The Greatest Places (Large Format)

Starring:Avery Brooks
Director: Mal Wolfe
Studio: C.A.V. Distribution
Product Type: DVD

Description

Music in High Places, the ultimate international music and travel adventure series, takes top recording artists to the most ancient sites on Earth. Take an intimate journey with Ryan Adams as he discovers the culture, history and spirituality of Jamaica for a musical adventure that's anything but ordinary! Songs: Firecracker, You Will Always Be the Same, The Rescue Blues, Touch, Feel & Lose, New York, New York, Hard Time Situation, Answering Bell, To Be Young (Is To Be Sad, Is To Be High).

Customer Reviews:

Incredible performance.......2007-02-07

This is a great performance by Ryan Adams in some beautiful places in Jamaica. (I think someone needs to check the description. Wynonna is not on this DVD, but most people get that from the title)

Must have for any Ryan Adams fan..........2006-11-22

Remember MTV Unplugged, where artists did their stuff with acoustic instruments? Well, this film reminds me of that crossed with a travelogue. It is absolutely wonderful to see Ryan just jammin' and having fun... and his little side trips through Jamaica are a trip.
A definate must-have for any true Ryan Adams fan... And I think this DVD would be a great introduction to Ryan's music for some of my friends as well!

Highly reccomended.......2006-11-05

This is an amazing DVD. Ryan Adams of course, as always, is really good in this DVD, great songs and fun to watch!!

Ryan Adams followers will appreciate this disc.......2006-03-04

If you are interested in both the music and persona of Ryan Adams you will appreciate this dvd. Anyone who has ever visited Jamaica will find it all the more entertaining. Several of the past reviewers have already commented on the musical highlights (which were masterfully captured) but for me the most enjoyable aspect of the production was being able to "walk with" the artist along this adventure. Great added features make this a must have for Ryan Adams fans. Amazing-Amazon's quick delivery had this at my door just in time for the weeekend.

Amazing music, beautiful surroundings..........2004-05-14

The performances are all amazing. The scenery is stunning. The intoxicants are...well...abundant.

Music in High Places - Collective Soul (Live from Morocco)

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Incredible Acoustic Performance
Cool acoustic live performances
Leave it to Collective Soul to make a dungeon funny
Too good to pass up
Great dvd

Music in High Places - Collective Soul (Live from Morocco)
Starring: Collective Soul
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B00005NG0M
Release Date: 2001-09-04

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In this easy-going video, members of Collective Soul explain that they'd never played an acoustic set until they made this four-day journey to Morocco for the series Music in High Places, but you'd never know it from the quality of their playing. While the Roland brothers (vocalist Ed and rhythm guitarist Dean) join lead guitarist Ross Childress with their unplugged six-strings, percussionist-bassist Will Turpin and drummer-percussionist Shane Evans play indigenous instruments to form a tight, acoustic rhythm section. The simple premise of the series (sending first-rate musicians on expeditions to ancient landmarks around the world) is surprisingly effective, and the production values are impeccable, without losing focus on the music (like the hit single "December") that Collective Soul is famous for.

Of the dozen songs performed, two are new, five are from Blender, three from Collective Soul, and two from Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. While this may disappoint devotees of Dosage, these songs have a cohesive quality that blends well with the band's musical stops in the Sahara desert, a 700-year-old casbah, the market of Marrakech (an outdoor highlight), and elsewhere. Ed Roland's belief that rock & roll should be fun is expressed in the band's overall demeanor: they're talented but not too serious (except, perhaps, when Roland objects to having a monkey on his shoulder). Even on rainy days, the Moroccan landscape is breathtaking, and while the group's spoken observations are mostly innocuous, it's clear that this was a special experience for all involved, and that feeling comes through clearly in this recommended video. --Jeff Shannon

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Music in High Places, the ultimate international music and travel adventure series, takes top recording artists to the most ancient sites on earth. Each expedition takes music's biggest artists to the four corners of the globe and features exciting acoustic performances set against the backdrop of earth's most intriguing natural locations. Take an intimate journey with Collective Soul as they discover the culture, history and spirituality of Morocco.

Songs:
Heavy, Why Pt. 2, Vent, The World I Know, Gel, December, Heaven's Already Here, Over Tokyo, She Said, Perfect Day, Shine, After All.

Customer Reviews:

Incredible Acoustic Performance.......2007-04-11

I've been a fan of Collective Soul since 1995 and bought this dvd a few years ago. Such a great look into the band and a chance to hear them play numerous songs live acoustically outside in Morocco. Every band member has speaking/interviewed parts, there is humour and seriousness, and a lot of passion in their music here. If you have ever heard a Collective Soul song before, you should see this. If you have never heard a Collective Soul song before...well that's impossible. You have heard of them you just don't know it.

