The Rolling Stones: The Biggest Bang DVD Review
The other day I was lucky enough to get a copy of the newest Rolling Stones DVD "The Biggest Bang" which is a four disc set following the band on their most recent tour. The DVD is set to be released tomorrow 6/12/07. This DVD is similar to their last four disc DVD "Four Licks." The Stones could practically release any of their live shows on DVD and it would be a quality video because of their exciting and larger than life performances. The four discs contain most of their biggest songs played live, unfortunately some were left out, a big omission on this DVD is "Street Fighting Man." In these videos we see the Stones being the Stones and that certainly isn't a bad thing. Mic is all over the stage gyrating around in his flamboyant ways while Keith Richards has complete control of the stage with his confident manner. Most of the footage on these DVD's have pristine video quality but unfortunately some of the footage of the isn't so quite and actually sub par, most of the footage that is a rough around the edges comes from other areas around the world besides the US. Despite the quality of those performances being a little tough to watch it is still a treat to have the material on there, especially considering one of the poorer quality videos contains the epic "Gimme Shelter." The DVD also contains an interesting documentary going behind the scenes of the tour which is a nice little extra. The extras don't stop with the documentary because their are also a handful of duets with the Stones, the artists range from Dave Matthews to Eddie Vedder. If you are a big Stones fan I would definitely recommend picking this up especially since there are two never released songs on the DVD performed in Toronto, and even if you are just your run of the mill average Stones fan it is worth a purchase considering it is fairly inexpensive for all the material you get. This DVD offers live performances of a large array of Stones hits from the classics to their newest album performed in a wonderful manner.
posted by Jeff at 6:01 PM
11 Comments:
Jeff - That might be the most close I'd ever get to one of their shows considering what they are charging for tickets these days.
The thing about footage from tours is that sometime it is pretty bad quality. You just hope the sound gets recorded half decent and leave it at that.
Peace,
- Neo
Wow, how come you get all the good DVDs to review? I got one today from a guy I never heard of, but who knows maybe it will be great.
As always, great review.
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Neo - I know what ya mean. I would like to see them, but $400 or so for a ticket, you have to be kidding me.
Layla - I was lucky with this one, I normally don't get someone like the Stones to review, I jumped all over the chance though.
A great review. I may pass on it--I'm not a fan of live DVDs, they always make me wish I was AT the concert, nto seeing it on a small screen--but you give good information about the documentary and other extras!
-- david
It sounds like it's a fine DVD if you like the current state of the Stones. I, however, believe that they have become the world's greatest Rolling Stones cover band, trying to be who they were 35+ years ago. The problem is that they aren't anymore. I think both Mick and Keith have released good solo stuff in the last 20 years, because they can be who they are rather than trying to be who they were all those years ago.
Sorry for taking awhile to respond to comments, my Laptop isn't working because the plug for it broke so right now I'm just using my computer at work.
David - I happen to like them, especially when it's a band I know I'll never get the chance to see live.
Bob - I'm not a big enough Stones fan to even comment, I'm an average fan at best.
Great Review.... looking forward to seeing Get Off My Cloud being performed.
the knitter - "Get Off My Cloud" was actually one of my favorite songs performed on the DVD.
I just got the DVD set the other day. I'm a huge Stones fan. I like the new DVD set, but I have to say I think "Four Flicks" was just a shade better. Too much duplication on both of them, though. "Wild Horses" and "Satisfaction" THREE times? I'm glad I have a live version of my favorite Stones song "She's So Cold." They're still great, though. "Get Up Stand Up" and "Mr. Pitiful" are awesome!
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