On Memorial Day 2003, an Oakland CA audience was treated to a very special, truly transcendent live performance by two legendary figures of '70's Psychedelic funk, The Brothers Johnson! Nearly three decades after they form... more »ed as a band, The Brothers appear« less
Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Rock & Roll, Other Music Studio:Mvd Visual Format:DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 04/19/2005 Release Year: 2005 Run Time: 1hr 0min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
M. Rondaij | Amsterdam / The Netherlands | 11/09/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Like many others I was thrilled when I ordered this DVD and received it. 2 all time legendary funksters back together again funkin ! The minute I put this DVD in the recorder I had a bad feeling. The setting (some sort of BBQ Party Picnic) and the first images, made me fear the worst, and yes my nightmare came true. Dissapointment is not really the word to use for this DVD. Sorry to be so harsh, but pothetic, amazingly poor and a disgrace to their status is all that comes to mind really.. The production is beyond belief (no bass in the mix at all on my copy ! - saxophone out of tune / guitar out of tune during at least 3 songs etc etc) Also musically this is absolutely unacceptable. Bad arrangements, a drummer without timing (the songs are all way too slow) and Louis seems to have lost his ability to cotrol his muscles or something...(I will not even comment on the clothes they wear) It seems like a bad cover band failing to do an impression of the Bros Johnson songs. Sorry once again, but this DVD is only good for parties and bad hair days (it might make you feel better yourself after watching how bad things can really get)- in fact it is too shamefull to make fun of, it is simply embarrasing to watch... In that respect buy George Duke's 1983 Live in Tokyo DVD with a Louis Johnson in optima forma !! This DVD gets one star because zero stars is not possible"
SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS
4CHAZZ | MARYLAND | 02/10/2006
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THIS SHOW ,AND WAS HURT TO SEE THE SHOW PUT IN A BACK YARD SETTING,WHICH IS HOW SOME FESTIVALS ARE DONE. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF PLAYING WITH THESE CATS A FEW TIMES,ON PERCUSSIONS,AND VOCALS. I HAVE TO SAY THIS DVD DOES THEM NO GOOD! I WOULD ALMOST BELIEVE THEY DO NOT KNOW THIS PRODUCT OF THEM IS OUT. I REALLY BELIEVE THIS.IF YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO SEE THEM IN PERSON,DO SO.THERE ARE DIFFERENT MUSICIANS ,WHICH IF YOU PLAY,KNOW COULD MAKE ,OR BREAK YOU,IN THIS CASE IT BROKE!SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS!"
Sad and Hurt
bimmer | Conyers,Ga USA | 01/29/2006
(2 out of 5 stars)
"When I purchased this dvd I was really excited about the chance of finally seeing George and Louis live.But as soon as the music started I knew what I was in for.Being a musician you know when a set is just not happening. Out of tune saxophone, and just weak musicians altogether.George and Louis`s musicianship has definitely deteriorated.I learned to play bass because of hearing Louis.Now I hate to say it but, I can play like Louis better than Louis.Damn,what a shame."
Not recommended
Jason Merchant | 12/03/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Brothers Johnson on DVD??? Well I couldn't wait to get it it but boy was I disappointed.A shadow of their former selves I'm afraid.Check Loius out on the George Duke concert and you'll see him at his best.Better still try and track down their 1978 concert on DVD.I did and its amazing horns funk e.t.c!!!!"
The Brothers deserve a better DVD
Jorge Saldanha | Brasil | 09/28/2005
(2 out of 5 stars)
"I was thrilled when I knew about this DVD, since I just love The Brothers Johnson music. A live performance with some of their classics, in Dolby 5.1 audio? A must have I thought... What a disappointment. George and Lous still are great performers and the renditions of the songs are ok, but the video quality (a non-anamorphic, letterboxed image that lacks sharpness) sucks. And where is the Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio advertised in the package? I could only find a 2.0 analog track that comes mostly from the center channel and sounds mono for me. As bonus material there's a behind-the-scenes documentary that just made me wonder about what two of the finest black players/musicians from the 70's were doing there. Just embarassing. So, if you really like the guys and their music, listen again and again their albuns and forget this DVD."