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Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Metallica
EAN: 0085364021823
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Explicit Lyrics, Live, NTSC
Label: Elektra/Asylum
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 StereoEnglish (Subtitled), German (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Elektra/Asylum
MPN: 085364021823
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Elektra/Asylum
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 20, 2000
Running Time: 191 minutes
Studio: Elektra/Asylum
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 1999
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Editorial Review:
There's little doubt that this two-volume concert and documentary package will appeal to die-hard Metallica lovers--given its more than three-hour length (two and a half for the concert segment alone), the band's predominantly white male fan base (repeatedly addressed as "man" by singer-guitarist James Hetfield) will be--in fact already are--ecstatic. But one wonders, especially given the erratic history of rock-cum-orchestra experiments, whether S&M will win Metallica any new aficionados. The fact is that the presence of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer Michael Kamen, adds texture but not much else of significance to the Metallica sound. The band is so loud that it tends to overwhelm even a 100-plus member orchestra; what's more, Metallica's crunching, fist-pumping, riff-laden metal music lends itself less to genuine orchestral adornment than to superfluous bombast. And while the sound quality is excellent, it's still basically just a filmed concert, with little in the way of additional visual interest. Still, there are some cool moments, and all involved are clearly having a great time. There are also two new Metallica songs, "No Leaf Clover" and "Minus Human." (Note: also available is an edited version, sold at a slightly lower price, which corresponds to the popular PBS broadcast. The longer version carries an explicit content advisory label, due to much casual profanity, especially in the "making of" documentary.) --Sam Graham
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Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: PA
Release Date: 13-JUN-2000
Media Type: DVD
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Rocking the House
This is one of Metallica's best concert tapes around. With the addition of the San Francisco Symphony, it added a new dimenion to Metallica's music. It added more power and depth. Great Job, Metallica!!! I would love to see more bands like Metallica do this. It really adds a new dimenion to any rock band.
Rating: - Only one thing could make this DVD better
..and that's being re-released as a high definition DVD.
The colours and music in this are just too beautiful for standard definition and it's always disappointing to put this into my DVD player now with a HDTV and see a less-than-perfect image.
I saw the DVD before I bought the CD, when it was playing on VH-1, and it actually made me and my friend cancel our plans for the night while we stayed snuggled up under blankets and watched the entire thing. Last year, when I showed ... Read More
Rating:  - Powerful Concert - visually inspiring and audio rocks!
I didn't know what to expect from this mix of music (especially since I'm not familiar with Metallica). But the combination blends well for most of the tracks - in some cases the symphony is overpowered by the band.
The video is good but should have been widescreen - Blu ray would have been ideal.
Kudos for this production.
Great concept executed quite well.
Rating: - This is a Great Concert
This is a great step and great CD. Sound Quality of the CD wasn't great but acceptable. Admirable step both Metallica and San Francisco Symphony as everyone knows these two too hard to combine with. But they done it and I loved it. Already I watched it over and over.
Down side of this concert for me was the song "Nothing else matters". I think they haven't good enough with that song. It is all time great song of Metallica and it could have been batter. That's the only reason I rated this ... Read More
Rating: - AWESOME DVD!!!
One of the BEST concerts you can buy on DVD. My fiance loves symphony, I love Metallica, and we both agree it was freaking AWESOME!!!
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