Product: Scorpions World Wide Live [VHS]
Rating: 4.0
Better Than I Expected
After reading other reviews, I was expecting to be disappointed. However, the DVD was MUCH better than other reviewers had indicated and I was very pleasantly surprised.If you are a die-hard Scorpions fan, this is a "must-have". The DVD is mostly interviews, but that's what I was looking for. Other DVD's have great music, but you barely ever hear the guys TALK. Although the woman who conducts the interviews is pretty bad (Matthias even asks her at one point if she "is serious"), the answers from the band offer deep insights into their intelligence, their commitment to their music, their deep friendship, their thoughts on world peace, etc. Rudolf and the other band members describe each other, name their favorite songs/albums/tours etc. and you get a real feel for their personalities. The guys are all funny, smart and dedicated.Truly a MUST for anybody who wants to get to know the men behind the music.The snippets of music are (of course) GREAT and there are several shots from videos, tours and photo shoots.As a lifelong musician myself, I like to get into the "process" as well as just appreciate the music. I was very pleased to "meet the band" and see them as more than just beautiful men who make beautiful music. Their intelligence and concern over world issues gives the listener a whole new appreciation for their music.My ONLY negative comment would be that they should have gotten an interviewer with a bit more intelligence -- but then again, that only adds to the comedic value of some spots! It is HYSTERICAL when Matthias looks her in the eye with a "you're kidding" expression!