This is not a start to finish concert dvd. There is commentary by founder Chip Davis between the songs about the name how he composes the music how he puts the show together and some of his personal life. This is the music of Mannheim Steamroller as performed by hired musicians. Chip Davis and co-founder Jackson Birkey have retired from active touring. Even the tour now is hired musicians and are billed as: Chip Davis Presents The Music of Mannheim Steamroller." I went to one of these concerts. These musicians do an EXCELLENT job of playing the music as on the cds. This is the newer show as opposed to the older show of which there is also a dvd with Chip and Jackson playing. The video focuses well on the performers (especially Toccata) and the sound is great. There are 18 songs in all. 13 are what may be as the show was presented in order. Then there are 5 bonus songs in no particular order but from the same concert. Why they are separate is anyone's guess. This is a great dvd if you are interested as to what they are all about and of course a must for fans. Mannheim Steamroller is a unique mix of music from all genres: Early-Classical-Rock-Funk-Electronic and whatever Chip can imagine. My favorites are Carol of the Bells (what they are all about)-the most beautiful version of Silent Night I know (it will bring a tear to your eye)-the sweet Christmas Lullaby. Special note for Faeries their unique take on music from The Nutcracker. Read full review
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