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 enlarge | Actor: Dave Matthews
Studio: RCA
Category: DVD
List Price: $21.98
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Rating:  113 reviews
Sales Rank: 5243
Format: Dvd-video, Enhanced, Live, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 150 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: SMVD713101D
UPC: 886971310191
EAN: 0886971310191
ASIN: B000SQL4ZQ
Theatrical Release Date: August 14, 2007
Release Date: August 14, 2007
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 What happened?? August 21, 2007
Dave (Tarrytown, NY USA)
6 out of 21 found this review helpful
Live at Luther College is amazing. Tim Reynolds expanded my awareness of what an acoustic guitar can do in the hands of a genius with exceeding technical skill; his composition "Stream" is mindblowing, as are his solos/riffs on songs like Ants Marching and Tripping Billies. So:
What happened??
I had the highest hopes for this album. Even after a disappointing first disc, I thought surely the "classic" songs at the end of disc 2 would be winners. But, sadly, no.
The only song I think I will listen to in the future from this show is "The Maker". I have heard the DMB cover from the early 90s, the revamped version (e.g., Live in Chicago), although never the original; Dave puts some extra soul into this one, that comes through with only a couple acoustic guitars as backing.
 A perfect companion to Luther College. August 21, 2007
achtung (United States)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I hadn't given Luther College a listen in a long time before picking up this brand new Dave/Tim release. When I placed the CD in the player, the first track, a haunting version of "Bartender", immediately conjured up memories of what it was to sit down on a dark night and pop-in Luther College for some mood music.
That's not to say that Live at Radio City is a purely nostalgic piece. The memories of the past were soon overtaken by the glory of the present, as Radio City easily stands on its own not as Luther College's "little brother" so to speak, but as its equal.
This can be credited to Radio City's unique song selection - only 4 of the 26 tracks presented here are on the previous Dave/Tim release. The unique tracks include Dave and Tim versions of songs from the DMB albums LWS/Busted Stuff, Before These Crowded Streets, Stand Up, and from the Dave solo album Some Devil.
There are also a few covers of Daniel Lanois songs, as well as one Neil Young cover, and Woody Guthrie's staple "This Land Is Your Land". And, of course, Tim plays a few of his own songs, which allows him to demonstrate the full capabilities of his guitar playing. And, if that wasn't enough, there are also a few unreleased Dave-penned songs here including "Eh Hee", "Cornbread", and "Sister," all of which are being played regularly on the current (2007) DMB tour.
Some highlights include a fantastic "Grace Is Gone" (a song that seemed to be made for this type of setting), "Lie In Our Graves", the new song "Eh Hee", "Some Devil", "When the World Ends", and I like both of the Tim songs better than "Stream". And "Old Dirt Hill" is actually kind've interesting here.
That's all I have to say. Happy listening.
Possibly the most moving... August 22, 2007
Nathan Grant (Springfield, MO United States)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This concert is outstanding. The quality is amazing. This DVD has the BEST sound quality of any previous release. The camera work is great. I have been a huge fan of the Dave Matthews Band since I heard "What Would You Say" on the radio back in the early 90s. I thought Live at Luther College was wonderful, but Live at Radio City Music Hall shines in many many ways.
The sound is really like being there. Even the video quality is extremely clear. The track listing is nearly perfect for a newer release. Not too much old stuff, not too much of the crappy stuff, and some excellent new material. I have to say how wonderful it is to witness Tim Reynolds play the guitar. I've only imagined it since their last release in the late 90s. To not only hear him, but see him play will leave you with your mouth open.
To hear Dave tell the stories he has to tell is a real treat. I always enjoy his ramblings, because sometimes, even if they seem like they aren't going anywhere, they always end up of some importance to the next song. The story about "The Bushmen" is entertaining and interesting as he goes into Eh Hee. Also the performance of Crush could be the most moving version I've ever heard.
Overall, I this should be on the top of any fan's list of what to buy. If you're choosey about buying the many live discs the group puts out, buy this one without second thought.
 Bummer vibes, too much talking, but Great Music August 16, 2007
Jamoholic (humboldt, ca)
5 out of 19 found this review helpful
When I listen to music I want to be left feeing high, this dvd was a tad depressing ...Musically, it is great, Reynolds is a wizard on the guitar and the chemistry is awesome. I just don't wanna hear Dave babbling on about mistreated soldiers, blah, blah, blah...the dvd comes with the story in print, which *should* be read and brought to people's attention, just not during what should be an uplifting experience, who wants to hear depressing stories @ a concert, it left me feeling like i had just watched a benefit show for wounded vets....In other words, don't watch the dvd on any type of mind altering substances, or you may have a bad trip....I sure hope they edited all of Dave's banter out of the cd, especially the wounded soldier rap....Just shut up and Play Music.
Stunning performance and "how does he do that" August 25, 2007
R. Isherwood (Fort Collins, Colorado USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
While I am a casual fan of DMB, I have always enjoyed his work with Tim Reynolds.
This DVD is absolutley one of the best purchases I have ever made. The performances are stunning, the musical connection between Reynolds and Mathews is unbelievable and borders on clairvoyant. The song selection and production are among the best of any concert DVD I have purchased and as I watch I am constantly saying "how does he do that" about Reynolds guitar prowess.
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