Electric Movie Reviews

Great instructional dvd for beginners on electric guitar. This is especially good if you are more of a "visual learner", like me. 5 stars all the way! Thanks Keith!

This DVD is absolutely superb.
Keith Wyatt is a great teacher. His personality shines right through this whole course. He really does make you feel as if he's your friend and yes you will and can play this great instrument. This has given my life, and guitar playing new direction. There's no one like Keith he blows away the competition. Some guitar DVD's have put me to sleep.
Not This One!!! Buy it

I specifically came back after using this DVD for three months to comment that this is the BEST DVD you can buy for beginning to learn the guitar. The instruction is clear and each section builds on the next. You clearly will understand what you are learning and the practice tracks give you a looped base upon which to practice what you are learning. This is a great starting guitar DVD and you can then take all that you have learned here and learn from other DVD's, magazines, etc. If I would have started with some of the other "beginner" DVD's I have expanded on to using, I may have given up because they ignore too much of the basics. With the learning from this DVD, the others make sense and I am able to absorb their lessons quickly and play with more understanding. This DVD is worth twice its cost.

most will recognize their well known songs like ' had too much to dream last night ' and 'get me to the world on time'- two classic 60s tunes-... but there are some other great garage-beat songs from thier past and long lost gems like the primal 'the great banana hoax' ,some chunky slabs of psychedeli-pop and new stuff like 'devils candy' -with some impish phrasing'- from their 2001 cd 'artifact'...they also do a awesome cover of 'got my mojo working'

The footage is shot with a real 60s feel....some great videography, effects and a light show that will remind those who participated, and can still remember, the famous oil-slide lightshows that were the background at places like the Fillmore and Avalon...lots of cool easter eggs, funny stuff and clips of their Europeean stops rom their 2002 tour and the shenanigans and mishaps on their UK tour...they dont make em like these guys anymore and its good to see they're still out there and still rockin up a storm...

Buy while you can what is possibly the greatest psychedelic experience you'll ever see! These guys have been practicing for 35 years so the playing still sounds like 1967 but with todays modern recording techniques it fits in 2003. And James Lowe is Punk as all Hell and remarkably singing better than ever.They should open for the Stones and kick their British A**.

You don't have to be a fan of the Electric Prunes to enjoy this DVD. If you love the music of the sixties and want to groove to some cool effects and solid tunes I would highly recommend this disc. Check it out for a look at guys who have no attitude or pretension and just love what they do. All these years later, these guys still got their mojo working and continue to oooooooze garage, and I mean that in a nice way.

I bought this in order to supplement the method books I am currently studying. Its much more informative than the "Dummies" dvd and you will learn more. My only complaint is when using it to do chapter searches(get to a specific point) it is very confusing. It also would be better with a supplemental book that contains the songs you learn. Still buy it you will be glad you did.I would also recommend Hal Leonards Method books as well. Enjoy!!!!

Hal Leonard Guitar Method is a useful product who wants to begin to play acoustic or elecric guitar. It is more enjoyable than a guitar method book.

The Ladies are even more beautiful in this one. Good music too.

I got this dvd when I purchased my guitar, and it really helped me out, by teaching me the simplist thing such as stringing a guitar, reading tabs etc. Then, later on after I was more experienced I went back and learned some of the soloing and improvisational techniques. Very good start.