Cool acoustic live performances.......2007-02-15

The guys sound great, the scenery is terrific, and the interviews are good too! If you're a fan be sure to pick this up. If you're new to Collective Soul snag the "Home" DVD first and then this one.

Leave it to Collective Soul to make a dungeon funny.......2007-01-21

I really enjoyed the guys just 'winging it with accoustic instuments. You can only do that if you're really musical artists. Exotic locales, shy but curious observers, and the Marakesh marketplace are all great. The little kids jamming to "GEL" just busted open language and cultural barriers, it seems like a time when the world wasn't as crazy as it is now. I loved how Shane and Will incorporated local sounds and instruments into their percussion. Leave it to Collective Soul to make a dungeon funny and...to sing in a third world restroom. Whether singing in the desert, in a fortress, in a busy marketplace, in narrow walkways between homes, in the rain under an arch or just talking about their perspectives on life in a beautiful ancient building, this Collective Soul DVD is a good and inexpensive investement in entertainment.

Too good to pass up.......2007-01-10

DO NOT PASS THIS ONE UP. BUY THIS AMAZING DVD AND YOUR EARS WILL BE SATISFIED...

Great dvd.......2007-01-09

This dvd is excellent. The scenery is fantasic! I love this dvd and the Collective Soul dvd "Home". If you love Collective Soul like I do, then both of these dvd's are a must!!!!! You won't be sorry.

Music in High Places - Brian McKnight (Live from Brazil)

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Nice DVD
very strong collection
Melodicaly Breathtaking
Amazing
McKnight misinformed!

Music in High Places - Brian McKnight (Live from Brazil)
Starring: Brian McKnight
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ASIN: B00005OBBF
Release Date: 2001-10-02

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As Brian McKnight points out, the "Music in High Places" series presents artists performing "without a net." There are no "smoke and mirrors" that can disguise a lack of ability nor can anything be "corrected" in post-production. This installment takes place in the scenic, rural community of Sao Luis, Brazil, rather than in a big city like Sao Paulo. It isn't a collection of videos, but rather a combination of acoustic performances and commentary from McKnight about his music and travels. Although he doesn't perform any Brazilian songs, he incorporates a samba-like beat into several of his own mid-tempo R&B-flavored numbers about love and spirituality. For McKnight fans, this is essential viewing--an opportunity to get to know the man as though you were there. The feeling is spontaneous and unrehearsed, even if McKnight and his crew had to work long and hard to create that impression. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

Music in High Places, the ultimate international music and travel adventure series that takes top recording artists to the most ancient sites on earth. Each expedition takes music's biggest artists to the four corners of the globe and features exciting acoustic performances set against the backdrop of earth's most intriguing natural locations. Take an intimate journey with Brian McKnight as he discovers the culture, history and spirituality of Sao Luis, Brazil. Collect the entire series for musical experiences that are anything but ordinary.
Songs: When the Chariot Comes; Can You Read My Mind; One Last Cry; You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time); 6, 8, 12; Quiet Place; Home; You Could Be the One; Cherish; Anytime; Back at One.

Customer Reviews:

Nice DVD.......2007-03-08

I actually expected more on this DVD. I don't believe this DVD did much justice to Brian's musical skills and talent, but it's an ok DVD to pass time when you have nothing else to do.

very strong collection.......2006-07-23

Brian Mcknight is Badd. Brother Man can play&Sing period. this is a strong Dvd that captures him breaking things down through his journey in words&music. this is a must have for Brian Mcknight fans.

Melodicaly Breathtaking.......2005-07-15

The scenery and backdrop for this dvd was chosen well and it did brian mcknights music justice by capturing the feel of each song.
He never ceases to amaze me.THE KING OF SLOW JAMS

Amazing.......2005-01-12

I completely disagree with the first review, you have to understand that this is a music dvd based in Brazil. Bryan Mcknight is a known Christian which can be seen throughout many of his songs. I do not feel that this video is any way putting down another religion there was just one clip of a religious ceremony,that as a christian, he did not feel right participating in. I don't think that, because of his personal beliefs he should be judged. This dvd was absolutely amazing. Bryan Mcknight is not like most singers today, he has amazing talent and you can see just how talented he is in this dvd. Great buy and I recommend it to anyone who likes Bryan because it will make you love his music even more.

