Elton John 60 at MSG

[franklinpross]

nice review Pro B.

It's on my list. Since I cut the cable cord and costs and went to OTA
I can afford 'em all.



(go Elton)

[Johnny Vinyl]

I've only watched it twice when I first bought it. I do remember thinking this was a disc of both exceptional AQ/PQ. I personally prefer EJ on vinyl as I don't really care for theatrics in musical performances, but the music is too good to ignore and it definately deserves another listen soon.

John

[pro-bassoonist]

It is a very good disc, indeed. However, this is probably one of very few titles that I've covered where the lack of supplemental features is rather disappointing. First, because the show marks a very special occasion, and thus this should have been a special release, and second, because the DVD release actually offered just about all of the supplemental features that should have been included on the BD.

It has been awhile since Universal Music released the the disc though, so, hopefully in the future such important events will be treated a lot better.

This being said, the audio and video treatments are very impressive.

Pro-B

[Johnny Vinyl]

A question for you Pro-B, as I've often wondered how reviewers look upon the inclusion/exlusion of Extras. Does it weigh equally as compared to AQ/PQ and overall Movie quality?

John

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by John72953

A question for you Pro-B, as I've often wondered how reviewers look upon the inclusion/exlusion of Extras. Does it weigh equally as compared to AQ/PQ and overall Movie quality?

John

Hello John,

I cannot speak on behalf of my colleagues, but I personally take (the lack of) extras in consideration on a case by case basis. With this specific disc, I thought that the supplemental features should have been included. It clearly is something Universal should have thought about (same goes for their Barbra Streisand release). When it comes to films that have received multiple releases during the years on SDVD, I tend to look at the big picture - which is: what matters the most is top audio and video treatments. Everything else is just an added bonus.

Pro-B

[davcole]

I own this and for me the picture quality is almost perfect (except a little pixelization during the graffitti drop). The sound quality is absolute stellar. My only complaint is the mix tends to mask the guitars and specifically the cellist. I didn't hear him at all during the entire concert.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Thank you very much Pro-B for your response. I have a tendency to look at Extras as an added bonus as well, and have never not purchased a title because they were lacking or minimal.

I enjoyed your review of this title and will be giving it another viewing within the next day or so. EJ certainly is a favourite of mine as his music has always resonated very well with me.

John

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by davcole

I own this and for me the picture quality is almost perfect (except a little pixelization during the graffitti drop). The sound quality is absolute stellar. My only complaint is the mix tends to mask the guitars and specifically the cellist. I didn't hear him at all during the entire concert.

This was mentioned by one of our members in the USER REVIEW portion as well. I'll be hearing to see (or seeing to hear ) if I notice the same thing.

John

[fiddlestyx]

This is my next disc coming from Netflix(should get here tomorrow) and am rather excited to get it. I've only ever heard great things about it.

[typ44q]

I blind bought this last year and I love it, amazing performance. I have a lot of Elton John on SACD and this was a very welcome addition to my collection.

[GregBlu5]

The only problem I had was that Sir Elton has gotten extremely widescreen himself. (I kept thinking that the piano bench was only barely wide enough.)

Blu-ray does not hide the imperfections of age or weight.

Like the Stones in SHINE A LIGHT. Not just the wrinkles in their faces--that's to be expected--it was all the wrinkles on their arms! (Long sleeve shirts might have been a better fashion choice.)

On the verge of becoming 60 myself (Bruce Springsteen and I share the same birthday and age), Blu-ray certainly does not flatter the human form in abject decline.

But viewed solely as concerts, ELTON and SHINE were incredible.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Incredible Blu-ray release!!! Incredible concert!!!

[JJJ225]

Who cares if they're fat and wrinkly? The Stones and Elton can still put on amazing, amazing shows in their AARP years.

I'm also never one to complain about lack of extras, however I owned the DVD version of the Elton 60 concert before I switched to Blu Ray, and there were a ton of great videos on it. I was massively disappointed to see that none of them were on the Blu when I upgraded.

[orszaghaz]

PLEASE ADD THE TRACKLIST on main page, thanks,


...mischa316 wrote:


Here is the track listing.

1. Sixty Years On
2. Madman Across the Water
3. Where to Now, St. Peter?
4. Hercules
5. Ballad of a Well Known Gun
6. Take Me to the Pilot
7. High Flying Bird
8. Holiday Inn
9. Burn Down the Mission
10. Better Off Dead
11. Levon
12. Empty Garden
13. Daniel
14. Honkey Cat
15. Rocket Man
16. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues
17. The Bridge
18. Roy Rodgers
19. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
20. Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
21. Bennie and the Jets
22. All the Girls Love Alice
23. Tiny Dancer
24. Something About the Way You Look Tonight
25. Philadelphia Freedom
26. Sad Songs (Say So Much)
27. Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
28. I'm Still Standing
29. The ***** Is Back
30. Crocodile Rock
31. Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)
32. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
33. Your Song