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Queensryche - Operation Livecrime Actor: Queensryche Number of Items: 1 Format: Color, Dolby Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Emd/Capitol Product Group: DVD Release Date: 2001-11-20 Buy from Amazon

Customer Reviews: Total numer of reviews: 27 Average rating: 4.5 "No Regrets" This DVD is excellent,but if I could only have it, or the VHS version, the VHS would win. I find that they VHS sound is superior to the sound of the DVD (using Dolby Digital 5.1) and that is a big disappointment to me. It is also a different performance altogether, and regardless of the sound quality, I also prefer the VHS performance. I don't regret getting the DVD and like it very much; just not as much as the VHS release... "Timeless" I would just like to inform all you Europeans out there that this is not a region 1 disc and can be played on region 2 DVD players. "Outstanding and Brilliant piece of work from Queensryche" This is a brilliant piece of work from one of the most alternative and outstanding hard rock bands - Queensryche. The album "Operation Mindcrime" (which was released in 1988), was a classic concept album and phenomenal not merely for the band itself but also in rock history. "Video Mindcrime" (which was released in 1989) was an excellent piece of storytelling putting the songs and music into visual image. "Operation Livecrime" was a further step ahead to put the story into live performance. I bought the box set way back in 1991 which made up of a Vhs cassette, a booklet about the story behind the album and a CD. The moment I saw the DVD on display inside a shop last week, I just did not hesitate to buy it. And now, here we are, "Operation Livecrime" in DVD eventually. The performance itself was immaculate. Every single member of the band did their respective part perfectly. They played every single song in the album. The partnership of Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton in guitar playing was second to none and irreplaceable but also one which supposedly every fan of the band would sadly miss. By no means I am playing down the role of Kelly Gray (who replaced Chris), himself being an outstanding guitarist on his own merits, however there is unfortunately something missing in the standard of performance (particularly live performance) of the band following the departure of Chris who had made such a huge contribution to the development of the band.There is no question about that. There is however one aspect which I sadly noticed from the song "Suite Sister Mary". It seems that the vocal portion of Pamela Moore was recorded beforehand, that is she did not seem to have sung her lines live. I hope I am wrong. In all, this DVD is definitely a must for every die hard Queensryche fan and serious fan of rock music. Just go ahead and buy it. Believe me, it is worth every single cent. "A must have DVD for the 'ryche fan!" This is an incredible DVD and one that every Queensryche fan must have. Those of you familiar with Queensryche know that they are one of the greatest bands to come out of the 90's. Their alternative rock style combined with Geoff Tates amazing vocals is simply superb. This dvd is from their Operation Mindcrime album, one of the greatest concept albums of all times. In the class of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" this album tells a story throughout. The DVD brings this to life with excellent 5.1 surround and spectacular digital sounds. "Just what I been waiting for." I had been waiting for a while for LiveCrime to come out on DVD. I am very impressed by the quality and 5.1 surround sound. the DVD played in the 5.1 mode has a lot more bottom end(a little too much)then the VHS version does. That is the only reason I gave it 4 in stead of 5 stars.