Album Description

82 minute long NTSC video, a 1995 Canadian release of theleading Britpop act's April 17, 1995 show at Cliff'sPavillion. 17 tracks, including most of their early hitslike 'Rock N Roll Star', 'Live Forever', 'Supersonic','Cigarettes & Alcohol', 'D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman', 'Up InThe Sky', 'Columbia', plus the lengthy rocker 'Slide Away',a rousing cover of the Beatles' 'I Am The Walrus' and muchmore! ... Read more

Reviews (9)

I love this Concert
I've owned this DVD for a couple of years now and I absolutely love this band. This is the greatest band in the world and this is them in there early years.

This is a great show. It was recorded live at Southend Cliffs Pavillion on April 17 1995. It's in front of a good crowd and is a great concert.

Just about everything from "Definetly Maybe" is included in the concert. You have some of the singles like "Sad Song" and "Good To Be Free" on it. You also get "Some Might Say" in it's early days. The energy is really there on the song.

I love Noel's acoustic set on the DVD. He does it in all of there concerts. I got to see him in a show in Miami where Liam lost his voice. This set isn't as good as it, but it's still worthy. It's not a huge set and he actually messes up on one of the songs. While he is playing "D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? he messes up. He says the wrongs word to a totally different song. It's so awesome.

I love this DVD. It has so many great early Oasis songs. There is a lot of energy displayed from both the crowd and the band. I don't think it's as good as "Familiar to Millions," but it's better than "There and Then." This one is a must for hardcore Oasis fans.

Live Forever by The Sea
The DVD- "Live by the Sea", captures the intense bi-polar nature of Oasis: the triumph and failure, the excitement and the disapointment. The greatest thing about Oasis is their honesty.. Oasis never fakes it, and this DVD bears proof of that.

The performances on "Live by the Sea" either reach scorching heights, or fall with a thud. "Slide Away", one of the most powerful songs in the Oasis discography, doesn't seem to translate well into the live performance on this DVD. Liam Gallaghers live vocals do not here match what he achieved with the recorded masterpiece on the "Definitely Maybe" CD. The mighty "Cigarettes & Alcohol" and "Live Forever" also fall short of the sonic majesty of their LP cousins.

Any disapointment felt from where Oasis stumbles, however, is over-powered by the tunes where Oasis hit their mark. The raucous opener, "Rock & Roll Star", is a splendid dirge that bears the energy and bravado of Liam and Noels Rock & Roll heritage."Columbia" is sheer perfection in its insidious power, and Noel's acoustic "Talk Tonight" is profoundly moving.

The Crown Jewel of "Live by the Sea", however, is the astounding performance of "Some Might Say". This DVD is an early performance by Oasis, and to hear this well loved song in its infancy is a privledge. Liams intense yowling, somehow blends perfectly with the lyrics to mezmerizing effect, pointing the way to Liams future as one of Rocks greatest singers.

The cool thing about this DVD is that it captures Oasis in their beginnings. The band is still rough around the edges, and you are struck especially by how young Liam was and how different his voice sounded. But with that youth comes the excitement and energy of a band on its way to the top. Throughout their career, Oasis have achieved greatness with incredible songs and blistering performances. They have also achieved incredible lows with their in-fighting and sporadic anti-fan sentiments. One thing this DVD makes certain, however, is that Oasis never fake it and they are always willing to deliver the un-expected.

Good concert....video is out-of-print? Shame...
Recorded in a small-ish venue (which reminds me of when I first saw them in Indianapolis, Indiana) this is a high energy show put on by the band in the days just before they really hit it big. What's so amazing about Oasis was that they could sound so full of energy and yet barely move around on stage.Most of the "anti-Oasis" people I have met say they hate the band because of their attitudes. That they are so full of themselves. Wrong! If Oasis are indeed "full of themselves" why would they allow embarrassing mistakes to remain in the video? During "D'Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman" Noel completely screws up and stops the song, looking rather foolish. IF he was "full of himself", don't you think he would've edied that out so he could look "perfect"?Oasis put out non album B-sides like crazy and unlike some bands, performed them with as much vigor live as they did their hit singles. Such is the case with the soaring "Acquiesce" and the rocking "Headshrinker".During Noel's acoustic set (which is usually my favorite part as I love Noel's voice) as he sang "Sad Song" in that plaintive tone, the spotlight showed off his dreamy eyes. *sigh*Liam's audience banter is not up to par with say, a Freddie Mercury and what he does say is very hard to understand with his thick accent. Oh well.The lighting they had set up, though not overwhelming, was just enough to give a dreamy atmosphere which, coupled with one of Noel's guitar solos, puts you in a different state of mind.A .... fine show it is and could turn a non-believer over to our side..making them "Mad fer it!"

