Do you prefer concerts or videos on Blu-ray? - Blu-ray Forum

Tibor Lugosi · 10-19-2011, 11:04 AM

I would have to go with videos on this one. As cool as some concerts can be, imo it doesn't get any better than the best video hits, remastered for the highest video and audio quality. Unfortunately most music releases are concerts, which is why I only have a few music DVDs in my collection (which I would gladly upgrade to Blu ray, if available).
What's your preference?

Lemmy Lugosi · 10-19-2011, 03:45 PM

I like them both. I'd buy many more music releases if the artists could release music video collections, especially bands/performers from the 1980's. In fact, why these remnants of record companies don't band together and start releasing volumes of various artists in their stable is beyond me, unless it's contractual. But if it's a contractual issue, why doesn't the person/persons who do own the rights release them? Maybe a possibility of poor sales figures on some sets scare them....I dunno.

Tyger · 10-19-2011, 04:25 PM

I love both...in theory I guess. There aren't any bands I love with Blu-ray video collections, which sucks. Most of the bands I love are 90's or 80's so I don't know how their videos were shot. I'd love to see the Smashing Pumpkins videos as HD as possible.

ApolloOne · 10-19-2011, 04:58 PM

I don't have Lugosi in my name but...

I prefer concerts. Sure, I grew up in the heyday of MTV, but a lot of that stuff doesn't have the same appeal to me it used to. I'm referring to 80s material here, but I should think getting HD versions of videos that were originally edited on SD video would be problematic.

dobyblue · 10-19-2011, 05:17 PM

I love live music and many of my favourite bands are far better in concert than they are in the studio owed partly to excessive dynamic range compression.

However my #1 choice would be...studio albums remastered from analog tapes into high resolution 5.1 and stereo, 24/192 where possible, otherwise 24/96.

I would love to see Zeppelin's catalogue for example reissued in deluxe Blu-ray audio discs.

Johnny Vinyl · 10-19-2011, 08:10 PM

I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

pentatonic · 10-19-2011, 08:32 PM

I totally skipped the video era, it never appealed to me, but I love to watch a good concert on blu, don't have many because one of my friends has lots so we share. A concert like Dave Matthews and Tim Renoylds is one major enjoyable way to spend the evening, almost as good as if you were there. It's my go to concert for friends. It's all about being live for me.

dobyblue · 10-20-2011, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

Do you have the DVD of it? All the videos remixed by PG and Daniel Lanois presented in dts2496.

I should bring it on Saturday, the LFE gets a real nice workout thanks to Mr. Tony Levin. Some of the songs are new interpretations as well, like Washing of the Water.

Lucy Diamond · 10-20-2011, 02:08 PM

I definitely love concerts in Blu.

I was never into music videos, even during the VHS and DvD eras.

BOTH of the Megadeth Blus are completey sick.

Almadacr · 10-20-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

Exactly , i have the Iron Maiden videos DVD but if one day would come out The Videos or Life after death or Rock in Rio i would take the Concerts .

ManUtd · 10-20-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

I love live music and many of my favourite bands are far better in concert than they are in the studio owed partly to excessive dynamic range compression.

However my #1 choice would be...studio albums remastered from analog tapes into high resolution 5.1 and stereo, 24/192 where possible, otherwise 24/96.

I would love to see Zeppelin's catalogue for example reissued in deluxe Blu-ray audio discs.

I agree with all you said especially the studio albums in hi-res.

LMN8R · 10-23-2011, 03:17 AM

I prefer live shows to conceptual videos. That said I'm really enjoying the Rush: Moving Pictures BR Audio Disk (which also contains some videos). I look forward to more BR Audio in the future. Farewell to Kings with Zanadu in 5.1 DTS-MA would be sweet. This is going to be fun as the format continues to grow.

Mr. Joshua · 10-23-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

Oh there is a compilation of Peter Gabriel videos on DVD and I own a copy.

