disappointed
June 21, 2006
It appeared that bob's name and image was used just to sell this dvd, Bob only made guest appearance, and they look like they had been added to help sales. Since there was no way to view this dvd, I took a gamble on it. seems that I lost. I will not order any more bob marley's nothing in the future. Thank you.
For fans only-not for novices
(6 of 7 Found this Helpful)
October 21, 2005
This DVD is for hardcore reggae fans only. This is supposed to be a filmed record of the One Love Peace Concert held in Jamaica in April 1978 to end the political violence that was then ruining the country, and the role of reggae in it. Pretty low-budget stuff, with subpar picture and sound quality. Lots of ganja-induced babbling from the rastas who are interviewed between songs.
But for the reggae fan, it's fascinating. Rare performance footage of Jacob Miller and Inner Circle (after Miller's death, the lattter would become famous for "Bad Boys," the them from COPS). Miller is quite wild as he mocks the police by putting on a policeman's hat and smoking ganga in their presence. Peter Tosh does the uncensored version of "Get Up Stand Up" and "African" (unfortuantely, his famous tirade against the Jamaican politicans at the concert is not included, though it is available elsewhere). Also, Big Youth, one of the most charasmatic reggae stars of the era, appeared at this concert, but footage of him is not included.
Bob Marley (referred to here as "The prophet") does soem interesting versions of "Trenchtown Rock" and "Natty Dread," but the scene where lightning punctuates his every sentance where he gets the rival politicla leaders to shake hands is truly electrifying (no pun intended) and makes the film worthwhile.
But if you're not into reggae, the overall murkiness of the film does not make this a good place to start, tho fans will love it.
Mid 80's Reggae Fan
(3 of 3 Found this Helpful)
October 20, 2005
Like a lot of the previous reviewers I had the VHS and could not wait for it on DVD. This is worth its weight in gold for the Jacob Miller and U-Roy footage. I had only heard of Marley and Tosh before I had the VHS version.
For the people who were disapointed in the lack of Hi-Fi have to remember this is all happening in a 3rd world country who didn't have any money to work with. Marley sounded so good because Island records were throwng money at him.
I am still waiting for a seemingly out-of-print documentary "Word Sound & Power" featuring "The Soul Syndicate" with Earl Zero during their Harvest Uptown album to see the light of day on DVD.
BOB MARLEY HEARTLAND REGGAE
(1 of 4 Found this Helpful)
August 15, 2005
IT IS ACCEPTABLE BUT NOT THE QUALITY I EXPECTED NOR IN VIDEO NOR IN AUDIO.
I love it!
(7 of 7 Found this Helpful)
April 22, 2005
I had this show on VHS quite some years back, but am THRILLED to find it on DVD now! I love this video and find it very soothing and relaxing. Great performances by Jacob Miller, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, and many others. I do not consider the Bob Marley performances included on this dvd to be his best, but it is amazing to see how agile and entertaining he was. Some really great images of the the 70's, Jamaican reggae and culture.
