James Brown: House of Blues (2000)

PRODUCT RIP-OFF

I TRIED TO PLAY THE DVD ON THREE DIFFERENT VIDEO SYSTEMS AND THE RESULTS ON ALL THREE WERE THE SAME. THE VIDEO PORTION WAS DISTORTED AND SKIPPED FRAMES. THE AUDIO ALSO SKIPPED. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PURCHASE. May 15, 2007

It's Not As Great As You Think

Set list looks good...but the performance is surprisingly limited. After watching this several times, I've forced myself to enjoy it more. After the death of Mr. Brown, I hold it as a great memory from when I saw him last February.

James Brown is simply not into this show. He's in a rush to get outta there and it shows. He rushes through every song. The ballads are simply him singing about 20-30 seconds until he motions to his band to move on to the next song. Songs where you can't wait to see and hear like "I Feel Good" and "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" are shamelessly too short. I'm not sure what the audience felt, but watching this I was upset and frustrated that he did not give each song the respect, credit and time they each deserved.

Yes he is in his 60's and that is not at all a problem. His moves are still pretty good. My only reason for watching this DVD are for 2 numbers: "Get Up Offa That Thing" and "Soul Man". He shines throughout these songs and only these, in my opinion. There are moments where he can't sing the high notes and heavily relies on his backup singers.

I don't really recommend this DVD---at least for this price $12-$17. I bought mine for $5 and it's definitely worth that. Dont' pay more than $7 or you will be sorely dissapointed and regretful. December 28, 2006

Feel The Music

Just listen to James Brown's superhit "Sex Machine" and feel the power of music, the perfect harmony between the band members, vocals and dancers. James Brown is still the Godfather of soul music, very active and carismatic. Great audience reacting superbly with the music.. Even Sharon Stone attended this amazing concert. Enjoy this DVD, with both 5.1 dolby digital sound and picture excellent qualities, and for all James Brown's fans, this DVD is a must for your music library. December 3, 2005

A sad disappointment ...

Well, you win a few and you lose a few. With half the reviewers giving this DVD 5 stars and the other half giving it 2 stars, I knew it would be a bit of a gamble. Don't get me wrong: the DVD looks and sounds terrific but the Godfather of Soul is only there in body but sadly not in spirit. The band cooks, the backup singers and dancers work their butts off but the Hardest Working Man in Showbusiness sleepwalks his way through the show. February 11, 2004

Did Anyone Say He was Slowing Down?

After all these years, the man still has it, and mind you, he is well up in age and the only thing he does not do is the split.
But I tell you, this is a concert, especially when he performs "funk on a roll." and "Papa don't take no mess".
HE IS STILL THE MAN, in my book. A must have in your collection. January 14, 2003

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