Triumph - A Night of Triumph Live

Starring:Triumph, Rik Emmett
Studio: Tml Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The Canadian power trio Triumph may have faded from the memories of disparaging critics, but A Night of Triumph Live offers ample proof that this underrated band could rock as well as any of their longer-lasting contemporaries. A sold-out crowd of 10,000 loyal fans already knew that when this exceptionally well-recorded concert was videotaped at the Metro Centre Arena in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on January 16, 1987. Twelve years into its history, six years after the breakthrough success of its Allied Forces LP, and just a year before breaking up, the band (lead guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore, and bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, with guest bandmate Rick Santer providing backup keyboards and vocals) was heavily touring to support their 1986 release The Sport of Kings, and they're in peak form with a dazzling pyrotechnical stage show that readily matches their versatile musicianship. The sheer megawattage of their stage lighting is quintessential '80s excess (or what Moore referred to as NGF, or "Net Gasp Factor"), but it never overpowers the music itself. Even casual fans will agree that the radio hit "Magic Power" has enduring appeal; if you were a teenage fan during Triumph's prime in the mid-'80s, the song's positive vibe may yet stir your soul. Better yet, the 82-minute gig--with all bandmates giving stellar performances--has been brilliantly remastered in three audio options, and the 5.1-channel mixes (DTS and Dolby Digital) are nothing short of spectacular. Triumph may be gone (Emmett departed in 1988, and the band never really recovered), but this impressive DVD ensures that they will most certainly not be forgotten. --Jeff Shannon

Triumph - A Night of Triumph Live
Average customer rating:

AWESOME DVD, IT ROCKS!

TAC from California is an idiot!

A Staged stage show

It's a great DVD simply because the band is awesome

Worst edited video i've ever seen. But...

Triumph - A Night of Triumph Live
Starring: Triumph , and Rik Emmett
Manufacturer: Tml Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2004-03-23

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The Canadian power trio Triumph may have faded from the memories of disparaging critics, but A Night of Triumph Live offers ample proof that this underrated band could rock as well as any of their longer-lasting contemporaries. A sold-out crowd of 10,000 loyal fans already knew that when this exceptionally well-recorded concert was videotaped at the Metro Centre Arena in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on January 16, 1987. Twelve years into its history, six years after the breakthrough success of its Allied Forces LP, and just a year before breaking up, the band (lead guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett, drummer/vocalist Gil Moore, and bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, with guest bandmate Rick Santer providing backup keyboards and vocals) was heavily touring to support their 1986 release The Sport of Kings, and they're in peak form with a dazzling pyrotechnical stage show that readily matches their versatile musicianship. The sheer megawattage of their stage lighting is quintessential '80s excess (or what Moore referred to as NGF, or "Net Gasp Factor"), but it never overpowers the music itself. Even casual fans will agree that the radio hit "Magic Power" has enduring appeal; if you were a teenage fan during Triumph's prime in the mid-'80s, the song's positive vibe may yet stir your soul. Better yet, the 82-minute gig--with all bandmates giving stellar performances--has been brilliantly remastered in three audio options, and the 5.1-channel mixes (DTS and Dolby Digital) are nothing short of spectacular. Triumph may be gone (Emmett departed in 1988, and the band never really recovered), but this impressive DVD ensures that they will most certainly not be forgotten. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

AWESOME DVD, IT ROCKS! .......2006-09-09

I have watched it twice now, and the sound quality, video quality, songs, the performances, the clothes and light effects all are superb to me! Unlike some of the reviewers I don't find fault with anything here! Who cares what they say about the clothes and hair; I prefer the style groups had back then as well as the music they made. REAL MUSIC. I can't say much about what's around today. This DVD comes highly recommended.

TAC from California is an idiot!.......2006-07-26

This Triumph DVD is not staged or studio recorded or anything of the sort. It is a live concert in Halifax. The times have changed and yes the material, music and sound are dated but it is what it is. An amazing 80's cocert that held it's own and despite the less that Stones budget Triumph used to record it, the concert does them justice. Yes, Rik Emmett was Triumph and without him they would never have existed. Anyone who knows the band knows Gil Moore and Mike Levine were no Neil Peart or Geddy Lee. but they banged out great 80's type rock that people all over loved jamming to. Buy it! It is Triumph at it's best live and you're not going to find anything better if this is what you're looking for.

A Staged stage show.......2006-07-24

As anyone with a brain can see this show is dubbed with a sound track. Gil Moore does'nt even break a sweat with all those hot lights and body heat? Gimmie a break-please.Looks like they made it to throw some extra bucks in the bank before they broke up.The star of the show as usual is Rik Emmit.Without him there would never have been a Triumph.If you REALLY want to see Triumph LIVE buy the US Festival DVD. Dont waste your money on this one.Its all staged for the camera.

It's a great DVD simply because the band is awesome.......2006-03-15

Triumph was one of those bands that were so underrated but they had a lot of talent. Since there aren't many concert footage out there this DVD is a must for every Triumph fan. Somewhat I like this one better than the "US Concert", don't mind the edition the sound is great and the footage is well...an 80's concert which seem with today's standards is "cheesy" but back then was excellent. I think you need to judge a concert by it's meaning when it was originally played not by today's standard, son don't mind those critics who tell you about the clothes or the hair...Triumph is all about rock n' roll and this DVD delivers.

The extras are okay too. You won't be dissapointed.

Worst edited video i've ever seen. But..........2006-03-01

the DTS audio is one of the best mixed live recordings i've heard to date. if you are a true Triumph fan u will appreciate it just for that. just ignore the out of sinc edits. it's clear that this was edited together from at least 2 shows in Halifax. All in all a good viewing experience.

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