SYMPHONIC LIVE (DVD)

The earlier postings provide a great deal of excellent detailed reviews of the set list, orchestral performance, band performance, etc. so I won't expand on that. One aspect of this DVD that I haven't read much about is the sound quality and the camera work/editing.

If you have a home theater set up, this DVD is simply amazing! I have modest Sony equipment, and this is a close to being in attendence at a live performance that I've ever experienced. Crank up the subwoofer and you almost get the lung vibrations that Chris Squire's bass playing gives you at a concert. The audio is a clear and well balanced throughout the show.

The only thing missing in the camera work is a good close full stage shot. The camera angle for the full stage is from the rear of the venue, looking slightly to the left. There is one absolutely classic shot; during Ritual, at the end of the percussion section, there is a shot of Steve Howe with Squire behind him finishing the typani drum roll. The shot, the angle, the lighting - everything is perfect.

Any Yes fan or prog fan who doesn't have this is missing out on a great thing.

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