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Thirty songs, spread out over two discs and well over two and a half hours, with fine performances, great sound, and good visual direction: it's all here on Farewell 1 Tour, a documentary of the Eagles' 2004 concert in Melbourne, Australia. At one point, the veteran band seemed unlikely to even make it to the new millennium, but here they are, mostly intact, with a string of hits dating back more than three decades. The majority of them are performed here, from the earliest ("Take It Easy," "Desperado," "Peaceful Easy Feeling") through "Hotel California" and "Life in the Fast Lane" and right up to "Love Will Keep Us Alive" (from Hell Freezes Over, their most recent recording with new material on it); there are also hits from Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Joe Walsh's solo careers, and a few new songs as well, including Walsh's "One Day at a Time" (an earnest ode to his new-found sobriety) and "Hole in the World," Frey and Henley's moving, almost gospel-tinged reaction to the events of 9/11/01. Guitarist Don Felder, who split acrimoniously with the band in 2001, isn't much missed, as replacement Steuart Smith plays the parts just as Felder did--i.e., pretty much exactly as they were recorded (indeed, pristine recreations of the studio versions of their songs has always been a hallmark of the Eagles' live shows). As for the somewhat cheeky title, well, there's always been a certain smugness to the Eagles' sense of humor, and it's no different this time, as Frey doesn't even pretend that there won't be a Farewell 2 Tour in the future. And why not? These are good songs, played beautifully by the quartet (plus supplemental musicians) to audiences that love them. Bonus material is limited to perfunctory interviews with the band. --Sam Graham
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This review is from: The Eagles - Farewell 1 Tour: Live From Melbourne 2004 (2DVD) (DVD)
I was never a Fan of the Eagles, I liked the odd song and that was about it. My wife the huge Eagles Fan bought this DVD. I watched it all with her and I am truly floored. It is by far the best DVD concert I have ever seen. I enjoyed it more than any of my favorite bands DVD's. If you are an Eagles Fan I think you would soil yourself over this one. If you are not an Eagles fan you will still want to watch the whole DVD.
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This review is from: The Eagles - Farewell 1 Tour: Live From Melbourne 2004 (2DVD) (DVD)
If you missed seeing the Eagles live this is tne next best thing!!!! A good largescreen hooked up to a good surround system and you are there. The talent showcased in this dvd will blow you away!!!
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Among the best DVDs on the market,
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This review is from: The Eagles - Farewell 1 Tour: Live From Melbourne 2004 (2DVD) (DVD)
Since getting this DVD about 6 months ago it has become THE favourite for me. It's one of those rare works of art that you appreciate more each time you listen and watch. The musicianship displayed by the Eagles and their support band is like a finely-crafted jewel: technically precise and creatively original. The sound quality with DTS 5.1, played on a capable surround system, is unsurpassed. Play it loud and listen for the many details that this fine band produces. And yes, Hotel California never sounded better.
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