Last night's killer Pearl Jam concert inspired me to go with today's posting, which i believe was originally suggested by the Captain, who was absent from last night's show, but his special lady was in fine whistling form accompanying the Rosa on his spare ticket. No word yet on whether or not the ass diaphragm was compromised.
Top 5 Concert DVDs
- Tenacious D - Complete Masterworks. Everyone knows how much i love the D, perhaps a little too much. I can sing pretty much every word sung and speak every word spoken during this beloved concert, and even have 2 copies of the dvd - one for each tv/dvd combo in the house. Fuck, yeah!!
- The Band - The Last Waltz. As i have mentioned many a time before, this performance comes to the proverbial desert island with me. Feel free to browse past top 5s for more words of high praise for this magical concert.
- Led Zeppelin - 2 DVD set. This fairly recent release blows The Song Remains the Same concert out of the water. Although inclusive of some of that concert footage, this spans an entire career of thunderous rock and roll, with a highlight for me being a few of the acoustic tunes they pull out whilst seated on stools. John Paul Jones is a freakin' genius.
- Pearl Jam - Touring Band 2000. This was the only concert footage we had available to us while living in Budapest. With no tv, we fired this up on Dr. J's laptop dvd player from time to time while sipping on ice cold pints of Dreher. It was just like being there, sort of.
- Rage Against the Machine - Live at Grand Olympic Auditorium. A popular Friday night pre-bar warmup disc from the Palace era. So tight, so heavy, so funky. Also includes much of a second concert in the bonus features.
Honourable Mentions - AC/DC Live at Donington, Ben Harper Live at Hollywood Bowl.
Posted by scotty at September 13, 2005 07:51 PMoops wrong topic hehe
Posted by: metal vagina on September 21, 2005 12:04 PM*yawns*
Posted by: metal vagina on September 21, 2005 12:03 PMshit - no westmount! the horror!
Posted by: scotty on September 19, 2005 11:04 AM1. radioheads one about (i cant remember the name of it) their tour though america and europe with ok computer and the stresses of touring. a warning and advice on why not to be famous...god bless the darkness
2. wilco ...trying to break your heart. i love a dvd that gives you more then just seeing a concert you were too lame to go to because you had to work that weekend.
3. buckley live in chicago ...i love when he tells the crowd to fuck off and grow up ("get on top of my coffin woman")...god bless that man
4. tencious d ...i must concede ...its fuckin funny
5.prime meridian live at the embassy ...something funnier than tencious d but not on purpose! HA!
ps
sorry boys wont be coming home in nov. trying for jan chinese new year if i have the funds and more time ...its just i dont wanna spend 2000 cdn on a one week trip...gonna go to japan instead ..cheaper and not to mention the women are more beautiful ....i know i know bros before hoes....but you dont know the power of the dark side..
HA!HA!And 9 years difference between Cindy n Steveo :)Funny shit,she'll be coming out soon again forsure-loved the Brass and McFly-possibly convince her during Robynators return!
Posted by: Batman on September 18, 2005 11:53 PMHey what can I say I inherited good genes-and taste in music!!Mommy loves the Captain(sick shes only 11 years older than you!)
Posted by: Batman on September 18, 2005 11:51 PM...she's soooo hot...mmm...
Posted by: Capt. on September 18, 2005 03:29 PMI dont get it,but my moms too old for you :)
Posted by: batman on September 17, 2005 02:15 PMhey justine,
apparently your mom is "Mc" fly ;) lol
P\S.Make sure to ask Captain bout a drink being named after him?!? :)(McFly)
Posted by: Batman on September 16, 2005 02:24 PMits not aggression its sexual frustration built up between us steveo :)ha!ha!BULLSHIT(only person I owe money is Plant-it was a well worth it "ride"hee!hee!)
ROBYNATORS HOME!!!!
....including to known pornographers, and that's cool....that's cool
Posted by: Rosa on September 16, 2005 09:52 AMjustine goes out and owes money all over town....
Posted by: scotty on September 16, 2005 08:48 AMthis will not stand, man. this aggression will not stand.
