Actor: Mannheim Steamroller
Studio: American Gramaphone
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

25 reviews
Sales Rank: 53817

Format: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 55 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.5

MPN: NVRD19975D
ISBN: 6305159823
UPC: 012805199759
EAN: 9786305159827
ASIN: 6305159823

Theatrical Release Date: November 11, 1997
Release Date: November 11, 1997
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Studio: Uni Dist Corp (music) Release Date: 11/05/2002

Mannheim Steamroller's music is incredibly moving by itself, but add an enthusiastic live performance by some very animated musicians and an intense multimedia presentation and the result is even more powerful. This 56-minute Christmas concert features many favorite numbers from the album Christmas in the Aire, but "Joy to the World" perhaps best epitomizes that distinctive Mannheim Steamroller sound: powerful synthesized melodies and harmonies, an intense drive and pathos, and skillful ornamentation. The accompanying fireworks on a huge, over-stage screen add a striking visual dimension to the song. Several Renaissance-inspired numbers like "In dulci Jubilo" and "Wassail, Wassail" showcase unusual Renaissance instruments and are paired with a rich, on-screen portrayal of a Renaissance feast. The instrumental, theatrical, and multimedia performances are beautifully, effectively done. The album ends, as Mannheim Steamroller tradition dictates, with "Going to Another Place," an all-time fan favorite.

Filmed by 24 cameras and backed by 64 tracks of digital audio, this concert video looks and sounds great. An optional subtext provides brief but incisive information about each musical number--there's no annoying, running oral commentary to obscure the music, but a few well-chosen words placed at the beginning of each number to heighten the enjoyment and understanding of each piece. --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

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Perfect Christmas CD January 28, 2010
Sheila Maurice (Spokane, WA)
We both love to listen to Mannheim during the holidays, but it was great being able to sit and watch them whenever we wanted.. Great DVD!!!

3 out of 5 stars

Boring January 23, 2010
Thomas Olesen (EVERETT, WA, US)
I was hopping for a little more christmas. There lots of mid evel theme video instead of live stage concert proformance. Not my cup of tea.

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I expected it to be. December 30, 2009
R. Rogers (New Hampshire)
Don't let the name of the group put you off. This Christmas music has an appeal to classical ears, but with a contemporary spin. The visual effects are well worth watching.

5 out of 5 stars

Like reliving the concert December 23, 2009
J. Willoughby (Oregon, USA)
We went to see the Mannheim Steamroller in November and absolutely loved the concert. We've been listening to their CDs for years so when searching their website, we saw the DVD and decided to get it. It is like being at the concert all over again. They do spend a little too much time (for my taste) on the individual musicians, but the videos that were part of the live concert and made it so special are all in the DVD.

4 out of 5 stars

Christmas Concert November 22, 2009
M. Hill (Colorado)
For any fan of their music, the DVD -- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Live is a must buy. Given the price of concert tickets and the shortage of time around the holidays to attend a live event, it is great to be able to "attend" a performance in the comfort of home.

This DVD was filmed in 1997 during a performance in Omaha Nebraska, the home of Mannheim Steamroller. Filmed twelve years ago, the DVD reflects the live concert experience. The visuals are lovely, but they are not flashy, so keep that in mind. That said, in no way is the concert experience diminished. The DVD print is crystal clear and the sound is rich and has plenty of depth. It is perfect to play while wrapping gifts or baking cookies.

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