Todd Rundgren - Live in Japan

Starring:Todd Rundgren
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

Todd Rundgren performs his greatest hits in this exciting live stage show recorded in Japan! Rock's original Renaissance man--producer, founder of the band Utopia, writer of such hits as "I Saw the Light," "Hello, It's Me," and "Bang the Drum All Day," and general music maverick--rocks the house with this dynamic performance, featuring a room-shaking remastered soundtrack! Recorded at the Tokyo Sun Plaza Hall. Songs: Real Man, Unloved Children, Parallel Lines, Can't Stop Running, Compassion, Secret Society, Something to Fall Back On, Love of the Common Man, Can We Still Be Friends, Mated, The Waiting Game, Love in Action, Rock Love, Hawking, The Want of a Nail, Hello It's Me, I Love My Life.

Customer Reviews:

the runt.......2007-03-21

this is actualy quite good... strong vocals , great arangments and a good mix...but at times a little 2 slick 4 it's own good,,, still glad i bought it
though ,and i;m not the biggest runt fan out there,,,,

TODD AT HIS BEST.......2006-12-24

VERY GOOD AUDIO-VIDEO, GREAT SONG SELECTION. TODD IS AT HIS BEST IN THIS OLDER VIDEO. HE HAS A FULL BAND, AND BACKUP VOCALISTS, AS COMPARED TO JUST HIM, A BASS & DRUMMER, IN LIVE IN SAN FRAN. STAY AWAY FROM THAT ONE IT STINKS. LIAR IS ALSO VERY GOOD IF YOU LIKE THE LIAR CD YOU WILL LIKE THE LIAR DVD. BUT AS A VERY LONG TIME TODD FAN SINCE HE BEGAN WITH NAZZ, THIS IS REALLY VERY GOOD. HIS BAND IS GREAT, HIS VOICE IS AT ITS BEST. HE PLAYS VERY LITTLE GUITAR ON THIS DVD, AND LIAR. BUT THE GUITAR PLAYER IS EXCELLENT. LIVE IN JAPAN IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

More than just good........2006-11-10

This video shows Todd at his best. Great vocals, great live arrangements, lots of energy, and really, really great music. In fact, I consider Rundgren's "Nearly Human" sorely underestimated. And since it is so hard to find a copy of the CD, get this DVD instead. Then you can 'submerge' yourself in Todd. Enjoy.

A True Star.......2006-03-29

Todd is a master crafter of catchy songs, an innovative musician/engineer, and his unmistakable voice (full, thick and soothing) is a treat to hear. On this DVD, most of the songs from "Nearly Human" and other favorites are captured live. The band consists of guitar, bass, drums, two keyboardists, sax, trumpet, percussion, three female backing vocals and Todd. If you want to see Todd jam you may be disappointed since he only plays lead on "Unloved Children", solo acoustic guitar on "Love of the Common Man", and electric guitar on "Love in Action". On this tour, he focused on singing and let his incredibly tight band provide the music.

The video is clear; the editing, tastefully done, shows the enthusiasm of the musicians. Audio choices are DD 5.1 and stereo. Both sound great, but the stereo mix sounds tighter and better defined. No extras or bonus features are provided but with an intense performance like this you don't miss them.

Were You There?.......2005-10-01

If you saw and enjoyed any of these shows then buy the disc and go back in time. The band is tight and Todd's singing is good. If you're looking for a show where Todd rips on the guitar, then this isn't it. Todd's out front singing most of the time and leaves the playing to his highly talented friends. Remember all those people up on the stage having fun and giving it their all? Well, they're all here.

Average customer rating:

Like the other guy said - buying this one is a no-brainer
Fun Show
Great, just too short!
"The Best " Todd/Utopia DVD Available.
Utopia, we need you back!

