Live in Chicago

Jeff Buckley

Overview

"Jeff Buckley was known for his soaring vocal range and his searing, emotional songs and performances. This DVD serves as impressive documentation of a Buckley concert from 1995. The digital transfer is flawless. The videotaped performances never seem less than immediate. Indeed, the bright spotlights translate perfectly to DVD, making the viewer feel right there. The clean, colorful visuals create a mood of intimate tangibility, the audio gives a most deserving representation of the entire concert, and Buckley's vocals slam into an unsuspecting listener/viewer with flaring passion. All 13 performances can be selected from the ""Set List"" menu. The ""Discography"" feature is a stills gallery of four album covers, with song titles listed to the side. The bonus acoustic songs, from a videotaped sit-down affair, are a slightly awkward attempt at an Unplugged atmosphere, but even when Buckley isn't in top form, his voice remains powerfully stunning. ""The Electronic Press,"" a glossily produced, 17-minute mini-documentary, from the Grace period is the best special feature here. It is a genuinely enlightening and remarkably moving glimpse into Buckley's inspiration and art. Like his father before him, Jeff Buckley was a true talent who died with much music left to bestow. This live performance DVD is a most welcome, respectful ode to a gifted artist."

Product Details

Release Date:	05/09/2000
UPC:	0074645021690
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	NR
Source:	SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT***
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[stereo, Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	2:05:00
Sales rank:	37,125

Special Features

Digitally mastered; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; PCM stereo; Interactive menus; Instant chapter access to songs; Two bonus acoustic songs; Discography; Previously unreleased electronic press kit [EPK]

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jeff Buckley	Performer,Musician
Jeff Buckley	Primary Artist
Mick Grondahl	Bass
Matt Johnson	Drums
Michael Tighe	Guitar

Technical Credits

Editorial Reviews

The Jeff Buckley home video/DVD, Live In Chicago, is comprised of an entire concert performed in support of his classic Grace album, recorded live on May 13, 1995 at the Metro in Chicago. Although the concert was originally aired on Chicago's JBTV shortly after it was recorded, Columbia gave it it's first domestic release in 2000, released in conjunction with the live CD, Mystery White Boy. While MWB was comprised of select performances from different shows, Live in Chicago perfectly captures the glorious musical peaks and valleys that only Jeff Buckley could take you on in concert -- he is joined by guitarist Michael Tighe, bassist Mick Grondahl, and drummer Matt Johnson. While the majority of the track listing includes exceptional renditions of Grace selections -- "Dream Brother," "Lover, You Should've Come Over," "Mojo Pin," "So Real," "Last Goodbye," "Lilac Wine," "Hallelujah," and more -- several unrecorded covers are featured including MC5's "Kick Out the Jams" and Big Star's "Kanga Roo," as well as the superb unreleased original "What Will You Say," and an instrumental version of "Vancouver" (which would appear on the 1998 compilation Sketches (For My Sweetheart the Drunk)). While the hard rockers are great in their own right, the more intimate moments of the performance ("Lover," "Lilac Wine," "Hallelujah") are simply magical. Live In Chicago is a highly recommended video snapshot of Buckley in concert. ~ Greg Prato