Classic Albums: The Band - The Band

Director: Bob Smeaton
Actor: The Band
Studio: Eagle Rock Entertainment
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 32 reviews
Sales Rank: 14031

Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: DEV301019D
UPC: 801213010196
EAN: 0801213010196
ASIN: B0007GADYU

Theatrical Release Date: February 22, 2005
Release Date: May 31, 2005
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Classic Albums: The Band - The Band

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4 out of 5 stars Americana on Video: its almost at its best    January 29, 2008
Brian C. Hubbard (Atlanta, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Anyone out there who is a huge fan of American music has to get this video. It allows viewers to glimpse into a time not to distant from the Beat poets, and see how artistic striving, and good feeling worked itself into something unique and and fervently American. Even though most of the members are Canadian, they capture the American spirit of Rock-n-Roll and change in a way most groups were incapable of doing. Check it out and then buy "What happened to Kerouac".


5 out of 5 stars One of the very best.....    September 24, 2007
H. Stephen Born (NYC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is one of the very best "rockumentaries" ever! I loved the whole thing, especially the interviews....especially the ones with the ultra-talented producer/singer/song writer/pianist John Simon-my friend. You might consider checking out John's own recordings.


4 out of 5 stars DVD review    September 14, 2007
Carl T. Zellers II (Lebanon, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Very good comprehensive review on The Band. Gives good insight into the individual members and why some of their songs were written. A good addition to my collection.


5 out of 5 stars the band    September 11, 2007
C3 (Ohio USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

you've heard their music, now hear their words. this dvd gives insight into an extrordinary album of the early 70's; a release that was polar opposite to much of the musical landscape of the era. timeless tunes created by five talented musicians. the joy on levon helm's face is rich as he recounts how the harmonies of himself, richard manuel and rick danko were structured. an impromtu version of unfaithful servant performed by rick is just as emotionally poignant now, as it was on the lp. a couple keyboard demos by garth hudson is both pythonesque, and accomplished keyboardist, in it's scope. and with much less screen time compared to the last waltz, robbie robertson has a word or two as well. after viewing this dvd, cue up the band's lp on the turntable, or tray in the cd, and relive this great work once more!


4 out of 5 stars A Great Band    August 3, 2007
N. Mayfield
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

After viewing The Last Waltz on the Sundance channel everynight it was on, I was hooked on learning more about this group. Their sound is classic and if you're into The Band you should buy this DVD if for no other reason than to watch the contemporary Garth Hudson play the organ. It will make you smile. Also, check out Levon Helm's book This Wheel's on Fire. An extremly interesting and realistic view of life on the road in this great rock and roll band.