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Known for producing some of the best loved songs in rock history including "Hard Habit to Break," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," and the ever-popular "Saturday in the Park," Chicago has remained a musical force releasing 33 albums and touring on a continual basis. Formed in 1967 in Chicago, the five musicians had a dream to integrate all the musical diversity of their city and weave a new sound—a rock 'n' roll band with a horn section. This amazing performance features some of Chicago's best known songs including "Color My World," " Feeling Stronger Everyday," "25 or 6 to 4" and more. Song List: Make Me Smile, Color My World, Now More Than Ever, If You Leave Me Now, Dialogue, Hard Habit to Break, Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Just You ‘N’ Me, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, I’m a Man, Hard to Say I’m Sorry/Get Away, Free, 25 or 6 to 4
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Known for producing some of the best loved songs in rock history including "Hard Habit to Break," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," and the ever-popular "Saturday in the Park," Chicago has remained a musical force releasing 33 albums and touring on a continual basis. Formed in 1967 in Chicago, the five musicians had a dream to integrate all the musical diversity of their city and weave a new sound-a rock 'n' roll band with a horn section. This amazing performance features some of Chicago's best known songs including "Color My World," " Feeling Stronger Everyday," "25 or 6 to 4" and more.
Song List: Make Me Smile, Color My World, Now More Than Ever, If You Leave Me Now, Dialogue, Hard Habit to Break, Saturday in the Park, Beginnings, Just You 'N' Me, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?, Feelin' Stronger Every Day, I'm a Man, Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away, Free, 25 or 6 to 4
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chicago - Live In Concert (blu ray)...enjoyable concert...Baby, What A Big Surprise!,
Nov 4 2011
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VIDEO:
This concert, recorded in 2003, arrived at blu ray with 1080i AVC/MPEG-4 1.78:1 encode on a BD-25 disc. Soundstage is a joint production between WTTW and HD Ready, LLC, whose founder Joe Thomas directed Chicago Live in Concert. The picture is extremely clear and detailed, with deep blacks. Colours are rich and well saturated. (4/5)
AUDIO:
The DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless track has clarity and punch, and it is particularly effective at delivering the individual wind instruments so that one can distinguish trumpet from sax, trombone from flute, etc. Percussion, vocals and the all-important brass section remain spread across the front three speakers, and they sound wonderful. The bass is strong but never overpowering. The sound engineers have decided to choose a fixed position for a particular instrument, e.g., guitar in the left rear. It is a little weird when you have a close up of the guitarist playing in front of you, and the sound, instead of coming from the front, was still at the left rear.
There was also an uncompressed PCM Stereo 2.0 track for the 2-channel purist. The sound was all in the front of course, but the result was quite pleasant. (Both Audio: 4/5)
THE GROUP:
Chicago was formed in 1969, formerly known as The Big Thing, then, Chicago Transit Authority. At that time, the members consisted of Peter Cetera (vocal), Robert Lamm (vocal, keyboard), James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), Walt Parazaider (sax), Terry Kath (vocal, guitar), and Danny Seraphine (drums). Kath died in 1981, replaced by Donnie Dacus (1978-1980). Bill Champlin (guitar, keyboard) joined in 1981. Peter Cetera left in 1985, replaced by Jason Scheff (bass, vocal). Seraphine left in 1990.
The current roster consisted of Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walt Parazaider (original members), joined by Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imboden (drums) and Keith Howard (guitar).
The major part missing was of course the voice of Peter Cetera. But the overall members of the band remained intact.
SONG LISTING:
Chicago has 50 charted hits on Billboard Hot 100, with three hitting #1 (If You Leave Me Now, Hard To Say I'm Sorry and Look Away). The former two were performed in the concert, except Look Away. The songs included Make Me Smile (9/1970), Colour My World (7/1971), Now More Than Ever (from LP Chicago II, 1970), If You Leave Me Now (1/1976), Hard Habit To Break (3/1984), Saturday In The Park (3/1972), Beginnings (7/1971), Just You `N' Me (4/1973), Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (7/1970), Feelin' Stronger Every Day (10/1973), I'm A Man (49/1971), Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away (from Chicago 16, 1982), Free (20/1971) and 25 or 6 To 4 (4/1970).
