Lionel Richie Album: “Live in Paris [DVD]”

I have exchanged 3 different copies on the latest Lionel Richie - Live in Paris CD/DVD. All 3 copies DVD on the 5.1 Surround Sound doesn't have any sound coming out on left channel on the 5.1 Surround Sound. I have contact his record labels and they have e-mail me or contact me back at all. That's how they treat their fans.

From the minute I started the DVD, I totally felt as if were in Paris at this concert. This is an amazing DVD that you will enjoy over and over again. Lionel is terrific in this concert. He looks great and his voice is amazing! The surround sound gives it that concert sound and feel. Great menu of special features also. It is a must have for all you Lionel Richie Fans!

If you want to see Lionel romping about the stage cheerleading his audience, listening to him shout lyrics to them and listening to the audience sing his songs, this is for you. If you want to hear Lionel just

doing what he does best--singing--save your money! This DVD stinks.

I bought this DVD in New Zealand and before looking at it, I checked out the reviews on Amazon. Upon seeing all the reviews relating to sound defects, I quickly played it. My copy was reproduced evenly through both stereo speakers, but it sounded like they forgot to put any microphones around the drummer. Lionel's vocals were recorded very well, the overall sound lacked depth and bass and a rather thin trebly sound was all I got.

I don't know if this is what 5.1 surround sound is like if you only have two speakers (standard stereo), if so I would be surprised.

Lionel puts on a good show, he really gets the crowd going and age is no barrier to him performing well - all the correct notes are hit and he sounds as good now as he did in the 1970's.

I was looking forward to the well known song "Endless Love", but this was the only disappointing performance for me - he only performed half the song and he got the crowd to do all the female (Diana Ross) parts of the song - great crowd interaction, but you never got to appreciate this pretty song.

In summary, a great concert, great video and very average audio, which is a shame. I am sure Lionel would be disappointed with these comments on this modern recording.

I am one of the lucky people who were actually there at the concert last May (I live in Paris) so I was extremely happy to be able to get the show on DVD so that I can relive the experience over and over again. The sound and image quality of the DVD (European version)is absolutely fantastic. Lionel Richie at his best !!