I agree with the sentiment that this is an outstanding concert by an outstanding band but it is one of, thankfully, many provided by bands of this era and I'm talking across genres here; bands like Genesis, Rush, U2, AC/DC and so many others who have fallen out of favour and are now being rediscovered as classic performers. This footage shows it's age: 4:3 format, 80's editing, cheesy backing singers (sorry girls) but there's no hiding the performance, the audience reaction and the fact that it was the first of its kind. If you're of that era then relive the hight of The Police's popularity. If it's before your time then take a look at where your idols got their inspiration from.
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Just best ever!!
beresfordjd8 January 2006
IMHO the best filmed live concert ever. The band are at their absolute peak of performance and popularity. There can rarely have been a better front man than the then-youthful Sting and Stewart Copeland is one amazing drummer. Andy Summers was/is a superb musician and his contribution was always, I feel, underrated. The sound they created was incredible given they were a three-piece unit. Godley & Creme did a wonderful job of capturing the excitement of the live performance and the audience reaction. I find it as exciting now 21(!!!) years after the event as I did at the time. A great legacy to leave as they broke up at their peak. It shows all the modern manufactured bands how to do it. Remember you have to be able to actually master and PLAY your instruments!! Oh and you also need talent. The Police had all that in spades.
Excellent 80s live concert
anthony-59030 October 2022
Great set list of some of the Police's best songs and a look back 40 years ago at the band. Very well produced concert video you can watch it over and over again without getting bored. Like all live concert music the production varies from the studio album version in sound and instrumentation and the use of background singers. If there's one criticism it's that it flips to the fan crowd shots a little more often than I would like. It's a must have concert video for any serious Police fan. It's just a bit dated that it was shot on NTSC standard definition although the 2005 UMG DVD was remixed in Dolby surround sound.
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