Posted by: Rosa on September 15, 2005 12:40 PMP\S You act like a nurse.homo.kidding hun :)
Posted by: batman on September 15, 2005 09:02 AMHOLY COW BATMAN!!
Robert Plant was unbelievable!!As soon as Plant walked out onstage I lost it w\uncontrollable tears just imagine if it were Jimmy!!Had amazing clubhouse seats closer than I ever dreamed Id be to the man!Mom n I rocked out hardcore and learned that she had seen him exactly 20 years earlier-fucked up!
He's still just as sexy:) Brass afterwards to meet the captain,had a few requests played(Oh wow after like 10 months he played my ultimate fave song on stage "I'll be your lover too"-APPLAUD!!)and tiny dancer dedication to mom cindy that deserved a kiss on the cheek(shut it justin!)Much appreciated!
Steveo:I get your point,I dont care you dont get mine,did you SEE Plant though on the bus?Where were you afterwards facker?
holy shit chilli, i can't believe i forgot about the illusions...i worshiped that show in high school! my fave part was Night Train and Slash's solo to the Godfather! outrageous
i'm wet just thinkin about it!
That last post was mine... damn Scotty's saved settings!
Posted by: chilli on September 14, 2005 09:18 PMOh Rosa! You should be proud that you're a male nurse. It's one step away from being a proctologist!
1. Tenacious D - Complete Masterworks. This dvd went into high rotation after I delivered a quote from a genius skit prior to seeing the dvd. Scotty's exact words (in the midst of hysterical laughter), 'I have to call the Captain!' Take note, I had no idea who the Captain was at this point. I was even able to successfully dvd-nap the D until Scotty graciously purchased a copy for me for Xmas. Scotty's a big fan of the Concert, but I'm all over the Road! I can out-quote Scotty on the Road any day! 'I think that was right!'
2. Dave Matthews - The Gorge. This show is a delight! I especially love the Grace is Gone footage.
3. Ani Difranco - Trust. I was lucky enough to see the T.O. show of this tour. She's is delicious live! A wonderful birthday gift.
4. Jeff Buckley - Live in Chicago. This tape (yes VHS) basically includes the entire Grace album. Mmmmmmm, Jeff Buckley doing anything..... Captain played me a Westmount version of the Buckley. Let's just say I'm looking forward to his November return and I've never met the guy. (Take it easy.... Scotty, only excited about the jamming)
5. GNR - Illusions I & II. I think I memorized the entire 2 tapes. My fave was probably the Sweet Child O' Mine with Axl's intro. This was during my marrying Axl decade.
6. Festival Express. Good call Rosa! I had goose bumps when Janis Joplin sang Cry Baby.... holy shit!
Posted by: scotty on September 14, 2005 09:16 PMJustine
1. i'm not a FUCKING nurse!
2. you missed my point
3. saw Plant pull up in the bus this afternoon
4. we may discuss this further at some point tonight!
impressive choice w\the bella donna tour amy!
Posted by: batman on September 14, 2005 04:12 PMSteveo Buziak,
Great movie but come on now no excuse,but your lucky your cute=forgiven!Your a nurse I guess it'd be different if I were having this conversation w\Captain!
Leaving for London,Plant in 3.5 hours :)Had Led Zeppelin in dvd playa all day in preperation!Feels like my wedding day!!Brass 2 follow...
never got too into the dvds, it just aint the same... although Petty Live at the Fillmore drew me in (still laughing steveo), and i'll watch the D anytime if scotty's dancing in front of it quoting... every. single. word.
Posted by: meg on September 14, 2005 11:40 AMJustine, close your eyes and imagine jack black in school of rock... "Led Zepp-lin." + it was 12:10am and i was tired...forgive me?
Posted by: Rosa on September 14, 2005 11:30 AMWow!!So many great mentions I dont know if I can come up with a better-and not copied-list...
#1~Led Zeppelin-hell yah of course
#2~Led Zeppelin-A to Zeppelin:The Unauthorized story of..
