Pink Floyd - Pulse

[Kendog]

I was going to post this in the recent 'Floyd' thread, but I figure it deserves a thread of its own.

After many delays the Pulse concert is finally out on DVD, was it worth the wait....... HELL YES!!!!

I have watched the first half of the concert and most of the extras. Will watch the second half tonight when it is dark (I am lucky enough to have a 120 inch wide screen and projector, but I can't make the room completely dark)

Highlights so far

The picture looks great, especially compared to the video version. Lots of detail and great colour.
The sound is much improved and has a fantastic surround ambiance. There is a higher bit rate sound track available if your DVD player can support it, mine can't.
The music, gotta love those songs. Right from the opening 'Shine on' I was hooked.
The light show. Just as amazing as I remember it. I haven't watched the video for a while now, but it lived up to the memory.
The extras, lots of interesting stuff.


Low lights
Only a couple of minor things so far.

The disks are very firmly held in the case and were difficult to get out. Disk one is also over the top of disk two so has to be removed to get at the second disk.
Speaking of two disks, I hate it when a concert is split over two disks.


So, I am looking forward to tonight. 'DSOM', 'Wish you were here' and 'Comfortably numb' are the highlights of this amazing concert in my opinion.

If you are a fan, this is a must have.
If you like big concerts with amazing light shows, this is a must have.

[PaddyFZ1]

Had a copy of the video (not sure where it is now), and saw an ad on the tv for the DVD.
Its a great concert, and the effects are brilliant, crashing planes, pigs, and the lightshow, bloody amazing.
Will have to get me a copy as soon as the bike gets a service.

[Zukin]

Wicked

A fan I am, and I listening to the CD just the other day and thinking to myself, What a great DVD it would be!!

My prayers were answered!! :D

I will have to go shopping!!
Thanks for the heads up :yes:

[Oscar]

Pulse was based on the '94 World Tour I think.
I went to the concert at Western Springs - fantastic!

[froggyfrenchman]

I must have a copy. My pulse cd's are both so thrashed they wont play any more!

[MattRSK]

Ive been waiting years for the DVD and im only 19.

[R6_kid]

im gonna be going out and getting it soon. and yeh, im only 19 too:rockon:

[Kendog]

Just finished the second half, damn this is a good concert.

Snapped some pics as well.

[MattRSK]

You lucky bastard :gob:

[Slingshot]

Got my copy yesterday and have just finished the second disk.

Only one word...Brilliant!!!!

I'm lucky...my set-up played the higher bit-rate and it sounds fantastic on the surround system at home and looks great on the 42" plasma.

I too have been waiting a long time for this disk so the wife has been regelated to the 14" TV in the bedroom last night and tonight

Kendog...agree with your comments totally.

My only disapointment was the white back-up singers vocals in The Great Gig in the Sky. THe black chick that did the second half was much better.

[diggydog]

I must have a copy. My pulse cd's are both so thrashed they wont play any more!
I played my pulse CD last week,i think you or some one had done a thread on pink floyd CD's, two -three weeks ago, that's what got me playing the cd.
Mine is still in good condition, also changed the batterys for the first time.:yes:

[babyB]

gotta ageree with Kendogs post....
and slingshot

:Punk: Bloody Brilliant allright
been sooo worth the wait
(lmao that included frustration time tryin to get the 1st disk out)

[Virago]

........My only disapointment was the white back-up singers vocals in The Great Gig in the Sky.....
Are you kidding? That's Sam Brown - her solo on Great Gig is great! A really sexy growl that turns my knees to jelly.........:yes:

[Pathos]

Jesus christ I'm glad you guys convinced me to buy this its incredible.

watching it at the moment ...

[Skyryder]

So you are saying the extra on dvd is worth it.

Skyryder

[Virago]

So you are saying the extra on dvd is worth it.

Skyryder
Definately!

My VHS tape was looking a little sad, so the DVD was high on my wish list. Watched it last night - incredible! The sound engineers have worked wonders to improve the sound mix, bringing forward the vocals where they were a bit weak, and the stereo mix is just superb.

They've mixed in different footage too, giving the concert a different feel in places.

The "extras" on the DVD aren't all that exciting though. They've put together amateur video footage of other Pulse concerts, showing other songs being performed. Also a bit of "roadie" amateur footage, which mainly involves lots of beer drinking and the usual trashing of hotel rooms.

Just my opinion - the DVD packaging could have been a little more upmarket.

[phantom]

Bought a copy while I was working in Dorkland last week - absolutely fantastic and a lot better at home on a decent system than on the laptop in my hotel room. Got a copy of " The World's Fastest Indian " too, will watch it tonight:rockon:

["D" FZ1]

I am a big Floyd fan. Can't wait to see it. Went to there concert. It was awesome :rockon: