Metallica - S And M [1999]

Product Details

Director : Wayne Isham
Actor : James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted, Michael Kamen
Format : Box set, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Explicit Lyrics, Full Screen, Live, PAL
Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
Binding : DVD
EAN : 0085364021823
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : DVD
Region Code : 2
Release Date : 2000-06-12
Running Time : 190minutes
Studio : Warner Music Vision
UPC : 853640218232

ASIN : B00002ZMNV

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Customer Reviews

Brilliant (2008-09-11)

It works so well, makes every song sound more epic than it already is shows that orchestral music can work with rock music.There is an option to turn off the orchestra and I have to be honest, I've never even gone for this option. I find that the orchestra makes it even better.The DVD is the only place you'll get the two new songs - Human and No Leaf Clover (apart from the CD, heh). Once more with Metallica in it's present day deciding to reinvent themselves and when live, playing the older stuff, this is likely to be the last time Metallica release a live DVD with any songs from Load and ReLoad.I also can't remember the last time I saw a set list from Metallica which had Ktulu or Of Wolf And Man on it. Some people are upset that songs like Fade to Black, Sanitarium and Unforgiven aren't included, but as James said, some songs just didn't work.The extras are nice aswell, a documentry of how it all came together, video for No Leaf Clover and an option to turn the orchestra off. A must for any fan of rock music.

Symphonic Metal Masterpiece - A MUSICAL TURNING POINT FOR ME!! (2008-02-25)

This 1999 release changed my musical tastes and pointed me in a whole new genre of music - without this DVD (and the CD to start with!) I may not have discovered the like of Therion, Nightwish, Emperor, Dimmu Borgir and all the many symphonic metal artists out there!! Much has been said about this but Metallica must be applauded for having the courage to step out of their comfort zone and play LIVE with a full piece Orchestra (something that the likes of the above bands have yet to do) Metallica are on the top of their game here and Michael Kamen composed many excellent passages for the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra to accompany them, adding light and shade to a plethora of established classics. Hardly surprising for a composer who scored the Die Hard trilogy and knew a thing about adding cinematic effect when needed!! Sadly, Michael passed away in 2003 but this is a fine body of work for any classical/film score fan to crossover into the world of Metal and vice versa. Particular credit should be given to Lars Ulrich - we all know he is not the worlds finest drummer but he more than delivers here and forms a formidable rhythm partnership with Jason Newsted who as ever handles the bass guitar with all the authority needed. James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett trade guitar riffs, licks & solos with energy and aggression and personally I think Hetfield is a better singer Live than in the studio as is the case here. Bob Rock (often equally lauded and vilified) provides a sterling production to hold it all together and 'The cast of thousands' from the Orchestra really flex their muscles here; Strings, Brass, Percussion, Woodwind all take it to the limit. Think of Gladiator, The Two Towers,Conan The Barbarian, Excalibur. If you like any of those scores and like Metallica you will love this!! Highlights: The Call Of Ktulu (my personal favourite in this version and a Grammy winner to boot), Master Of Puppets, No Leaf Clover, Human, The Thing That Should Not Be, The Memory Remains (Great interaction with the crowd at the climax). If there is any criticism , it is that certain Metallica songs that were just made for this have been omitted from the setlist - Orion, Fade To Black, Sanitarium and To Live Is To Die all raise your hands. Maybe Metallica will attempt this again with another composer (perhaps Howard Shore?) and interpret all these accordingly. One things for sure, Cliff Burton, Metallica's original bass guitarist and classical fan, so tragically killed in 1986, would have been enraptured by this release. Visual/Audio quality is of the highest standard. There is an excellent behind the scenes documentary showing the evolution of the project.And best of all an audio feature allows you to listen to either the band minus orchestra or orchestra minus band in addition to the standard band/orchestra mix.I must also recommend a very similiar compact disc release - The Scorched Earth Orchestra Plays Master Of Puppets that you will find on Amazon Uk. This is basically a small orchestra from Los Angeles doing their take on Metallica's magnum opus - and it rivals S&M for orchestral arrangement and surpasses Apocalyptica's worthy efforts. There are no electric guitars/bass or vocals, just strings,woodwind etc but if you enjoy Metallica and say the likes of Holst's The Planets then this is for you. Again the music reminds of an epic movie like The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy.

The best DVD in the world! (2007-12-08)

First off let me say I wasnt a huge Metallica fan before I listened to S+M but believe me I am now! This DVD/CD is absolutely amazing. Im in tears everytime I watch it. There is a song in it for everyone. If ballads are your thing listen to Nothing Else Matters or Hero of the Day.Or if its Metallica doing what they do best your after choose tracks like Master of Puppets (also contains the best guitar section I've ever heard) or the fantastic Enter Sandman. Either way you are sure to never be disappointed. The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra with Michael Kamen and Metallica,truely a match made in heaven! Enjoy!

Some of the most beautiful music over made. (2007-10-04)

First of all, if you do not enjoy any of the music Metallica makes (Revtrac (UK)), please, PLEASE don't comment on their works. You are of course entitled to not like their music. But saying that "their music doesn't work with a symphony orchestra", it screams out that you haven't heard songs like No Leaf Clover, The Memory Remains, The Call of Ktulu, One and many others on the S&M album since they must be seen as some of the most beautiful songs ever written and played. So please, if you must say that you do not like it, don't start on the whole "this music doesn't fit at all, it's just a bunch of noise", since that just isn't true. This DVD is a must-own for all the enjoyed the addictive S&M music. Mozart can get off the stage, nothing can reach the awesomeness of Metallica combined the one of the worlds best symphony orchestras. Personally, the most beautiful music I've ever heard. For any Metallica fan, a must-have, just like the CD.

S&M - fantastic on DVD and CD..... So buy both! (2007-03-15)

S&M is an incredible fusion of metal/rock ferocity blending seamlessly with orchestral elegance. Most of Metallica's biggest songs are present in the set list with Michael Kamen in charge of conducting the San Fransisco Symphony Orchestra (who you might know orchestrated the strings section for Nothing Else Matters way back when the Black Album came out). The orchestra really add an extra dimension to Metallica's songs and create a powerful experience. The quality of the DVD is also very good - 2 discs featuring the entire concert (with fantastic sound quality) and a moderately lengthy documentary. One interesting feature is the ability to choose to listen to either the band & orchestra (as normal) or just emphasise on the band/orchestra individually. Overall, an incredible concert on a very well produced DVD. Just make sure you buy the CD as well! Brilliant.

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