Earth, Wind & Fire: In Concert

Great horn section!

I listen EWF every day and this dvd can't miss in the disco of Maurice White fans

This EWF Live Concert was originally broadcast as an HBO Special in the spring of 1982. Just to give you an idea of the impact the group had on their fans, I was living at home at the time and my mother & I both stayed home from work to catch the show; we both had the pleasure of seeing them Live in person at Philadelphia's Spectrum Arena in 1988 on their "Touch The World" tour of that year. The Philly audience was populated with families and very young people, something you hardly saw at the concerts of EWF's contemporaries! I searched for years with no luck to find this event on VHS and was delighted when I discovered it on DVD a few years ago. A good companion piece is the excellent documentary "Shining Stars: The Official Story Of Earth, Wind & Fire". If you are a hard-core fan you will know all of this already, if not, sample the best that Maurice White, Phillip Bailey and the fellas had to offer, and they are still making music! Peace!

I've watch this concert in VHS format while i was a little kid. I didn't notice back then that this concert had a lot of overdubs in it. It did dissapoint me a bit after I found out about the overdubs, but if you just ignore that a lot of the sound did not sync with the players movement, and just focusing on the sound of the MUSIC they produced, it's a GREAT piece of music anyway. I think one of the best they've made. And the live vibe is still there despite all the overdubs. So, appreciate the great music, and just enjoy the picture as a bonus...

This DVD is a fantastic time machine back to 1981, to the peak of the performing career of EWF. All original Band, original mixing and song layout. However, i think theres something to be said about the less-than-perfect sound quality. I attribute that to the fact that the recording is so old. Other than that, it doesnt bother me that much. THe DVD is fantastic, and wildly entertaining, as EWF's elaborate and flamboyant 1980's costumes light up the stage almost as much as the energy of Phillip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Maurice White and Verdine White.Ill recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to see EWF in their heyday, however if youre looking for truly dazzling musicianship, then probably stick to the later DVD's after they've hired Morris Pleasure as their musical director.Overall, I can't give this DVD any sort of bad review though, because what you're buying here is more of a "look into the glorious past".9 out of 10 stars.

I recently bought this video because I LOVE EWF So Much!!! I just saw them in concert in Bernalillo, NM and Philip Bailey sent me to the moon!!! I've loved EWF ever since I was a child, but was too young to see them in concert. I cried because I could not go. Their music is Magical, Mystical,Spiritual and Timeless. It could be a THOUSAND years from now and they would STILL be heard and talked about!!! I wish that today's youth can hear and experience their music. They can hear what REAL MUSIC is and identify it. Music from the Heart,the Soul and the Spirit. Especially the CHILDREN. They need so very badly to absorb the words and melodies just as I did when I was young. I am 34 years old and I had childhood memories at the concert, of sneaking into my sister's room and listening to her 45's of EWF and other groups. I just want to say "I LOVE YOU EWF" May God bless you and keep your music alive until the end of time!!!

I absolutely love this concert. I've actually seen Earth Wind & Fire perform live but it was after Maurice White was unable to perform with the band. I watched this concert and truly appreciate being able to see the original band perform with Maurice at the helm. EWF has been an inspiration for me every since I was a little girl. They helped mold and shape me into the ultimate music lover that I am today. This concert is high energy and true EWF fans can appreciate all of the old school favorites which will take you back down memory lane. I will never get tired of watching this concert and will and forever be in awe of EWF's talents and musical greatness. EWF fan for life!

This DVD of Earth Wind and Fire live in concert shows the group at one of their many peaks. The group is a worldwide sensation at this point and the stage show is phenomenal. The lights and special effects only serve to heighten the great music that is being performed. Maurice White is in the show and sounding as good as ever. Phillip Bailey is there of course and sounding great although higher notes were yet to come. The band is as tight as ever and the Phoenix horns play some amazing stuff. This is a must have for EWF fans. Another must have is EWF live in Tokio which I just picked up and that DVD rocks as well!Call me and we can chat about it!570 972 6304

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I grew up roller skating to their music. I love the high energy the whole band has during a performance.

excellent dvd wel worth having

EWF au top de sa forme! une section rutilante, une rythmique d'acier, et les voix... terribles (malgré les overdubs assez fréquents qui gonflent encore plus le son). Plus les chorégraphies, le show laser...Bien sûr tout cela a eu lieu en 81 et peut sembler un peu rétro aujourd'hui, mais quelle performance musicale!!!Bref, si vous aimez earth wind & fire ou si vous aimez le funk, vous ne pouvez pas passer à côté de ce dvd.