The Eagles - Farewell 1 Tour - Live
From Melbourne starring Don Henley,
Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Glenn
Frey, Bill Armstrong
Winner, Best Dvd Production/Concert
Thirty songs, spread out over two discs and well over two and a half hours,
with fine performances, great sound, and good visual direction: its all here
on Farewell 1 Tour, a documentary of the Eagles 2004 concert in
Melbourne, Australia. At one point, the veteran band seemed unlikely to
even make it to the new millennium, but here they are, mostly intact, with a
string of hits dating back more than three decades. The majority of them
are performed here, from the earliest (Take It Easy, Desperado, Peaceful
Easy Feeling) through Hotel California and Life in the Fast Lane and right
up to Love Will Keep Us Alive (from Hell Freezes Over, their most recent
recording with new material on it); there are also hits from Glenn Frey, Don
Henley, and Joe Walshs solo careers, and a few new songs as well,
including Walshs One Day at a Time (an earnest ode to his new-found
sobriety) and Hole in the World, Frey and Henleys moving, almost gospel-
tinged reaction to the events of 9/11/01. Guitarist Don Felder, who split
acrimoniously with the band in 2001, isnt much missed, as replacement
Steuart Smith plays the parts just as Felder did--i.e., pretty much exactly
as they were recorded (indeed, pristine recreations of the studio versions
of their songs has always been a hallmark of the Eagles live shows). As for
the somewhat cheeky title, well, theres always been a certain smugness to
the Eagles sense of humor, and its no different this time, as Frey doesnt
even pretend that there wont be a Farewell 2 Tour in the future. And why
not? These are good songs, played beautifully by the quartet (plus
supplemental musicians) to audiences that love them. Bonus material is
limited to perfunctory interviews with the band. --Sam Graham
I purchased this DVD after seeing The Eagles in C oncert in New Jersey in
May 2008. Their NJ performance was more than I expected. 2 hours and
45 minutes of playing time with a a short break. They are still one of the
tightest bands along with The E Street Band and The Heartbreakers. Best
of all they have all been able to retain their voices and harmonies. The
song selection, as on this DVD, included group and solo efforts. To be
honest Joe Walsh stole the NJ concert with his 4 solo efforts. Funk 49 and
Rocky Mountain Way galvanized the crowd. Don Henleys All She Wants
To Do Is Dance was a close second. Everytime I watch this DVD I am
reminded how much I enjoyed the NJ concert. The Eagles are one of the
bands that retrospectively remind us of when things were good and right in
our lives, especially as our hair grows grey, thinner and our bones ache
just a little more. We might not be the new kid in town but we can still
experience that peaceful easy feeling by watching this DVD or listening to
their music. Take It Easy.
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