Moody Blues

Most people would be familier with the Moody's music. They have been around for over 30 years after all! All the old favourites are here with "Question" being the standout.

Recorded in London in May, 2000, this DVD makes you wonder about the aging process of old rockers. Ray Thomas (flute) was 59 years old at the concert date and looks it (he also looks just a little uncomfortable as a pop star), Graeme Edge (drums) also looks his 59 years and needed a second percussionist (Gordon Marshall) to help him along, John Lodge on Bass was 55 and looks 45 whilst Justin Hayward at 54 found the Fountain of Youth and looks like Peter Pan (I think he's been to the Cliff Richards school of rock'n'roll purity)

The performance is dynamic and reasonably exciting although there's nothing in the Concert we haven't seen before. The sound is weird, the DTS 5.1 mix has too much surround and leads to a totally confusing soundstage. This DVD is best enjoyed in Dolby Digital 5.1 which isn't quite so bad, or better still in the Stereo Mix.

Vocals are well mixed to the front with the Bass fairly laid back, the Orchestration is magical with the World Festival Orchestra led by Larry Baird.

Picture quality is good given the restrictions of the venue with the picture format being in 1.78:1

This is 81 minutes of pleasant listening and viewing, I've watched the whole thing about 5 times which say's something about it's appeal.

Audio 3 out of 5 (DTS), 3.5 out of 5 (Dolby Digital) , 4 out of 5 (Stereo)

Video 3.5 out of 5

Content 4 out of 5