Aerodude73 · 10-23-2011, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

I love live music and many of my favourite bands are far better in concert than they are in the studio owed partly to excessive dynamic range compression.

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I would love to see Zeppelin's catalogue for example reissued in deluxe Blu-ray audio discs.

Ditto, for me, it'll Always be "LIVE" Concert blu-rays. Videos are ok, but you can always watch VH1 or VH1 Classic in your Home Theater with the AVR set to PLiiX & it'll sound pretty damn good, no?

Hearing one of your fav bands from a "LIVE" Show or Tour, with multiple HD Cameras, pristine Audio, blows Video away (IMO)

I'm surprised we haven't had more ZEPPELIN either in the form of "LIVE" Shows (O2 Arena, anyone?!), or even with Blu-ray Audio discs.

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Originally Posted by John72953

I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

That'd be cool, but til' then, here ya' go...

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Originally Posted by LMN8R

I prefer live shows to conceptual videos. That said I'm really enjoying the Rush: Moving Pictures BR Audio Disk (which also contains some videos). I look forward to more BR Audio in the future. Farewell to Kings with Zanadu in 5.1 DTS-MA would be sweet. This is going to be fun as the format continues to grow.

RUSH is usually on board with the latest/greatest. Check out their "LIVE" Concert BD's

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buckeye1 · 10-23-2011, 06:16 AM

I would have to say concert on bluray without a doubt. I have about at least 5 or so and 3 more coming this year. Dream Theater is being shipped out, Rush in Nov, and Styx in Dec. Once I get my HT gear (AV receiver with HDMI 5.1 or 7.1 DTS-HD MA) I will be all set.

LMN8R · 10-23-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerodude73

Ditto, for me, it'll Always be "LIVE" Concert blu-rays. Videos are ok, but you can always watch VH1 or VH1 Classic in your Home Theater with the AVR set to PLiiX & it'll sound pretty damn good, no?

Hearing one of your fav bands from a "LIVE" Show or Tour, with multiple HD Cameras, pristine Audio, blows Video away (IMO)

I'm surprised we haven't had more ZEPPELIN either in the form of "LIVE" Shows (O2 Arena, anyone?!), or even with Blu-ray Audio discs.

That'd be cool, but til' then, here ya' go...

[Show spoiler]

RUSH is usually on board with the latest/greatest. Check out their "LIVE" Concert BD's

[Show spoiler]

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Believe me I know. I own Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, A Show of Hands, R30, Rush in Rio, Snakes and Arrows and soon, Time Machine.

Aerodude73 · 10-23-2011, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LMN8R

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Believe me I know. I own Exit Stage Left, Grace Under Pressure Tour, A Show of Hands, R30, Rush in Rio, Snakes and Arrows and soon, Time Machine.

Ditto to most of those, & will own BOTH the BD & CD release of TIME MACHINE.

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LMN8R · 10-24-2011, 12:48 AM

Rush has been my favorite live band since I saw them the first time in 1978. Yep I'm old but still like to crank it up on a regular basis.

Travis · 10-24-2011, 01:04 AM

I haven't seen a music video in years. Can't remember when MTV last showed music videos?

I'd have to say, I like concerts more than videos. The feeling of being there.

We need Pink Floyd: Pulse on BD, has a little from both worlds.

crazyBLUE · 10-24-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LMN8R

Rush has been my favorite live band since I saw them the first time in 1978. Yep I'm old but still like to crank it up on a regular basis.

Mine Too. And that would mean you are about my age

There is nothing wrong with cranking it up ~ I do it all the time

10-19-2011, 03:45 PM	#2
Lemmy Lugosi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2010 Location:In a vault full of electric guitars and Batarangs. Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:8	I like them both. I'd buy many more music releases if the artists could release music video collections, especially bands/performers from the 1980's. In fact, why these remnants of record companies don't band together and start releasing volumes of various artists in their stable is beyond me, unless it's contractual. But if it's a contractual issue, why doesn't the person/persons who do own the rights release them? Maybe a possibility of poor sales figures on some sets scare them....I dunno. Last edited by Lemmy Lugosi; 10-19-2011 at 03:48 PM.

