Metallica Album: “S&M [Video]”

If you liked the S&M CD I guarantee you that you will like the DVD even more. If you have seen the VHS version or if you own it, you might just think it is the same thing in higher quality on DVD, but there is much more. This video has so many great special features. My favorite was the way you can filter the audio to hear only the symphony without Metallica, or only Metallica without the symphony. The first thing I did was listen to "No Leaf Clover" without the symphony. Another really cool feature is the angle changes that you can do on select songs. You can watch certain songs at 5 different angles. The first is the original edited camera views, but you can also watch these songs with the camera focused on one of the four band members, James, Lars, Jason, and Kirk. The DVD also features an excellent behind the scenes documentary featuring interviews with the band and with conductor Michael Kamen about preparation for the concert and how it all came to be. Even if you already have the VHS version, I would still get this DVD if I were you. The video quality and sound quality both greatly surpass that of the VHS version. This is a DVD that no Metallica fan should go without.

this is the LIMITED EDITION 2 tapes . one of them is the live concert and the other is special bonus featuring 40 minutes of behind the scenes footage , interviews with metallica and the symphony . Her you will find the bonus tape funy as hell especialy from JAMES ! must have for a Metallica fan .

Reviewing the S&M CD earlier this week, I gave it three stars, the reason being that faster numbers simply did not work and seemed out of sync with the orchestra. This DVD, however, showcasing the same material, is incredible. The DVD audio and 5.1 surround sound brings more of the symphony sound to the front and, if there's any doubt left, you have the option of choosing an "orchestra only" audio track (as well as a "Metallica only" track). In addition, S&M is a visual delight. Combine the majesty of the symphony with that of Metallica and stir in some nice direction and you've got one of the best concert films EVER.

In addition to being an incredible concert film, S&M is also a DVD fanatic's delight. In addition to the aforementioned multiple audio options, S&M boasts the same crystal clear picture as CUNNING STUNTS and multiple angles during several songs. And you get extra songs, documentary footage, and more. Anytime I want to impress someone with DVD's capabilities, I put on CUNNING STUNTS, but S&M has become the new standard.

In short, an absolute must-own for any fan of Metallica or DVD in general and a recommended buy for anyone remotely interested in the band.

WOW! After watching Cunning Stunts & A year and a half in the life of...on DVD, I thought the boys had done it all. I bought S & M on CD last year and was amazed back then at how Metallica can take such a 'crazy' idea of mixing their music with the backing of a Symphony Orchestra. When I got the DVD, I was even more amazed. Seeing them all dressed smartly was a big shock too! They interact with the crowd as well as they always do, they treat the crowd as if they're all personal friends. Having seen them live in Milton Keynes in '99, I can relate to how the crowd must have felt. The sound is fantastic - 5.1 or 2.0 Band & Orchestra or 2.0 Band or 2.0 Orchestra. They way you can change to just listening to the Orchestra or the band is a brilliant concept and you can see just how much backing Metallica are actually getting. I have given this DVD 5/5 because it is to me, better than Cunning Stunts (altho I give that 5/5 as well!). The wait was definitely worth it. To all Metallica fans, I suggest you get this DVD.I know you'll all love it. One thing tho, turn it up LOUD!

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Wonderful! Totally Metallica! The Symphony adds to the amazing talant of the group. The documentary video that comes with this gives a great insight as to how everything was put together. A true enjoyment for both the metal lover and the symphony lover. This is truely a musical masterpiece!