U2 - 2005 Vertigo - Live From Chicago (Deluxe) (DVD)

...can mean only thing—a new U2 product has hit the shelves. U2, no doubt having great success with the multiple versions of 2004's release of "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," have released two versions of the companion live DVD. The regular edition comes packaged with only the concert DVD while the deluxe version includes a second disc with the "Beyond the Tour" documentary, show designer Willie Williams's surveillance cuts and an alternate version ...
...that had the members of U2 sitting down for a candid interview about the tour. Perhaps next time guys? The extras on the bonus disc are a little disappointing with the exception of the "Beyond the Tour" documentary that includes some great interviews with Vertigo Tour personnel like manager Paul McGuinness, production director Jake Berry, Williams and, most interesting of all, an interview filmed in what appears to be a men's restroom with Gavin ...

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Review of U2 - 2005 Vertigo - Live From Chicago (Deluxe) (DVD)

...fantastic viewing and really captures U2 well on stage. The set-list for the DVD, which is a mix of the latest How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb album all the way back to tracks from the debut album Boy, the way in which the songs just merge together makes the concert flow together beautifully. The lighting effects really do make this concert stand out from others, the fantastic 'pixel' wall behind them as they play show some outstanding images and ...
...by many members of the U2 road crew giving you in depth analysis of what happens during the night of a concert and what it takes to tour the world in a year. The documentary really is a great insight into what goes on in the world of U2 on the road and goes for more than half a hour. The surveillance cuts aren't great (well they are only taken from CCTV cameras) but it just gives you an alternate view of the concert from many different angles but ...

shaneday 06.02.2006 (07.02.2006) · Read full review
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Review of U2 - 2005 Vertigo - Live From Chicago (Deluxe) (DVD)

...trepidation, as I feel that U2 are declining both in their ability to perform and to write great songs. However, I soon discovered that I need not have worried. The set list is a brilliant synopsis of all of U2 best moments- from the post- punk sounds of 'Boy' to the stunning anthems of 'The Joshua Tree'. Highlights include audience participation during 'Into the Heart', brilliant light effects during 'Where the Streets Have No Name' and an emotional ...
...and rarer gems to entice U2 enthusiasts. If I did have one criticism it would be that the tour documentary on DVD 2 seems rather workmanlike and little different from past exposes of the band. Despite this, it's still recommended viewing for any U2 fan . Overall I would certainly recommend this DVD, as the long set list and decent extras make it great value for money. Clearly despite Bono's 'frog in the throat', Edge's baldness and Larry's mullet, ...

drifter_2000 17.01.2006 (18.01.2006) · Read full review
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