Music Concerts - Theatrical versions

[TheFeldster]

Just a question that randomly popped into my head that I think is worthy of a thread

When watching DVD's on live concerts, do you prefer to just sit and watch the concert from start to finish with no interruptions, or do you prefer the "theatrical" versions, where the performances are interspersed between interviews with the musicians and what-not?

I just thought of this because my dad and myself always argue over which version of the "Concert for George" we watch, because I like to just watch the concert, while my dad likes the theatrical version.

[Magic]

I like the commentary.....it adds special thoughts and side notes that are very interesting to know.

[METALPRIEST]

Straight concert

...save all the interview stuff for a bonus disc...or activate an audio commentary

[Lord Grendel]

Straight concert for me too, I don't really care about the background stuff, at least not when I am watching something for the first time. Eventually after a few more views, I would play around and check out the additional Theatrical bits.

[Odysseus]

Straight concert for me as well at first. I'll go to the interviews and stuff later.

As much as I like The Song Remains the Same, the first few times I saw it years ago, it drove me nuts always flipping away to the fantasy sequences. I want to see the band!

[Lynch]

Typically, I'd rather just watch a concert, start to finish.

[Mr. Shadow]

Originally Posted by METALPRIEST Straight concert ...save all the interview stuff for a bonus disc...or activate an audio commentary

Agree totally.

I can't imagine slicing up "Tommy" or "DSOM" with banter, no matter how informative. The Pink Floyd "Pompey" file I have mixes in interviews that really take away the continuity of the music. Plus it's about 2 1/2 hours long now.

[Tattoo'd Lady]

it depends on how the commentary is done and what not. sometimes the commentary can really add to the concert and sometimes i feel that its totally useless and can easily be taken out with no harm done. an example of a music concert with commentary i really LOVE is the Last Waltz. the bands interviews really work well in the context of the concert and to me, it doesn't get much better

[Abraxas]

Just the straight concert please. Put the interviews on a bonus disc.

[rtbuck]

I went with "Just the Straight Concert" & agree the interviews & stuff should be a bonus.
Alice Cooper did it right (& I'm sure there are more). On his "Good to See You Again Alice Cooper" movie it gives you the full theatrical version but also has a choice of just playing the concert. Another thing I do (& once again I'll use Coop!) is watch a DVD with the audio commentary on which is great on the Welcome to my Nightmare DVD

[Groovy Man]

Originally Posted by rtbuck I went with "Just the Straight Concert" & agree the interviews & stuff should be a bonus.

Same here.