The Police - LIVE - Ghost in the Machine

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DVD: Region Code 0.0
Audio: English (Unknown); Korean (Subtitled)
Format: Color, Full Screen, Import, NTSC
Running Time: 90 unknown-units

DVD Reviews of The Police - LIVE - Ghost in the Machine

DVD Review: Get Rid Of The Horn Section!
Summary: 2 Stars

Oh where do I begin?? I'm a long time Police fan who could never understand why Sting chose to have a horn section for the Ghost In the Machine album and tour. I'm sure these musicians are very talented men, but they certainly were not needed on this album. During the concert, they completely drowned out Sting's bass and Andy's guitar! Good thing Stewart plays loud, otherwise you'd never hear the police music! Another thing that got annoying was Sting's trademark chant "ee-yo!" during the chorus of many of the songs. Oh yeah, before I forget... he really needed to wipe his mouth! That spittle on the corners of his mouth made me sick! What I did like about this dvd, was the song list. Really nice to watch them perform "When the World is Running Down..."

DVD Review: Decent midperiod Police performance
Summary: 3 Stars

Having seen the Police on their 1st, final, and reunion tours, I have to say while this is an enjoyable concert I feel a bit disapointed in this show. Stings decision to eat pineapple throughout the show may have helped his voice, but it also left him foaming at the mouth which is kind of distracting. Stewarts decision to tape a nasty message to Sting on his kit limits the camera shots from behind the drummer. There is more of the jazzy influence creeping in as well. Still worth seeing for any Police fan!

DVD Review: Ghost in the Machine
Summary: 4 Stars

I bought this DVD because I love the album. As in most concerts some of the music is new and some old. Nice concert; not as polished as the Synchronicity Concert. Nevertheless, I am glad I bought it.

DVD Review: horn overload, fire Sting's wardrobe designer!
Summary: 3 Stars

Back in the day I watched the awesome Around the World video multiple times and even though the Synchronicity video was abysmal it's the only moment that was captured and released during that tour and unfortunately all we get from the Ghost in the Machine era is this mediocre production.
First of all Sting's wardrobe designer should have been fired when this abomination of an outfit was worn by Sting onstage. I know 1982 attire is embarrasing to watch today but this outfit was horrific.
I enjoyed the horn section during the Ghost songs that had horns in it but the older songs were pretty bad with horns just so the musicians had something to do. Roxanne was unbearable to listen to with horns.
A previous reviewer thought Sting had powdered sugar at the corners of his mouth throughout the show..no, this was spittle. Sting should have kept drinking water inbetween songs to keep hydrated. I've never seen a concert video where the singer had SPITTLE coming out of the corners of his mouth. This was revolting.
The 80's white guy dance moves Sting was busting out are hard to watch nowadays but it was the norm back then. Enjoy this snapshot in time.

DVD Review: Good, not great
Summary: 3 Stars

Ghost in the Machine is my favorite album, but unfortunately Sting decided to use horn section instead of hiring a decent keyboard player for this tour and that was a huge mistake. The horns are annoying most of the time and add nothing to the songs.

However, there are some songs that work: "Bring on the Night", "Demolition Man" and "Shadows in the Rain" are all enjoyable and its the Police after all so even an average show by the Police is not to be missed.

I am still waiting for the day they release the "Shea Stadium" 8/18/83 as it was their most historic concert.

And instead of watching a DVD go see them in concert! They are touring after all... :)

Description of The Police - LIVE - Ghost in the Machine

One of the greatest rock bands ever, The Police are at their very best in a RARE Live concert performance recorded at Gateshead, England on July 31, 1982. It features Sting on bass guitar and lead vocals, Andy Summers on lead guitars, and Stewart Copeland on drums. Over 90 minutes of Live Footage!! TRACKS: 1) Message In A Bottle; 2) Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic; 3)Walking On The Moon; 4) Spirits In The Material World; 5) Hungry For You (J'aurais Toujours Faim De Toi); 6) When The World Is Running Down, You Make The Best Of What's Still Around; 7) The Bed's Too Big Without You; 8) De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da; 9) Demolition Man; 10) Shadows In The Rain; 11) Driven To Tears; 12) Bring On The Night; 13) One World (Not Three); 14) Invisible Sun; 15) Roxanne; 16) Don't Stand So Close To Me; 17) Can't Stand Losing You - Reggatta De Blanc- Be My Girl, Sally 18) So Lonely. ++++ DVD FEATURES: This officially released DVD from South Korea is All-Region NTSC Code 0 (plays worldwide), provides Full Screen display and Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound in ENGLISH with optional (removable) Korean subtitles.

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