Yngwie Malmsteen plays like a Wild Beast possessed of Satan himself on Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E Flat Minor LIVE with the New Japan Philharmonic!! I cannot remember having witnessed such emotional and technical precision as I did on this DVD! Watching it, you are struck with images of seeing the unbelievable. Is this a man like myself, or a god? And if a man, how could he play so well? Surely he must've sold his soul to the Devil in order to play in this advanced manner. I've never seen such a mind boggling display of mastery over one's instrument. Nicolo Paginni himself would have a hard time keeping up with Yngwie this time around. Beginning with he Black Star Overture and then going through the entire Concerto score by memory including several bonus songs, with note-for-note perfection is such a joy to hear. It sounds so full and alive; soulful. Technically, the tone on his vintage Stratocaster is full and warm with plenty of sustain. The volume of his guitar blends in great with the orchestra and seems to get louder as the concert gets going. The orchestra is very good; they compliment Yngwie extremely well and never falter. This is so good that I wouldn't be surprised if it is shown on PBS one of these days. The only thing I didn't like was the tone of his acoustic guitar which he used on a couple of the songs. It has nylon strings and in my humble opinion, couldn't handle the speed and attack of Yngwie's playing. The audience could care less as it roars its approval after every song. You won't be disappointed when you see him playing the chops, sweeps and runs that have made him famous. The camera angles are good with a great many closeups of Yngwie's fingers on the fretboard. You won't miss a thing. The orchestra is shown periodically as is the audience which added a nice touch. All told there are eighteen songs which includes bonus material and lengthy interviews of Yngwie, including his entire chronological history. Yngwie, this is your Magnum Opus as far as I'm concerned. You have done what every other rock act has attempted to do since Deep Purple in 1969, combine rock with classical. You have discovered the Philosophers Stone; the Holy Grail. With alchemy at your fingertips you have turned everything you touch into gold and silver. If this were the 1600's you'd probably be stoned for being so damn good. I salute you Yngwie Malmsteen.

I never forgot this movie I saw when I was still a child (I was borm in 1973). The music duet between Virginia Madsen (she's in Dune as well) and the computer is one of the greatest music moments of my life. I never saw it again on television (why not? After all, at least the theme song Electric Dreams was a very big hit - I just couldn't get enough of listening to it at the time).
I must say when I saw it that I thought the girl was too good for the guy and that the computer must have been a not too distant relative of 2001's psychopatic Hall-2000. But even the computer is a sort of Romeo-like tragic lover, much more romantic than the leading man.
I loved the fact that in the movie liquids like champagne and tears have magical powers to bring inanimate, cold technology to life and love. It didn't seem cheesy to me. It still doesn't.

I would love to purchase this movie on DVD. Especially with the soundtrack remastered in 5.1 or DTS! Despite its 80's release, it is still fresh.

I always liked this movie and had to get a copy of it on VHS, even though the price was set for video stores. I still really enjoy this movie. Only in the '80s could they make a movie about a computer that falls in love with it's owner's girlfriend. The music and the atosphere really 'click' in this movie. It has a new wave feel to it, and the plot seems to flow nicely. It would be nice to see this movie released on DVD because it was originally filmed in cinemascope, but the video is formatted in full screen, so some things look cut-off. Other than this, I am glad that I was able to find the VHS version of this movie still available.

This is my revised review, due to the fact that my original review contained comments about the DVD not containing footage from the original VHS release. I got in touch with Warner Bros, and they set me straight. The entire, original VHS release is indeed preserved on the DVD version. I'm not sure how I kept missing this footage (The performance of "The Chicken"), but it IS there. Thanks to Warner for checking into this for me.

It's great to see that this important historical document of Jaco Pastorius is now preserved on DVD. The video quality in my opinion could have been cleaned up/sharpened a little bit better, but this is a minor issue. The sound quality is noticeably clearer. This, combined with the random-access ability to go to any section or example make this a great over-all package. It's truly inspirational to watch, and a great learning tool as well. While not exactly for the absolute beginner, it does cover some of the more "basic" elements of playing. I would still encourage any beginner to check this out, as it will definitely keep you inspired! It's pretty much essential viewing for any bass player - or musician for that matter. It's NOT a video of gimmicks, licks, or tricks (and believe me, I've seen enough of those). It's a video about music and possibilities, and THAT'S what it's all about folks. You won't get any "secret short-cuts" or "speed techniques", but what you WILL get is sound, practical, insightful KNOWLEDGE from a true musician and master of his chosen instrument. This video still inspires me after years of viewing the VHS edition. It's great that Warner saw the true value in converting this to digital for future generations to see.

