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Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony Director: Wayne Isham Number of Items: 1 Picture Format: Academy Ratio Format: Color, Dolby Audience Rating: Unrated Studio: Wea/Elektra Entertainment Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Region Code: 1 Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2000-06-20 Buy from Amazon |
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From Amazon.com There's little doubt that this two-volume concert and documentary package will appeal to die-hard Metallica lovers--given its more than three-hour length (two and a half for the concert segment alone), the band's predominantly white male fan base (repeatedly addressed as "man" by singer-guitarist James Hetfield) will be--in fact already are--ecstatic. But one wonders, especially given the erratic history of rock-cum-orchestra experiments, whether S&M will win Metallica any new aficionados. The fact is that the presence of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer Michael Kamen, adds texture but not much else of significance to the Metallica sound. The band is so loud that it tends to overwhelm even a 100-plus member orchestra; what's more, Metallica's crunching, fist-pumping, riff-laden metal music lends itself less to genuine orchestral adornment than to superfluous bombast. And while the sound quality is excellent, it's still basically just a filmed concert, with little in the way of additional visual interest. Still, there are some cool moments, and all involved are clearly having a great time. There are also two new Metallica songs, "No Leaf Clover" and "Minus Human." (Note: also available is an edited version, sold at a slightly lower price, which corresponds to the popular PBS broadcast. The longer version carries an explicit content advisory label, due to much casual profanity, especially in the "making of" documentary.) --Sam Graham From Description Metallica, never resting, never ceasing to innovate or amaze, returns with an extraordinary document of their concert with the San Francisco Symphony. Metallica's select favorites unfold like never before with the eloquent symphonic backing; they have never sounded more powerful or dramatic. The performance includes two new songs--"No Leaf Clover" and "Human." |
 "New horizons"An astonishing synthesis of style. What struck me most was the contrast and resultant symbiosis that can be achieved across genres, age-groups and preconceived notions. As a die-hard classical music fan, questioning who were the musicians and who the technicians was illuminating. My teenage children introduced me to this DVD. I ended up requesting (and receiving) it as a cherished 44th birthday gift. "there's nothing to say"it's PERFECT. god i wish i was there. too bad i was only 9 back then. well it's not too bad to own this dvd. i got it last thanksgiving. everything about it is excellent. the guys were great (they looked great too) and of course u cannot forget the symphony. i'm not some1 who usually listens to symphonic music, to tell the truth, i hated b4. BUT, this dvd changed my mind, it gave me a new perspective on classic music. the thing is it's really enjoyable. the concert includes great song selections such as master of puppetz, the one, roam, nothing else, bells,fuel(love lars's drums), and 2 unreleased songs. i thought battery was kind of inappropriate for the show but hey if it works then why not, it's a great way to end the show. the dvd includes bonus material such as a 40 minute documentary on the making of S&M, one on one interviews with the guyz and also michael kamen. some parts were hilarious. it also give u the opportunity to choose different angles for a few songs. this is something u can't miss. it's brilliant "Best Symphonic Rock Concert Ever with Metallica!!"I do have that DVD "S & M....Metallica with San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Michael Kamen", and it's truly the best symphonic rock concert ever. The only one song that I felt deeply moved was "Master of Puppets", in which that maestro Kamen (who is also an arranger) added some musical tastes, a mixture of favorite classical composers: Tchaikovsky, Wagner and Stravinsky. Also "The Call of Ktulu", "No Leaf Clover" and "Battery". But Metallica would have added few more songs as an encore....should have played "Creeping Death", "Sanitarium", "Unforgiven" and "Fade To Black". Well overall, I enjoyed that Metallica DVD "S & M" very much....and I can keep on watching that same concert DVD again and again. Most of all, this "S & M" DVD is dedicated to the late Cliff Burton (he should be proud of those guys). We love you, Cliff!! "Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony. Excellent."This DVD is Excellent, because the sound is perfect and see Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony is something outside this world.  "A Successful Outing by Metallica"It didn't work for deep purple and for most, it was a huge surprise that it was a success for Metallica. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PROS *The spectacle that it was to see 4 Metal gods backed up by a over 100 classical musicians was just incredible in itself. *Some songs were made to be backed up by an orchestra. "Outlaw Torn", "Ktulu", "Bleeding Me", "One" and "Nothing Else Matters" were all amazing. *Metallica themselves were on top form and there wasn't one fault in their playing throughout the gig. *2 new songs, "Minus Human" and "No Leaf Clover", were entered into the setlist. The never before heard material were nothing short of brilliant. *The Documentary in the Extras is quite enjoyable and interesting. ---------------------------------------------------------------- CONS *The choice of songs could've been better. No Fade To Black? Sanitarium? And yet they put in some songs with which the orchestra didn't adapt very well. Enter Sandman for example, was quite average. as was Sad But True and yet again, Not enough old stuff. ---------------------------------------------------------------- All in all, A Successful outing by the 'Tallica boys and the mixing of genres did work overall. An interesting and enjoyable DVD that both classical and Mtal fans will enjoy. |
