new TOTO live DVD

[Randy walker]

I know there are a few whom don't like Simon, but I have to say this DVD rocks.......Simon sounds better and better with this band everytime I see them, Luke is Luke.amazing.
The band rearranged some of the older tunes that have not been played live since the passing of Jeff Porcaro and they sound great. Killer sound production by Simon and great camera shots unlike some live DVDs on the market.

[skunkfunk]

That is great news! Honestly, I have had doubts about that DVD, even though it's Simon & Luke. (How could I?)

And we all love Simon. [img]wink.gif[/img]

[bouts]

hi,
i have this DVD, and i had seen this concert in France. During the concert Simon had done a big drum solo, in the spirit of Virgil or Marco minnemann, with some great ostinatos on left foot, and there is nothing on the DVD, just a little on the bonus track (when he read the news paper)... But, it's a great DVD, with very good sound, just no simon's chorus
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bye

[Randy walker]

Simon said due to time constraints they had to pull the solos of his, Luke and Paich from the DVD, but part of Paich's solo is indeed on the DVD.
The live cd is supposed to contain solos as a bonus disc.

[skunkfunk]

Randy, I think I heard somewhere that only the Japanese editions of the CD will contain the solos. But we'll see.

[Randy walker]

Yeah that's what I meant, the Jap release will have a second cd of solos.

[XNavyDrummer]

Randy,

Thanks for your post about this DVD. I picked it up as soon as I read it.

For my money, they could have axed some of the extra features and put Simon's solo back in. Other than that (huge) flaw, its a great disc.

[Randy walker]

I agree Andy, they could have put the solos as bonus features.......But, again it's still a great production solos or not. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

[ladanny]

Thanks for letting us know about this Randy.

My copy arrived on Friday (along with Steely Dan's Aja DVD, WOW!) I loved hearing some of the old tunes. The sound is great, and I'm glad Simon has moved away from that terrible kick drum sound, the metalic attack sounding kick. Simon is a GREAT player and I have nothing but respect for his skills, but I just can't stand his feel and approach. His fills are so worked out and lack passion. But like I said, he sure has incredible chops!

I just won an eBay auction of the Toto Live in Japan from 1980 DVD during the Hydra tour. I actually saw that tour and was blown away. I'll let you know how it is. Vintage Jeff with his Ludwig Vistalite kit!

Danny

[skunkfunk]

On what recordings does Simon have a metallic sounding bass drum? I only have his later works, and on those it I would say that he has a very natural sound.