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Comment by AramisKVidaurre (Member) - Saturday, November 29, 2008

View Profile Comments: 1 QUEEN - LIVE AT THE BOWL (2DVD SET) This is an extraordinary recording that shows all Queen's energy and Freddie's showmanship; indeed, this piece contains some segments that might be edited in other contexts due to the duration of Freddie's rapport with the audience. You can also perceive the discreet appearance of John Deacon taken throughout the video. Formatwise, the package has certain flaws; first, it is saturated with photos that are claimed previously unseen; we will have to see that nowadays with all the online resources. An insightful review of the members about that day might have been more appealing. Besides,the same photos are included in DVD2, which by the way, is another major flaw. The interviews included do not provide much about the band's career as the notes establish and again focus on the 3 members, leaving Deacon aside (did this guy like to talk?). On the other hand, the interviewer's questions are irrelevant. It is interesting though that they guys get in a contradiction when Freddie is asked about the importance of the visual element on stage, he affirms it is critical, but when May and Taylor are asked about this issue, they do not feel the same. What is clear is that one way or the other the members reveal certain tension egowise. Speaking about saturation and as it has been noted, this bonus material includes a series of photos which are the same in the booklet. Unfortunately, they are not enough to fill in the entire tune used ("Calling All Girls") since they are showed again and again. Finally, we have some clips from Japan and Austria venues which tell about the energy on stage despite the songs are not quite different, except for "Put Out the Fire". If you want to pick an outstanding performance by QUEEN, probably "Live at the Bowl" would be a good choice, but probably other releases may satisfy you in terms of extra material. Posted by AramisKVidaurre Saturday, November 29, 2008