John Mayer - Any Given Thursday

I'm an avid DVD concert collector. From certain forms of Jazz (Norah Jones to Harry Connick Jr) to Pop (you name it!) to Rap (Linkin' Park). I like music and enjoy watching and listening in general. But I have not experienced anything like this DVD. Take it for what it's worth... because tastes are very personal. Here goes...I wasn't really a John Mayer fan. I've heard a few of his songs which piqued my interest. At the first viewing, I was half turned off and half amused by his unusual gyrations and facial expressions (like the others who have commented on the same thing). Just looking at his face, it seemed initially that he might have some sort of mental retardation. But since the music was great, I ended up listening to the DVD again... and again... and again! With each re-listening, I always noticed something new. And it is only with re-listening to the DVD that one will get the true essence of John Mayer. After a while, you see past those facial expressions and gyrations. To me now, its just like a pianist swaying back and forth with a slow tune or bobbing his/her head up and down with a fast one. You will notice those expressions/gyrations only occur when he is plucking or strumming out melodies and chords. His voice has great depth. I didn't and couldn't for the life of me make out the lyrics initially. But again they eventually ALL come out! And the lyrics themselves convey many things. So... from getting to know the singer through his monologues, voice and songs, to the wonderful and oftentimes soulful guitar playing (mostly very clean plucking and excellent strumming), to the wonderful overall performance and sound quality, I can't give this DVD anything but 5 stars!

This is the hidden GEM in John Mayer's catalog. All the material is great, but it also contains what has become recognized as the best recorded version of the song Covered in Rain, which John points out in the bonus material, is an extension of City Love. The guitar work in Covered in Rain, which probably not as technically proficient as some of his later work, is still some of the most impassioned I've heard from him to date, and the fact that he has never released a studio version of the song is an added bonus.This DVD is a great time capsule, showing John's early work as a bright and upcoming star, but before the fame had really had the chance to set in. I would submit that many people have a lot of life memories associated with the Room for Squares album, and this certainly hit all the high points, as well as some material from Inside Wants Out. If you are a John Mayer fan, there has been a lot of fantastic material in the years after this DVD, but this one is certainly a MUST HAVE to set the stage for what was to come.

FOR ALL OF YALL JM FANS OUT THERE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND BUY THIS DVD. I was actually at the show and it was spectacular. It was one of the best shows that i have ever seen and I have been to a bunch. Just imagine how excited i was when Guster blew the suprize and told us that it was being recorded for DVD. I knew then that it was going to be a great show and that John would give it his all for us. My ticket stubs will go along with the DVD just great, i can't wait to relive this magical night. The concert was great the seats were great and the date was gorgeous, how much more of a perfect night could i have had? John is great to listen to but there is nothing that can compare with being there as he puts on a wonderful show. Pelham Alabama, the Oak Mountin AMP. is a wonderful outdoor venue and the temp was just right that day. Even though it did sprinkel a little there was no rain that could have ruined that show. i can't wait to see the DVD and i cant wait to go to another one of his shows. Do yourself a favor and experience this show for yourself, buy the DVD there is no way you could go wrong.

loved it. it was like seeing him in concert, as if you were there, if u havent been to one of his tours. You will enjoy this!!

Boyish good looks go a long way, but its the "from the heart" performance and the buzz of the concert experience that carries John Mayer in his newly released concert DVD. Filmed in Birmingham Alabama on his latest tour, the DVD captures all cool things that make for a great concert... The cheering crowds, the kibbitzing between songs and of course JM's passionate, expressive and sometimes funky performance. Mayer who is known for his introspective lyrics and whispery voice comes through loud and clear in a style that's uniquely his own, but has been often compared to Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson. The DVD comes with bonus materials include a behind the scenes look at the concert, an interview with John and a collage of pictures put to his music. This is a MUST OWN for JM fans who I'm sure are all too familiar with his studio recordings. The renditions here carry far more punch and some fun and unexpected alternative lyrics. For hardcore JM fans the audio commentary that runs through the concert gives an added insight to his quasi philosphical, regular guy life. JM fans will absolutely NOT BE DISAPPOINTED and the uninitiated may discover a new passion.

I am a HUGE John Mayer fan!!! I ordered this DVD because I hadn't seen it yet. As usual AWESOME acoustic vocals!!! John Mayer can NEVER go wrong!!! If you are a HUGE John Mayer fan as myself, you will want this DVD concert to add to your collection :)

Great video and received it quickly!

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John Mayer is amazing. This is one of first concerts. Great sound quality and great songs. WIll see him this Spring live in London. Cant wait!!

Uno de los guitarristas/cantantes/compositores más increíbles de nuestra nueva época, esencial para cualquier guitarrista amante de las cosas bien hechas !

Bei einem Gig sagte er mal "2002 was a really bad-dressed year for me. Skinny little dude singing 'am i living it right'".vom auftreten her hat sich John Mayer inzwischen ziemlich verändert und es ist lustig zu sehn wie "bad-dressed" er wirklich war. haha.seine songs von der zeit sind meiner Meinung nach Wahnsinn und bei weitem besser als die "Battle Studies" Songs.Kurz und knapp:- für mich: bester Gitarrist zur Zeit. (das beweist er vor allem im John Mayer Trio)- unglaubliche Lyrics- Poetische und witzige "Dialoge" und Erzählungen zwischen den Songs.Für Fans absoluter muss meiner Meinung nach, teuer ist die DVD ja auch nicht. ;)