Hey Derek,

What DVD were you watching???

The editing was terrific, with lots of interesting camera angles. I especially enjoyed the close shots of Aimee's hands playing the piano on "King of the Jailhouse". And how about her amazing band? I was at this concert, but I don't feel like I 'really' appreciated it until I saw the DVD. You get a whole different perspective when you look at things like the close-up shots of the guitarist going all out on "Long Shot" and the view of the drummer from behind the drum set jamming with the bass player.

Actually, everything about this DVD is first rate. From the production (editing, video and sound) to the performance, to the bonus interview and behind the scenes footage. And the song list was varied with several songs from "I'm With Stupid" and "Magnolia", as well as "Whatever" and the recent "Lost In Space".

Anyway, as you can tell, I highly recommend this DVD/CD.

I bought this excellent cd/dvd yesterday. I'm impressed that it's an entire concert and cd for a low price. I bought the Jason Mraz live cd as well and was very impressed with the value for the money.

On the cd/dvd, Aimee highlights some of her best songs. I was really dissapointed that 3 of my most favorites were on the dvd and not the cd - those being "Calling it Quits", "Red Vines" and "Invisible Ink". You'd think that whomever selected what not to put on the cd was aware of these songs as being some of her best and wanted to force the buyer to watch the dvd just to hear the live versions of these songs. BTW - the live renditions of the 3 mentioned are very beautiful.

I know I will listen to the cd more then I will watch the dvd, but for someone who rarely goes to a concert, I was excited to find that I get to see her live - and it is incredible. It was recorded over 3 days and for a live cd - it is heavily edited - like most are. Otherwise - it's excellent!

DVD Tracks:

1. The Moth
2. Calling It Quits
3. Sugar Coated
4. Going Through The Motions (new song)
5. Humpty Dumpty
6. Amateur
7. Wise Up
8. Save Me
9. Stupid Thing
10. Pavlov's Bell
11. Long Shot
12. 4th Of July
13. Red Vines
14. Invisible Ink
15. King Of The Jailhouse (new song)
16. Deathly

Bonus CD Tracks:

1.The Moth
2. Sugarcoated
3. Going Through The Motions
4. Amateur
5. Wise Up
6. Save Me
7. Stupid Thing
8. That¹s Just What You Are
9. Pavlov¹s Bell
10. Long Shot
11. 4th of July
12. King Of The Jailhouse
13. Deathly

If you're a Mann fan, you probably don't need much convincing to purchase this DVD package, especially with the inclusion of the live CD, for less than $20. That's a ridiculous bargain even if the items were sold separately.

The setlist contains all the "usual suspects", and like most fans, I wish it was longer. (Ghost World, Killing, Ray, Jacob Marley's Chain...) But, I'm very happy for the inclusion of the "Whatever" songs, "Stupid Thing" and "4th of July". Of the two new songs, "King of the Jailhouse" impressed me most.

The obligatory DVD extras are actually pretty cool, especially the interviews with the band and Aimee, although I wish they had been interviewed together. Aimee is a fascinating person, so any opportunity to look behind the curtain is appreciated.

Reviewer Derek complains that Aimee is not the most dynamic live performer on tour. He's not completely wrong; she does sing with her eyes closed, there's an appalling lack of pyro, and where are the wardrobe changes?!?

But to say that Aimee's "gently swaying body makes for dull viewing"??? Dude, check your pulse.

JUST BUY THIS VIDEO, HER SOLO WORK, and HER 3 TIL TUESDAY
ALBUMS AND YOU WILL DIE HAPPY KNOWING YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED
THE BEST SONGWRITING TALENT ON THE FACE OF THIS EARTH----
AIMEE MANN.