Anyone have the concert DVD “Lightning in a Bottle”? (1 Viewer)

[John Pine]

It's a blues concert by various artists and I’m considering buying a copy. How’s the sound on this recording? Is it DD2.0 only?

 

[Joe Bernardi]

I have the DVD. It's 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen, and the language, according to the rear cover, is "English 5.1 (Dobly Digital)."

Also on the rear cover is the Dolby logo with the correctly spelled Dolby Digital.

 

[John Pine]

Good info Joe, but how's it sound? I've read at Amazon that the video transfer is very good. Also the musical performances are mostly great, with a few exceptions. But there are no comments on the sound quality.

 

[Emmett Maguire]

I really enjoyed this concert and was very impressed with the sound quality, picture and content. The second time I watched it, my wifes brother was visiting from Ottawa. He is a blues singer himself and has met a lot of the performers over the years. This added to the enjoyment.

I am very please with the sound and the entire package. It would be nice to see more of this quality production on the market. My HT is a fantastic venue for this concert so kudos to Dennis Erskine.

Regards
Emmett

 

[Aaron Silverman]

Guys,

I did an official HTF review of this one. For some reason it's still in the Software forum instead of the DVD Reviews Archive, but here's a link:

Lightning In A Bottle HTF Review

 

[John Pine]

Thanks guys, exactly what I was looking for! Once again HTF comes through!

 

[Paul.S]

I recommend it FWIW. Antoine Fuqua directed; some terrific performances. Solomon Burke jams.

I can't intelligently comment on s.q. as I'm unfortunately listening in 2-channel stereo only. Since even Sony has abandoned their former practice of always including a Dolby Surround 2.0 track, that leaves 2-channel wankers like me listening to a downmix of the 5.1.

-p

 

[John Pine]

Paul.S: So they didn't even include a 2.0 track...man, that sux!

 

[Kevin C Brown]

Thanks for the comments. I have this one on my "list" from seeing some other positive comments about it. Have to move it into my next purchase batch.

 

[John Pine]

Kevin: I found a "near mint" used copy on eBay for $13 shipped, so keep huntin'. JP

 

[Kevin C Brown]

Cool.