The concert was only 83 minutes long...kinda short. I would have loved to hear them sing: You're The Inspiration (3/1984), Look Away (1/1988), Baby What A Big Surprise (4/1977) and Will You Still Love Me (3/1986).
I usually have mixed feelings watching recent concerts performed by artists who have passed their prime, or most of the original members were missing. But this Chicago concert did not disappoint me. I was really very pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the entire concert was, and how fast 87 minutes passed away. Baby What A Big Surprise...Highly recommended.
For people who missed the sound of Peter Cetera, his solo concert (blu ray) will be released on December 6, 2011.
This concert, recorded in 2003, arrived at blu ray with 1080i AVC/MPEG-4 1.78:1 encode on a BD-25 disc. Soundstage is a joint production between WTTW and HD Ready, LLC, whose founder Joe Thomas directed Chicago Live in Concert. The picture is extremely clear and detailed, with deep blacks. Colours are rich and well saturated. (4/5)
AUDIO:
The DTS-HD MA 5.1 lossless track has clarity and punch, and it is particularly effective at delivering the individual wind instruments so that one can distinguish trumpet from sax, trombone from flute, etc. Percussion, vocals and the all-important brass section remain spread across the front three speakers, and they sound wonderful. The bass is strong but never overpowering. The sound engineers have decided to choose a fixed position for a particular instrument, e.g., guitar in the left rear. It is a little weird when you have a close up of the guitarist playing in front of you, and the sound, instead of coming from the front, was still at the left rear.
There was also an uncompressed PCM Stereo 2.0 track for the 2-channel purist. The sound was all in the front of course, but the result was quite pleasant. (Both Audio: 4/5)
THE GROUP:
Chicago was formed in 1969, formerly known as The Big Thing, then, Chicago Transit Authority. At that time, the members consisted of Peter Cetera (vocal), Robert Lamm (vocal, keyboard), James Pankow (trombone), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), Walt Parazaider (sax), Terry Kath (vocal, guitar), and Danny Seraphine (drums). Kath died in 1981, replaced by Donnie Dacus (1978-1980). Bill Champlin (guitar, keyboard) joined in 1981. Peter Cetera left in 1985, replaced by Jason Scheff (bass, vocal). Seraphine left in 1990.
The current roster consisted of Robert Lamm, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walt Parazaider (original members), joined by Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imboden (drums) and Keith Howard (guitar).
The major part missing was of course the voice of Peter Cetera. But the overall members of the band remained intact.
SONG LISTING:
Chicago has 50 charted hits on Billboard Hot 100, with three hitting #1 (If You Leave Me Now, Hard To Say I'm Sorry and Look Away). The former two were performed in the concert, except Look Away. The songs included Make Me Smile (9/1970), Colour My World (7/1971), Now More Than Ever (from LP Chicago II, 1970), If You Leave Me Now (1/1976), Hard Habit To Break (3/1984), Saturday In The Park (3/1972), Beginnings (7/1971), Just You `N' Me (4/1973), Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (7/1970), Feelin' Stronger Every Day (10/1973), I'm A Man (49/1971), Hard To Say I'm Sorry/Get Away (from Chicago 16, 1982), Free (20/1971) and 25 or 6 To 4 (4/1970).
The concert was only 83 minutes long...kinda short. I would have loved to hear them sing: You're The Inspiration (3/1984), Look Away (1/1988), Baby What A Big Surprise (4/1977) and Will You Still Love Me (3/1986).
I usually have mixed feelings watching recent concerts performed by artists who have passed their prime, or most of the original members were missing. But this Chicago concert did not disappoint me. I was really very pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable the entire concert was, and how fast 87 minutes passed away. Baby What A Big Surprise...Highly recommended.
For people who missed the sound of Peter Cetera, his solo concert (blu ray) will be released on December 6, 2011.
By Mario
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The music is good, the recording (sound and video) is excelent, but the show itself his correct, no more.
For the price it is a decent buy.
For the price it is a decent buy.
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent concert
Nov 9 2011
By Peter Tsang
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"Chicago: Live in Concert" is an excellent concert.
Please note that this blu-ray is a re-release of "Soundstage Presents Chicago-Live in Concert" which was recorded June 2003, in the city of Chicago. The show is part of a series of live concerts by Soundstage, a TV show, produced by Chicago's public television WTTW and HD Ready.
Instruments have a full and rich sound and the vocals are great. Horns, a hallmark of Chicago, are exceptional. The flute and keyboards, among other instruments, are notable. There is also a drum solo.
Audio choices are DTS-MA 5.1 Surround and LPCM Stereo. Audio was great on LPCM Stereo which I listened through the speakers on my hi-def TV.
The concert contains 15 songs and is about 1 hour and 21 minutes. I enjoyed most of the songs and it flew by pretty fast for me.
Track list
Make Me Smile
Colour My World
Now More Than Ever
If You Leave Me Now
Dialogue
Hard Habit to Break
Saturday in the Park
Beginnings
Just You 'N' Me
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
I'm a Man
Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away
Free
25 or 6 to 4
Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walt Parazaider, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imbodden, and Keith Howland are the band, Chicago, in this blu-ray.
Please note that this blu-ray is a re-release of "Soundstage Presents Chicago-Live in Concert" which was recorded June 2003, in the city of Chicago. The show is part of a series of live concerts by Soundstage, a TV show, produced by Chicago's public television WTTW and HD Ready.
Instruments have a full and rich sound and the vocals are great. Horns, a hallmark of Chicago, are exceptional. The flute and keyboards, among other instruments, are notable. There is also a drum solo.
Audio choices are DTS-MA 5.1 Surround and LPCM Stereo. Audio was great on LPCM Stereo which I listened through the speakers on my hi-def TV.
The concert contains 15 songs and is about 1 hour and 21 minutes. I enjoyed most of the songs and it flew by pretty fast for me.
Track list
Make Me Smile
Colour My World
Now More Than Ever
If You Leave Me Now
Dialogue
Hard Habit to Break
Saturday in the Park
Beginnings
Just You 'N' Me
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
Feelin' Stronger Every Day
I'm a Man
Hard to Say I'm Sorry/Get Away
Free
25 or 6 to 4
Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Walt Parazaider, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imbodden, and Keith Howland are the band, Chicago, in this blu-ray.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the songs but it isn't the same old Chicago
Nov 21 2011
By monkuboy
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The concert beings with Ballad for a Girl in Buchanan Suite (probably more popularly known as Make Me Smile, Color My World and a few other songs). First thing I noticed is that Bill Champlin is no Terry Kath when it comes to vocals (and his guitar is missed as well). To me there was a definite mismatch. Throughout the performance, the band is tight, looks like they are having fun, and they play a lot of the old songs (back from the 70's) that made them so popular. Those songs bring back good memories and the music is performed well, if maybe a bit too slick. I miss Terry Kath - both his blistering guitar and the gritty vocals. He added so much character to the original group - you just can't replace him. I also miss Danny Seraphine on the drums. The original brass section is still there and sounding good - I would say even better than they did in their earlier concert albums (like the Carnegie Hall concert, that always seemed kind of sloppy to me).
Overall, I am glad I got this Blu Ray. Even though it is only part of the original Chicago, the earlier songs have endured and for the most part are performed well. The video and audio quality are good, too.
Overall, I am glad I got this Blu Ray. Even though it is only part of the original Chicago, the earlier songs have endured and for the most part are performed well. The video and audio quality are good, too.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile purchase for fans of the band. Or the city. Take your pick.
Dec 8 2011
By DVD Verdict
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Patrick Naugle, DVD Verdict --In 2003 Chicago recorded a live concert as part of WTTW's Soundstage series on PBS. The show is a nice tribute to the band's staying power with songs that, while never quite cutting edge (time has dulled their original groundbreaking jazz fusion), are still a lot of fun to hear live on stage. The band dips into their back catalog quite often and pulls out a lot of gems ("25 or 6 to 4" is a personal favorite). They do a fine job of counterbalancing old standards with '80s hits (three cheers for "If You Leave Me Now") while sprinkling in a few of their newer songs for good measure.
