Doors - Soundstage Performances
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Artist: DoorsBrand: RED Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-10-22
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
DVD Reviews of Doors - Soundstage Performances
DVD Review: Exciting Addition for Your Doors Collection!
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first heard that The Doors Soundstage Performances was coming out in 02 I was really excited. At the time I hadn't seen a lot of footage of The Doors so it I eagerly awaited and anticipated it and when it came out I wasn't disappointed and I don't think you will be either.
The Soundstage Performances are kind of a mini retrospective of The Doors from the beginning of their performing career to towards the end. It has three different venues from 1967 right before Light My Fire became a number one record and up until the 69 Critique show on PBS. Each section is preceded with an introduction by Danny Sugerman and a few pithy remarks by the surviving Doors Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, and Robby Krieger.
Toronto May, 1967-This is a one song performance that was on Canadian National Television and they did The End! This is the early Doors at their burning best. There's an audience but you can tell they don't know what to expect from The Doors. Jim Morrison quivers like he's receiving raw voltage and the performance pulsates with the energy Morrison channels. You can feel the raw power of this performance and see why The Doors were about to make it big, and are still a legendary band.
Danish TV Show 1968- This is the whole half hour uncut, no commercial interrupted television show. It's more sedate than the Toronto footage and Morrison is visibly stoned and sits on a bar stool through the first couple of songs. But it's a more intimate look at The Doors, everything is up close, and the camera lingers on each member of the band. And Morrison is more aware of the camera, he's learned to play to it. He knows when to look right into the camera and when to back off. There is one funny moment where he loses the camera, he realizes the camera he's playing to isn't on and he turns suddenly to the right camera.
The PBS Critique Show, NY, 1969- The Doors played on this show in the aftermath of the Miami incident and this was the only place they could play live. The original show contained an interview with rock critic Richard Goldstein. A set of five songs The Doors performed live, and a panel discussion.
The performance on this show is another good intimate look at The Doors performing. You can see the interplay of Morrison with the rest of the band, and the Soft Parade, maybe one of the few times they performed it live is quite compelling and Morrison makes it a tour-de-force.
There are a couple things wrong with this section of the DVD. The biggest problem is the quality of the video transfer. There are glitches and dropouts, but by far the biggest shortcoming is, during The Doors performance it seems like the original video dragged as it was being transferred and the sound and picture lose speed, it happens a couple of times and brings down the enjoyment of watching. If it weren't for that technical problem I would have given this review 5 stars.
And then there's the panel discussion or rather the lack of it. While the interview with Goldstein has been widely released the panel discussion, so far, hasn't seen the light of day. I was at Doorsfest 02 where Danny Sugerman appeared and he asked the people there if the panel discussion should be included and the resounding answer was "yes!" But for whatever reason it isn't in there.
I don't know if this qualifies as a bonus features section but after it looks like the DVD is officially over, there are more interviews with Ray, Robby and John as they discuss a little something about each of the songs performed on the DVD.
For most fans I would say this is an essential addition to your collection, and you'll find yourself watching the performances again and again.
Description of Doors - Soundstage Performances
The Doors Soundstage Performances are a truly unique compilation of three completely different Doors performances at three distinct stages in their career. The concept of the "Soundstage Performances" laid the way to assemble all three appearances. The majority of the material has never been seen before. Not only is it rare but it is startlingly great. Providing commentary are all three remaining Doors: Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robby Krieger. Even without an audience, the Doors mesmerize, playing for nothing but the cameras. Morrison still delivers electrifying performances, whether reciting poetry in Denmark proceeding "Love Me Two Times" or getting it on during "The Soft Parade" - Jim Morrison's charisma, beauty and brilliance shine during all.Track Listing:
1. The End
2. Alabama Song
3. Back Door Man
4. Texas Radio
5. Love Me Two Times
6. When the Music's Over
7. Unknown Soldier
8. Tell all the People
9. Back Door Man
10. Wishful Sinful
11. Build Me a Woman
12. The Soft Parade
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