McKnight misinformed!.......2003-12-04

I really looked forward to this DVD. As a student of Brazilian Studies I was really interested in his views on Brazil. However I was quite surprised at how little he knew about Brazil. He made some very unfortunate and arrogant sounding statements. Perhaps the worst was his statements regarding Afro-Brazilian religions. He mistook the Candomble religion for Vodoo and called it a mixture of evil and good! Huh? Then he said that the religion didn't have a supreme god. Then he criticized the religios music because it was played in Afro 6/8. He made some vague mention the the devil and 6's! So McKnight... Candomble is not vodoo. Also it does have a supreme god known as Olodumare which equates to the Christian word for god. Also there is no devil in Candomble! The Candomble orixas could be equated to Christian saints. Luckily for him the music is ok...

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Majestic Landscapes in Seven Locations
Abbreviated IMAX Format at Odds with the Ambitious Scope of the Subject
Great scenery, when you actually get a chance to look at it
A big disappointment. Best watched in silence.
Short but sweet!!!

The Greatest Places (Large Format)
Starring: Avery Brooks
Director: Mal Wolfe
Manufacturer: C.A.V. Distribution
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ASIN: 6305462178
Release Date: 1999-05-11

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The Greatest Places begins by noting that Earth is "the most diverse planet in the solar system," and impressive computer-generated graphics depict the very early history of the planet, showing vividly how geological events formed the continents. Particular sites around the world (the "greatest places" of the title) are then visited, and some dazzling cinematography displays the exotic locations spectacularly. A trip into the jungles of Madagascar demonstrates how the island, isolated as it was for 40 million years, developed unique wildlife, including many species of lemurs. High atop the Tibetan plateau, nomads are seen herding yaks and Buddhist pilgrims are filmed against the stunning peaks of the Himalayas. A "holy lake" in Tibet dissolves into a shot of the mighty Amazon River, and the ecosystem of the South American jungle is explored. And the world's largest island, Greenland, is scanned by cameras that linger on the sheer enormity of glaciers as well as on the native peoples who manage to live at extreme low temperatures. Near the end of the film the narrator notes that "life is a reflection of the landscape." And the breathtaking film shot in these remote but magnificent locales does demonstrate beautifully the awesome diversity of both landscape and life on Earth. --Robert J. McNamara

Customer Reviews:

Majestic Landscapes in Seven Locations.......2006-11-14

Greatest Places: IMAX is collectible and awe-inspiring, however, it is a very quick journey to vast expansive landscapes that will require further exploration. Once you are introduced to seven of the most amazing places on earth, you can then look up additional IMAX movies.

The footage in this DVD captures vibrant moments in stunning beauty. An elephant rises from a river in a display of pure power and herds sweep across dry landscapes creating an almost primal glory as hooves thunder across the African plains. Almost indescribably beautiful waterfalls, majestic rivers and towering icebergs contrast with the Namib Desert and Tibetan plateau.

The filming takes place mostly in places with lush vegetation and abundant water, making this especially nurturing and healing. The lives of the animals featured throughout are captured with a sense of artistic perfection.

The extras include Audio tracks in English, French and German. There is also a detailed soundtrack so you can listen to the movie with your eyes closed and imagine the scenery.

~The Rebecca Review

Abbreviated IMAX Format at Odds with the Ambitious Scope of the Subject.......2006-01-30

I have enjoyed IMAX films in the past, in particular, "Everest", but this 1998 release directed by Mal Wolfe is comparatively disappointing. The primary problem is one of scope. In the span of forty minutes, we are taken to seven diverse locations around the globe - Madagascar, the Amazon basin, Iguazu Falls between Brazil and Argentina, the Tibetan plateau, the Namib Desert in southwestern Africa, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and Greenland - each of which warrants its own IMAX film. While each segment offers visual treats worth savoring, the consequence of the ambitious scope is that the film feels cursory and the perspective unbalanced. Each locale certainly lends a certain exoticism, but ultimately, the choice of places feels somewhat arbitrary, as one could count off other areas that hold as much intrigue, for example, the Galapagos Islands, Patagonia, the Serengeti, the Australian outback, the Mariana Trenches, etc.

In the film, some areas like Madagascar and Greenland get relatively more time, while coverage of other areas like Iguazu Falls is hardly more than a series of panoramic snapshots. Granted Chuck Davis's cinematography is razor-sharp and often breathtaking, the vertical depth of IMAX films seems particularly cut-off in this film's translation to the TV screen, which at times makes one wonder what is going on below the screen. Compounding the problem is the pretentious script by Pamela Stacey, full of high-minded descriptions that come off rather condescending and remedial as actor Avery Brooks (the Captain on the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" TV series) tries his best to mimic the stentorian vigor of James Earl Jones in his narration. As a result, the film feels targeted toward middle school students taking geography rather than interested armchair global travelers like myself. It's obvious that the film took a lot of effort, apparently three years of effort to complete, but sadly, I have to say it's more an eye-pleasing series of movable postcards that lend minimal insight into the eco-history of these areas.

