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Music Video/Concert

Cavalli: Ercole Amante [Concerto Köln/Bolton] Blu-ray Review

Posted March 9th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Cavalli: Ercole Amante [Concerto Köln/Bolton] Blu-ray Review

De Nederlandse Opera and Opus Arte bring this lavish and humorous revival of Francesco Cavalli’s baroque opera to Blu-ray in a superb high definition production.

Birtwistle: The Minotaur [Langridge/Pappano] Blu-ray Review

Posted March 3rd, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Birtwistle: The Minotaur [Langridge/Pappano] Blu-ray Review

This intense performance of contemporary composer Harrison Birtwistle’s visceral opera about the Greek mythological creature is captured with a superb 1080i image and lossless surround mix from Opus Arte.

Wagner: Götterdämmerung [Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana/Zubin Mehta] Blu-ray Review

Posted February 28th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Wagner: Götterdämmerung [Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana/Zubin Mehta] Blu-ray Review

The conclusion of Wagner’s Ring is done in grand fashion with this visually stunning interpretation from Zubin Mehta and Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, perfectly suited to Blu-ray.

Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen — Siegfried Blu-ray Review

Posted February 27th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen — Siegfried Blu-ray Review

It’s the original Ring to “rule them all” in a dazzlingly modern production that blends science fiction with Cirque du Soleil all captured in splendid 1080i.

Bad Company: Hard Rock Live Blu-ray Review

Posted February 1st, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Bad Company: Hard Rock Live Blu-ray Review

These staples of 70’s hard rock show up with their original lineup in a one night only concert captured in high definition at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.

Michael Jackson’s This is It Blu-ray Review

Posted January 28th, 2010 by Brandon DuHamel

Michael Jackson’s This is It Blu-ray Review

This fitting epitaph to a thrilling entertainer arrives in an equally thrilling Blu-ray release from Sony.

Gimme Shelter [The Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

Posted December 7th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Gimme Shelter [The Criterion Collection] Blu-ray Review

“If I don’t get some shelter, lord I’m gonna fade away!” It may be the greatest rock and roll documentary ever and it arrives on Blu-ray in a reference quality release from The Criterion Collection

José Feliciano Band: New Morning — The Paris Concert Blu-ray Review

Posted October 3rd, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

José Feliciano Band: New Morning — The Paris Concert Blu-ray Review

Inakustik’s New Morning series continues to impress with this impassioned performance from the guitar virtuoso José Feliciano and his 5-piece band.

Blackalicious: 4/20 — Live in Seattle Blu-ray Review

Posted September 28th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Blackalicious: 4/20 — Live in Seattle Blu-ray Review

Blackalicious are masters of the funky rhyme, but this Blu-ray release’s poor sound and average video quality does them no justice.

Autour du Blues Meets Larry Carlton & Guest Robben Ford: New Morning — The Paris Concert Blu-ray Review

Posted September 26th, 2009 by Brandon DuHamel

Autour du Blues Meets Larry Carlton & Guest Robben Ford: New Morning — The Paris Concert Blu-ray Review

Everyone knows the French can cook, but can they really cook — when it comes to the blues that is. Hopefully for Francophiles this underwhelming release from Inakustik is not the last word on the subject.