Live at the Beacon Theatre

James Taylor

Overview

"Singer/songwriter extraordinaire James Taylor gave a concert on May 30, 1998, that was the first live musical performance to be broadcast by PBS stations around the country. This is the DVD release of the special. The image is a full-frame standard 1.33:1 transfer that preserves the original aspect ratio. English soundtracks are available in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Stereo. Subtitles are available in French and English. In addition to the television special, three additional numbers that did not air originally are included on this disc. Supplemental material includes bios of the band members, a complete discography, and behind-the-scenes interviews with the band."

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/1998
UPC:	0074645017198
Original Release:	1998
Rating:	NR
Source:	SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT***
Region Code:	1
Sound:	[stereo, Dolby Digital]
Language:	English
Time:	1:27:-00
Sales rank:	42,256

Special Features

Digitally mastered; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; Dolby Stereo; Lyrics in English and Français; Interactive menus; Instant chapter access to songs; Band bios; Promotional videos and behind-the-scenes interviews; Complete discography

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

James Taylor	Primary Artist
James Taylor	Performer

Technical Credits

Buddy Holly	Composer
Gerry Goffin	Composer
Danny Kortchmar	Composer
Jimmy Jones	Composer,Composer
Otis Blackwell	Composer
Jack Taylor	Composer
Charles Merenstein	Composer
Brian Holland	Composer
Norman Petty	Composer
James Taylor	Composer
Gayle Caldwell	Composer
Carole King	Composer
Eddie Holland	Composer
Lamont Dozier	Composer

Editorial Reviews

James Taylor's Live at the Beacon Theatre captures the quintessential singer/songwriter in a lively, intimate 1998 performance at New York's Beacon Theatre in support of his 1997 album Hourglass, which was his first new record in over five years. Though much of the set list is devoted to Hourglass material like "Line 'Em Up" and "Jump Behind Me," Taylor makes plenty of room in the 25-song strong show for favorites such as "Your Smiling Face," "Fire and Rain," and "You've Got a Friend," as well as inspired renditions of "Everyday," "Handyman," and "How Sweet It Is." The brilliantly clear Dolby Digital Surround Sound (which was engineered by Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Frank Filipetti), the videos for "Copperline" and "Enough to Be On Your Way," and the interview with Taylor make Live at the Beacon Theatre one of the best music DVDs available, and a must for fans. ~ Heather Phares