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Tonight's the Night!!

Norm | Montana USA | 10/21/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After reading somewhat mixed reviews here, I came close to passing this dvd by. But now, having had my walls rocked by this performance, the negative words in some reviews don't hold rain water with me. What you have is the best seat in the house to an ultimately impassioned concert taking place at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Young is amazing as he leads the troups through a set that covers much of his career and hits a cressendo with World on a String, Tonight's the Night and an incredible performance of Cowgirl in the Sand. You truly get a concert experience with the 5.1 surround sound and feel you're part of a crowd that is not fazed by pounding rain. This concert is so much better than the cd of the same name. Don't expect Crazy Horse-like energy from the backup musicians, they mostly provide the canvas for Neil to paint his artwork on. Bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn was statue-like the entire show but as Neil blew the sky's roof off the outdoor setting, even Dunn was moved to blinking to the beat. Fans of Neil Young won't be disappointed unless they're expecting some sort of MTV Video, this is a rock concert."

While We Await the Archives

E. Seifert | New Milford, NJ USA | 12/12/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Neil Young's Archive project has been in the works for so long, one has to wonder if it'll ever see the light of day. I remember it was original touted as a sequel to Decade, spanning the second ten years of his career--a period that ended in 1987! While we wait, however, Neil is providing us with plenty of great material, and this new DVD is no exception. I think if someone wanted one purchase to crystallize and boil down Neil's career to its essence, this might be the best one. No one show or CD can cover everything he's ever done, but this comes close. Not as pretty as the Silver and Gold DVD, not as ragged as the Year of the Horse movie, this show has elements of power and beauty, sometimes displayed simultaneously. Highlights include chestnuts like Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere and I Believe In You, as well as newer songs like Razor Love. The band is terrific, including veterans like Don Dunn of Booker T & the MG's on bass, Jim Keltner on drums, Spooner Oldham on the keys, and Neil's old pal Ben Keith on several instruments. Though this show took place at Red Rocks in Colorado, I saw a similar show from the same tour this summer in New Jersey, and I loved it then, too. There aren't too many big hits here, although there is an eighteen minute Cowgirl In The Sand that the band launches into just as the heavens open up, but it's all good. If you're a big Neil fan and you've never seen him do great songs like Winterlong and World On A String and Peace of Mind live, here's your chance. Don't miss it. And if you're not a big fan of Neil's voice, well, his wife and his sister sing backing vocals, making this more listenable for you than a solo show or Crazy Horse concert would be."

A Concert Video Which Shows NY's Diversified Body Of Work

motu | Farmingville, NY United States | 12/18/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is wonderful to see an uninterrupted concert of Neil's. Having seen Neil Young many times over the last thirty years, I'm sure that anyone who attended any of his Summer 2000 out-door venue concerts would agree with me when I say that this was some of the best interpretations of his songs ever. My only objection to this video was that it could have been longer, and it should have included some of the other gems that I saw him do when I attended the Jones Beach Long Island show of this tour. That aside, this video is a must for anyone who loves Mr. Young's music. The video is flawless & crisp and the sound is true."

Captures the magic of a great show

motu | 12/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This DVD does an excellent job of presenting Neil's performance at Red Rocks. I was lucky enough to be there. Despite the cold rain, Neil put on a wonderful show. This disc does a fantastic job of presenting what it was like that evening:the steep walk up to the seats, Neil and company's great performance, even the rain-soaked crowd are seen in accurate detail. The sound quality could have been a bit better, but with over 120 minutes of fine music and footage, this DVD is bound to please both old and new Neil Young fans. Highly recommended."