James TaylorJames Taylor - Pull Over

James Taylor's second live dvd, 2002's "Pull Over," could very easily have been a gold standard for all future live dvds; unfortunately despite having a wonder performance and set list, the dvd itself falls a bit short in many aspects.As others have pointed out, the picture is horribly matted and does not take advantage of the widescreen format, making for a very awkward viewing experience. The picture quality itself is very good, but the camerawork is subpar and contains many unnecessary cuts and edits that distract from the performance, which really represents Taylor at his best.With all that said, "Pull Over" is first and foremost about the performance itself, which as I've already mentioned is fantastic. The sound quality is crystal clear, and the music is top notch. Taylor and his band are in perfect synch throughout, and the set list is a great mix of old favorites, then new recordings, and obscure fan favorites. Surrounding old favorites like "Fire and Rain," "Carolina in My Mind," and "Sweet Baby James" are a healthy dose of his underrated late 1980s'-1990s' material, including haunting renditions of "The Frozen Man," "Shed a Little Light," and "Copperline." The new material from the then unreleased "October Road" holds its own well, and the old favorites sound as lively as ever; Taylor is one artist who's never really phoned in a song no matter how many times he's performed it. Even though the picture quality leaves quite a bit to be desired, it is clear that Taylor and his band have a fondness and respect for each other both personally and professionally, and that chemistry comes through in these performances.So while it may not be the best viewing experience technically, "Pull Over" is still a superb performance filled with energy and excitement. Throw it on a top notch soundtrack and just listen.

Sweet Baby James is back, this time with yet another terrific concert performance of his ever-growing catalogue of unforgettable songs. While he is easily one of the most successful of all of the record selling artists of the last thirty years, he is also one of the hardest working live performers in the business, and is in perpetual demand throughout the country, indeed, the world, as a first class draw for huge crowds. I haven't had the pleasure of seeing him sing live in decades, but always anticipate his new record releases and DVDs such as these in order to stay in touch with this most singular talent. Like the late John Denver, Taylor approaches the stage with enthusiasm and a charismatic charm that is simply hard for me to resist. Needless to say, I succumbed to the temptations herein pretty quickly.Included here are many works not previously available on DVD, such as "Frozen Man" here with a funny and yet poignant introduction that shows how well Taylor succeeds at broaching bittersweet and often meaningful subjects with a touch of humor and satire. Also new here is "You Can Close Your Eyes", "Millworker", and "That's Why I'm Here", all delivered with the typical flawless Taylor rendition. Of course, the panoply of perpetual favorite favorites like "Fire And Rain", "Copperline", "Everyday", "You've Got A Friend", and "Sweet Baby James" are all here, as are many others, for a total of some two dozen songs or so. Old JT is aging, as are we all, but he has mellowed even more over the years, and by prevailing over his own demons and continuing to do what he does like no one else can, has once again offered us a gift that I urge you to go out and grab for your very own. Enjoy!

Are you a fan of James Taylor? Then this is a must have DVD!I bought his first, very highly rated DVD, Live at the Beacon Theatre, and enjoyed it so much I just had to have this one even though people said if you own one there is no need to buy another. I must disagree...both offers something unique.That said, I feel this is the better of the two DVDs currently offered and here's why:The songs are awesome. Frozen Man is just outstanding. Millworker is such a great song. The version of the popular Fire and Rain is better on Live at, but this one is more in line with the original version.James Taylor seems much more relaxed and animated at this concert.The visual impact of the stage is more pleasant with the color and openness of the stage.The only negative with this DVD is the same as Live at, and that is the constant quick change of camera angles. There are dozens of shots in each song. This seems to be a very common theme with concert DVDs and one I wish would change.As I stated in my review of Live at, if you can only get one James Taylor DVD this is the one to get.I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

A good James Taylor concert video from several years ago, highly recommend if you're a JT fan.I received the CD on time and in great condition; I'll buy from this seller again.

Other reviewers were right, and I'm glad I read their reviews before watching the DVD. The sound is spectacular. If you're a James Taylor fan you'll enjoy both his performance and his very talented ensemble. I watched the whole thing once just for the experience, but now I just leave the "music video" style camera work off by leaving the TV off. You spend a good portion of the DVD getting shots of the people at the concert dancing or whatever. Really disappointing. I recommend the DVD, but leave your TV off after your first time through.*Update:I recently saw James Taylor in concert as he performed with many of the same people on this DVD. It was even better being there. As a side note, after the intermission James came out and signed stuff. He wouldn't play again until everyone that wanted a signature got one. It's great to see a wonderful person who's also a wonderful musician. Next time you come, James, I'm bringing my tattered, old 'James Taylor' guitar book! (they won't let me bring my guitar)

