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| The Best of the Allman Brothers Band | 
 enlarge | Actor: Allman Brothers Band
Studio: Hal Leonard
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 70274
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 073999555707
EAN: 0073999555707
ASIN: B00008G83R
Release Date: October 29, 2002
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Product Description
Learn the trademark riffs and solos behind one of the most influential guitar bands of all-time! On this DVD, host Dave Celentano provides a step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Duane Allman and Dickey Betts through the analysis of these eight classics: Ain't Wastin' Time No More ? Black Hearted Woman ? In Memory of Elizabeth Reed ? Jessica ? Little Martha ? Melissa ? Ramblin' Man ? Whipping Post. Approximately 60 minutes.
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 The Best of the Allman Brothers Band August 15, 2008
After reading the other reviews, I have to wonder if people place orders without ever reading the contents or doing additional review research. This is an "instructional" DVD and not a concert and at no time was I confused or misled to think otherwise.
That being said, the title does lead one to think it is a best of concert but I don't think it was intentional. As a long time guitar player and fan of The Allman Brother Band, I purchased this "instructional" DVD with the intent of saving me time in working out parts, especially long lead parts of some of the ABB's signature material.
I am very pleased with the careful and well executed presentation and didn't expect the instructor to think for me as it takes effort to learn such material. This DVD was patiently assembled with clear shots of the fretboard and clear instructions from the instructor. The audio and tone is excellent and if you desire to learn this type of material, either for personal enjoyment or to save you time in preparation for performing in a band, you will be pleased. A new level of appreciation for the complexity and unique beauty of the original music might also occur, if it hasn't already.
Non musician/guitarists would probably not enjoy this unless you are a real hardcore fan of The Allman Brothers Band, specifically the guitar parts. This is music disassembled and reconstructed for the clear purpose of instruction.
A job well done and so far not equaled. Worth every penny !
Excellent DVD July 15, 2008
The first two reviewers remind me of a joke.
Computer user: Hello is that the Helpdesk?
Helpdesk: Yes. What can I do for you?
Computer user: My computer has shut down and will not reboot.
Helpdesk: It is plugged in and turned on?
Computer user: I don't know because the lights are out because there is a power cut and I can't see.
Helpdesk: Put everything back in the boxes and take the computer back to the shop where you purchased it and tell them you want a refund because you are TOO STUPID TO OWN A COMPUTER!
I don't think the first two reviewers should be allowed to rate the product because their low rating obviously reflects the fact that they blame the product for their own stupidity.
The cover is very clear as to the contents. A term like "Signature licks" is the first giveaway. Also, the text (and the photo of the author) on the cover never, ever leads anyone to believe this product is anything but a lesson DVD.
I have been working with this DVD for some time now. Excellent. Buy it if you are a guitar player and an ABB fan.
 Live Concert Footage? Not! November 16, 2006
16 out of 25 found this review helpful
Listening to anything made by the Allman Brothers is always something I look forward to. Whether it's an album or music accompanied by an image on a screen, I can always find something worthwhile if Gregg, Duane, Dickey Betts, and the rest of the band are behind the music.
However, every silver lining must have a black cloud and "The Best of the Allman Brothers Band" certainly wins the award as one of my greatest Allman Brothers disappointments. The reason: This is NOT an Album Brothers Concert. In fact, there is no live footage of the band at all. It is nothing more than a DVD depicting a guy dressed in light colored blue jeans and a jean shirt, sitting in a studio, strumming his guitar and showing the viewer how to play each of these eight featured songs.
What probably bugs me the most about this DVD is the misleading title. What would most people expect if they saw a DVD on the store shelf titled "The Best of the Allman Brothers Band"? I think most of us would assume the same thing I did: That this was either a concert DVD with live performances or a collection of performances from different shows assembled together into a single DVD highlighting the band's greatest songs performed live. Who would think, with a title like this, that the DVD is actually a guitar instructional showing how to play the featured songs? If I had read the full name including subtitle, I would have realized what I was getting into. It says "The Best of the Allman Brothers Band: A Step by Step Breakdown of the Guitar Styles and Techniques of the Allman Brothers Band guitarists Duane Allman and Dickey Betts". However, the placement of this subtitle is difficult to see and I think this was done on purpose. With a title like "Best of Allman Brothers Band" at the forefront, potential buyers/listeners will think it is a performance DVD and will be more likely to buy.
Judging this DVD for what it is, I suppose it's a decent DVD if you're goal is to learn how to play the Allman Brothers songs on guitar. Dave Celentano is the host of this instructional DVD and he steps viewers through the process; identifying the chords, bridges, and other technicalities involved in playing these great tunes. The camera work is pretty good, too, with the camera focusing on the placement of the fingers of the left hand on the frets for the large picture and the strings to strum with the right hand shown on a smaller picture-in-picture, in the bottom- right hand corner of the screen. This is nice because students can see both images and can learn more quickly how to perform the songs properly. The fact that he slows the song down is also nice because less experienced guitar players can gradually develop their skills. But it is still rather boring and the learning experience (not to mention the entertainment value!) could have been enhanced by including live Allman Brothers music. I watched this DVD hoping that, at some point, it would show Betts or Allman playing the guitar with a close- up of the finger action on the guitar strings. This might have improved my overall opinion of the DVD because at least I would have been entertained with some great music. But this never happens. The camera remains focused on the host and his guitar lesson.
When I first placed this DVD in the drive and started to watch, I was really peeved at the makers of this DVD for leading me to believe it was a live performance. I was ready to sit back and enjoy some great live music but instead I was greeted by a poorly dressed guy showing me how to properly press my fingers against guitar strings. When I first started to watch this DVD, I was annoyed to the point where I was ready to give it a one- star rating and write a blistering negative review. But now that I have my emotions under control, I feel it's only fair to also consider what this DVD really is and rate it based on that. This is a guitar lesson guide that offers some good guitar instruction with some trivia about the band that most every Allman Brothers fan already knows. It offers some good points but unless you are actively playing guitar, there is little to enjoy with "The Best of the Allman Brothers". Even if I was presently taking guitar lessons, I would much rather see a live performance.
 deceptive title July 21, 2006
10 out of 20 found this review helpful
There are no allman brothers performances on this dvd. Someone named Dave Celentano "explains" some guitar music. This DVD sucks! I would rate this "zero" stars if I could.
ABB live at the Beacon January 10, 2005
3 out of 26 found this review helpful
This was a awsome show, all ABB fans will dig this show. Derck Trucks is on his way to being the next Clapton, his slide work was super. Lots of bonus stuff as well, good bet to buy.
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