The Concert for New York City |  | Directors: Woody Allen, Edward Burns, Ric Burns, Louis J. Horvitz, Spike Lee
Actors: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Nick Carter (II), Eric Clapton, Howie Dorough
Studio: Sony
Category: DVD
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Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 10717
Format: Color, Compilation, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Live, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 245 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.9
MPN: SMVD54205D
ISBN: 0738901962
UPC: 074645420592
EAN: 9780738901961
ASIN: B00005V1WV
Theatrical Release Date: October 20, 2001
Release Date: January 29, 2002
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Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 01/29/2002
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On October 20, 2001, this now-historic concert took place at Madison Square Garden, a mere six weeks after the horrific terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Thousands of firefighters, police officers, survivors, families, and fans witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime event as, in the space of nearly six hours, many legendary musical performers donated their time and their talent to one of the greatest causes ever, in the process giving their audience an unforgettable burst of pure emotion. Organized by Sir Paul McCartney, the Concert for New York City was an overwhelming experience that deserves to be saved for posterity. The two-CD audio recording is crammed with dozens of superb performances but doesn't give a sense of the whole show that this two-DVD set certainly does. Not only can we relive such seminal performers from that evening as the Who, David Bowie, John Mellencamp, and Sir Paul himself, we can see the charming and personal short films made for the occasion by such New York filmmakers as Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese, or the dozens of celebrities and unsung firefighters and police officers who immortalized that day with their stories and musical introductions. There is one quibble: the Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris," one of the blues standards Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy played, and McCartney's "From a Lover to a Friend" and "Lonely Road" are all missing, which seems curious, considering that the entire show could have easily fit onto two DVDs. So don't erase that videotape you made of the concert the night it aired, because that remains the definitive version. But this DVD (with very good Dolby 5.1 surround sound) comes close. --Kevin Filipski
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 GOOD February 28, 2010
C. COUTINHO (Canada)
I bought this as a gift for my brother-in-law, a musician. He liked it very much. Although there are many interviews and other non-musical footage in between, the live concert itself and the music is great.
 FANTASTIC! January 30, 2010
Grace F (Long Island, NY)
I purchased the DVD and the CD of this most memorable and once in a lifetime night. I recall watching it on TV when it aired and recently saw a 1 hour special on MSG talking to some of the people who performed and where involved in organizing the event. It brought back all the memories of the show and decided I needed to own it! It is absolutely worth every cent to buy both items. As Americans I think we should all re-watch that spectacular night and remember how our country came together FOR OUR OWN!! Something I think we have gotten away from......and something that we all need to get back to!
Buy it, watch it, and remember how you felt when you saw it the first time....and hold on to that feeling. Remember that people in our own backyard need compassion and help.
What were they thinking? December 31, 2009
PhilJ (St. Louis, MO)
Alright. Honestly I purchased this DVD mainly for "The Who" learning that the call to perform at this concert brought Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend back together. But, this concert was for all New York emergency response people and I give them all my gratitude and thanks for what they did and went through on 9/11. And to them I have to say, "Sorry for this concert." I saw that many heavy hitters in music and film were booked for this concert, but it's like they didn't show up! It was painful to watch Billy Crystal do stand up comedy. I know Saturday Night Live is "New York" but their appearances seemed awkward and inappropriate. It looked like Billy Joel had something "special" in his cup. Mick Jagger looked like a chicken flopping around on stage. And, why are all these celebrities in the audience? Wasn't this concert for the New York emergency response people? Unfortunately, this seemed to be just another exploitation of media moguls cashing in on a horrendous event in America's history. I give two stars for the attempts at showing the personal effects on 9/11 on firefighters and police, and I add one more star for The Who.
Mindblowing Performance by The Who November 7, 2009
Basil Plastiras (Sydney, Australia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was fortunate enough to be present at an outdoor Who concert on a balmy autumn night at a winery outside of Sydney in May 2009. It was unbelievable! Since then I have bought as many live Who DVDs as I can get. None of them match what I witnessed in 2009 as much as The Concert for NYC 8 years earlier in 2001! This DVD is true reflection of this awesome band who seem to have improved over the years with their timeless music. My 20 year old daughter loves it! Every other performer on this DVD pales into insignificance (but still interesting to watch though). You only have to see how the crowd responds to their music. I have joined The Who fan club at the age of 57 as a result!
Very Good & Touching DVD May 11, 2009
R. Johnson (Louisville, KY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved this DVD tremendously. Very touching tribute to New York at that time. Especially loved the Who's performance.....Rock on guys!
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