Review(s): DVD Billy Joel - The Essential Video Collection
Brilliant Songs; Slapstick Video
This DVD has my most favorite Billy Joes songs. The songs I used to listen to endlessly as a teenager and those that have so much memories associated with.
The picturization are like watching slapstick comedy. Please don't ruin your memories watching these unless you want to ruin these songs for you.
ITS A ESSENTIAL VIDEO COLLECTIO YOU SHOULD HAVE
If you know Billy Joel work. You will like this DVD. Maybe could have better clear image but maybe is not possible. I recommend it.
Billy Joel Fans will enjoy these Videos!
I'm also a huge fan of Billy Joel (have all of his albums since I was a kid). I often tell friends, I have never been to New York, but listening to Billy takes me there! He's a bit of story teller with the talent to write catchy tunes.
I gave this DVD 4 stars because while I like all the Videos in the DVD, it's by no means a complete collection. There are songs missing from the Storm Front and River of Dreams Albums, and some of his older stuff too. It was a surprise to see such songs as "Los Angelenos" and "James" on this collection. I like his 80's videos because they go very well with his music. Perhaps a two CD collection could have captured everything nevertheless, it's still a must have for Billy Joel fans.
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It's hard to believe that this 1990 concert was filmed before "NYPD Blue" came out. Somebody thought it would be a good idea to use jumpy hand-held cameras and jumpier 80s-style video effects. It's as if they didn't have faith in the music or the HUGE turnout at a giant ballpark to set the moment. You don't get a chance to watch anyone perform because the camera is jumping around all over the place.
But pump the audio from this DVD through your big speakers and turn the TV off. NOW you get it! This is great music performed at a great concert with a lot of energy! These are great songs performed by talented musicans. Billy puts on an awesome performance. ESPECIALLY on "That's Not Her Style" and "Scenes From An Italian Resturant" (two live favorites that don't appear on Joel's earlier... More Info about this DVD DVD Release Date: Released the 29 October 2002 Usually ships in 24 hours
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