So, still haven't watched the whole thing, but have taken a substantial bite out of the new Delicate Sound of Thunder release.
I've probably said earlier, but the original release is my most watched VHS tape ever, most watched concert vid ever, and maybe my most watched film of any kind ever. Though I have not watched it in many years, I feel like I'd know ever shot like the proverbial back of my hand. So I was curious how this new edit would play out. And dare I say it knocks it out of the park. It felt like every shot, every edit, every pan of the crowd was exactly how it should be, such that it's hard to imagine that these were not the original shots, edits, and pans. I've read elsewhere there is more of a focus on David, but I felt everyone is shown sufficiently and appropriately. One thing that stood out to me is there are more shots by cameramen on stage, some of which are behind the band so you can see the crowd from their perspective. Not the type of shot you usually get on a concert vid. There is a great shot of David (can't remember the spot) where he looks a little surprised to see a camera sneak up behind him, and he smiles at the camera, and by extension, us. A quick break of the fourth wall.
I cannot comment on the sound. I will leave that to the audiophiles. But visually, it is stunning. When the camera is on David, we can see in clear focus Tim (Renwick) behind him, strumming away with a smile on his face. The editing is also masterful, done in the anti-Steve Harris style. The camera is never in a rush to move from one shot to the next. It's like they know when we are ready for the next shot, and where it should be.
Many people have said DT has moved their live presentation from a "rock concert" to a performance. This show manages to be a masterpiece of both.
I just hope we don't have to wait another 20 years for the release of the Delicate Sound of Thunder Ultimate Every Shot Is Of Rachel Fury Edition.
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