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Keiko's finest live recorded performance to date!

William J. Finn | Sarasota Florida | 04/20/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I had the good fortune to attend a Keiko Matsui concert just a few months before this one in Tokyo. In the Chicago area in March 2002. The same band members played. It was one of the best live music events I've yet attended. And I love this new CD/DVD because it captures the same excitement as the concert I attended. More than that, it is produced with loving care. The images are razor sharp and the audio is studio quality. And it is just a very remarkable performance I believe.Keiko Matsui is one of the rare artists whose music seems to be even better in live concert that on CD. Some of these tunes she has played innumerable times, at nearly every concert in fact. But listen to the new energy in "Across The Sun". It was a good song when it appeared on her DEEP BLUE CD. But her concert performance is really superior. I give Michael Ghegan a lot of credit here, as his alto sax really sizzles on this tune. "Doll" has been in Keiko's repertoire since 1994. The concert version is much similar, but there is a slight change in the rhythm accents that really make it almost nearly a new piece. That is what live concerts are supposed to be anyway, and this one is highly rated."

Nice concert

Lady Knight | 10/23/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD/DVD combo is great. The reason I did not give 5 stars is because I thought the sound quality of the DVD is not as good as it should have been. In this concert, seems that Keiko tried to balance between the old and new songs. New songs are mostly come from 'The Ring' and 'Deep Blue'. I like Keiko's piano myself but having Alberto Del Almar as the guitar player is most welcome. His presence gives keiko's song an extra dimension. As far as concert performance, I thought 'The White Gate' and 'Mystic River' really cool to watch. Overall, this CD/DVD combo really a good buy."

Second Favorite

Mark Puterbaugh | Philadelphia, PA United States | 03/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is my second favorite Keiko Matsui CD. Sapphire is still the best to me. The music is truly wonderful. Alberto de Almar is a great guitarist. Michael Ghegan is realy super on the sax. The rest of the band is simply awesome.



I found the DVD to be a more enjoyable viewing to the BET DVD. The only problems were with some of the subtitling. They should have edited the English with more care. But, I'll forgive them, due to the wonderful performance by all the members of Keiko Matsui's ensemble.



I wish they would do a few more combo's like this one. Just can't get enough of this talented lady, her husband and band."