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Lover of Life, Singer Of Songs. Legend Advantages: Solo Videos, rare last Freddie interview, a lot of extras Disadvantages: Some of the extras are a bit long and boring Freddie Mercury-Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs DVD I had this DVD bought for me for my birthday in November 2006 when it had just come out. I also have the Freddie Mercury CD "Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs, The Very Best Of Freddie Mercury Solo" being a big Queen and Freddie fan. I love the name of the CD and DVD as I think it sums Freddie up perfectly, as it says on the back of the DVD booklet, it was Brian May's inscription for the Freddie Mercury ... ...with the boy who played Freddie as a child in the documentary. Subtitles DVD 2- Singer Of Songs...The Solo Videos 1. Barcelona 2. The Great Pretender 3. I Was Born To Love You 4. Time 5. How Can I Go On 6. Made In Heaven 7. Living On My Own 8. The Golden Boy 9. In My Defence Bonus Video's 10. Barcelona (live version) 11. The Great Pretender (Extended version) 12. Living On My Own (1993 Remix) Extra feautures: Rare interviews-including ... sandy_01 05.06.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Freddie Mercury - Lover Of Life Singer Of Songs (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story
Robbie Williams - And through it all Advantages: A must for any die hard Robbie fan Disadvantages: none ...I saw Robbie in September 2006 and thought he was excellent. I remember seeing him when he was still in Take That. Robbie has definately got better as he has got older. Its a 2 disc set, which also features his TV appearances. Hope you enjoy, as i have. ... annieh147 03.01.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Robbie Williams - And Through It All - Robbie Williams Live 1997-2006 (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story
loudQUIETloud (A Film About The Pixies) Advantages: Behind the scenes with one of the most influential bands in rock Disadvantages: Unless you're Spinal Tap, tours aren't a natural for a linear documentary ...an internationally representative level on the subject of the Pixies. A "most influential rock band of the last 25 years" here, a "staggering use of loud/soft quick/fast" dynamics" there. They emerged, almost fully formed, in 1987, recorded five (well, four and a half) seismically memorable albums, and then split in 1992 amidst acrimony; singer Black Francis informing the media before his bandmates, then tossing them a cursory fax afterwards. The ... ...was one sure thing in the music biz, it was that they would NEVER reform. In 2004, they reformed. In their absence, their fame had grown; the platitudes of Kurt Cobain and countless others, the iconic use of "Where Is My Mind?" at the end of "Fight Club", all had served to elevate their stock. A rabid audience could scarcely believe it; for years, the two most obviously warring elements, Black Francis and bassist/vocalist Kim Deal, had refused ... greenierexyboy 27.10.2007 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of The Pixies - loudQUIETloud (A Film About The Pixies) (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story
The Late Great Townes Van Zandt Advantages: Archive footage, interviews, live performances Disadvantages: None ...previous comment on the great Townes Van Zandt, or has heard and enjoyed his music, this DVD is a must see. If neither is applicable to you but you are interesting in an insight into the tragic workings of a genius, this is also a must. This is the an often heartbreaking, sometimes amusing, always fascinating account of the life and times of Townes Van Zandt: Texan troubadour, manic depressive, misunderstood drunk, lovelorn poet and close friend ... ...Everyone who meant anything to Townes (who hadn't passed away themselves) is covered from ex-girlfriend to son to numerous musicians both influenced by Townes and friends of his. All offer insightful and moving accounts of his enigma. Archive footage, some seen for the first time, shows Townes in more relaxed circumstances and at home. This gives the greatest insight into his torment, which you can sense even when Townes is at play. This is most ... Nixu1980 06.11.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Townes Van Zandt - Be Here To Love Me (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story
668: The Neighbour of the Beast!!! Advantages: Rockumentry! Disadvantages: The Peter Pan of rock! ...and head of the 'best rock school in Philadelphia' (and the East Coast, according to the maestro), has modelled himself on Jack Blacks manic creation or vice versa, such is the similarity of these two headbanger's. Both, while wanting to teach the kids to find their "inner rock star" when schools out, bring other human qualities to the table, something Mr Barford my old music teacher never did. I was lumbered with the Triangle in primary school to ... ...essential ingredient of being a rock star. You can't help but not secretly admire this guy as he does get the best out of them, but not too shy to say if they have it or not to their face, Gordon Ramsey style! The kids... The Collins twins-two identical five-year-old blonde bombshell surfer boys with floppy fringes-don't seem to have much talent but just enjoy shouting a lot into the microphone, encouraged by their mum who also wanted to be a lead ... thedevilinme 31.10.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Rock School (DVD)	Did you enjoy it? Story