Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony

One of the best orchestral concerts you will ever see.I’m not a huge fan of Metal Music but this was a great concert from beginning to end.

I've always liked Metallica. I remember when they came up through the Los Angeles and then San Francisco heavy metal music scenes. They were something of an outrage, of course, but an attractive outrage. I also found their MTV videos compelling viewing, back in the days when MTV was all videos. Real good band, albeit somewhat turbulent. Excellent and non-compromising. Very distinct signature sound.Well, some years ago I read about Metallica producing a concert in conjunction with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Heavy Metal with a symphony orchestra? Who ever thought this one up? Well, I finally got around to ordering the video. My wife and I viewed it a couple nights ago. It's a two-disc DVD and we viewed it on two nights. Outstanding! Absolutely stunning! It's one of the best rock-concert videos I've ever viewed. Both the audience and the atmosphere is totally unlike any symphony concert I've ever attended, that's for sure. Basically, it's a greatest hits album with a couple new songs added. Both the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and Metallica were really up for this one and the audience loved it. It's a strange mixture of musical styles, but it works and makes for compelling viewing and listening. Who knows? Maybe this will be one of America's greatest contributions to classical music. Awesome!Gary Peterson

Even if one is not a Metallica fan, the power and rage of Metallica and their music is undeniable. The San Francisco Symphony, with Michael Kamen as the conductor, is regarded as one of the best orchestras in the world. One would think that these musicians are disparities and would never cross path. "How can a thrash metal band sound remotely decent with an orchestra?" One would ask. Well, Metallica, Michael Kamen, and the San Francisco Symphony orchestra did it; and it was a masterpiece.From the second Metallica walked onto the stage, the mutual respect between these true musicians was evident. Opening with The Ecstasy of Gold, drifting to The Call of Ktulu, then to the wrathful Master of Puppets, everyone in the stadium was ecstatic. The unexpected harmony was largely due to the conductor, Michael Kamen. The orchestra definitely volumed up, to the classic songs of Metallica (such as Of Wolf and Man and Devil's Dance).Two of my favorites that I found to be especially dark and heavy were - Human and One. In my opinion, I think the music of Metallica and the Symphony blended perfectly in these two songs. All the audience were standing from their seats while the band and the Orchestra were making their music. Dark, raw, and astonishing......S & M is a masterpiece.

Excellent Seller where item was shipped right away and delivered ahead of schedule and perfect condition. I have been looking for this item for a long time and this seller had it.This DVD is an awesome 2 1/2 hour live performance of thunderous Metallica rock with Michael Kamen conducting the San Francisco symphony orchestra. This DVD also has great bonus footage. I highly recommend!

Ok so we are all of the opinion that Metallica is the #1 band of all time. Unfortunatly they really shouldn't drop new songs into a medium like this. I was so lost on these cuts, I wanted to cut my hair off! The geeks with VCR's really need to spend some money and get a good DVD player. The DVD is very good, but for some reason it seemed that the editor of this 2 disc monstrosity, couldn't put it together if James or Lars themselves were standing over him with a 30.06 and a Mini-Gun! The editor should be sent to Siberia! Plus the 5.1 audio punched James' vocal up so high, one has to crank down the center channel almost by half! I like the Symphony & Band or band only, ect, as this is the only way you can her the two new ones, "No Leaf Clover" and "-Human" the way one normally is introduced to new stuff.1. The concert was great. 2. The documentary was very interesting, but too short. 3. How about a METALLICA CONCERT? Just Metallica. Nothing else.(Matters)

While bored a few weeks ago, I searched youtube for Metallica videos. Thank God I did, because I never expected that this treasury existed. After listening to a couple of songs on youtube, I ordered this DVD.Okay, so you might be thinking that I'm not a Metallica purist since I wasn't aware of this concert, and you'd be right. However, I've converted every single person that I've shown this DVD into a Metallica fan, so I'm making up for it.Words cannot describe the power that the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra adds to this concert. Every member of the orchestra had his/her A-game on that night, and they had an exhilarating time performing to that crowd. My very favorite part is the cello solo in "Enter Sandman." Sends shivers up my spine every time.If you're on the fence wondering if this DVD is worth your money, I would push you off that fence and tell you that this is a rare find. You will not regret buying this--you'll be headbanging and applauding shamelessly.Trust me on this one.

Getting hard to find and needed to replace original damaged in move. Discs were outstanding. The case little worse for wear but still quite acceptable.

Bummer. I bought this set for my Great nephew's birthday. I explained to him that it would be arriving past the time of his birthday but he was ok with it and was stoked to be getting it at all.I own this set myself and was expecting to get what they were advertising, the box set. As you can see, it's clearly not. It almost looks like a cd set (it's hard to tell because they've placed a label over where you would normally read cd/dvd) but I don't want to open it before sending it back. Now I have to tell a ten year old kid that he's not going to be receiving his gift in a way that makes sense. 😕