Now for the complaints: If any, I would say that the bonus materials are of no value whatsoever. There is a short slapping lesson included (NOT FROM JACO!), that I feel cheapens the true essence of the video, but hey, you don't have to watch this portion if you don't want to! Also, the biography section is weak in not too in-depth. The last bonus section that is supposed to explain a little bit about Jaco's equipment and set-up is nothing more than an advertisement for Fender Jaco clone basses - shameless advertising in my view.

In summary, this is an important release both for its historical and educational value. It is true to the orginal VHS release. I'm glad to see the Jaco video has gone digital - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

This can't be explained. Seeing is believing. We have heard his music and were awed. To actually SEE what the man was capable of will leave you astonished.
A true genius at work.
Before you do anything from here on, order this dvd.

The last reviewer must still be full of cheap French wine. To say that this movie is twice as good as any other must mean he has never seen Beat Street. When DJ Kenny drops the beat, he is the king of the street - not like that punk Turbo. While Beat Street features street icons such as Melle Mel, Doug E Fresh, Kool Moe Dee, the Rocksteady Crew, and Jazzy Jeff, Breakin' 2 would have been better served having Art Garfunkel spinning the discs and Bill Walton doing the helicopter.

Wake up last guy, your review is as good as your spelling (presumably Canne should be Cannes?)!

i was a bboy and dj back in the early 80's, i love hip hop, and i am very glad that i was able to experience hip hop in its birth and rise. but, this movie realllllly took the cake in being 'hollywood'. i tried soooooo hard to get into this movie, just because it was 'supposed' to represent hip hop back in the day. but hollywood as it always does, misinterprets they understanding of certain things. shabadoo and shrimp will always be pioneers, but this movie definately was disappointment.....and all that florescent stuff , good lord !!! And I only give it a 3 star because of the pioneers in the movie and lucinda is hot !

What can I say about this film. I was in Canne, vacationing with my family in the 1983, while the film festival was going on. One night, my wife and I decided to see the ONE film that was causing the biggest stir in that sea-side resort. "Breakin' 2-Electric Boogaloo" was that film. I didn't know what to expect but needless to say, none of the movie goers left disappointed. We laughed, we cried, and we pop-rocked....and we laughed and cried some more.

Never before have I seen a film transcend racial and economic barriers like this particular piece of work. All through the streets, kids were 'poppin'. In resaurants, in bars--you could not stop the people. I even saw the head pit boss at the Monte Carlo Casino do the 'worm' across the floor while at the same time one of the patrons was doing the 'helicopter', and two maids were beat-boxin'. There wasn't a dry eye in the place.

The instant we got back to the states, I updated my wardrobe to include some new parachute pants, and some fresh headbands (to compliment my collection of Jams shorts.) I even found myself calling my wife 'Kelly', and she would never fail to respond with an affectionate 'Turbo'.

What I am trying to say is 'THIS MOVIE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE' No longer will you struggle to get out of bed in the morning--you will jump into the shower each new day, mentally planning your breakin moves for any potential competitors you may meet on the streets.

If I could rate this film 10 stars I would--twice as good as anything out there.

