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 Sep 5 2006, 09:35 PM
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 Administrator  Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England  |
Interested to know your thoughts on the new releases [img]style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif[/img]
-------------------- TCB Chris
You may think that its the breeze...whistling through the lonely trees..but its only him a flyin' round the bend... as the day comes to an end.........    |
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Sep 6 2006, 09:24 AM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Special Members Member No.: 9 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,795 |
I'm not really interested in this set partly because there is hardly anything new and partly because I feel ripped off in the first place that I should have to buy this set again. [img]style_emoticons/default/aggressive.gif[/img]
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Sep 6 2006, 09:41 AM
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 At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 64 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 1,803 From: Sunny UK |
I think once again they're aimed at the non Elvis nut [img]style_emoticons/default/sad.gif[/img] not really going to appeal much to freaks like us [img]style_emoticons/default/rubberface.gif[/img]
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Sep 6 2006, 11:09 AM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands |
I'm intending to buy them, but at € 18,00 a piece I'll wait till they have dropped in price a bit [img]style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif[/img]
-------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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Sep 6 2006, 12:16 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
I haven't got them.....but I'll put them on my christmas list.
I'm not sure if they are worth me buying them. Has anyone got them on here? Is there anything different on them to the deluxe versions? Thanks Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Sep 6 2006, 12:38 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 66 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 4,778 From: UK |
I bought them when i was recommended to by a friend. I can't say that i regret that - so i guess i would say go for them.
They have small amounts that were not on the delux versions. I also believe that the sound on the Aloha is better than on the box set. Maybe thats just me, but i am convinced on that [img]style_emoticons/default/victory.gif[/img] -------------------- Regards Shaun
 Bruce Springsteen He was as big as the whole country itself, as big as the whole dream. He just embodied the essence of it and he was in mortal combat with the thing. Nothing will ever take the place of that guy. |
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Sep 9 2006, 12:51 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
I bought them at a fairly good price:14€ each.
Not a bad investement,to me. Ofcourse,the bonus stuff should have been on the Deluxe editions in the first place,but BMG's strategy to make more mony works again. The NBC special has a new edit,it's a mixed grabb of best offs from the Deluxe special,combined with original stuff. Finally "It hurts me" in it's place!! It's fresh to watch,in fact a liked it alot!! The inclusion of the "Baby what you want me to do" from the stand up shows is really cool and in it's place. The minor thing is that "One night" is inclomplete. Extra is a photo gallery with some cool pics,nice. The easter egg contains three takes from "It hurts me" notincluded on the deluxe set,and therefore nice to watch. The Aloha disc looks redone to me too,the quality in image and sound is improved a great deal. Man,that guy looked good!! The bonus section includes five takes of the "after program",nicely edited. Also extra is cool pic gallery with some great backstage and Vegas shots. The easter eggs section is full of press conference stuff(at least the bitts they have) from Vegas 72 and Hawaii 72. Very interesting stuff,but a shame they don't have the complete thing. Perhaps it's something for the next re-issue. An alternate view from Elvis arrival round this section up. I bought the deluxe before and was happy with it. This is a mainstream release at a cheap price but hardcore fans will find enjoyement in it too. In fact,both sets go nice together. Elvis at a high peak,nothing beats that!! --------------------    |
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Sep 9 2006, 01:38 PM
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I will pick these up when I get the chance
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Sep 9 2006, 03:20 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 10 Joined: 29-May 05 Posts: 4,424 From: The hague, Netherlands |
Thanks for this review Johan [img]style_emoticons/default/notworthy.gif[/img]
Like I said, I will buy them ... but at € 18,00 a piece I find it a little bit too expensive. -------------------- "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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Sep 15 2006, 05:47 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
Thanks for the info Johan.
