Bring Me Home - Live 2011 [Blu-ray]

I've always enjoyed Sade's music, live (once), on CD, DVD and now Blu-Ray. Bring me home is the second best of the bunch right behind actually being at the concert. Well, wait, there's no traffic in or out at home, I can freely use the bathroom when I need to, food and drinks are free (sorta) and my system brings me pretty damn close to actually being there (in feeling anyway). So, I don't know, the blu-ray could actually tie for first, even with traffic and all there's nothing quite like being at the show. Anyway, Sade have turned up the wick just enough to make this particular concert even more fun than the last few. The backdrops, images and that extra little bit of energy in the songs really come across plus the show feels somewhat more intimate compared to either of the previous two tours. These songs refuse to age as obviously does Sade herself, they sound as good as ever and she seems to become more beautiful as time passes. Minor criticisms (and, who am I?) is that I wish the guys would really let loose on some of the songs, like they'd really let rip with a slashing solo on guitar, sax or the drums. I don't mean that rehearsed jam they usually do at the end of smooth operator (not in this show) but actual improvisational riffing and jamming. They obviously have the chops so let em go! Other than that this is a very enjoyable blu-ray concert, one that I don't believe you even have to be a Sade super fan to enjoy. Although I have a surround sound system I've only listened to the PCM stereo track and it sounds very good, I played it pretty loud and you could still hear each instrument doing it's individual thing while coming together as a whole. The video can look a little grainy at times, especially for a blu ray but there are a lot of background lighting effects and such that could be adding to that perception. I give the audio (PCM stereo) 4.5 stars outta 5 and the video 4 out of 5 due to that occasional graininess. I give the Blu-ray 5 stars overall because it's just plain fun music to listen and jam along to.

It was a warm summer evening July 9, 2011 (still daylight) in downtown Cleveland, Ohio with bumper to bumper traffic searching for a good parking spot. Just a few blocks away was a parking garage then the trek to the Quicken Loans arena. Going down the stairs to the awaiting floor seats just second section, center second row. The pounding of the bass drum signaling the start of John Legend's set beginning with Rolling In the Deep. Yes John Legend, not Adele. Must have been his favorite song at the time (as well as everybody else's!!). Excellent opening act. Now the moment we have been waiting for with Soldier of Love, the opening from Apocalypse Now!! First thing I thought of anyway! Then the diva rising from the floor with the rest of her band!!! What a build up!! From then on, one after the other; Your Love is King, Skin to the dramatic opening of Smooth Operator & that kick ass bass solo that I never get tired of (& neither does Sade by her reaction!!). The lighting, sets, alternate, rockier versions of her biggest hits (Paradise my personal fave!) giving us the fans so much bang for our buck. I give this 5 stars as an ultimate souvenir of such an incredible night of music & class. The night was an anniversary present to ourselves (21st BTW!!) & we couldn't ask for better. As far as the few criticisms go for this performance, it is definitely not the same as being there. I can clearly see the flaws in the DVD/Blue ray. But a must have document for any Sade fan that has been there or wasn't fortunate to see it in person. Her heart was definitely in this show! Thank you Sade Adu and your incredible band for such a mesmerizing, magical & unforgettable concert experience.

Wow, now this is what a concert is supposed to look and sound like!!! I gave "The Bring Me Home" concert DVD 5 Stars only because that's the highest rating allowed. This is truly a 10 Star performance by Sade!! She's a Goddess and her voice is angelic!! The band is beyond sensational. I did something I never did before with a new DVD, I watched it back to back. I've watched this concert at least ten times in the month and a half I've owned it. Sade and her band truly are the soldiers of love!! They put on a SHOW for every band to try to be great enough to emulate. Sade sets the standard of perfection, mind, heart, body and soul. Heaven most definitely is missing an Angel while Sade performs for us mere mortals. To have her in your living room is as good as sitting in the front row to see and listen to Her and the Band. The new songs she introduced as well as some of her all time favorites were off the charts!! Their sheer greatness on this DVD is immeasurable by any standard. I also need to mention the production itself. The producers deserve a ton of credit for their part in making this listening and viewing experience out of this world. Thank You Sade!! You sing in one of your songs "it's never as good as the first time" but you only get better each time I watch your concert(s), especially this show!! I am totally in love with you. It's stunning how beautiful you remain. Stunning how beautiful your songs remain too!! Whoever these people are that give it less than five stars need professional help!!

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Really weak performance

Oryginalne, nienaruszone - co do zawartości - materiał to chyba nie trzeba przedstawiać - Rewelacja!!

Rien à redire sur la qualité de l'image et sur le son. Tout est impécable à ce niveau. Aucune déception possible. Le choix des chansons est basé principalement sur le dernier album de Sade qui n'est pas mal non plus. Elle se charge d'inclure plusieurs de ses succès et les interprètes avec justesses. On ne doit pas s'attendre à un concert avec des dizaines de danseurs et des chorégraphies à n'en plus finir. De toute facon, le style musicale de cette artiste ne s'y prête pas vraiment non plus. Cependant, le courant passe. On ressent l'émotion et je dois dire que je ne me lasse pas d'entendre ce concert (ca fait 3 fois que je l'écoute). Je dois dire que je le laisse souvent jouer en background et ma visite me demande même quel est le concert qui joue! On adore. Excellente musique d'ambiance! Je recommande n'importe quand. Un concert qui ne se démodera pas et qui deviendra un classique.

Il.disco è ben registrato e la performance coinvolgente. Sade sempre eccezionale e i musicisti che la accompagnano di alto livello. Spedizione perfetta, il pacchetto perfettamente imballato è arrivato in anticipo rispetto al previsto.