Utopia - Redux '92: Live in Japan
Starring: Utopia , and Todd Rundgren
Manufacturer: Bmg Special Product
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004YKQ5
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Customer Reviews:

Like the other guy said - buying this one is a no-brainer.......2006-10-28

I had to leave two negative reviews today so I thought I'd put in a positive one before I left. I saw Kasim Sulton this morning on the Today Show playing bass for Meat Loaf and was in a way disappointed that such a phenomenal talent stands there in the background. I think that in "Redux," Sulton steals the show, but I think that's the way that Utopia was - anyone who sang lead came across as as the band's frontman. From switching lead with Todd Rundgren in "Hiroshima" and "Last of the New Wave Riders" to Kasim's incredible performance of "Back On The Street," you have to wonder just how Utopia could have been so prolific with four members all so loaded with talent that any one of them could have fronted a successful band. Willie Wilcox belted out "Princess of the Universe" with amazing force in the second cut, and Roger's "Caravan" was a great transitional piece in the middle of the set. I only wish that "Trapped" were included in this video, since Kasim was on such a roll. Other than that, this hits on all cylinders. Although it lacks the historical significance of the Boston, Columbus and Royal Oak DVDs, the "Redux" video and audio quality are fantastic - the best by far of any Utopia performance DVD.

Fun Show.......2005-10-01

Pretty good effort all around. The atmosphere is loose and the music is right on. Lots of smiles and exhuberance but I could have done without some of Roger's Yanni-like gyrations. Some reviewers have said that seeing only 55 minutes of the show is kind of a disappointment, but there's enough here to put a smile on your face and take you back to some fun times. If you're a fan, for fifteen bucks it's a no brainer.

Great, just too short!.......2001-10-30

Only 55 minutes long, this DVD concert is still a gem! All 4 members take a turn on lead vocals, but of course Todd Rundgren is the centerpiece here, and justly so. Opens with great song called "Fix Your Gaze". I am new to the most of the Utopia material, but I've been a fan of Rundgren's solo stuff for many years. This great concert, dynamic in picture and sound, is a great introduction to Utopia's brilliance.

"The Best " Todd/Utopia DVD Available........2001-05-16

I have purchased several Todd/Utopia DVD and videos. This is the best. A definite must have for any Utopia Head. Excellent vide and audio quality. I only wish the DVD had more songs on it. The songs are played full length and all band members sound great. I wish there were more of these.

Utopia, we need you back!.......2001-01-02

I was glad to see this great concert film has finally been made available on DVD. This represents what was to be Utopia's last tour together. I remember how excited I was when I first heard that Utopia had reformed in 1992 (after lying silent for seven years after the release of 1995's underrated "POV"). This "reunion" was supposed to begin with a series of shows in Japan, which was then supposed to lead to further touring and a new studio album...but unfortunately for Utopia fans, things just didn't happen that way! However, we DO have this fine document of Utopia's short-lived 90's reunion, and it is a document that no fan of this band should be without! Although, like the original video release, the DVD only runs 55 minutes (I was hoping for some bonus tracks to finally be added!) the band put on a show heavy on energy, emotion, and excitement. If their was any personal conflict that lead to the early demise of this reunion, it is certainly NOT obvious from the smiling faces on stage. Some musical highlights include the rarely heard gem "Fix Your Gaze", the progressive rock anthems "Hiroshima", "Caravan", and "Just One Victory", and the high energy pop of "One World", "Love in Action", and "Princess Of the Universe". Watching this concert again, with the added sonic quality of full digital sound & picture, I really began to long for another Utopia reunion, and hey, with Todd Rundgren and Kasim Sultan now working together once again, how long before Roger Powell and Willie Wilcox join on for the ride?..It would be nice to see, wouldn't it? So, do I have any complaints about this DVD? Well, I would have liked to have seen some tracks included from the bands excellent late 80's works like "Oblivion" and "POV", as well as more material from "Swing To the Right" (and from what I understand, many of those songs were indeed played at the actual Japanese shows, but were edited out of the video release for reasons that could ONLY make sense to a record company executive!), but as good as this particular perfomance is, it's easy to overlook such complaints and just enjoy the show!

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