This concert is a great addition to any Chicago fan's collection. One of the things that I like about Chicago--heck, one of the things I like about a lot of bands--is that they don't have a flashy stage show; this means the band rises or falls by the quality of the music (you know, the reason I even go to concerts to begin with). Chicago's lineup includes Robert Lamm, Walt Parazaider, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imboden and Keith Howland, and all of the musicians play their parts well. As a fan of the '80s incarnation, I have to admit to being slightly disappointed that Peter Cetera isn't around anymore (he left in the mid 1980s); his unique vocals are truly missed on some of his original songs.
Yet Cetera's absence is just a quibble. I really enjoyed spending an hour and a half with Chicago and taking in their music. I had a flood of memories come back to while listening to this disc--including junior high dances where I never got to dance with a girl (aaaaaand now I'm sad again). Chicago: Live in Concert is a nice overview of the band's hits and deep cuts, making this trip to the Windy City worthwhile.
The set list for this performance:
* "Make Me Smile"
* "Color My World"
* "Now More Than Ever"
* "If You Leave Me Now"
* "Dialogue"
* "Hard Habit To Break"
* "Saturday In The Park"
* "Beginnings"
* "Just You 'N' Me"
* "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?"
* "Feelin' Stronger Everyday"
* "I'm A Man"
* "Hard To Say I'm Sorry / Get Away"
* "Free"
* "25 or 6 to 4"
Chicago: Live in Concert (Blu-ray) is presented in 1.78:1/1080i high definition widescreen, and I don't have a lot of complaints. The image looks very good (shot on digital video) with no visible imperfections or issues. The only downside to a concert not being flashy is that the image isn't all that flashy, either. Colors are well rendered and black levels are solid. The soundtrack is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and is the real technical standout. Most fans of music concerts care more about what it sounds like than looks like, and I can tell you that the soundtrack is 100% great. All of the speakers are utilized to great effect. The music comes in loud and clear and allows viewers to truly feel like they've got front row tickets to this show. For those excited by the prospect of having Chicago perform right in their living room, Chicago: Live in Concert is the next best thing. Also included on this disc is a LPCM 2.0 mix in English.
No extras have been included on this release.
-Full review at dvdverdict.com
This concert is a great addition to any Chicago fan's collection. One of the things that I like about Chicago--heck, one of the things I like about a lot of bands--is that they don't have a flashy stage show; this means the band rises or falls by the quality of the music (you know, the reason I even go to concerts to begin with). Chicago's lineup includes Robert Lamm, Walt Parazaider, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Tris Imboden and Keith Howland, and all of the musicians play their parts well. As a fan of the '80s incarnation, I have to admit to being slightly disappointed that Peter Cetera isn't around anymore (he left in the mid 1980s); his unique vocals are truly missed on some of his original songs.
Yet Cetera's absence is just a quibble. I really enjoyed spending an hour and a half with Chicago and taking in their music. I had a flood of memories come back to while listening to this disc--including junior high dances where I never got to dance with a girl (aaaaaand now I'm sad again). Chicago: Live in Concert is a nice overview of the band's hits and deep cuts, making this trip to the Windy City worthwhile.
The set list for this performance:
* "Make Me Smile"
* "Color My World"
* "Now More Than Ever"
* "If You Leave Me Now"
* "Dialogue"
* "Hard Habit To Break"
* "Saturday In The Park"
* "Beginnings"
* "Just You 'N' Me"
* "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?"
* "Feelin' Stronger Everyday"
* "I'm A Man"
* "Hard To Say I'm Sorry / Get Away"
* "Free"
* "25 or 6 to 4"
Chicago: Live in Concert (Blu-ray) is presented in 1.78:1/1080i high definition widescreen, and I don't have a lot of complaints. The image looks very good (shot on digital video) with no visible imperfections or issues. The only downside to a concert not being flashy is that the image isn't all that flashy, either. Colors are well rendered and black levels are solid. The soundtrack is presented in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and is the real technical standout. Most fans of music concerts care more about what it sounds like than looks like, and I can tell you that the soundtrack is 100% great. All of the speakers are utilized to great effect. The music comes in loud and clear and allows viewers to truly feel like they've got front row tickets to this show. For those excited by the prospect of having Chicago perform right in their living room, Chicago: Live in Concert is the next best thing. Also included on this disc is a LPCM 2.0 mix in English.
No extras have been included on this release.
-Full review at dvdverdict.com
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