Lou Reed Berlin (2008)

Lou Reed co-founder of The Velvet Underground and the man behind such iconic rock songs as Sweet Jane and Walk on the Wild Side stars in one of the most satisfying concert films (Lee Marshall, Screen International) in decades. Oscar-nominated director Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) captures this historic moment in time, as Reed performed his legendary 1973 album, Berlin, live for the first time. Rocking horns, soulful guitar and the angelic voices of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus bring Reed s devastatingly honest lyrics to full life in this exceptionally strong performance (John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter). Product Description

Greatest Show on Earth

I viewed a German import of this dvd and must say it is even more powerful than the lp that was released over 35 years ago. If anyone questions Lou's stature in the pantheon of rock and roll as an art form, this will convice them of his incredible importance in defining the genre as we now know it. This is a must see video!!! September 18, 2008

A Night I'll Never Forget

I should point out that I have not yet seen this film. However, I was at the concert that it captures and I can say with great confidence that if this film captures even a fraction of Lou Reed and companies performance that night than this film will be one of the greatest documents of one of our greatest living artists, Period. Lou along with all of the supporting players that night put on a show that no one who witnessed it will ever forget. See this film, even if you weren't lucky enough to be there and especially if you were. But then again if you were there you don't need me to tell you what you already know. September 15, 2008

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