DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits images that are sharp, with nicely detailed close-up on-stage shots. Colors are naturally rendered and nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. There is a bit of noise noticed in the backgrounds, and at times images look a little
Soundtrack:
The 5.1-channel sonic presentations are lively and engaging, though seemingly somewhat less than enveloping than might be expected. Still, the recording quality is remarkable, and like many other surround music presentations on DVD, the stereo surrounds are prominent throughout. The .1 LFE is prominently active, and there is a tight, punchy low-end presence. There is some balance of the soundfield toward the screen channels. The Dolby
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