John Mayer - Any Given Thursday

Starring:John Mayer
Studio: Sony
Product Type: DVD

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All the qualities that have made John Mayer a rising star are on display in this concert package: an interesting voice; tunes that are catchy but still have some depth; an appealingly casual slacker attitude; and enough grit to separate him from the namby-pamby singer-songwriter crowd. Recorded in 2002 in Birmingham, Alabama, the nearly two-hour concert showcases not only Mayer's songs (including some new ones) and versatile three-piece band, but also his surprisingly deft guitar playing (check out his Hendrix-saturated stylings on the unaccompanied "Man on the Side"). There are plenty of extra features as well, including an audio track with Mayer's comments about the songs, photos, and two brief but well-made (especially "Any Given Soundcheck") documentaries. All in all, a worthy addition to the catalog of an artist who keeps getting better. --Sam Graham

Description

3x5
No Such Thing
Back To You
City Love
Love Song For No One
Why Georgia
Your Body Is A Wonderland
My Stupid Mouth
Comfortable
Neon

Customer Reviews:

Happy Customer!!.......2007-01-16

I received my purchase in good condition and sooner than anticipated. Thanks!

good, but try subtitles next time.......2007-01-08

I'd listened to a couple of CD's by John Mayer but wasn't too thrilled until I heard "Continuum". It grabbed my ears immediately and I thought every song was very good if not great. That's what motivated me to buy the DVD "Any Given Thursday". The songs sounded good but after a while they started to sound very similar...so much so that we decided to watch the rest some other time and opted for "The Dance" with Fleetwood Mac which we've seen countless times. Some concerts are just more watchable time after time. I'm sure you have your favorites. There were a few things that made John's concert less than thrilling for me. Granted... the guy is mega-talented, both as a singer - (I'm assuming songwriter) and guitar player. And from the noises of approval coming from the crowd I suppose you'd have to crown him stud-muffin. There were just enough young ladies in the audience that couldn't stop squealing long enough to take a breath that might make you want to scream "please stop" at your TV. I think I used different words. Anyway, if you can get past that its still a good concert. Where he started to really lose me is when it became clear to me that I couldn't understand what he was singing about unless he stopped to explain it. Great voice, but please, give me a coherent word or two so I can get into the song. He sounded clear as a bell on "Continuum" CD. Just something he could work on. Last point to throw at you is that I felt I wasn't so much seeing a band but a solo performance with backup. Maybe that wouldn't matter to anyone else but I think if you're on the same stage you don't need quite so much separation. I know, picky, picky. If you're a John Mayer fan you're probably looking for that review that will validate your purchasing impulse. I'm not sure if this review would have helped me either. For the rest of you I'd suggest borrowing someone else's DVD before taking the plunge. In the meantime, buy the CD "Continuum". You won't be disappointed.

Stand back from the mic, John........2006-09-13

I'm barely giving this 3 stars because I REALLY like John Mayer. This DVD grew on me at the same time I realized that he is eating the microphone. I know that other reviewers have mentioned this but it's worth pointing out again. Why dwell on the negative? Well, I bought this DVD because I knew it would sound better than the CD. I was wrong. It's almost worse. The constant slobbering and "cha's, che's, cho's" make it sound like he's under water some of the time.

Mr.Mayer has admitted that one of the things he'd like to change, is the way he presents himself on stage as far as mannerisms and so forth. He should have started before this show was recorded.

Reccomended for die-hard John Mayer fans only.

Buy the DVD instead of the CD.......2005-03-24

I eagerly awaited the release of Any Given Thursday, because I am a big fan of John Mayer's and had seen him live in April 2002 (at a House of Blues) and again in August 2002, just 4 weeks before the concert recorded. My big decision was whether to buy the CD or the DVD.

The week they were released, I purchased the CD (and meanwhile my son purchased the DVD). In spite of John's great performance, I was disappointed in the CD. The crowd's noise is very distracting and it is painful to hear teenyboppers shreiking at inappropriate moments. They either picked the wrong venue to record or should have filtered out the crowd better. It convinced me not to see him live again. (I would NOT give the CD 5 stars!)

But eventually I had a chance to watch my son's DVD, and it was great. With the camera focused on John, you can focus on his songs and his performance -- which are perfect. The crowd is NOT a distraction on the DVD. So I bought the DVD too, and I've been very pleased with it. When I watch it, is almost like reliving the excitement of his live performance. Anyone who sees it becomes a fan.

I believe the DVD costs less than the CD too. It's a great value.

Awesome Live Performance.......2005-01-11

John Mayer is an unassuming performer and awesome entertainer. I have viewed this DVD several times and realize he is totally engrossed in what he does best and that is making music. His guitar solos are reminiscent of great guitarists of the past and he shamelessly honors his favorites with notable riffs or complete cover songs. He is a likeable fellow in his commentaries and his sense of humor on this collection lets the listener know he hasn't let any of his popularity go to his head. He has the ability to poke fun at himself and in my opinion, he is living life right, by not taking things too seriously. He makes a point to shed light on his band mate's abilities, when it would be really easy to keep the focus on himself. He is not that way at all. I'd be surprised if you do not emerge a huge John Mayer fan by giving your eyes and ears this musical treat any given Thursday or for that matter any day that ends in "Y".

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