Product: Scorpions: Live at Wacken Open Air 2006 (2008)
Rating: 4.0
Better Late Than Never
Yes, this DVD has been out a long time, and yes, I just got it as I continue to round out my concert DVD/Blu-Ray library. Not sure why it took me so long to order this (I LOVE the Scorps!), but it may have to do with the fact that they have several concert DVDs. I struggled with which one to get. Finally settled on Wacken AND Acoustica (complementary shows), and I am not disappointed. Wacken is incredibly well-performed, as the guys do seem to be enjoying themselves. For volume of songs itself, this is a great collection. But, the song choices are great, too, spanning a broad range of years as they should.I am with other reviewers, however, in disliking the frenetic camera angle switching. It's cool to have tons of angles, but focus longer than 2 seconds on each shot, please! It almost gives me motion sickness (not really!). One last visual gripe is the overall darkness of the stage. Not sure if this was the show or how it was filmed or edited, but it's just really dark except the sharp spotlights. Not a big deal at all, but seems like it's unintended. The audio is great except the bass is really pumping compared to other concerts I have. No big deal, I just back off on the subwoofer a touch.All in all, very happy and wishing I would have bought this years ago!