Disco de Carly Simon: “Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary II”

Having just seen Ms Simon Live in concert any stage fright she use to talk about has to have left her, cause she is one GREAT performer! We can only hope she tours often to make up for all the years she stayed away from the stage. On This Dvd, flimed on the QE2 Carly shines and for those that have never had the chance to see Ms. Simon sing her songs live this is a great chance to.

My Favorite moments are her Acoustic Set ("Love Of My Life" is my all time favorite Simon song) however her full band treatment of "Jessie", "Your so vain" and "COming Around Again" are close to perfect.

Carly Simon is like a vintage bottle of fine wine... She improves with age. The venue for this DVD " The Queen Mary 2" was a perfect setting. It allowed Carly to be herself and at the same time present a new and vigorous Carly Simon. The Arrangements were excellent and the musicans couldn't have been better.

Every note... every word of every lyric was right on key and was a disticnt achievment any vocalist would be proud of. Ms' Simon reached out and touched the hearts of everyone in the magnificent ballroom. .... and it came through on the DVD as well.

Carly Simon is a PRO in every sense of the word and this DVD is a major accomplishment. It will bring a whole new genre to further understand and enjoy what true music is.

Stay well Carly..... we want more of the same from you... for a long time.

Joe Folino

Turlock, CA

This DVD is a sheer delight to listen to as well as view. The choice of music is perfect and fits the elegant surroundings of the Queen Mary 2. The videography and the production value of the recording raise the bar for on-location recording. If you're a fan of the "standards" you'll love this album. She even throws in a few of her old pop tunes just for good measure. In my book Carly truly is the Queen.

I just received this DVD from Amazon. This is Carly at her best. She put her heart and soul into this performance. Yes, her voice does at times go away, but she is not used to peforming in front of people. She was even scared that her voice would leave her an admitted it at the beginning of the DVD. Since 1980, Carly has released many good albums and has not achieved commercial success. Certainly she deserves it. This performance on the QM2 was a one-time event that only Carly could do. Lets see how many artists copy her like they have. She was the first singer to record standards and then everybody copied her. Lets give Carly Simon the great she deserves. In addition to being a great artist, she appears to be a great person too.

I apply that to Carly and to the venue for this concert.

Yes, Carly's voice is different than her recordings. And it shows in a wonderful, real way. Just like the lady herself there is no artifice.

She has always been an original.

I admit it took a couple of songs to adjust to the deeper register of her vocals. < Not nearly so noticable on the acoustic set> But after that, as comfortable as ever.

I loved the elegance of the QM2.

The orchestra.

The black tie atmosphere.

The acoustic set extra is simply delicious. Carly's voice sounds more "recording-like".

Informal, acoustic guitars, Carly's wonderful poetic lyrics, Sally Taylor accompaning her Mom. I love that. It is Carly-Cool.

Carly's Martha's Vineyard DVD is one of my fav's. I will

gladly make room for the QM2 DVD right next to it. And don't expect either one to collect much dust.