Elvis Presley performs in Hawaii, in this uncut concert that took place at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14th 1973. Among the hit titles included are 'Blue... more
first global satellite broadcast devoted to a single entertainer. Both the broadcast and its companion album captured the King in his most grandiose persona, fuelled ...
concert television special, January 14th 1973.The concert was beamed live via Satellite to over 10 countries and was seen by 1- 1.5 billion people.Never before had one performer held the world's attention in such a way
concert, performed at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14, 1973. It was beamed live via Globecam Satellite to various countries, on a delayed basis to approximately thirty European countries and it first aired in America that April 4th on NBC in edited form. The American broadcast version included four 'insert' songs that were shot just after the concert. In all, the concert was seen in over forty countries by close to 1.5 billion people, a global ratings smash. Never before had one performer held the world's attention in such a way. Aloha from Hawaii presents Elvis Presley at the pinnacle of his superstardom, giving one of the most outstanding concert performances of his career.
A review by rik13 on Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) (DVD) October 11th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Soundtrack
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Not applicable
Advantages:
Great show and great dvd set with many features and very well presented .
Disadvantages:
None at all
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
On the 14th January 1973, Elvis Presley gave a show at the Honolulu International Centre (in aid of the 'Kui Lee Cancer Fund', that would be beamed around the world, via satelite. It waws seen by nearly one and a half BILLION people. The show in which Elvis threw his 1000$ belt into the crowd.
This 2 disc DVD set that gives accounts of both the the originally aired 'live' show, the rehearsal (shot a day before) and the edited version that aired in America a few months later. There are also the additional songs recorded for the american version e.g. Ku-u-i-po and Hawaain Wedding song, seen here totally uncut in the recording stage and the versions used in the show, as well as the full footage of Elvis' arrival by helicopter to the Centre.
My view: Simply brilliant! It is an absolute pleasure to be able to watch one of the greatest talents ever to walk the earth in his prime. I have never seen anything that is even comparable to this, the concert itself its breathtaking with amazing performances of classics such as Suspicious Minds, Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. As well as the best vocals i have ever heard from a live show in 'American Trilogy'.
I would recommend this to anybody with even a slightest interest in music as without Elvis, music doesn't exist and i find it great that Elvis will live forever with this DVD set, it is just a shame that more of his performances couldn't be captured on film.
Just to add the picture and sound quality on this DVD are actually excellent, especially considering how old it is i failed to notice any glitches and the sound is first class. The digital remasterers earned their fee with this one. A little advice, watch it on a large screen t.v. it's like having Elvis in your living room live!
Quick review of Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Two Discs) (Deluxe Edition) (DVD) Review ofElvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)by
chrissy2007
I recieved this DVD for my birthday and i think that it is excellent. This dvd has 3 different shows, one of them is a rehearsal video and the second is an international video, and the third is an american special. I would recomend this dvd to anybody that is an elvis fan.
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Plot: This live concert, filmed in Hawaii in 1973, captures Elvis Presley working his way through various hits, including 'I Can't Help Falling In Love With You', 'Suspicious Minds', 'Burnin' Love', 'I Can't Stop Lovin' You', 'Hound Dog' and 'Blue Suede Shoes'.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): SONY BMG; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date: 12/07/2004
No of Discs: 2
Catalogue No: 82876 61307 9
Barcode: 0828766130799
Performer: Elvis Presley
Subject: Elvis Presley
Featured: Elvis Presley
Languages
Main Language: English
DVD Description
Elvis Presley performs in Hawaii, in this uncut concert that took place at the Honolulu International Center Arena on January 14th 1973. Among the hit titles included are 'Blue Suede Shoes', 'Suspicious Minds', and 'My Way'. Elvis made television and entertainment history as this was the first-ever live concert broadcast over satellite, reaching in excess of one billion people worldwide including Japan and Australia. Though the US has to wait until April 4th to see a somewhat edited version of the concert. This release boasts remastered picture and sound and includes the uncut rehearsal concert, plus hours of rarely seen archive footage.
Technical information
Special Features: Elvis' Arrival (Jan 9th, Staged Elvis' Arrival Sequence, Complete Rehearsal Concert (Jan 12th, Complete ELVIS, Post-concert insert songs, Post-concert session of 5 songs in the empty arena, Satellite Transmission version of ELVIS, Critical Essay: By Dave Marsh, Deluxe Booklet: Extensive text
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround English
Professional reviews
Review: Gloriously OTT... enormously entertaining (The Guardian, )
Remember him this way (Uncut, )
Ciao
Listed on Ciao since : 04/04/2005
Compare Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) (DVD) to other similar Musicals & Music Films
Similar products and search queries by other users
Elvis Deluxe, Elvis Presley Deluxe, Elvis Aloha Deluxe, Elvis From Deluxe, Elvis Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis Presley Aloha Deluxe, Elvis Presley From Deluxe, Elvis Presley Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis Aloha From Deluxe, Elvis Aloha Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis From Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis Presley Aloha From Deluxe, Elvis Presley Aloha Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis Presley From Hawaii Deluxe, Elvis Aloha From Hawaii Deluxe
Are you the manufacturer / provider of Elvis Presley - Aloha From Hawaii (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)? Click here