10-19-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
Tibor Lugosi Special Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:The windy burbs 4K collection:751 Blu-ray collection:2304 DVD collection:100 Trading Score:118	Do you prefer concerts or videos on Blu-ray? I would have to go with videos on this one. As cool as some concerts can be, imo it doesn't get any better than the best video hits, remastered for the highest video and audio quality. Unfortunately most music releases are concerts, which is why I only have a few music DVDs in my collection (which I would gladly upgrade to Blu ray, if available). What's your preference?

10-19-2011, 04:25 PM	#3
Tyger Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Sacramento, CA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:1	I love both...in theory I guess. There aren't any bands I love with Blu-ray video collections, which sucks. Most of the bands I love are 90's or 80's so I don't know how their videos were shot. I'd love to see the Smashing Pumpkins videos as HD as possible.

10-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#4
ApolloOne Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:USA Trading Score:7	I don't have Lugosi in my name but... I prefer concerts. Sure, I grew up in the heyday of MTV, but a lot of that stuff doesn't have the same appeal to me it used to. I'm referring to 80s material here, but I should think getting HD versions of videos that were originally edited on SD video would be problematic.

10-19-2011, 05:17 PM	#5
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I love live music and many of my favourite bands are far better in concert than they are in the studio owed partly to excessive dynamic range compression. However my #1 choice would be...studio albums remastered from analog tapes into high resolution 5.1 and stereo, 24/192 where possible, otherwise 24/96. I would love to see Zeppelin's catalogue for example reissued in deluxe Blu-ray audio discs.

10-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I prefer concerts BD's....it's the next best thing to having been there. I wouldn't mind seeing a compilation disc of Peter Gabriel videos, but there doesn't appear to be a market for it (yet).

10-19-2011, 08:32 PM	#7
pentatonic Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:570 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:158	I totally skipped the video era, it never appealed to me, but I love to watch a good concert on blu, don't have many because one of my friends has lots so we share. A concert like Dave Matthews and Tim Renoylds is one major enjoyable way to spend the evening, almost as good as if you were there. It's my go to concert for friends. It's all about being live for me.

10-20-2011, 02:08 PM	#9
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	I definitely love concerts in Blu. I was never into music videos, even during the VHS and DvD eras. BOTH of the Megadeth Blus are completey sick.

10-23-2011, 03:17 AM	#12
LMN8R Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:792 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:19	I prefer live shows to conceptual videos. That said I'm really enjoying the Rush: Moving Pictures BR Audio Disk (which also contains some videos). I look forward to more BR Audio in the future. Farewell to Kings with Zanadu in 5.1 DTS-MA would be sweet. This is going to be fun as the format continues to grow.

10-23-2011, 06:16 AM	#15
buckeye1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Northwest, Ohio 4K collection:165 Blu-ray collection:284 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:54	I would have to say concert on bluray without a doubt. I have about at least 5 or so and 3 more coming this year. Dream Theater is being shipped out, Rush in Nov, and Styx in Dec. Once I get my HT gear (AV receiver with HDMI 5.1 or 7.1 DTS-HD MA) I will be all set.

10-24-2011, 12:48 AM	#18
LMN8R Special Member Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:792 DVD collection:93 Trading Score:19	Rush has been my favorite live band since I saw them the first time in 1978. Yep I'm old but still like to crank it up on a regular basis.

10-24-2011, 01:04 AM	#19
Travis Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Recliner Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:2055 DVD collection:241 iTunes collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:14	I haven't seen a music video in years. Can't remember when MTV last showed music videos? I'd have to say, I like concerts more than videos. The feeling of being there. We need Pink Floyd: Pulse on BD, has a little from both worlds.

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