My favorite concert video of all time...finally out on disc. However, after having seen the blu-ray, I'm kind of wondering if I shouldn't have gotten the DVD version. First, let me say that the sound, which is of course the most important thing, is amazing. I have this on VHS and the sound wasn't bad, but obviously the CD sound was better. However, the production of the new 5.1 surround sound is top notch. You will hear nuances you never heard before. You may even hear Hal Lindes guitar on some of the songs that it was so low in the old mix as to be inaudible on the old stereo mix. As for the video...well, the source material kind of limits what can be done. The original was shot for TV/Home Video release in 4:3 aspect and to be honest there is not a whole lot of improvement in the transfer to blu-ray. Specs of dirt and dust pop up onto the screen in the first few seconds of the concert, and it doesn't get much better from there. However, the included 1 hr bonus documentary is excellent, with both concert and studio footage from the band as they wrapped up the Communique tour and began recording Making Movies. Little brother David was still in the band at this point, although the documentary notes that this was the last footage of him with the band as he left very shortly afterward. During the interviews with Mark and David you kind of get a sense of a tension under the surface. So bottom line, awesome audio and not much improvement on the video. If the DVD version includes the documentary then I would probably recommend just going with that.Read full review
Best example of "sultans of Swing" I have ever heard. Mark Knopfler's playing is awesome.
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Awesome concert by a young Dire Straits band that loves the music and playing it. No overproduction, just talented musicians giving their fans what we all love to hear.
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Mark Knopfler is one of a kind. Simply brilliant. Worth buying just to hear him.
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This is trully a must have item if you are, like me, a Dire Straits fan! But nothing is "for free", it`s been 30 years since this concert, so video quality this almost VHS (blur, noisy and far from HD); so be aware of watching it from a perspective. On the other hand, audio is wonderful, totally restored, and up to the BR tecnology! It is 4,5 stars in my book.
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