Roy Orbison - A Black & White Night (DTS)
starring: Roy Orbison, Jackson Browne, T-Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang
directed by: Tony Mitchell
directed by: Tony Mitchell
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A special one night event documenting one of rock & rolls greatest & most unique performances. Recorded live at the cocoanut grove in los angeles roy orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock & roll superstars.Studio: Image EntertainmentRelease Date: 08/12/2008Run time: 64 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com essential video:
Few early rockers were more gifted or less honored in their prime thanthe late Roy Orbison, whose vaulting tenor and vulnerable love songs conjured heartbreak and desire with operatic intensity. This 1987 concert special, originally broadcast on Showtime, came two decades after Orbison had retreated from pop's front lines, yet neither Orbison nor his music coasts on mere nostalgia: in every respect, A Black and White Night survives as a triumphant performance and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison's hits.
Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Coconut Grove in downtown Los Angeles, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of A-list Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists.Under the direction of producer T-Bone Burnett, the stage band thus includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley's fabled late '60s and early '70s touring band.That astonishing lineup is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honor Orbison, not upstage him, resulting in a gratifying cohesion to the performances.
Orbison himself sounds as powerful as ever, his soaring falsetto cresting as dramatically as it did on the studio versions of the hits that inevitably dominate.Those songs meanwhile confirm that his blue chip admiration society came as much for the caliber of his writing as for his ravishing voice: if he remains best known for the jaunty come-on of "Pretty Woman," Orbison was first and foremost a rock balladeer, capable of bringing lumps to our throats with such classics as "Crying" and "Only the Lonely," or conjuring romantic trances through such gentle charmers as "Dream Baby." On this night, he handled all of them with fervor and finesse. --Sam Sutherland
Amazon.com:
Few early rockers were more gifted or less honored in their prime than the late Roy Orbison, whose vaulting tenor and vulnerable love songs conjured heartbreak and desire with operatic intensity. This 1987 concert special, originally broadcast on Showtime, came two decades after Orbison had retreated from pop's front lines, yet neither Orbison nor his music coasts on mere nostalgia: in every respect, A Black and White Night survives as a triumphant performance and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison's hits.
Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Coconut Grove in downtown Los Angeles, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of A-list Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists. Under the direction of producer T-Bone Burnett, the stage band thus includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley's fabled late '60s and early '70s touring band. That astonishing lineup is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honor Orbison, not upstage him, resulting in a gratifying cohesion to the performances.
Orbison himself sounds as powerful as ever, his soaring falsetto cresting as dramatically as it did on the studio versions of the hits that inevitably dominate. Those songs meanwhile confirm that his blue chip admiration society came as much for the caliber of his writing as for his ravishing voice: if he remains best known for the jaunty come-on of "Pretty Woman," Orbison was first and foremost a rock balladeer, capable of bringing lumps to our throats with such classics as "Crying" and "Only the Lonely," or conjuring romantic trances through such gentle charmers as "Dream Baby." On this night, he handled all of them with fervor and finesse. --Sam Sutherland
A special one night event documenting one of rock & rolls greatest & most unique performances. Recorded live at the cocoanut grove in los angeles roy orbison is joined by an eclectic ensemble of rock & roll superstars.Studio: Image EntertainmentRelease Date: 08/12/2008Run time: 64 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com essential video:
Few early rockers were more gifted or less honored in their prime thanthe late Roy Orbison, whose vaulting tenor and vulnerable love songs conjured heartbreak and desire with operatic intensity. This 1987 concert special, originally broadcast on Showtime, came two decades after Orbison had retreated from pop's front lines, yet neither Orbison nor his music coasts on mere nostalgia: in every respect, A Black and White Night survives as a triumphant performance and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison's hits.
Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Coconut Grove in downtown Los Angeles, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of A-list Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists.Under the direction of producer T-Bone Burnett, the stage band thus includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley's fabled late '60s and early '70s touring band.That astonishing lineup is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honor Orbison, not upstage him, resulting in a gratifying cohesion to the performances.