Why Only 3 Stars?This Is A 5 Star ELO Performance And 5 Star DVD.Picture & Sound Quality Are Excellent.But Is It Really Live?Or Just Out Of Sync?Only 3 Stars..You Can Not Miss The Fact That On This DVD The Sound Is Out Of Sync With The Performance.After The First Song It Gets Worse.And It's Really A Shame To Watch The Drummer Greg Bissonette Who Is A Fantastic Drummer,Hit Snare,Toms & Cymbals Slightly Off Time With The Music.The Camera Never Stays On Him Long Only Very Short Shots Because That is Where The Sync Problem Is Most Noticable.It Makes You Think Something Is Not Right Here.Then As You See Jeff Lynne's Mouth Move Out Of Time With The Recording It Really Begins To Bug You.I Really Hope That I Am Wrong And It's Just A Flaw In The DVD.If So 5 Stars All The Way.But Look At It.It's A Perfectly Recorded Set Of Most Of The Best ELO Songs Ever.Not One Single Glitch Absolutely Perfect.Except That The Performance Is Out Of Sync With The Music.
Anyway I Still Recommend This DVD It Is Way Cool And A Lot More Fun Than Just Listening To An ELO CD.Jeff Is Still The Same Stiff As He Was In The MOVE In The Late 60's.But He The Band Are In Good Form.

I'm kind of glad I waited to review this, but also bummed now. I just read press releases talking about the upcoming audio CD release of this show which would include the MISSING songs. I hadn't known I wasn't watching a complete show. Not releasing complete shows on a concert DVD is one of my pet-peeves--so minus one star for that.

I was an ELO fan back when there actually was an "Orchestra" part to them, but lost interest when that sound was faded out. I can still remember the excitement of hearing 10538 Overture for the first time playing from a free promo "45 rpm" I had picked out of a give-away bin at my local discount store because I thought the bands name sounded cool. I had no idea what I was getting then, but I've loved that sound and that song ever since I heard it. The other complaints I have with this DVD are the cellos are not nearly loud enough in the mix which takes away some of the punch they should be adding. And, the violin is missing totally. Otherwise, this is a pretty flawless disc. It sounds like a studio recording, I haven't followed if there were overdubs on this or not. If not, then you are seeing amazing performances. You are also seeing, to me, amazing classy eye-candy throughout--since Rosie stands so close to Jeff. I am glad they included some of those great old songs like 10538 and Ma-Ma-Ma Belle and Beethoven into the show, because they're the highlights.

Some of the post "orchestra sound" songs I never really liked on record because they were too wimpy have a little more edge to them in this live setting too. That helps make this a very enjoyable disc all the way through. Should have been complete though, shame on them.

When Jeff Lynne decided to re-launch his good old Electric Light Orchestra with original keyboardist Richard Tandy and a bunchload of new friends, the media completely unnoticed it. Anyway, Jeff released the brilliant album "Zoom", and, surprisingly, decided also to promote it live. The fan base probably never believed that such a thing would have ever happened again, especially since Lynne's reluctancy towards live music (because of the difficulty in reproducing properly the intrincate ELO studio sound on stage).
But Lynne decided to surprised the world by announcing his "Zoom tour 2001", which launched at the CBS studios, with the recording of this DVD. Lynne goes through the many styles showcased by the Electric Light Orchestra through the years, performing almost every hit from the 70's, both faithfully and currently. The sound quality is amazing (the DTS 5.1 surround mix will blow your mind), and the performance itself is flawless.
Lynne, with his new backup band (girlfriend/vocalist Rosie Vela, keyboardist Richard Tandy, bassist Matt Bisonnette, drummer Gregg Bisonnette, guitarist/keyboardist Marc Mann and cellists Sarah O'Brien and Peggy Baldwin), are able to go through all the most classic compositions by the band (written by Lynne himself), tastefully combined with some of the newest compositions from "Zoom", and definitely surpass (by far) every previous incarnation's concert videos that are currently available, either by the 70's ELO (the poor sound/image quality "Out Of The Blue Tour Live At Wembley" comes to mind), or by a certain tribute band of the 90's who performed in Sydney with a full orchestra under the "Part II" tag.
And, for those who were afraid of Lynne's vocal ability deteriorating throughout the years, rest assured that Jeff's voice is as skillful as ever (or perhaps much more).
If you are a fan of ELO, past or present, you can't go wrong with this DVD. It's the best filmed/best performed/best sound-quality wise Electric Light Orchestra live document ever delivered. It was about time that a live DVD could do the band justice.