I was hoping to learn something about this excellent band and maybe have an interview with Amy. Unfortunately it was little more than a lot of shouting, mooning and general larking around. It did give an insight into Amy Lee though. By some of the lyrics to her songs, you'd expect her to be introverted and pessimistic. Well she certainly doesn't appear to be. If anything, she's like a kid that really shouldn't be allowed to have sugary drinks. It was a nice surprise.

One other thing: the track list is wrong, Missing is not in the concert at all, it's a studio track played during the end titles (as I said before).

A must DVD for all fans. Brilliant concert and great videos. Roll on album No 2!

Evanescence ROCK.......2005-01-11

Having seen the band live in Birmingham, I wasn't disappointed with this excellent DVD/CD. (what a brilliant idea to put the concert on CD, because how many time do you want to listen to a live CD but only have it on DVD/video?)

with the added benefit of videos of their previously released tracks and 'Behind the scenes' to see them in their own light was excellent.

Amy Lee has a fantastic voice and this DVD/CD is an absolute must for any Evanescence fan.

Excellent!!!.......2004-12-27

I bought this cd/dvd with some christmas money and it was by far the best present ever!! Amy lee is so talented and the dvd is just brilliant!
Everyone should own it!

Value? You have no idea!.......2004-12-21

All your favourite tracks and live. This is not like many artists who suddenly seem to have been utilising studio technology to make them sound good when they are heard live -- this woman can sing!!! A whole live concert that can only be appreciated with the lights off and the sound up. From loud to quiet, to quiet, to LOUD...... and she can play the piano!.

Fed up with the concert, no probs, all the music videos are here.

Two disks, one DVD and one CD and all for less than eleven quid. If only all bands were this good value. If you like Evanescence or just think you might do, buy this DVD set, I promise you will not be disappointed.

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