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Pink Floyd - Pulse starring: David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Guy Pratt, Dick Parry directed by: David Mallet  
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Sony EAN: 0074645417196 Format: DVD-Video, Live, NTSC Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Sony Region Code: 1 Release Date: July 11, 2006 Running Time: 145 minutes Studio: Sony Theatrical Release Date: June 27, 2006 Sales Rank: 959 MPN: SMVD54171D Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 07/11/2006 Amazon.com: At long last Pink Floyd: Pulse has arrived on DVD, and Floyd fans already know it's a major cause to celebrate. The original VHS release was a milestone bestseller, but it seemed to take forever for the DVD to arrive, with numerous delays while Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and long-time Floyd producer James Guthrie labored to restore, re-edit, and remix this legendary concert video in 5.1-channel Dolby Surround Sound. The resulting two-disc set was well worth the wait: While the limitations of the original video source are still evident in the sometimes-hazy image quality (Gilmour would later admit the concert should have been captured on film), Floyd fans will unanimously agree that Pulse has never looked or sounded better, and only the absence of group co-founder Roger Waters prevents this from being the ultimate document of Pink Floyd in performance. (Even without Waters, it's easily one of the group's most impressive stage productions.) Gracefully directed with minimal intrusion by veteran music video and concert director David Mallet, and shot on video during Pink Floyd's two-week stint at London's Earls Court Exhibition Centre in October 1994, this 145-minute performance (from Floyd's Division Bell tour) is a sonic marvel to behold. Under a massive arch festooned with then-state-of-the-art laser, lighting, and projection systems, the 1987 incarnation of Pink Floyd (Gilmour, keyboardist Richard Wright, and drummer Nick Mason) and their stellar supporting band kicks off with "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" (a loving tribute to Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett), followed by four tracks from The Division Bell, two from 1987's A Momentary Lapse of Reason, "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" from 1979's magnum opus The Wall, and leading into intermission with an absolutely stunning performance of "One of These Days," the timeless opening track from 1971's Meddle. The centerpiece of Disc 2 is a near-perfect performance of 1974's Dark Side of the Moon in its entirety--reason enough to make this a must-have DVD for even the most casual Floyd admirers. And while no one will ever re-create the sheer magnificence of Clare Torry's original tour de force vocals on "The Great Gig in the Sky," it's safe to say that backup singers Sam Brown, Claudia Fontaine, and Durga McBroom deliver the next best thing, in addition to seamless contributions throughout the concert. After the closing heartbeat of "Eclipse," the concert ends with encore performances of "Wish You Were Here," "Comfortably Numb," and a no-holds-barred, pyrotechnically explosive rendition of The Wall's "Run Like Hell," all showcasing Gilmour's guitar mastery with frequent close-ups of his picking and fret-work as seen throughout the concert. (Like Gilmour, Mason and Wright were never dynamic onstage, and that's true here as well, but their technical precision is fully evident, and while guitarist Tim Renwick and saxophonist Dick Parry are each given moments to shine, bassist Guy Pratt is a worthy substitution for Waters, especially when vocally sparring with Gilmour on "Run Like Hell.") With beautiful packaging, an 8-page booklet, and menu designs by long-time Floyd associate Storm Thorgerson, the DVDs offer an abundance of bonus features including "Bootlegging the Bootleggers," featuring surprisingly good-quality "boot" video performances of "What Do You Want From Me?," "On the Turning Away," "Poles Apart," and "Marooned." The surreal round-ratio screen films seen throughout the concert can all be viewed independently (still in round format, and several offered in both original and alternate versions). Music videos for "Learning to Fly" and "Take It Back" are included on Disc 1, along with "Tour Stuff" including maps, itineraries, and stage plans for the 1994 tour. "Say Goodbye to Life as We Know It" is a playful backstage video (mostly involving the production staff's ongoing quest for a good pint of beer), and after delivering a heartfelt introduction to Pink Floyd's 1996 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with Roger Waters and Syd Barrett acknowledged by Gilmour), Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan joins Gilmour and Wright for a moving acoustic performance of "Wish You Were Here" (directed at Waters, perhaps?). Additional features include album cover art, a photo gallery, and the concert-only audio choice between a 448kbps audio bitstream or a higher-quality 640kbps stream for higher-quality DVD players. The system set-up feature ensures that audiophiles will achieve optimum speaker performance in keeping with Pink Floyd's exacting technical standards. In tandem with the superior concert presentation, these features make Pulse one of the best--if not the best--music DVDs of 2006, guaranteed to satisfy Floyd fans for many years to come. --Jeff Shannon More from Pink Floyd and David Gilmour
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 Rating:  - The Pulse Keeps Us Beating!A prime example of what Pink Floyd could do in concert. I have seen Floyd in concert many times, and this DVD captures the very essence of their performance. Beautifully mastered with terrific audio, this video is a must for Pink Floyd fans of all ages! Rating: - the best live show everi saw this concert live and i had to have it, thank you. good price and delivery Rating: - Pink Floyd--PulsePink Floyd - Pulse Probably the most complete Pink Floyd DVD I have ever viewed! Sound quality and video presentation was great. I had the VHS version of this presentation and this new DVD mix was far superior. If you are a die hard 'Floyd' fan, this is a DVD for you! Rating:  - Stay with VHS VersionForgive me...and forgive me David Gilmour. For years he is my hero (speaking as a fellow guitar player) but the audio and video quality is quite bad. I know they had issues with transferring to DVD and I am heart broken. I purchased 2 copies of this concert, excited because I had waited so long to compliment my sister's and my VHS version, and am now too embarrased to send my sister her copy. I am returning both to Amazon and hope they compensate adequately since one copy is opened. Video ... Read More Rating: - Awesome!You've already read the features. I just have to say that this DVD sounds and looks beautiful. A real bargain! 6 out of 5 stars! Browse for similar items by category:
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