This DVD is one of the first concerts that was specifically made for the DVD format and as such it stands out against most other offerings in terms of picture quality and sound. The concert was filmed using super 16mm rather than tape and the results on a good screen are obvious. Sound is mixed in Dolby 5.1 and the soundstage is excellent with only subtle use of surrounds but prodigious use of the LFE channel (just how I like it).

    The intro. uses a piece from a company called Animusic and really has to be seen to be believed (almost worth the price of the DVD alone).

    Kansas have been around since 1970 when schoolboys Kerry Livgren (guitar) Dave Hope (bass) and Phil Ehart (drums) first played together, in 1971 classically trained violinist Robby Steinhardt joined and then in 1972 the lineup completed with the addition of Steve Walsh (keyboards/vocals) and guitarist Richard Williams. In 1976 the release of "Carry on Wayward Son" catapulted them to stardom and from there they never looked back.

    The current lineup hasn't changed except for bass guitarist Billy Greer replacing Hope and Kerry Livgren who left to pursue a solo career. All the favourites are on here including Dust in The Wind, Carry on Wayward Son, Point of Know Return and others. Steve Walsh's voice sounds a bit strained at times but overall the music is exciting and well mixed (the band brought in a separate recording console for the mix rather than just run it from the front of house).

    This Kansas DVD is on the Must Have list and would be a worthwhile addition to any collection.

Audio 5 out of 5

Video 4.5 out of 5

Content 5 out of 5