Bryan Ferry dvd Live in Paris maart 2000 Le Grand Rex

As usual, bryan leads a small army of musicians on stage, this time augmented by a superb string quartet. The opulent ambience of the venue, le grand rex in paris, is a great complement to the eclectic program and adds to my enjoyment.


Sound and picture quality are excellent; although the stage is fairly dark most of the time, soft spotlights pick out the performers, making the visual presence of this concert quite gorgeous. Lots of different camera angles give a very dynamic presentation. Bryan;s voice has mellowed over his long career and, although less powerful than it used to be, it remains unique and, i think, very evocative. His phrasing is always original and emotive in a good way. The choice of classic torch songs reflects the taste and sensibility of a music lover. It;s difficult to choose favourites, but i have to mention “casanova” as it is a superb version of this song.



There are no real extras: a quick identification of the musicians, and a discography. This concert gets a regular airing in our house, and i am very happy to have bought it. We have a small collection of ferrys live concerts. Somehow they are all a bit different, but the common elements are the superb musicianship from the whole ensemble, how well they play together, and how much fun they seem to have in the process