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Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns (DVD, 2010, 11-Disc Set)
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I watched this wonderful documentary a number of years ago and enjoyed it enough to but a copy of it to enjoy again and again. I love EVERYTHING Ken Burns does and we have several of his amazing programs. The ONLY thing I am disappointed in with this DVD set is that the music level is so high that it buries the narration. I was a mastering technician and manager of the mastering department for a large pre-recorded tape company back in the 69' and 70's and I would remix that master before it ever reached the street. Other than that, I love the set. In all fairness, my surround amplifier took a dive just before I played Baseball and I have had to play it on straight stereo rather than Dolby 5.1. I have not repaired it as yet. That happens tomorrow. I hope it makes a difference. Here are my wife's comments as well. Good Afternoon, I am formerly from Long Island, New York. As I child, baseball was the #1 activity. We would play at the sandlot across the street, next to a church for hours. My brothers would kindly include me into the game although I was a girlSmile We played for hours with other kids in the neighborhood also. During one game, I was a pitcher. One of the batted balls landed on my forehead. Thus black eyes for a few weeks. My mom was very patient with me. Next door lived “Whitey Ford’s” grandma. He would visit her every so often. That was a magnificent event. No, we did not talk to Whitey personally. The address we had lived at was on Madison Ave, Garden City Park, New York. Life was so uncomplicated, free, happy and safe and baseball was a huge part of it. We were happy kids. Alma Sparling PS: I shared this because of the Ken Burns DVD set. Oh, It is so enjoyable. Thank you. Read full review
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I like the subject and it is well presented. But, the back-ground music is so loud that-at times-it is difficult to hear the narration. I bought this product for the history and, I would like to hear the narrator clearly. If I want music, I will purchase music DVDs and CDs (and I have). I hope that not all of the discs have such loud music on them and will be more enjoyable.
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In my opinion, anything can Burns touches is going to be excellent. I'm also a baseball history buff and I learned things I didn't know before. It is 100% delightful and engaging. Ken Burns does a wonderful job with the Negro Leagues as well. Just buy it. Don't hesitate.
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Excellent ! Ken Burns does another sensational job telling the story of baseball. From the very beginning to where we are today he sets the record straight. A thorough retelling as it relates to the game, players, teams, leagues, ownership and the politics of the times. Enlightening if your a true baseball fan.
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If you are a little bit of a history buff or you truly want to give your children something meaningful, you need to get this. And give yourself, family & friends something historic, wholesome good for the soul :>)
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I bought this because I always enjoy Ken Burns' documentaries. I am not much of a baseball fan (I might watch the World Series every other year), but I love history. If there was any film of Burns I thought I would not care for, it should have been this one- it was still very interesting.
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I love this film. I've learned so much about a sport I .thoroughly enjoy & the famous players I've heard about. I marvel at the conditions of the diamonds they played on. & the evolution of the game to what it is now. And it continues to change with the catchers' hand signals to the pitcher on its way out after the blatant cheating.
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Ken Burns is an excellent researcher and a masterful story teller. Well worth your time if you are a fantastical baseball fan or if you just enjoy the historical part of our country's past time. Well done!
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My husband had a copy of this DVD. He liked it so much he ordered this set for a special gift for a friend who also likes baseball.
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Fascinating! Until these stroies are told, you do no trealize how much you should know about the history. Very enlightning. THEN go learn more about the American Revolutuion, and have the same, if not deeper, appreciation.
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