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Hell Comes Alive
It really surprises me about when legendary bands reunite to the best of their ability. That has definitely been in tune with greats like Fleetwood Mac, Tears For Fears, and one of the most well-received groups of the 70's, The Eagles. They have definitely roared their way to the top again in the 90's, and welcomed a whole new generation to the feeling that the group had developed back in the 70's. That has been true for years, and has hit again with the status of scoring the highest-selling album of the 20th century with their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. This concert might seem like it, and just even more. <
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>Hell Freezes Over, the legendary 1994 reunion concert for The Eagles, has been known as one of the best concerts of the decade. The concert includes some of their best live material in years, including some of their best songs and a few new tracks never before performed by the group, including live classics like Desperado, I Can't Tell You Why, the acoustic appealing Hotel California, Pretty Maids In A Row, the classic Tequila Sunrise, the welcomed classic adult contemporary song Love Will Keep Us Alive, and other greats. The live DVD also includes some live versions of Don Henley's classics from his 1989 masterpiece The End Of The Innocence: New York Minute, and the Grammy-Winning Heart Of The Matter. Yet for fans of other solo works from Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and company might seem to be a little bit dissapointed that songs like The Heat Is On weren't put on the live concert. Still, that shouldn't seem to be much of a problem. <
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>While so many acts have looked like they are manufactured right now, and other great 70's acts have been constantly going away, The Eagles have been well recognized for years, and just keep coming back better than ever. This DVD is one of the best recognized concerts ever made. This is a must have for any long time Eagles fan, as proof that hell hasn't froze over. <
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>Price: B+ <
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>Songs: A- <
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>Mastering: B+ <
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>Sound: B 1/2+ <
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>Overall: B+

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Technically perfect but....
I am a HUGE eagles fan, in fact I was turning my friends on to them when nobody ever heard of them, and I must say, if you are an Eagles fan...don't pass this DVD up! I am a big collector of live DVD concerts, and this technically, visually, and audibly, is as good as it gets...your ears will tingle! To me also...Don Felder is one of the most under-rated guitar players there is...he is absolutely brilliant here and makes it look effortless! His playing will blow you away! As good as Joe Walsh is, it is my impression that he is the sideman here to Don (sorry Joe, I love ya man, but I calls it as I sees it). But I totally agree with S.D.'s review...this would be a perfect DVD , if it were not for the obnoxious ego of Don Henley! Sure..the man has talent to spare, but on this DVD as well as on his "Inside Job" solo DVD, the man appears to have gotten so full of himself, it's almost sickening. It is rumoured that it was his self-engratiating ego which was the cause of the Eagles break-up to begin with. It apparently was Glen Frey who ,(also, who in my opinion, is a real class act...he's wonderful here on piano and singing Tequila Sunrise), finally got sick of Henley's ego, and wasn't afraid to say so, which led to the break-up, according to what I've heard and read. In Don Henley's own words, the real reason for this "Hell Freezes Over" tour was because,.."There's a hell of alot of money to be made.." , so not only is he an egotist,..he's a GREEDY egotist(at least he was honest about it), and his attitude shows through here. Hence,..my rating of four. That having been said, this group performance is tight and top-notch, and well worth the investment.

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What it means to be a professional musician
Every time I hear the Dire Straits hit, "Money for Nothing" -- with the appliance salesman lamenting about how easy it is to play the guitar "on the MTV" -- I think about this DVD made by the Eagles. Hey, if you know a kid who wants to grow up and be a musician, play this DVD for that kid. <
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>The performance is just awesome. The timing on everything is perfect, the notes are sounded perfectly -- it is thrilling ensemble playing which -- if you use your imagination -- will have you imagining the endless hours -- days -- months -- years which were spent practicing, practicing, and practicing some more. These guys make it look easy, and that's one of the meanings of being a pro. <
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>Whether you like the Eagles or not -- whether you like rock or not -- this DVD contains a fantastic musical performance that is right up there with the likes of the Berlin Philharmonic. Absolutely superb music-making!!