Orbison himself sounds as powerful as ever, his soaring falsetto cresting as dramatically as it did on the studio versions of the hits that inevitably dominate.Those songs meanwhile confirm that his blue chip admiration society came as much for the caliber of his writing as for his ravishing voice: if he remains best known for the jaunty come-on of "Pretty Woman," Orbison was first and foremost a rock balladeer, capable of bringing lumps to our throats with such classics as "Crying" and "Only the Lonely," or conjuring romantic trances through such gentle charmers as "Dream Baby." On this night, he handled all of them with fervor and finesse. --Sam Sutherland
Amazon.com:
Few early rockers were more gifted or less honored in their prime than the late Roy Orbison, whose vaulting tenor and vulnerable love songs conjured heartbreak and desire with operatic intensity. This 1987 concert special, originally broadcast on Showtime, came two decades after Orbison had retreated from pop's front lines, yet neither Orbison nor his music coasts on mere nostalgia: in every respect, A Black and White Night survives as a triumphant performance and a superb video production, as well as a first-rate retrospective of Orbison's hits.
Filmed in black and white against the streamlined art deco stage of the since-demolished Coconut Grove in downtown Los Angeles, the concert is buoyed by a remarkable cast of A-list Orbison fans who signed on as his accompanists. Under the direction of producer T-Bone Burnett, the stage band thus includes Jackson Browne, Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, and Jennifer Warnes, along with the rhythm section from Elvis Presley's fabled late '60s and early '70s touring band. That astonishing lineup is all the more noteworthy for the restraint with which they collaborate--it's evident that those superstars came to honor Orbison, not upstage him, resulting in a gratifying cohesion to the performances.
Orbison himself sounds as powerful as ever, his soaring falsetto cresting as dramatically as it did on the studio versions of the hits that inevitably dominate. Those songs meanwhile confirm that his blue chip admiration society came as much for the caliber of his writing as for his ravishing voice: if he remains best known for the jaunty come-on of "Pretty Woman," Orbison was first and foremost a rock balladeer, capable of bringing lumps to our throats with such classics as "Crying" and "Only the Lonely," or conjuring romantic trances through such gentle charmers as "Dream Baby." On this night, he handled all of them with fervor and finesse. --Sam Sutherland
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Black & White Night
One of the best I've ever seen; wished I had known about this sooner.My 4 year old really loves it, knows the words to most of the songs
Rating: - Excellent!
The DVD in blu-ray is really amazing:especially the clarity of the sound and its dimensionality - you seem to be in the same space at the same time as the performers.It is not quite as visually compelling as "The Last Waltz" because it attempts simply to record a performance (as opposed to providing an understanding of the individual members of The Band and their experiences over time with various artists), but it is a wonderful experience none-the-less.Highly recommended.
Rating: - Fantastic
Every single song is a masterpiece.And, the musicians seem to have so much fun.Highly communicative and emotional.
Rating: - A MUST HAVE for all Orbison fans
EXCELLENT concert in every way; an all star cast of musicians including a young Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Orbison is tremendous!A B & Wmovie is fitting for Orbison even though I like color
Rating: 
- Still one of the best concerts ever, but
This concert is the first laser disc I bought, even though I didn't have a LD player at the time. It was buried in a pile of LDs for sale @ $25.00.
Everything about it was great. If had been an LP or tape and not an LD, I would have worn it out.
Then came the DVD with all its poor edits and the DTS sound (instruments) being forced to areas (speakers) of the screening room where they did not belong. The DVD was horrible compared to the older LD.
Now the Blu-ray with ... Read More
- Black & White NightOne of the best I've ever seen; wished I had known about this sooner.My 4 year old really loves it, knows the words to most of the songs
- Excellent!The DVD in blu-ray is really amazing:especially the clarity of the sound and its dimensionality - you seem to be in the same space at the same time as the performers.It is not quite as visually compelling as "The Last Waltz" because it attempts simply to record a performance (as opposed to providing an understanding of the individual members of The Band and their experiences over time with various artists), but it is a wonderful experience none-the-less.Highly recommended.
- FantasticEvery single song is a masterpiece.And, the musicians seem to have so much fun.Highly communicative and emotional.
- A MUST HAVE for all Orbison fansEXCELLENT concert in every way; an all star cast of musicians including a young Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Orbison is tremendous!A B & Wmovie is fitting for Orbison even though I like color
- Still one of the best concerts ever, butThis concert is the first laser disc I bought, even though I didn't have a LD player at the time. It was buried in a pile of LDs for sale @ $25.00.
Everything about it was great. If had been an LP or tape and not an LD, I would have worn it out.
Then came the DVD with all its poor edits and the DTS sound (instruments) being forced to areas (speakers) of the screening room where they did not belong. The DVD was horrible compared to the older LD.
Now the Blu-ray with ... Read More
