HDNet is showing U2's Vertigo tour live from Chicago this week.
First, I was at this concert and attended all but 2 shows while they were in town that week. The best was the last show, no cameras, the band was very relaxed and really rocked. We were on the floor, center, about 15 'people rows' back. Wow.
Anyway, this presentation truly kicks the DVD's ass in terms of video clarity. The DVD's video was OK, but the audio (DTS 5.1) was incredible. Here, it was opposite, the video was crystal clear and the audio (DD 2.0) was OK.
I still don't like Hamlish Hamilton as a concert video director. Too many quick, cut shots, forced out of focus shots, etc. You might need that for other bands, but U2 doesn't require those tricks. Just show them how they are.
Once this comes out on Blur-ay or HD-DVD, it's an instant purchase...
Posted by drake at January 30, 2006 08:34 AM