Hit Man David Foster & Friends

Absolutely one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Blown away! I bought the sequel, Hit Man Returns and will watch it tonight. I know it will be just as awesome. What's funny, like many folks I bet, I never heard of Foster. But I know and love all of his music. Not only a superb songwriter and arranger but also one of the best pianists I ever heard. I always liked Burt Bacharach but this guy is as good if not better. David also has a keen eye for talent and has discovered and written for many great artists that everybody knows. I just can't say enough about Mr. Foster, his work, and the quality of this Bluray concert. I'll go out on a limb and say that you will love it too.

I saw this concert when it was on PBS and thought it was superb. When it was released as a cd/dvd combo I was intrigued but cautious. The cd had just a few songs and I have a blu ray player. Thank God I waited for here it is on blu ray and it is spellbinding, using blu ray and all its capabilities to their full effect.The video is crytal clear, crisp with vibrant colors. The thing that is truly amazing here is the audio. The menu just shows a 5.1 surround option but be sure to go thru the audio options on your blu ray remote for there is a spectacular lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 option. This is reason enough to purchase this concert. I don't understand why they don't show this option on the menu or on the case. The music will soar out of your theater system. Spoken word as well as singing and instrumental are all stunning.The concert itself deserves the highest accolades. There is almost 2 1/2 hours here of music. It t is the perfect mix of conversation between David and each artist with the majority of the time being given to the music. And it is music of the highest caliber. Everyone will have some favorites here but each artist is in top form and each performance is perfection. I didn't fast forward through any part of this. My personal favorite is Katharine McPhee's powerful performance of SOMEWHERE and spellbinding duet with Andrea Bocelli on THE PRAYER. I am also a huge Michael Buble fan and his charm and talent are put on full display here. Kenny G, Josh Groban and Boz Scaggs are all superb. I had never heard Blake Shelton before and I am a new fan. I also got to relive my disco days with the amazing vocals of Cheryl Lynn on GOT TO BE REAL.This concert is a production of total class from beginning to end. Each artist is given their time in the spotlight. David Foster shows grace and true humility as his full musical legacy is displayed. This concert is a must have and if you have blu ray you will be astonished at its visual and vocal beauty. Even if you already have the dvd it is worth double dipping to get the glorious blu ray. And if you don't have blu ray then you must get the dvd.Enjoy this must have concert. It is a definite treat you will watch over and over.

First off let me say I am not a fan of "double dipping" but I made an exception for this disc after purchasing the DVD version several months back I knew it was a must own on BD when I saw it come out last week. For those who thought it was full screen, relax it just like the DVD, 16:9 widescreen. I give the picture quality 4/5 stars. It is an amazing improvement over the SD DVD. Slight grain and some noticeable edge enhancement keep it from being a perfect 5.Now for the hidden Easter Egg I found! The Menu list only 2 Channel PCM Stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 BUT I was cycling through the audio formats on my remote and low and behold DTS 5.1 - HD Master popped up on the screen !!!!!! It was a HUGE improvement. All of the sudden the audio exploded out of the A/V receiver with jaw dropping clarity. I give the audio 5/5.This has become my defacto concert demo disc until David Foster gets together with Andrea Bocelli and they re-release the 2006 "Under the Desert Sky" on Blu-Ray (please, please!). This concert has something for everybody. Over 2 dozen stars in just over 2 hours that goes by in what seems like only 30 minutes.Here is the full listing of artist:1 Introduction - Andre Agassi2 St. Elmo's Love Theme - Kenny G3 Can't Help Falling In Love - David Foster4 Beauty/Man In Motion - Michael Johns5 Mornin'/After The Love Has Gone - Brian McKnight6 Video - Barbra Streisand7 Somewhere - Katharine McPhee8 Through The Fire - Renee Olstead9 Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn10 Wildflower - Blake Shelton11 Video: Urban Cowboy12 Love Look What You've Done - Boz Scaggs13 Jo Jo - Boz Scaggs14 Chocolate Legs - Eric Benet15 Hard To Say I'm Sorry/You're The Inspiration/Glory Of Love - Peter Cetera16 Amapola - Andrea Bocelli17 Because We Believe - Andrea Bocelli18 Prayer, The - Katharine McPhee/Andrea Bocelli19 Asturias - William Joseph20 Because You Loved Me - David Foaster/David Foster/Celine Dion21 I Swear - Kevon/Babyface22 Feeling Good - Michael Buble23 Home - Michael Buble/Blake Shelton24 Save The Last Dance - Michael Buble25 Video: Bodyguard With Kevin Costner26 I Have Nothing/I Will Always Love You - Charice27 Alla Luce Del Sole - Josh Groban28 Bridge Over Troubled Water - Josh Groban/Brian McKnight29 You Raise Me Up - Josh Groban30 Got To Be Real - AllThis is a must own concert disc if ever there was one.

As a musician, I'm very critical when it comes to music DVDs, particularly blu-ray, and I have to say this is one of the best I've encountered so far. For a start the quality of the sound when listened to in the correct environment is mind blowing, and that's only a part of the reason to purchase this concert. The production, playing, singing, orchestration, recording and mixing, is nothing short of superb and makes for an extremely rich experience. The visual quality is excellent too, I have watched and listened to this over and over. You will recognise all of the songs and will be amazed at the scale of the man's work. This is David Foster at his best and should be in every music connoisseurs collection.Jim Corr

I was apprehensive to buy this dvd as I dont particularly like David Foster. He appears like quite a megalomaniac to me and it annoyed me how he seemed so self-centred in a one of the Josh Groban dvds i watched. Well the guys IS a genius and may be , his ego is commensurate with his talent!I was pleasantly surprised by the stars he attracted on one stage and also the variety of his music. The sound was absolutely amazing and the dvd gives you the option to navigate between the various performances...What I didnt like?The video clips seemed an anachronism in what was quite a glitzy affair...And the No WHITNEY!!! what a shame...but I have to admit that you will be blown away by her replacement...This dvd will shoot up the rankings and will please people with a range of taste for music...PS It was amazing to see Peter Cetera back on stage

i like it

Perfect!

Amazing Amazing Amazing what a show now have 2 of his DVD's with he would do another one love this guy such am amazing and humble guy shares the stage with his friends and they clearly want to be there with him