The overall video quality for this HD-DVD is quite good. There are a few spots that are a little soft but they don't detract from the experience. The 5.1 soundtrack is also impressive. The performance is pretty much flawless. The Eagles are rich in vocal ability and it shows. All 4 of the main-stays, Henley, Frey, Walsh, and Schmidt are bonifide lead singers in their own right. Together, they are very impressive. Their instrumental abilities also do not disappoint. Walsh is an accomplished guitar player. Schmidt is an excellent bass player, very under-rated. Henley is a very able and steady drummer. Frey is a good rhythm guitar player. Henley frequently switches to guitar, but seems to use it as a prop as much as acually playing it. Frey switches to keyboards and though not fancy, does a fine job. With their supporting cast of talented players, it hardly matters anyway. Bottom line, they switch because they feel like it, not because thay have to. Sadly, many famous groups/bands really can't sing or play very well at all. The Eagles are the real deal. Unfortunately, the music business is just that, a business. Too often, talent takes a back seat to market-a-bility. I always enjoy hearing The Eagles many group and individual hits again. Great songs are always great. I also own their "Hell Freezes Over" DVD, which is also quite good. But this one looks better, sounds better, and has more songs. A+ in every way. Highly Recommended.
August 23, 2008Disappointing. Beware-- "Farewell Tour" hd dvd ordered from Amazon was defective. Would not load. Returned for replacement and the second one did the same thing. Credit/return was easy, though. Bought the regular DVD locally-- and it is AWESOME as we knew it would be.
August 18, 2008 |  | Not much of an Eagles fan until this! |  |
I have maybe two Eagles LP's in my collection. "One of these nights" and "Hotel California" are probably the only two songs I liked; that was until I saw the video for "Funk#49" and I recalled that Joe Walsh had joined the band back in the late 80's or early 90's but I had not paid attention. Well this changed my whole outlook. The songs are tight and in some cases sound better than the recordings. The back up musicians are great! Scott Crago on drums is outstanding! He looks like he's having a lot of fun keeping time and IMHO plays better than Don Henley. Joe Walsh keeps you laughing throughout the show with his antics and his playing is awesome. The other guys ain't too shabby either. One track in particularly has caught everyone's attention; "One day at a time" which Joe wrote and deals with his problems with alcohol which many of us can relate to. Just that song along is worth the price of admission. I strongly recommend it.
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August 7, 2008I've had the chance now to watch the DVD twice and I am just so impressed that after all these years, the Eagles are able to put on such an amazing show. You would think that at this point they might just mail it in, but they give an absolutely electric performance. Don Henley is just amazing. His voice is stellar, although his rendition of "Hotel California" seemed just slightly off. Maybe if they had put it earlier in the concert instead of at the end, his voice would have been more fresh. But he hits everything else just right. Glenn Frey is great too. He's sort of the emcee and has a few funny jokes, such as dedicating "Lyin Eyes" to his ex wife, Plaintiff. (Get it?) Although he looks kind of silly dancing while Henley sings "All She Wants to Do is Dance." He and Joe Walsh also seem a bit off during the closing credits in an interview they taped. Walsh seems kind of out of it and Frey can't stop his giggles. I also gained new appreciation for Timothy B. Schmit. People rag on him all the time that he's not a "real" Eagle and not as good as Randy Meisner, but I think he definitely holds his own. "Love Will Keep Us Alive" is such a beautiful song. And no Don Felder - who cares! If you like the Eagles, you will LOVE this DVD.
July 12, 2008I liked the Eagles before I watched this and now I love them. These guys are total professionals who are polished and understand what it takes to entertain an audience.. There is not one negative comment that I can make except the type should be larger for old farts like me.
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