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I remember really liking the single 'Hold The Line' back in the late '70s. I didn't pay much attention to Toto after that (but I do remember Jeff Porcaro's death, as such a great session drummer), but on the recommendation of a friend, I picked up Toto's 25th Anniversary: Live In Amsterdam, and I was very impressed with the musicianship, from Simon Phillips' precision drumming and Mike Porcaro's capable bass playing, to David Paich's signature sound on keyboards. But Steve Lukather's guitar really rocked, from great blues to straight-ahead rock 'n' roll. I've seen him perform on other DVDs (Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band - The Paris Concert; and another with Los Lobotomys), so I was aware of his abilities. I didn't realize how much David and Steve shared on lead vocals with Bobby Kimball (who's a very intense vocalist in his own right, and still has very good range after 25 years), but this lineup is very good, and this show was much more than most bands reuniting and showcasing their old recycled hits from oldies radio. Toto still has it. I rated this DVD good because the band was in good form, the music was mixed well for the DVD, and the crowd was really into it. The addition of Tony Spinner on guitar and John Jessel on keyboards helped fill out the sound. I expected the hits - 'Rosanna,' 'Hold The Line,' 'Africa,' 'I'll Supply The Love' - but '99' was the obvious absentee. Their cover of Steely Dan's 'Bodhisattva' was tastefully done, and their George Harrison tribute of 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' was visibly moving, though Steve flubs a line or two in the lyrics. The DVD extras feature the off-stage drunken, sophomoric antics of a band that obviously needs to release some tension, something I'd expect of 25-year-olds. If you're looking for a fun night out with a great band, Toto's 25th Anniversary: Live In Amsterdam is a good show to discover.Read full review
Watching Toto in Amsterdam was a pretty good experience for me. I'm not the biggest Toto fan in the world, but I love, love, love the two of their major hit song's from the eighties. Some groups don't sound as good live as they do in the studio, but even after 25 years, they sound as fresh as ever. This is the first live performance I've seen from them. I was impressed with their live vocal abilities. I was quite bored with the majority of the dvd being unfamiliar with most of their songs. I don't regret buying this one because I thoroughly enjoyed the two songs I know. I highly recomend this dvd for the major Toto fan. If you're not a big fan of Toto, you may be dissapointed. judge...
This dvd really blew me and a couple of my friends away when we watched it! We had no idea Toto was THAT GOOD! The music was good, and the band was great. Instrumentally they sounded like it was done in a studio- and the way they harmonized-whew. I now see why they were known as 1 take studio guys. Steve Lucather is the best guitar player I never heard of! And the keyboards, drummer, and lead singer were excellent! I have watched videos of them and their other concerts, and I have to say that this was the best performance bar none.
Great vid of Toto concert. Music sounds great. Many famous hits are performed. Included CD is nice to import to iPod and play in car.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
good show, with many good song you don t hear often.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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