Bryan Ferry: Dylanesque Live - The London Sessions (2007)

Bryan Ferry has always coupled his own songwriting with a great reputation as an interpreter of other people's songs. His latest album "Dylanesque" sees him reinventing a selection of his favorite Bob Dylan songs in the unique Ferry style. "Dylanesque Live: The London Sessions" shows him performing all the tracks from the album "live in the studio" and also features insights from Bryan on his thoughts regarding the different tracks and why he chose them. The DVD includes both the TV broadcast version (which went out as "Bob Dylan Revisited") and additional material.

Tracklisting: 1) Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues 2) All I Really Wanna Do 3) The Times They Are A-Changin' 4) Gates Of Eden 5) Positively 4th Street 6) All Along The Watchtower 7) Knockin' On Heaven's Door 8) Simple Twist Of Fate 9) Make You Feel My Love

Bonus Tracks: 3 songs that did not air on television special: 1) Baby Let Me Follow You Down 2) Don't Think Twice, It's Alright 3) If Not For You Original 1973 promo video for "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall"

Sweet...

Objectively, this may not be the most stellar B.Ferry work, but for his fans this is one of those where two worlds meet in a truly enjoyable way - Dylan's music and Ferry's touch. Must see. September 24, 2008

I enjoyed the music.

This is a documentary of the recording sessions for Dylanesque.

I saw Bryan Ferry singing "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" on the Letterman show one night and was entranced. The energy of the live performance does not carry over to the business-like atmosphere of a recording session. Granted, it's the music business, so there will be much to enjoy, but since I am not particularly interested in the inner-working of a recording session, or in Bryan Ferry's philosophy of music, I'd have enjoyed this better if it were a recording of a live concert, rather than what it is. That said, it is still an evening's entertainment, however low-key. January 13, 2008

Dylanesque is Excellent

Almost better than the CD. I enjoy having the DVD playing on my computer while working, doing e-mail etc. The live nature seems to enhance the songs.

Excellent September 6, 2007

Get both...

I would highly recommend getting both this DVD and the CD, as I did, since the latter will enhance your enjoyment of the former. I could be a bit biased though, since I've been a Ferry (and Roxy Music) fan for well over 30 years (and relatively recently had independenty re-discovered Dylan's body of work).
September 2, 2007

Best Ferry ever!

I have said this to other Ferry DVD's, but this one IS THE BEST ONE! His voice has matured beyond his previous efforts, just gets better with age. I am not usually a huge Dylan fan, but I really like how Bryan delivered. They are the best versions of Dylan songs I have heard by anyone. I sent 2 other copies to friends; it was that good! Trust me, it's very enjoyable. The DTS surround is breathtaking, I am sure the Dolby surround and stereo is almost as good. It's a mature Bryan for sure! August 24, 2007

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