#3~Led Zeppelin-The song remains the same
#4~Jimmy Page&Robert Plant:No Quarter
#5~Elton John:Dream ticket(special recommendation of the 'In four decades'cd song choice:Tiny Dancer-WOW!
(Steveo you how could you spell ZeppElin wrong?)
**ROBERT PLANT 2NITE FACKERS**
1. Led Zep - the new one
2. Led Zep - Song Remains the Same
3. Band - The Last Waltz
4. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in NYC
5. Stevie Nicks in Concert (Bella Donna tour). Hard to go wrong when your backup band includes Russ Kunkel, Benmont Tench & Roy Bittan. (Ok.. this isn't officially available on DVD.. only VHS, but that is just a crime).
And Dylan - Don't Look Back, while not a concert film, per se, deserves mention.
Posted by: amy on September 14, 2005 10:53 AMfunny story with petty at the fillmore, i was so taken by one of the songs, once it ended, i caught myself putting my drink down to applaud. it was obvious what i was about to do.......we laughed
capt, i may have you sign a waver before i release such an important dvd from a band you HATE
killer, your top two PJ's i need....i'll remind you of this closer to christmas before you visit!
ah jes also the petty @ fillmore. of course fucking of course. add to hon. men.
Posted by: scotty on September 14, 2005 09:06 AM1. Pearl Jam: Voters for Choice in DC '94 (the Vitalogy tour that people state never happened...saw them 4 times this tour). Even better because we filmed it. 3,500 fans and a great road trip.
2. Pearl Jam: Mexico City 2004. The band fed off the amazing crowd response and ROCKED even harder! \m/
3. Pearl Jam: Live at the Gardens. Actually caught this X-mas eve in Qarshi, Uzbekistan on some random satelight music channel. Very calming to see being that I was all alone in a fucked up part of the world w/only my Heineken to comfort me.
4. Pearl Jam: Touring Band 2000. A great collection of show performances and a tool to convert non fans to the darkside.
5. David Gilmore: Live in 2001. Awesome solo show.
Note: Every Pink Floyd concert goes hand in hand w/my top 5 as they were often viewed after the 'shrooms fully kicked in.
Posted by: Killer on September 14, 2005 05:08 AMmmm...good one...I'm putting eight in no order:
1. The Last Waltz--of course fucking of course.
2. Live at the Point--David Gray
3. Live at the Fillmore--Tom Petty
4. Live at Montreaux--Johnny Cash
5. A Reality Tour--David Bowie
6. The Old Grey Whistle Test--Alice Cooper, Elton John, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, John Lennon, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Emmylou Harris, Tom Waits, Talking Heads, Tom Petty (in his very early days), The Police, The Boss, Iggy Pop, The Ramones, U2, and REM--how d'ya like that?
7 & 8 are both music DVD's and documentaries, but I will add them nonetheless:
7. Standing in the Shadows of Motown--The Funk Brothers
8. I am Trying to Break Your Heart--Wilco
Rosa, I'll Borrow that PJ DVD and let you know what I think...after hearing 'Drifting' I think I might be coming around...
Posted by: Capt. on September 14, 2005 03:02 AMsteller topic
1. The Last Waltz - take a load off muthafuckin fanny yo
2. Pearl Jam Live at the Garden - mmmm double disk. fuck whatever the captin says, any live pearl jam kicks ass, soo tight
3. Led Zepplin -let's be honest, Song Remains The Same and their newer one both kick an equal amount of ass. to put into perspective, imagine every single person in london (all 380,000 of us)gettin our ass kicked at the same time...this is the power these two DVDs hold!
4. Tom Petty Live from the Fillmore - kick ass rock show that makes me crazy
5. Festival Express -take a train, full of pot smoking alcoholic hippy musicians, with all the pot and booze they could possible consume (and they did actually run out of booze) and send them across this great country of ours causing rock n'roll mayhem........genius!
honorable mention- blue rodeo stereovision-greg keelor on dark angel melts me!, rage, the D, johnny cash in montreal, tom petty sound stage-yer so bad!, bowie
Posted by: Rosa on September 14, 2005 12:12 AM