Live at the Beacon Theatre (James Taylor video album)
Live at the Beacon Theatre | |
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Columbia Music Video | |
Director | Beth McCarthy |
Producer | Carol Donovan |
Live at the Beacon Theatre is a
Background
He told Billboard Magazine that "we figured that, since these recorders were just out and we had the capability to use them, if this was going to be really high-quality audio, we should start with 24-bit from scratch." Taylor, who was on the road touring, was unable to participate in the post-production phase of the project.[2]
Reception
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Scott Podmore wrote in the
AllMusic said in their review that "the brilliantly clear Dolby Digital Surround Sound, and the interview with Taylor make it one of the best music DVDs available, and a must for fans."[3]
American music critic Michael Fremer praised the DVD, writing: "this superbly recorded and produced disc brilliantly captures the evening's performance and delivers it whole to your home theater. A first-class production in every way, James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater sets the standard for how music DVDs should be recorded and produced."[6]
Track listing
Source:[7]
- "You Can Close Your Eyes"
- "Another Day"
- "Daddy's All Gone"
- "Everyday"
- "Wasn't That a Mighty Storm"
- "Only a Dream in Rio"
- "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"
- "Your Smiling Face"
- "Jump Up Behind Me"
- "Shower the People"
- "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)"
- "Fire and Rain"
- "Me and My Guitar"
- "(I've Got To) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That"
- "Handy Man"
- "You've Got a Friend"
- "Mexico"
- "A Little More Time With You"
- "Line 'Em Up"
- "Up on the Roof"
- "Ananas"
- "Steamroller Blues"
- "Belfast To Boston"
- "Wandering"
- "Not Fade Away"
Personnel
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- James Taylor - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica
- Steve Jordan- Drums
- Luis Conte - Percussion
- Clifford Carter - Piano/Keyboards
- Bob Mann - Guitar
- Jimmy Johnson - Bass
- Arnold McCuller - Vocals
- David Lasley - Vocals
- Kate Markowitz - Vocals
- Valerie Carter - Vocals
- Owen Young - Cello
- Barry Danielian - Trumpet
- David Mann - Saxophone
Bonus features
The DVD includes interview footage taken at the concert, biographies of Taylor and his band members, subtitles for the lyrics in English and French, and music videos for Copperline and Enough to Be on Your Way.[2][5]
References
- ^ Loman, Anthony (September 10, 1998). "James Taylor's gig is beacon of music genius". The Music Box. Stockport Times. Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. p. 22.
- ^ ProQuest 227107589.
- ^ a b Phares, Heather (October 6, 1998). "Live at the Beacon Theatre, James Taylor, Music Review". AllMusic.
- ProQuest 211331310.
- ^ Sunday Herald Sun. Melbourne. p. 104.
- ^ Fremer, Michael (October 25, 1998). "James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater On DVD". Sound & Vision.
- ^ "Live at the Beacon Theatre, James Taylor, Track Listing". AllMusic.
- ^ Taylor, James (October 7, 1998). James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theatre (DVD). Band members. Columbia Music Video.