LIVE AT THE APOLLO

"Live At The Apollo" is a DVD of Roxy Music that was released in 2002. It was captured during a live performance from a recorded live show, filmed at the Hammersmith Apollo, London, on 2nd October 2001, when they made their reunion live tour. The DVD includes also a short documentary with a press conference, interviews and some rehearsal footage.

The line up on "Live At The Apollo" on this live concert is Bryan Ferry (vocals, keyboards and harmonica), Phil Manzanera (lead guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe), Paul Thompson (drums), Chris Spending (guitar), Colin Good (piano), Lucy Wilkins (violin, keyboards and synthesizer), Zev Katz (bass guitar), Julia Thornton (keyboards and percussion) and Sarah Brown and Yanick Etienne (backing vocals). "Live At The Apollo" has also the participation of the dancers Lizzie Carlin, Sophie Pateman, Katie Turner and Anna Volands.

"Live At The Apollo" has twenty tracks. "Re-Make/Re-Model" was released on "Roxy Music". "Street Life" was released on "Stranded". "Ladytron" was released on "Roxy Music". "While My Heart Is Still Beating" was released on "Avalon". "Out Of The Blue" was released on "Country Life". "A Song For Europe" was released on "Stranded". "My Only Love" was released on "Flesh + Blood". "In Every Dream Home A Heartache" was released on "For Your Pleasure". "Oh Yeah!" was released on "Flesh + Blood". "Both Ends Burning" was released on "Siren". "Tara" was released on "Avalon". "Mother Of Pearl" was released on "Stranded". "Avalon" was released on "Avalon". "Dance Away" was released on "Manifesto". "Jealous Guy" is a John Lennon's song. It was released on Lennon's album "Imagine". It was never released on any studio album of Roxy Music. It was released on their live EP "The High Road". "Editions Of You" was released on "For Your Pleasure". "Virginia Plain" was originally released as a single. It wasn't initially released on their album "Roxy Music". Later, it was a track added to that album. "Love Is The Drug" was released on "Siren". "Do The Strand" was released on "For Your Pleasure". "For Your Pleasure" was released on "For Your Pleasure".

Roxy Music has always had a close relationship with London were the band was founded and recorded their albums. So, it was no big surprise that the final show of Roxy Music was at Hammersmith Apollo. And the band was astonishing by everywhere. The performance was great with eleven persons on the line up, including the original members Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera and Paul Thompson. This isn't an "old man" show. On the contrary, the musicians are there with great enthusiasm. The two guitarists, besides Manzanera there's also the old master Spedding, are really amazing with very energetic with some devastating works. Mackay remains the epitome of cool in the band. Ferry is the amazing front man that always was, spellbinding while barely moving a muscle and is already sweating frighteningly at half time. Thompson is as competent as he always was. Besides the "old Roxies", singer Sarah Brown has made a couple of impressive appearances, but the secret stars on this live show are Lucy and Julia who both deliver one great show with their individual performances. The song selection is surprisingly 70's heavy, which should please the prog listener and viewer, who can of course also enjoy the interspersed more pop songs. The band harmonizes perfectly and plays tight like in the good old days. Here we have a nice ambience for songs like "Re-Make/Re-Model", "Ladytron", "In Every Dream Home A Heartache", "Mother Of Pearl", "Avalon", "Jealous Guy", "Virginia Plain" and "Love Is The Drug". Besides the live show, the DVD as some other interesting things like interviews and recordings from the rehearsal room. Style has always been a big topic of Roxy Music, which is why the menu navigation on the DVD is also very tasty. In terms of sound, you are served with Dolby Digital 5.0, DD 2.0 and DTS 5.0. The picture quality is also really excellent.

Conclusion: "Live At The Apollo" is an excellent DVD that shows a magnificent live show performed by a legendary band, one of my favourites, really. It has an amazing live set performed by a great and gifted group of musicians. Here, we have the core of the band Ferry, Manzanera and Mackay in great shape. It has also the presence of other band's former member, Thompson. Unfortunately, it's missing their great keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson. But, he was well replaced by the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Lucy. Besides, the rest of the line up is also absolutely amazing. With "Live At The Apollo", Roxy Music proved that they ere one of best live bands in the world. Their professionalism, leaving nothing to chance, is absolutely extraordinary. The addition of several musicians on stage, gives to the band's music more quality and another dimension. So, Roxy Music is even a better band when performing live then in studio.

Prog is my Ferrari. Jem Godfrey (Frost*)

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