Comments on: JOHN MAYER: WHERE THE LIGHT IS – LIVE IN LOS ANGELES http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/ Reviews, Trailers, and Much More! Wed, 23 May 2012 04:57:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Brian Feucht http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-5699 Brian Feucht Mon, 24 May 2010 22:17:59 +0000 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/#comment-5699 I'll start my review off with saying I was never the biggest fan of John Mayer. After watching this concert and all the commentary between sets I've even less of a fan now. He is however a very talented musician and I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed the Trio (Blues and Jazz) section of this concert. <br /> <br />I bought this BluRay because of the positive reviews I read on Audio/Videophile sites. The reviews were spot on. Audio was always crystal clear and well mixed; which provides only enough crowd noise to remind you this is a live recording. The use of the surround tracks was perfect with the majority of show coming through the main stereo channels and a nice mix of center and surrounds to add enough reverb to recreate the sound of the venue. <br /> <br />Video was again crystal clear and was nearly perfect. Video quality is so great in 1080p you can actually read John Mayer's teleprompter in front of him. Low levels (blacks) were always crisp even where contrasted with a spot light shining directly into camera lens. Color was typically deep, but honestly a little boring and I found lacked the pop I expect with BluRay. The acoustic set seemed washed out, but it maybe just the result of the harsh spot lights and gray colors worn by John. The second set again was dull, but seemed to fit the mood of dimly lit Jazz bar. The last set was certainly more colorful but lacked brilliance I've seen with other outstanding BluRay releases Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Music Hall [Blu-ray] <br /> <br /> <br />Overall this is a good BluRay release, but between watching John sing from his Teleprompter all night (his eyes are focused there at least 50% of the show) and his commentary in between songs I'd probably pass if given the choice to buy this again. If you like Mayer's music this would certainly be a decent way to enjoy your HiDef setup. Rating: 4 / 5 I’ll start my review off with saying I was never the biggest fan of John Mayer. After watching this concert and all the commentary between sets I’ve even less of a fan now. He is however a very talented musician and I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed the Trio (Blues and Jazz) section of this concert.

I bought this BluRay because of the positive reviews I read on Audio/Videophile sites. The reviews were spot on. Audio was always crystal clear and well mixed; which provides only enough crowd noise to remind you this is a live recording. The use of the surround tracks was perfect with the majority of show coming through the main stereo channels and a nice mix of center and surrounds to add enough reverb to recreate the sound of the venue.

Video was again crystal clear and was nearly perfect. Video quality is so great in 1080p you can actually read John Mayer’s teleprompter in front of him. Low levels (blacks) were always crisp even where contrasted with a spot light shining directly into camera lens. Color was typically deep, but honestly a little boring and I found lacked the pop I expect with BluRay. The acoustic set seemed washed out, but it maybe just the result of the harsh spot lights and gray colors worn by John. The second set again was dull, but seemed to fit the mood of dimly lit Jazz bar. The last set was certainly more colorful but lacked brilliance I’ve seen with other outstanding BluRay releases Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Music Hall [Blu-ray]

Overall this is a good BluRay release, but between watching John sing from his Teleprompter all night (his eyes are focused there at least 50% of the show) and his commentary in between songs I’d probably pass if given the choice to buy this again. If you like Mayer’s music this would certainly be a decent way to enjoy your HiDef setup.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: J. Hicks http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-5698 J. Hicks Mon, 24 May 2010 20:23:08 +0000 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/#comment-5698 My wife and I enjoy putting this on as background ambiance to an afternoon conversation. Must love a concert in the living room... Rating: 5 / 5 My wife and I enjoy putting this on as background ambiance to an afternoon conversation. Must love a concert in the living room…
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Oscarin http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-5697 Oscarin Mon, 24 May 2010 18:11:25 +0000 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/#comment-5697 Overal film: 4.5 stars <br />Video Quality: 4.0 stars <br />Audio Quality: 4.5 stars <br />Extras: 4.0 stars Rating: 4 / 5 Overal film: 4.5 stars
Video Quality: 4.0 stars
Audio Quality: 4.5 stars
Extras: 4.0 stars
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: LGANS316 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-5696 LGANS316 Mon, 24 May 2010 17:37:12 +0000 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/#comment-5696 Version: U.S.A / Region Free <br />Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 <br />VC-1 BD-50 <br />Running time: 2:32:38 <br />Feature size: 46,35 GB <br />Disc size: 48,28 GB <br />Average video bit rate: 24.77 Mbps <br />Dolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bit/96Khz <br />LPCM 2.0 4608Kbps 24-bit/96kHz <br />Subtitles: English <br /> <br />#Steve/Pino Cam (Bonus View) <br />#Backstage Performance (BD-Live) <br />#Featurette: Slow Dancing on Mulholland Drive (HD - 4 minutes) <br />#Set Select <br />#Collectible Booklet Rating: 3 / 5 Version: U.S.A / Region Free
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
VC-1 BD-50
Running time: 2:32:38
Feature size: 46,35 GB
Disc size: 48,28 GB
Average video bit rate: 24.77 Mbps
Dolby TrueHD 5.1 24-bit/96Khz
LPCM 2.0 4608Kbps 24-bit/96kHz
Subtitles: English

#Steve/Pino Cam (Bonus View)
#Backstage Performance (BD-Live)
#Featurette: Slow Dancing on Mulholland Drive (HD – 4 minutes)
#Set Select
#Collectible Booklet
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Michael Klein http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/comment-page-1/#comment-5695 Michael Klein Mon, 24 May 2010 16:55:34 +0000 http://www.atatheatrenearyou.org/john-mayer-where-the-light-is-live-in-los-angeles/#comment-5695 Eevn though the performances are amazing, the sound and video quality is poor. The sound is boomy and not particularly clear. Rating: 1 / 5 Eevn though the performances are amazing, the sound and video quality is poor. The sound is boomy and not particularly clear.
Rating: 1 / 5

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