Carly Simon - Live from Martha's Vineyard: The Classic Concert

Studio: Grandstand
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Considering that Carly Simon likes being on stage about as much as the rest of us like being audited by the IRS, the very existence of this one-hour concert (recorded in 1987 on Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts) will bring joy to the hearts of the singer-songwriter's many fans. Too bad it couldn't have been just a little better. Simon herself is fine (despite her admission in an interesting, entertaining new DVD interview that performing is something she still dreads, she doesn't seem particularly ill at ease during this show); the musicians in the band (like saxophonist Michael Brecker, bass player T-Bone Wolk, and others) are excellent; and there are plenty of good songs (including hits like "Nobody Does It Better," "Anticipation," and, of course, "You're So Vain"). But the whole thing is hampered by a weird, reverb-laden audio mix that makes it sound as if Simon and the band are lip-syncing (which, in fact, they were). Still, viewers who can disregard that will find this to be an effective showcase for Carly Simon's appealing (if not especially compelling) music. --Sam Graham
Description
One of the truly original, trailblazing female singer/songwriters of all-time. Carly Simon "Live From Martha's Vineyard" -The Classic Concert captures a true musical icon performing some of her best-loved hits live on stage in a rare and extraordinary performance.
Includes the hits You're So Vain, Nobody Does It Better, The Right Thing To Do, Anticipation, You Belong To Me, Coming Around Again and a new version of her Academy Award winning song Let The River Run.

Carly Simon - Live from Martha's Vineyard: The Classic Concert
Average customer rating:

An amazing performance! A must have for a true Carly Simon fan!

"Live From Lobsterville"

Wish I was there ... it must have been unbelievable ...

AWESOME!!!

Good performance. Bad DVD.

Carly Simon - Live from Martha's Vineyard: The Classic Concert

Manufacturer: Grandstand
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Release Date: 2004-03-09

Amazon.com

Considering that Carly Simon likes being on stage about as much as the rest of us like being audited by the IRS, the very existence of this one-hour concert (recorded in 1987 on Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast of Massachusetts) will bring joy to the hearts of the singer-songwriter's many fans. Too bad it couldn't have been just a little better. Simon herself is fine (despite her admission in an interesting, entertaining new DVD interview that performing is something she still dreads, she doesn't seem particularly ill at ease during this show); the musicians in the band (like saxophonist Michael Brecker, bass player T-Bone Wolk, and others) are excellent; and there are plenty of good songs (including hits like "Nobody Does It Better," "Anticipation," and, of course, "You're So Vain"). But the whole thing is hampered by a weird, reverb-laden audio mix that makes it sound as if Simon and the band are lip-syncing (which, in fact, they were). Still, viewers who can disregard that will find this to be an effective showcase for Carly Simon's appealing (if not especially compelling) music. --Sam Graham

Description

One of the truly original, trailblazing female singer/songwriters of all-time. Carly Simon "Live From Martha's Vineyard" -The Classic Concert captures a true musical icon performing some of her best-loved hits live on stage in a rare and extraordinary performance.
Includes the hits You're So Vain, Nobody Does It Better, The Right Thing To Do, Anticipation, You Belong To Me, Coming Around Again and a new version of her Academy Award winning song Let The River Run.

Customer Reviews:

An amazing performance! A must have for a true Carly Simon fan!.......2007-01-17

When I found this DVD I had just finally found and purchased a Laser Disc version of this performance (an even rarer find!), but I thought well, if I'd bought the LD version after having only had the VHS version for so many years... Why not have the DVD too! Boy, am I glad I got it when I did from the Best Buy that I found it. Because it was the only one on the shelf and I've never again seen on on the shelf anywhere since then and that was in 2004 when it was a new release! I must have been a very limited release! But as sound and picture quality goes... It is even an improvement over the LD version much less the VHS version I'd nearly worn out over the years. The audio is very nicely done in 5.1 and is not overly done in the surrounds as many concert DVD's in 5.1. Very smooth and natural. The picture is soft and I think if I remember right the original HBO special was the same why so this was done as an effect to make the look. Plus the sun was setting and it may have has some effect on it as well. I also own a LD copy of Carly's live performance at New Yorks Grand Central Station which is an equally desireable to have. As of my writing this it has never been made available on DVD. I just ordered the "Carly Simon - A Moonlight Serenade On The Queen Mary 2" so I'll be egar to view it as soon as it arrives.

"Live From Lobsterville".......2007-01-14

The most sought after DVD of Carly's performances. A limited release in 2004 by Grandstand Entertainment. Very difficult to find. The most memorable performances Carly has done. If you can find it, BUY IT !!!

Wish I was there ... it must have been unbelievable ..........2006-09-02

This must have been one heck of a concert to be at. Carly's having a blast - and sounding (and looking) great. I haven't been listening to much of her stuff lately, but when I went to find this DVD and discovered that it's now out of print (and as I soon found out, pretty rare), I had to get a copy. The search was worth it.

Check out other reviews for the song listing. The video editing is good. There is a slight softness in the video which suits the content and location. It appears to have been shot in the evening, and that light is often naturally soft. Another reviewer wrote that the video was overly soft and grainy. I'm a very critical photographer, and it looks good to me. That same person also complained about the sound quality. I was amazed that with it being an outside concert, with an apparenly substantial breeze, that the sound was so good. Indeed, it's quite obvious that the event itself was a totally professional, top-notch concert production (for the couple hundred people actually there!). I think this was a special originally produced for HBO ...

The DVD has some worthwhile extras, like a couple of more recent interviews with Carly about that concert.

I'd consider myself a casual Carly fan (only really know the radio stuff) -- but now I need more Carly after seeing this video. Like I said, this video makes me wish I could go back almost 20 years and be there.

AWESOME!!!.......2006-06-06

I saw this years ago, and i have yet to buy it yet,
i had it recorded on VHS when it hit HBO in the late
80's. I do have one question for the viewers, once in
awhile on VH-1 they will show Carly's song "Your so
Vain" from the same setting, but in a rather different
outfit, White blouse, and blue jeans. Is this now
in the DVD format? That was a great performance!
But i definitely give it 5 stars!!! great buy, but
now that it is out of print, its a little bit harder
to find, but definitely worth the price.

-Very Pleased Carly Fan

Good performance. Bad DVD........2005-08-09

I remember buying the CD for this show as well as the VHS, back in the late 80's. While it was a great concert then, it seems very outdated today. I would've nonetheless given this DVD a 5/5 hadn't it been for the terrible digital transfer from Grandstand Entertainment.

It looks like it was transfered from a second generation source and, to make things worse, the show itself has been compressed to half the total capacity of a single layer DVD. It's overly soft and grainy and the sound is far from enjoyable, as well. I've transfered older VHS tapes to DVD that looked and sounded better than this release! It's no wonder Grandstand Entertainment has since gone out of business...

I'll stick to listening to the CD, until a better DVD edition comes along.

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