On two magical evenings in August of 2001, Ian McCulloch and Will Sargeant, founding fathers of the punk darlings Echo & The Bunnymen, joined their current bandmates for a special live performance at Paul McCartney's Live... more »rpool Institite for the Performing Arts. The result is this stunning video now remixed in full 5.1 surround sound. This DVD features 21 live tracks, as well as 4 bonus videos.« less
Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Rock & Roll, Other Music Studio:Cooking Vinyl Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 09/24/2002 Original Release Date: 01/01/2001 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2001 Release Year: 2002 Run Time: 1hr 40min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
"Having been a Bunnymen fan for over 20 years, and after seeing them live three times, I was eager to secure this live DVD. I am now enjoying the DVD for almost two weeks; I am very glad that I was not swayed by the various reviews that slag the quick editing / imagery. I enjoy this DVD the more I play it. I especially like the mix of songs that were chosen for this production. Hearing some older and lesser known songs such as Villiers Terrace and Zimbo / All My Colours rounds out an excellent playlist.The projection of old band related images onto the backstage does not distract from the production. Rather, I enjoy seeing the images of the band in younger days. The main focus of the camera remains Ian and Will; their performances become stronger and the show progresses."
A great DVD, great sound.
Bart D R Green | 05/27/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This DVD is well worth the money. I've seen them live and actually walked out because the performance was very dismal and the sound was terrrible. Florida 1985, what was I expecting?
This DVD has great sound and shows the band as best as can be expected. The layering of images does get annoying but does stays true to the their psychadelic style. They really manged to get a great recording from a live performance. As for the Tom Petty comment, you really should get your hearing checked, LOL."
A must for all Echo fans
Bart D R Green | 08/24/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I have to agree with some previous reviews. The last thing the music of the Bunnymen needs is 'atmosphere'. I didn't like all the fancy visuals and editing at all. The overlapping images were completely unecessary. And at other times there were rapid fire cuts so fast it made my head spin. Still, a worthwhile concert document. The sound is INCREDIBLE. I viewed this without an elaborate 5 speaker system so I envy those that do. Great song selection as well - highlights "Killing Moon", "Rescue", "Back of Love" and "Nothing Lasts Forever". However, it would have been cool to have "Show of Strength" included."
Love it but then again I love Echo, Ian & Will
TLVDB | Mountain View, CA | 06/06/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I rented it on Netflix and am watching right now. I have seen them in concert 9 times and have been a fan since 1985. I am enjoying the DVD very much and plan to add to my wish list for my upcoming birthday. It's got a good mix of old songs with new. My favorites: Over the Wall, Villiers Terrace and always have to close with Ocean Rain. It's also got some bonus videos and an audio option in case you have surround sound. I just love them and if you're a fan you won't care about the budget quality. I mean come on, it's not like when they were playing huge arenas."
Echo & the bunnymen live- subdued yet powerful
Aaron | Aberdeen, WA | 12/18/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
""echo & the bunnymen: live in liverpool" is a well produced film that impressively captures the passion of a bunnymen live performance. throughout the course of the DVD, longtime fans will note that ian mcculloch's voice has undergone a significant transformation from the powerful timbre he exhibited circa the 1980's to a less refined, nearly dylan-esque quality that is undoubtedly the result of heavy smoking. however, mcculloch's limited vocal range occasionally hints at the sheer brilliance of yesteryear during such songs as "the cutter" and "bring on the dancing horses." newer material transfers well to the concert setting and perhaps provides a more accurate understanding of the band's current capabilities...eschewing the bombast of 80's synth-rock and adopting wearier, wiser sound that is at times more reminiscent of tom petty and the heartbreakers than it is of echo & the bunnymen's contemporaries.visual effects are somewhat profuse throughout the DVD. most notably, archive footage of the band is often superimposed onto the live performance. the results are mixed...while the imagery is interesting and sentimental, it occasionally detracts from the actual performance. audio quality is satisfactory."echo & the bunnymen: live in liverpool" is an extremely worthwhile investment for those who are familiar with the band and new fans alike. this DVD is a document of the continuing evolution of a brilliant band."