Product: Ziggy Stardust [VHS]
Rating: 4.0
One of the Best 70's concert DVD we've seen...
..and I emphasize 70's.I was compelled to write after seeing complaints on red lights and guitar solos, which ALMOST convinced me not to get this great documentary on the ONLY time you will see David Bowie as his most famous alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.Folks, as a casual listener..and lover of old school Bowie music, I have to say this concert is definitely something to see and not a disappointment.From the backstage conversations to the insatiable energy Mr. Bowie gave off onstage. David Bowie gives you your money's worth..It bothers me though, the mentioning of Mick Ronson's long solo performances [Note:truly a gifted guitar player..and inspired me to want to play guitar]. To explain, the REASON for such solos is to give Bowie a chance to CHANGE costumes in-between, a practice that Pop and R&B; singers do to THIS day, besides if it DOES bother you, there is a 'Fast Forward' button.Also, the red lighting used gives Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look a TRUE alien feel. It works perfectly, plus you can still see the man's face, besides they have other lighting too...if anyone is curious. Plus you have to remember it was the seventies, not the 2000's.....and the strobe lighting isn't really noticed at all, if you're focused on the performance and it's only used 3 times[?].Finally, as for the focus on the fans, I don't know of any video director who has NOT shown fans in the audience, but it doesn't really take away from the performances, besides this concert DVD is about David Bowie, not the audience.Above all, if you like vintage classics or better yet watched classic concert videos on VH1 classics channel. Then you will have an inkling on what to expect.Believe me, if this is what you want to get, then go for it. But like I said it was the seventies and the technology back then wasn't as advanced as it is now, so once you keep that in mind, just kick back and ENJOY!SP777 ( repost/edit from April 14, 2004)