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John Mayer: Where the Light Is - Live in Los Angeles [Blu-ray]x$19.28
  (19 reviews)
Best Price: $29.98 $19.28
Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles captures the multi-Grammy® Award-winning, Platinum-selling singer/songwriter in the element where fans love him the most: live on stage. This special concert includes three sets: an acoustic performance, a rare set with John Mayer Trio (John Mayer, Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino), as well as a set featuring Mayer's full band. John Mayer's Where The Light Is includes 22 songs and features a one-of-a-kind song list made up of the three distinct performances - all recorded the night of December 8th, 2007 at the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles. Blu-ray Disc Tracklisting
1.Neon(Acoustic Set)
2.Stop This Train(Acoustic Set)
3.In Your Atmosphere (Acoustic Set)
4.Daughters(Acoustic Set)
5.Free Fallin'(Acoustic Set)
6.Everyday I Have The Blues(Trio Set)
7.Wait Until Tomorrow (Trio Set)
8.Who Did You Think I Was (Trio Set)
9.Come When I Call (Trio Set)
10.Good Love Is On The Way (Trio Set)
11.Out Of My Mind (Trio Set)
12.Vultures (Trio Set)
13.Bold As Love (Trio Set)
14.Waiting On The World To Change (Band Set)
15.Slow Dancing In A Burning Room (Band Set)
16.Why Georgia (Band Set)
17.The Heart Of Life (Band Set)
18.I Don't Need No Doctor (Band Set)
19.Gravity (Band Set)
20.I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You) (Band Set)
21.Belief (Band Set)
22.I'm Gonna Find Another You (Band Set)
Special Features:
BD-Live: "Belief" backstage performance (Internet connection and 57 MB of memory required)
BonusView: "Who Did You Think I Was" - Steve Jordan & Pino Palladino Picture-In-Picture Experience
Slow Dancing on Mulholland Drive
Video/Audio
Filmed in Super 35mm
Full 1080/24p High Definition Picture
PCM (uncompressed) Stereo (96 kHz/24 bit)
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround (96 kHz/24 bit)
(Includes Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (640 kbps
MPN: SMVBR732075 - UPC: 886973207598
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Superb Overall Quality
By A3K8XN8C6OLAJZ on 2008-07-09
From the song selection, to the actual performances, to the audio quality to the video quality (this is the best looking Blu Ray disc I own). Do not hesitate to get this one even if you're just a casual music lover and not much of a John Mayer fan. This is an exceptional quality product and is a great concert to watch for anyone who loves music.
New generation guitar hero.
By A16HKPSVLUT7YC on 2008-07-15
Having been born in the middle of the last century my guitar heros have all been the usual suspect, Clapton, Hendrix, Page, Beck etc. but I am encouraged by the work of this young man and his guitar. In the midst of a myriad of dance bands and pretty faces covering other peoples music it is truly refreshing to see an excellent singer/songwriter of John Mayer's caliber putting out CD after CD that seem to get better as he matures. This DVD show him in three different settings; solo, with just his guitar and michrophone, then with his trio of ace session players Pino Paladino on bass and the amazing Steve Jordan on drums, and lastly he segues into his full eight piece band. The videography is tastfully done in the vain of the Band's Last Waltz, with John talking to the camera in between sets.
All in all an excellent video that's well worth the time and money.
Excellent Blu-ray...Horrible Packaging!
By A2BCUIP8V0S20W on 2008-07-19
I have a newfound love for John Mayer's music after buying this blu-ray. His guitar playing is absolutely amazing! I love how the concert has three separate acts (an acoustic set, a set with the trio and a set with the full band) and the sound is amazing in PCM 2.0. The only thing I have to complain about is the cheap cardboard case it comes with. It's not the standard plastic case and the disc sits in a plastic tray glued to a folded cardboard case. Awful! I just can't stand paying my hard-earned money on something with horrible packaging. It really does make the purchase less satisfying.
Where the Light Is: It's phenomenal.
By A36MCV8YB3TL21 on 2008-07-27
John Mayer displays more than his 'pop' performance abilities in this hi def concert. His separate solo, trio, and full band gigs truly show how gifted he is with his guitar. He is the modern day Jimi Hendrix.
Video and sound quality are as good as any bluray. Plus, the ladies love it. :)
Absolutely Amazing
By A2V485BD91MS5G on 2008-07-30
This guy is so talented. It is just absolutely amazing the way he can play the guitar. You get to see all three of his musical personalities on this one video. First is his usual acoustic set. Next is his trio set where he just oozes with the influences of SRV and Jimi Hendrix. Lastly, he ends with his pop style. The wonderful thing is he is great at all three. Purchase this and you will not regret it
- Fantastic Musician, Horrible Transfer and Sound
By AQ6WT1FTFWHEN on 2008-08-01
Eevn though the performances are amazing, the sound and video quality is poor. The sound is boomy and not particularly clear.
- Worth buying
By A1TK2W8J95JM0O on 2008-08-05
I buy discs rarely. I usually just rent from Netflix, which is where I managed to find this gem. I liked John Mayer's music before, I appreciate the man's talent even more after watching this live performance.
If you like his album Continuum or the bluesy John Mayer Trio, you should definitely check this out. His voice and skills with the guitar shine in this performance. On Blu-Ray the quality of the video stands out as well.
