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Eric Clapton - 24 Nights: Live At The Royal Albert Hall

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I am a professional entertainer, guitarist and recording engineer since the mid 1960's.
I could not stand by and let somebody with NO recording expertise bash this recording.
He says, "No choice in sound selection", No surround sound?".
That's right Greg ! There is NO WAY to make a quality surround sound recording if it wasn't recorded that way originally.
Stereo recordings are generally superior after many years of serious development, and don't rely on " sonic gemicks" and " audio trickery".
Most of the people have given Eric's DVD a good recomendation for good reason. BUY IT ! Be careful who you listen to.
Thanks, DKW

One of the best concerts, I have ever seen! It's Clapton at his best. Quality is good, considering it's from early 90's. Wish I was there live, but this is next best thing.

Well, I'm not going say "24 Nights" is my favorite dvd by EC... However, upon further reflection of this compilation, I feel as though my previous review was a little unfair. I had stated in it that I was not happy with the fact that the audio was not remixed into DTS or Dolby Digital. I concede that perhaps I am not as knowledgeable as others who may have worked in the recording field. But, if someone would be kind enough to explain to me how concerts originally recorded in 2-channel stereo, such as "Roy Orbison's Black & White Night", can be remixed into the aforementioned formats and sound spectacular, I'd surely be interested in knowing. The concert material itself is pretty good though. If Mr. Clapton and his label, Warner / Reprise ever find it in their hearts to do so, I would love to see one night from each of the different band arrangements released on dvd. (Especially the orchestra and blues nights) Anyway, if you want to experience Clapton's versatality, pick up this release. OK, Mr. Widlake, you can update your review now.

This DVD is prob. my favorite music DVD. Eric Clapton was such a great guitarist for an example his 1990 and 1991 tours were his best years ever. I love listening to Eric Clapton expesically this DVD titled 24 Nights. I bought this in Fye music a while ago I was suprised how great the format on this DVD was it goes from Claptons band, Blues Band, 9 Piece Band, to the final Orchastra Band. The segments on the DVD are great some of my favorite songs on this DVD are White Room, Sunshine Of Your Love, Bad Love, Wacth Yourself, and Bell Bottom Blues. Also there are alot of special guests that are featured on this DVD some are Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Phil Collens, and many others. I think this is the best Clatpon DVD release yet the music is the best part its interesting listening to the 9 piece band and the orchastra band with Clapton the music though went 100%. I was mad when I read other peoples reviews on this DVD saying it sucked and giving it 2 stars they are so wrong dont read reviwes that will make you change your mind on to buy this or not I know for a fact this is a must have for anybody I am a guitarist, and a classic rock fan I know what the real music is about. So 5 stars it is with the best performences at The Royal Albert Hall Eric Clapton 24 nights. Was this review helpful to you>?

This is a must have in any Eric Clapton DVD collection. Due to the limitations of DVD's format, unlike the origional Laser Disc version, Badge and other songs were not included. Too bad for the true fan! Otherwise, nothing short of fantastic. The concerts are captured in true form. Fantastic performances by Eric and friends. None the less, worth every penny of your investment. Nice overview of his work upto 1991. Something to keep for generations from one of the best performers of the 20th and now the 21st century. Truely a must have!

Instead of 24 Nights this DVD should be titled "Gone": Songs "Badge" and "Hoodoo Man", GONE; Steve Ferrone's drum solo in "Sunshine of your love", GONE. If you are looking for image, go for it, if you want sound and "completeness" do yourself a favor and buy the audio CD (2 CD Set)

The DVD was just a copied VHS version, no 5.1, no additional features. Johnnie Johnson was good on the Blues set, but Cray and Guy just play backing parts. For diehard Claptonites only.

THIS IS THE BEST CLAPTON VIDEO OUT THERE! IT HAS A DEPTH AND A BLUESY MOOD ALL TO ITSELF. I THINK THIS IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU ARE A CLAPTON FAN AND LIKE MOST OF HIS POPULAR SONGS AS THIS COVERS 'RUNNING ON FAITH', 'WHITE ROOM', 'SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE', 'HAVE YOU EVER LOVED A WOMAN' AND 'BAD LOVE'. THE SONGS ARE ACTUALLY TAKEN FROM VARIOUS CONCERTS THAT CLAPTON PERFORMED AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL OVER 24 NIGHTS (GEDDIT?!) AND THEY'VE TAKEN THE BEST BITS OUT OF THE ROCK NIGHTS, THE BLUES NIGHTS, THE NINE-PIECE NIGHTS AND THE ORCHESTRAL NIGHTS. I JUST THOUGHT I'D MENTION THIS INCASE YOU THINK THAT IT'S ALL ONE CONCERT AND CLAPTON HAS GIVE HIMSELF A HAIR-CUT IN BETWEEN THE SONGS! hehe

Like the others here, I wanted to see ERIC. I already have the CD - which is great. The video, however, doesn't always have the same exact version as the CD. Case in point - the best guitar solo on the CD, Pretending, is totally different on the video, and in fact much worse. What are the people who make these videos smoking? Just show use the musicians, hold still with the camera, and DON'T DO ANYTHING. Every time I watch it, I come away disappointed at what could have been.

The musical performances in this video are very good; Clapton shows his blues guitar mastery on this soundtrack. The mediocre rating I give is due to the videography. The image quality is excellent but the editing stinks. My objections to the editing are twofold:

1) The video tries to include other members of the band too often and the focus on Clapton is often lost. I bought the video to see CLAPTON.

2) Video shots of some of the other band members show them "getting into the music" a little too much. In other words, it looks fake. I would even go so far as to call it "hotdogging".

Compare this production to the much more straightforward but effective presentation of Stevie Ray Vaughan in the "Live at the El Macombo" video and you will see a glaring contrast.

In summary, it is too bad that this excellent soundtrack was marred by its failure to focus adequately on its main attraction- ERIC CLAPTON!