Very nice of you to take the time to do that for us. Thanks Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Sep 16 2006, 07:53 AM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
Cool reviews, Johan. [img]style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif[/img]
I have already bought The '68 Comeback Special, but I haven't watched it yet. And as soon as I'll find Aloha From Hawaii, I'll buy it. |
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Sep 16 2006, 03:33 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 2 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,783 From: Krak des Chevaliers |
I guess i will end up buying them... Sadly. [img]style_emoticons/default/laughing.gif[/img]
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Sep 21 2006, 12:18 PM
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i haven't picked them up yet, but will eventually.
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Oct 1 2006, 12:24 PM
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The first DVD release, by Lightyear, missed the "Are you lonesome tonight"
The boxset (that was supposed to have it all) missed the "It hurts me" both in the show and in the out-takes The new one-single disc has cut "One night"... Call me a whiner if you like, but I bought all three and would hope that one of them would be complete... but NOOOO.... NOT ONE... Can't they ever do one thing rigth at least once? Man, three strikes, you're out. This post has been edited by Elvis3577: Oct 1 2006, 02:18 PM |
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Oct 1 2006, 03:08 PM
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 Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 278 Joined: 21-November 05 Posts: 9,959 From: Devon. England. |
Are these two DVD's available on Region 2 ?
I looked at the 68 Comeback DVD and saw it was Region 0. I didn't buy it because of that. I don't have a multi-region player. -------------------- Frank
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Oct 1 2006, 03:47 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 363 Joined: 3-February 06 Posts: 2,072 From: Finland |
"Region 0" means that it's region free, so it'll play on all DVD players.
In my opinion, both DVD's are pretty cool, but there was one thing that I was very dissapointed with the Aloha DVD. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was edited out. [img]style_emoticons/default/mad.gif[/img] I consider it to be a big part of the "Elvis experience", so in my opinion, it was not a very nice thing to do.... |
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Oct 2 2006, 09:53 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
QUOTE (Jouni @ Oct 1 2006, 04:47 PM)  "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was edited out. [img]style_emoticons/default/mad.gif[/img] I consider it to be a big part of the "Elvis experience", so in my opinion, it was not a very nice thing to do.... I don't like the sound of them missing that out either Jouni.I can't understand why they done that [img]style_emoticons/default/confused.gif[/img] QUOTE (Elvis3577 @ Oct 1 2006, 01:24 PM) The first DVD release, by Lightyear, missed the "Are you lonesome tonight" The boxset (that was supposed to have it all) missed the "It hurts me" both in the show and in the out-takes The new one-single disc has cut "One night"... Call me a whiner if you like, but I bought all three and would hope that one of them would be complete... but NOOOO.... NOT ONE... Can't they ever do one thing rigth at least once? Man, three strikes, you're out. I don't think your a whiner....you would think they would beable to get at least one of the DVD's right.....how many times have they done this.. quite a few times. TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Oct 2 2006, 11:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Member No.: 587 Joined: 28-August 06 Posts: 6 |
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I don't think your a whiner....you would think they would beable to get at least one of the DVD's right.....how many times have they done this.. quite a few times. TCE Lorraine [/quote] THREE times for the 68 Comeback and TWO for the Aloha Special. They must be having a party... those EPE people, with all the money they make from us. Now, mark my words: They'll release another 68 Comeback version in 2008 (40th anniversary) (funny, if you press shift 4, you get $, coincidence? hehehe) and they'll say it has EVERYTHING, promise! Yeah, right... But the worst thing is: I will buy it. Not because I am rich Not because I am gullible But because I am a nice guy. I keep hoping they'll do it right, eventually, and I DO want to see it, completely done right. I always give them a chance. Man, they should thank ME and give it to me free, hehehe |
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Oct 2 2006, 12:07 PM
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 At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 31 Joined: 31-May 05 Posts: 1,839 From: HIGHLANDS of SCOTLAND |
Sad and bad what companys do to us fans...wont buy the sets myself,happy with the delux sets.
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Oct 2 2006, 04:01 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
I know with the lightyear releases they couldn't get
copyright for certain songs. Theres no excuse for the other releases. TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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