I'm buying this one, it merits playing over and over.
- refreshing
By A23NSKTMSPPBTR on 2008-09-09
I suspect that most people who are considering buying this disc are already familiar with John Mayer. Then again, I'm sure I'm not the only one who got the disc with Sony's promotion for their Blu-ray player.
One review panned the disc because of bad video and sound quality. The quality you get will depend on your equipment. I have Sony's top end current generation TV, and their newest Blu-ray player, so I assume that I'm seeing it as they intended it. The video quality does not rise to what you might expect from blu-ray. Because of the concert hall spot lights, faces were washed out and lacking in detail.
As for the sound, a good recording can sound bad on bad equipment, but you can't make a bad recording sound good on good equipment. Top quality equipment will reproduce every flaw. If others heard good sound, there's a reason. The sound is excellent.
But what's most important is the music and presentation. If you are already a fan, stop reading and buy it. In my case, the audience members looked closer to my children's age than mine, so he obviously appeals to a younger fan base. But if you grew up listening to guitar, and enjoy the music of guitar heroes whose music is rooted in blues, you can be 60 and still like this music.
His singing is very good, and his guitar playing is excellent. I wouldn't use the word virtuoso, but I would say that he plays with feeling and emotion. His music is compelling.
His guitar style is a blend of originality and channeling classic players. His acoustic style shows originality and his acoustic set is quite good. He then goes to an electric set with a trio, and starts with a classic blues song. On that one, his playing lacked originality, but had plenty of feel. If you liked the original, you'll like this because the feel is there, but I think he is capable of more.
He then went into a Hendrix cover, but he made it his own. It showed his talent. Later, he played some blues songs where he seemed to channel Hendrix in his style, and there are also hints of many other players in his playing.
His blend of styles, song writing and playing show that he is not somebody whose songs will sound the same or be stuck in a narrow genre. The video quality could have been better, but it's the music that counts.
- John Mayer Blue-ray Live in LA
By AY39UPZH3XDG1 on 2008-08-09
Awesome audiophile sound on this disc. Other than the Rolling Stones concert this is a great disc to use for showing off your home theater! Video quality , excellent as well.
- Great Audio and Video Quality
By A33B39MO09BNG9 on 2008-08-17
Prior to purchasing this Blu-ray DVD, I didn't know a thing about John Mayer. After watching this BD-DVD, I can honestly say I'm a fan. His performances in each of his three "incarnations" are outstanding and the video and audio quality are also excellent (mind you I'm accustomed to watching regular digital cable TV without HD).
- John Mayer Awesome Guitar Player BUY IT!!
By A1E52RZYC858L8 on 2008-08-18
I bought this for my wife she loves John Mayer. I liked a few of his songs but after watching this Blu Ray I have to say he is awesome very talented and gifted guitar player and performer.
I highly recommend buying this Blu Ray you will not be disappointed. You can listen to the tracks in PCM 2.0 or TRUE HD 5.1 both sound great. I preferred the 5.1 it was like we were at the concert.
The picture and sound is amazing. There is nothing from what I can see or hear the picture is clear and crisp and the sound like I said before it is like you are there.. If you have a good receiver and Blu Ray player that can decode the HD audio and a HDTV for the 1080p Picture and some good speakers you are set to go. Sit back and enjoy my family did and it is one of my best purchases this year.
- A Diverse Portrait of the Next Great Guitarist
By AF1X8TWZYFVXN on 2008-08-29
If there's one thing that John Mayer makes clear on this concert release, it's that he's not just the handsome pop-rock star that he has been painted as throughout his rise to fame. Mayer is really a man of two talents: A knack for catchy singer-songwriter radio hits, and some serious talent on blues guitar to the point where he's played with the likes of Eric Clapton and Herbie Handcock.
"Where the Light Is" works as both a showcase piece and perception-breaker for Mayer, who plays three distinct sets in a single night in L.A. The concert holds an loose and intimate feel, filmed in an appropriately conservative manner to allow viewers to observe the nuances of the performance.
Highlights include a fantastic surprise Tom Petty cover to close the acoustic set, and a surprisingly rollicking trio set where Mayer pulls out continuous blues licks like a kid in a candy store.
The fantastic visual quality of this blu-ray release is certain not to disappoint. It will satisfy longtime John Mayer fans, as well as turn the heads of those who may have written him off in the past. It is an excellent value by any standard, and a standout performance.
- Great Concert!
By AZPTNB0808BFG on 2008-09-07
I've watched this one several times and I have only had it for a week. It is great to see John Mayer as more than just the pop star. This show includes a large variety of his musical interests. I highly recommend it.
- Best Freebe ever!
By ARK5SAGVLW3FY on 2008-09-24
I got this Blu-ray as part of a free offer with my new Sony Blu-ray player and I have to say it is a purchase that just keeps on giving. One reviewer complained about the sound and image. I think the sound is great. The image was also as good as get for an on stage performance. Yes at times you see a bit of grain in the lights but that is more ambiance than defect. Low light recording does produce artifacts even in high defintion. The amount of music on this disc is huge as is its diversity as he plays solo and with two different bands. Great buy!
- JM review
By A3CGCPOZYC4TOH on 2008-09-25
Overal film: 4.5 stars
Video Quality: 4.0 stars
Audio Quality: 4.5 stars
Extras: 4.0 stars
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