Great scenery, when you actually get a chance to look at it.......2004-09-03

I watched this DVD shortly after returning from 7 months straight of traveling around Asia, India/Nepal, Arabia, and Australia. I started it up with much anticipation, hoping it would wet my appetite (Which needed and continues to get a rest at the moment) for more travel to places further afield.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with an earlier reviewer. The video skips around so fast and frequently that hardly enough time is given to enjoying the manificient landscapes that the video team traveled too. I found myself replaying certain sections and pressing the pause button. This video could have been so much more. They started with a great idea.

The off the beaten path destinations themselves make me give this video 3 stars. Perhaps the preferred IMAX feature length does not lend itself to such a video that travels to numerous places. Perhaps if the team concentrated on 1/2 as many places the result would have been better.

A big disappointment. Best watched in silence........2001-02-13

"The Greatest Places" has a syrupy and cloying narrative. I often used MUTE in order to endure it.

I give it 1 star. If Avery Brooks could only have had laryngitis that day ... this movie could have earned a 3 instead (without *any* narration). The low grade for the movie really isn't Brooks' fault, although he does a superb job of melodically drawing out each sappy line with his highly skilled voice. At the end, watching the credits, I cursed the writer.

Moving on to the cinematography: Some of the images were, as you should expect, quite breathtaking! I was especially engaged by Madagascar and Namib. But the power of this imagery was consistently undermined with choppy editing and many dozens of abrupt cuts (every 15 to 20 seconds) from panoramic landscapes to adorably cute animals and other close-ups.

Arrggghh ... how frustrating! Each time that amazing scenery sweeps over you with its awesomeness and spectacle, it's crudely jerked away and replaced with something to make a first grader go "awww that's cute".

What's the movie about, anyway? Is it supposed to be Places (geography, landscapes) or biology (cute animals and closeups of flora & fauna)? I'm not sure the creators of Greatest Places had a clear idea about their concept.

The frequent changes in scale -- from viewing aerials of miles of landscape and switching to face-shots of baby animals -- are enough to give you vertigo, or at least a headache.

The movie began with a valid concept. But together with a horrible writer, Brooks' outstanding saccharine execution of a juvenile narrative, and "gotta get a little of every shot in here" editing, the entire movie was lost. I wouldn't watch it again (but I would order some 16 x 20 color prints from the movie's imagery.)

For more on "Greatest Places" check it out at Internet Movie Database ... which currently rates it at 4.2/10 with 9 votes).

Short but sweet!!!.......2000-09-21

The movie and the sound is good. I may rate as 5 stars if this movie is not too short. It lasts when you just get relaxed. But despite this,it worths to buy. This dvd means traveling the most interesting places in your home!!

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Music in High Places: Live in Hawaii
Starring: Deftones
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B0009VNCJQ
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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Majestic Landscapes in Seven Locations
Abbreviated IMAX Format at Odds with the Ambitious Scope of the Subject
Great scenery, when you actually get a chance to look at it
A big disappointment. Best watched in silence.
Short but sweet!!!

The Greatest Places
Starring: Avery Brooks
Director: Mal Wolfe
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Customer Reviews:

Majestic Landscapes in Seven Locations.......2006-11-14

Abbreviated IMAX Format at Odds with the Ambitious Scope of the Subject.......2006-01-30

Great scenery, when you actually get a chance to look at it.......2004-09-03

A big disappointment. Best watched in silence........2001-02-13

"The Greatest Places" has a syrupy and cloying narrative. I often used MUTE in order to endure it.

The frequent changes in scale -- from viewing aerials of miles of landscape and switching to face-shots of baby animals -- are enough to give you vertigo, or at least a headache.

For more on "Greatest Places" check it out at Internet Movie Database ... which currently rates it at 4.2/10 with 9 votes).

Short but sweet!!!.......2000-09-21

Large Format - Explore the World Gift Pack=Alaska: Spirit of the World/The Great Barrier Reef/Africa: The Serengeti/Antarctica: An Adventure of a Different Nature/The Greatest Places

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Large Format - Explore the World Gift Pack=Alaska: Spirit of the World/The Great Barrier Reef/Africa: The Serengeti/Antarctica: An Adventure of a Different Nature/The Greatest Places
Starring: Explore the World
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