one of the greatest videos i ever seen
i have no words to describe how wonderfull this video is i just would like to say that this is one of the greatest videos i ever seen but i have to agree that there and then is better maybe becouse they did this to early

a must
It's a must have for any Oasis fan. I love the first album and this is the best thing I could have bought! The only thing I don't like is that you can't have it on DVD!:-) ... Read more

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S Club's Seeing Double will be best remembered as the film that marked the end of the band. Their demise wasn't caused by this film being particularly bad, but rather their big-screen outing was the contractual glue that kept the group together a little longer than they probably wished. Incorporating the standard pop-movie themes--a control-freak manager, overzealous fans, and the stresses of living on the road--the film also makes the customary tongue-in-cheek references to the fragility of manufactured pop groups.Centered around the S Clubbers' shock discovery that clones of the band are touring America, the film tracks the six as they attempt to capture the impostors and their evil creator, Victor Clonemaster.Peppered with some of their greatest hits--including a musical-style version of "Don't Stop Movin'" performed in a prison--their back catalog is surprisingly underused.

As the group admits in the accompanying interviews, this film is no masterpiece.There are no glitzy special effects, and the clones of the six are created by clever camera angles rather than anything more fancy. Like in Spiceworld, all sense of reality and location gets lost during the film.Despite some establishing shots, it's difficult to work out where the action of the film is supposed to be taking place: is it Los Angeles, Barcelona, or a set at Elstree? But the need to suspend all sense of reality adds to the fun of the film, and Seeing Double turns out to be good, wholesome entertainment that mixes adventure, fun, and irony.--John Galilee ... Read more

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Savage Garden is awesome and this tape totally proves it!!!
I love Savage Garden. They are the best band. Buy this video and you will not regret it. Darren and Daniel both look great. If you have not seen any of thier music videos then you need to. All of them are great. I love "I Want you" with its futuristic background. Awesome job, Darren and Daniel, you both are wonderful!!!

A DVD of Savage Beauty
I first viewed Savage Garden: The Video Collection DVD last night. I've been a fan of Savage Garden since the beginning, but hadn't had a chance to see any of their videos. I was definitely impressed with this DVD. The interactive menus are cleverly designed and easy to use, and the subtitles (lyrics) are great for singing along (which I did) or for learning the words of the individual songs. There are some added features such as chapter access to songs and a profile of Savage Garden. There are five videos on this collection: To The Moon and Back, I Want You, Truly Madly Deeply, Tears Of Pearls and Break Me Shake Me. The fun of this DVD is in watching the differing hairstyles, clothes, atmospheres, and creative visions of the individual videos. Although there are no interviews or voiceovers, this collection provides a wonderful insight into Savage Garden. The music of Savage Garden represents many years of behind-the-scenes effort by instrumentalist Daniel Jones and vocalist Darren Hayes, and these videos perfectly capture the raw energy of the duo. This DVD is quickly becoming my favourite!

Awesome 5 videos.
This music DVD scores 5 stars for what is on it-the 5 videos.
But it scores poorly for what it lacks.-the australian videos and mabye a short biography/discography or some comments by the duo, or some pics.

I am still looking for a way to get a hold of the Aussie videos- email me if you know a way.

Sorry, but a score of 4 is given due to the lack of any extras or aussie videos.

You must buy this!
I am a huge Savage Garden fan, and the videos in this are just brilliant, with some great shots of Darren & Daniel! If you aren't a Savage Garen fan, and didn't really like the Affirmation album YOU SHOULD STILL BUY THIS or at least listen to their 1st album. It is so different to their 2nd album, there is something in there for everybody, and the videas are so great! I love it!! The "best thing" you could ever find!!

A big thankyou to Savage Garden.
I loved this DVD. It gave me chance to see videos that were never seen in this country,USA. This DVD is worth the money, sit back and enjoy. I'ts a keeper. ... Read more

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Leave it to MTV to create their own boy band spoof - and make them one of the hottest-selling acts today! The original movie that introduced 2Ge+her to teens everywhere is now available on home video! Contains exclusive interviews, 2Ge+hers' TRL guest appearance, and a bonus music video! 95 Minutes. ... Read more