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Beautiful Sade
Reading all of the claims that this was studio rerecorded made me pull out this DVD again to see for myself if this was true. Not that I needed an excuse to watch it... In any case, I seriously doubt this is the case with this concert. The background instruments (congas, tambourine, etc...) were all in sync with the songs and you could hear Sade's voice fade in and out at the exact spots she moved away from the mic. Perhaps there was a cut to an instrument or two that was a little off in the edits, but you would have to consciously be looking for mistakes as I was. I know in today's age of lip-synching pop stars, vocal harmonizers, and drum machines it's difficult to imagine a band that sounds as good live as they do in the studio, but this band is just that good.

Recorded live at the San Diego Open Air Theatre, this DVD gives you a great selection of Sade's classic hits. No flashy stages or explosions here. The subtle lighting combined with Sade's breathy voice invokes the intimate feel of a jazz nightclub. The director does a great job of showcasing the various band members, but keeps the focus primarily on Sade throughout the show. The sound quality is excellent (especially considering it was recorded ten years ago) and this DVD edition doesn't have the lighting problems and graininess the VHS owners were complaining about.

Even if you own all her albums, you'll want this live performance to add to your collection. Watch it with someone you love.

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The quiet fire of Sade--live in concert!
Recently Sade ended their seven-year hiatus with the fine year 2000 LOVER'S ROCK album, which is musically so-close-yet-so-far from their 1984-1993 recordings. SADE LIVE (recorded in San Diego, October 1993) closes the book on the first decade of their/her musical career, presenting live versions of eighteen songs culled from the first four albums. Obviously this is a must-have for fans, but anybody who wants to hear these memorable songs again periodically should be happy with either this collection and/or the simultaneously-issued videoclip compilation (LIFE PROMISE PRIDE LOVE).

All of the hits are here, plus a few choice album tracks. The remastered 5.1 sound is excellent on this DVD release, capturing their live sound with clarity and fullness. The DVD has a few minor extras besides the surround sound, such as chapter access, a discography, a brief biography (basically a press release for LOVER'S ROCK), and offering the option to display lyrics karaoke-style on the screen in several languages.

For the most part, the group sticks closely to the original studio versions in these performances, although occasionally the group's subtle jazz touches become more overt (particularly on SMOOTH OPERATOR). Mostly though, vocalist Sade Adu is in the forefront, singing with a quiet fire and at times physically moving within the flow of the music. Never demonstrative either vocally or in her stage mannerisms, she nonetheless is a captivating presence both to hear and to look at, and her voice is in top form throughout this concert.

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sade - live concert home video
OUTSTANDING ALBUM. I HAVE FIVE COPIES, WHICH I DISTRIBUTE TO ALL FRIENDS AT XMAS. STRONG PERFORMANCES BY ALL MUSICIANS. SADE IS JUST EXCELLENT, HER VOICE IS IN RARE FORM, ESPECIALLY ON: LOVE IS STRONGER THAN PRIDE, KISS OF LIFE, NOTHING CAN COME BETWEEN US, NO ORDINARY LOVE, CHERISH THE DAY, PARADISE, YOUR LOVE, IS KING, & MY FAVORITE IS IT A CRIME. THE ALBUM SHOWS EXCELLENT EDITING. I AM SURPRISED THAT SONY HAS NOT MADE STRONGER MARKETING EFFORTS FOR THIS DVD, I BELIEVE IT IS SADE AT THE TOP OF HER GAME!