Ricky Martin Album: “MTV Unplugged [DVD]”

I became a Ricky Fan just before his famous Grammy's Performance of La Copa De Vida... Vuelve was a fantastic album. Since his spread into Mainstream American Music he's been met with mixed reviews. One thing no one can deny about Ricky is that the mf can sing, he can dance, and he looks good doing it.

MTV's Unplugged Series give artists the chance for a toned down intimate performance. Mariah, Alanis, Eric Clapton, Alicia Keys, and many others have all done Unplugged Specials. The idea is that the entire performance is non-electric. (i.e. Acoustic Guitars, Acoustic Bass.. no electronic sound assistance other than microphones and amplifiers). Ricky Martin really delivered on his performances in this one.

There were just two things I didn't like. The show was obviously edited between songs so I don't know if we didn't get ALL the songs he performed or not, I wish we had more of the between song banter that artists tend to do, but all that was obviously edited.

His setlist was somewhat dissapointing. Aside from some material that was completely new for this performance, most of the songs he performed were Pre-America explosion. I would have loved to hear something like Solo Quiero Amarte, or Juramento, or Tal Vez, or something like that which would easily lend itself to an acoustic rendition. Also, I have a personal believe that any live performance from any artist should include classics as well as recent hits.. you never know where your fan base is in the audience.

But it was nice to hear some of my favorites like Maria, Volveras, Lola Lola, and La Bomba.

Unlike Ricky's other concerts this one is on a small scale with not much spectacle, but that's the point. So, don't be confused if you get this and wonder why the venue looks so small. It is an intimate performance. Ricky does a great job with all of the songs we get here, and I'm actually on my way to the store to buy the accompanying CD. I wish I had just bought them both at the same time. Ricky Martin, aside from "One Night Only" has YET to release a decent Concert DVD. But This one will do until we get SOMETHING anything at all...

What a concert! The stage is full of not only energy and passion but also warmth and beauty. Ricky did a stunning job. I loved all the songs he performed. I was epecially haunted by the new three songs: Tu Recuerdo, Con tu Nombre, and Pegate. In the beautiful ballad "Tu Recuerdo", Ricky sings with a guest female singer, whose voice is very unique and supports Ricky's singing so well. It was just great to watch the 35 year old boy sing some ballads accompanied by the beautiful acoustic guitars. Of course, the classic up tempo numbers sounded awesome with some different arangement. The camera work was creative and excellent. I also loved the lighting and atmosphere. The problem of the show is... too short! The running time is only an hour. I want more... a lot more than just 12 songs. I would love to hear and watch the acoustic version of "Livin' La Vida Loca," for example. I also wanted English subtitles when Ricky talked in Spanish and even for the lyrics. I didn't notice editing problem (as previous reviewer mentioned) except the very last song, by the way. Anyway, I'm still totally satisfied by the fantastic performance of Ricky Martin.

The vision is crystal clear with enhanced widescreen and the sound is more than outstanding. Great music DVD not to miss!!!

this intimate setting gives the viewer a chance to get to know Ricky without the distraction of a larger scale production. There is a nice balance of pace in the tracks selected and fresh arrangements of old favourites combined with exciting new material. If you enjoyed Ricky in the 90's you are sure to love this.

I have the cd and purchase the dvd this shows ricky martin at his best! I would definitely recommend anyone to buy this.

WHAT CAN SAY ABOUT A PERSON, AN ARTIST LIKE RICKY MARTIN?, JUST THAT HE IS AS PERFECT AS ALWAYS, OF COURSE HE HAS IMPROVED A LOT HIS VOICE HIS STYLE AND ALL THAT, I MEAN THE MAN IS THE WORLD TO ME , I JUST CAN'T WAIT TO HAVE HIM IN FRONT OF ME TO GIVE HIM A HUG AND TO SAY TO HIM HOW MUCH I LOVE HIM AND ADMIRE HIS MUSIC AND STYLE, THIS DVD WILL MAKE U FEEL AS IF U WERE SEATING THERE, WATCHIN' THE SHOW JUST GET IT, IT'S FANTASTIC!, JUST ONE LITTLE THING, THE FIRST SONG HE SANG HE SAID... "ESTA CANCION SE LA QUIERO DEDICAR A TODOS LOS NIÑOS QUE VIVEN EN CONFLICTO...ALREDEDOR DEL MUNDO!, NICE INTRO, BUT AS THE BIGGEST FAN OF RICKY, I WOULD HAVE SUGGESTED TO HAVE THAT SONG DEDICATED TO PEOPLE WHO ARE ABOUT TO DUE TO AIDS, COZ THAT SONG WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN PORTUGUESE BY RENATTO RUSSO, CALLED "A VIA LACTEA" MONTHS BEFORE HIS FORTHCOMIN' DEATH COZ HE KNEW HE WAS INFECTED WITH AIDS, IT'D HAVE BEEN SO COOL HAVE RICKY MARTIN SAID SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AS RICKY DID IN A CONCERT IN PUERTO RICO IN 1998 WHEN HE PRESENTED HIS NEW ALBUM "VUELVE", REMEMBER RICKY?, IT WAS JUST SOMETHING I REALLY WOULD HAVE LOVED U TO HEAR FROM THE PERSON I LOOK UP TO THE MOST!, I KNOW U ARE IN CHARGE OF AN ORGANIZATION CALLED "SAVE THE CHILDREN", BUT PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM AIDS OR ANY OTHER THING THAT PUTS THEM AT THE EDGE OF DEATH WOULD HAVE LOVED A MESSAGE, COZ THAT SONG, IS THE SONG SOMEBODY MUST LISTEN TO, WHEN U FEEL REALLY DOWN. JUST THAT.