2002年発売のUS版DVDをインポートして鑑賞、再生にはリージョン・フリーのプレーヤーが必要だが、プレーヤーの手配が面倒なユーザーはまだ日本盤が入手可能、内容は前年に行われたライブがそのままパッケージされた素晴らしいもの、この夜、ジェームスののどは絶好調、コーラス四人を数えればセミ・ビッグ・バンド状態のバンドも名人そろいでライト・フュージョン・バンド(もしくはスムーズ・ジャズ)として絶好調、隙間がありすぎるようにも、また逆に音数が少ないのに濃密にも聞こえるジェームス・テイラーならではの名曲の数々がジェームスらしい行儀のよさで穏やかに進んでゆく極上ライブ、日本のコーラス主体のバンドやグループのファンにはアメリカには半世紀前からこんな音を出していた大御所がいることをぜひ確認してほしいと推薦したい、観客の映像が多いのも本DVDの面白さのひとつ、まるでこれがアメリカの白人中産階級そのもののようにも見えるホワイト・オンリーの客層の客席、ジェームスのような大御所にはもちろんカラードのファンもたくさんいるのだが、この客層ではなかなか会場には行きづらいだろうと思ってしまう、

内容は他の方の５星のリビューを読んでください。当該DVDを観賞するにはリージョンフリーDVDプレーヤーが必要です！この値段ですから、プレーヤーと一緒に購入しても価値アリです。

■映像はとても綺麗です。October Roadのジャケットを思わせる黄緑の色調のライトをあびて、コンサートは始まり、観客はスタンディング・オベーションでジェームスを迎えます。近年超寡作となったジェイムスですが、新作リリース直後とあってエネルギッシュにプレイしており、のっている様子がよくわかります。演奏曲は前半が新曲中心で、中盤からはCarolinaやCopperlineなど９０年前後の名曲が続きます。（尤も彼の場合、何年代だってどのアルバムだって名曲がありますけれど）How Sweer It Isをやってくれたのは個人的に嬉しかったですね。■最後に、Making of October Roadがボーナス・トラックとして付いており、レコーディング・セッションやインタビューなどがあります。■１１９分たっぷりと楽しめます。

Sehr empfehlenswerte DVD auch für Besitzer der "Beacon Theatre"Aufnahme ! Der Klang ist ausgezeichntet und das Bildformatversetzt einen direkt in den Konzertsaal. Das Making Of vomaktuellen October Road Album zeigt James Taylor bei der Arbeitim Studio. Die Setlist zur Beacon DVD ist zum Teil sehr unter-schiedlich ! Frühe Klassiker wie Carolina in my mind oder Sweet Baby James waren ja auf der ersten DVD nicht enthalten.Also 5 Sterne für einen gutgelaunten James Taylor und seiner 1a Band !Also: Kaufen Kaufen Kaufen !!!

Endlich wieder eine DVD von James Taylor. Die Aufnahmen sind absolut klar und der Sound perfekt abgemischt. Nach der mit dem Grammy ausgezeichneten DVD "Live at the Beacon Theatre" legt James Tayler mit "Pull Over" nun ein Konzert nach, das den Vergleich nicht zu scheuen braucht. Zwar ist die Zusatzaustattung etwas mager ausgefallen (es gibt "nur" ein behind the scenes: Making of October Road), aber das Konzert entschädigt einen dafür. James Taylor beweist, dass er berechtigter weise zu den besten Livemusikern zählt die es derzeit gibt. Seine ausgezeichnete Band wird diesmal ergänzt durch den kubanischen Percussionisten Luis Conte und den aus der Blues Brothers Band bekannten Lou Marini (Saxophon u. Flöte). Die 23 zum größten Teil altbekannten Stücke bekommen wieder einmal neue Facetten, so dass es niemals langweilig wird diese zum x-ten mal zu hören. So gelingt es James Taylor sich den Spaß an Stücken zu erhalten die er schon tausendfach gesungen hat; und das kann man sehen! Mit Ausnahme von "Shower the people" spielt Taylor nämlich wieder alle seine Klassiker ( You`ve got a friend,Fire & rain, Mexico, How sweet is is to be loved by you, usw.). Da das Konzert vor der Veröffentlichung von October Road aufgenommen wurde stellt er dem Publikum nur einige wenige seiner neuen Stücke vor.Zusammenfassend kann man sagen: Wer schon immer einmal wissen wollte wie gut James Taylor live ist und seine brillianten in Deutschland gegebenen Konzerte verpasst hat, der sollte sich diese DVD besorgen. Ich kann mir nicht vorstellen, dass irgend jemand der die Musik von James Taylor mag, diese DVD nicht lieben wird!