Engelbert Humperdinck-Engelbert Live (1999)

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General		Extras
Category	Music	Menu Animation & Audio Interviews-Cast-Engelbert Humperdinck Gallery-Photo
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Year Of Production	1999
Running Time	138:02 (Case: 120)
RSDL / Flipper	Dual Layered	Cast & Crew
Start Up	Menu
Region Coding	4	Directed By	None Given
Studio Distributor	Warner Vision	Starring	Engelbert Humperdinck
Case	?
RPI	$34.95	Music	None Given

Engelbert Humperdinck is an internationally renowned pop star whose much celebrated career has spanned over 50 years in which he has sold over 150 million records. Engelbert Live was recorded at the Forum, Los Angeles in 1995. With a full orchestra led by orchestral arranger/director Bebu Silvetti the show will certainly please fans as the song list includes the showman's most poplar songs such as "Release Me" and ""Quando Quando Quando" and covers of classic hits like "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" and "Unchained Melody." With the show length at 107:25, fans will certainly be pleased as the show demonstrates exactly what makes Humperdinck an international star; charm, talent and affection for his audience.

Video

The show is presented in an aspect ratio of 1.29:1. In comparison to some of the most successfully produced music DVDs this title does not fare well. The minimal lighting of the venue does not present the best filming conditions and the black levels suffer as a consequence. There is also colour bleeding present. The source material is over a decade old and unfortunately the quality is quite average with minor grain and colours which are dull which contribute to the overall soft image.

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Audio

The 2.0 and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio options are satisfactory but the DTS soundtrack is a much welcomed addition. Humperdinck's music is by no means suited to that of a rock arena and the soundtrack encompasses the viewer in a serene manner as the bass remains minimal rather than being overbearing. There are no flaws exhibited with this soundtrack, rather it has been well produced in respects to the source material and ultimately is mindful of the viewer watching the DVD at home.

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Interview

This interview is also a treat for fans as Humperdinck welcomes viewers to his manor in Leicester, England. This guided tour is also interspersed with an interview with Humperdinck who speaks candidly of his career, his personal ups and downs and his many passions outside of music (30:37). Optional subtitles are included (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch).

Gallery-Photo

The Photo Gallery contains archival images of Humperdinck with family and many other performers he has meet and worked with.

The identical R1 NTSC DVD is also available with a bonus CD with the following track list:

1. Overture / Love Is A Many Splendored Thing,
2. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You,
3. Stranger In Paradise,
4. Per El Amor De Una Mujer (I Knew That We Have Loved Before),
5. Nothin' A Little Love Won't Cure,
6. Portofino,
7. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay,
8. Release Me,
9. The Shadow Of Your Smile,
10. I Apologize,
11. Too Young,
12. Secret Love,
13. No Other Love,
14. When I Fall In Love,
15. Quando Quando Quando,
16. After The Lovin',
17. Such A Night,
18. Yours,
19. Unchained Melody,
20. Ave Maria.

An enjoyable concert for fans presented full frame, although the DTS soundtrack is a welcomed addition. The extras are minimal but are well suited to the main feature.

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