Product Description
Filmed at the New Haven Coliseum during the sold-out 5150 concert tour, this DVD is the first full-length concert performance to be released on home video by Van Halen. Features the hits "Why Can't This Be Love," "Love Walks In," "Best of Both Worlds," "There's Only One Way to Rock," "Summer Nights, " "Panama," "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," and others plus the always anticipated guitar, bass, and drum solos. First time on DVD. Approx. 90 min.
Product Details
| Publisher | Warner Strat. Mkt. |
| Number Of Discs | 1 |
| Features |
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| EAN | 0603497033829 |
| MPN | 17 WEA970338 |
| Brand | Alfred |
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| Release Date | 2004-09-14 |
| Label | Warner Strat. Mkt. |
| Theatrical Release Date | 1986 |
| Region Code | 1 |
| Title | Van Halen - Live Without a Net |
| Studio | Warner Strat. Mkt. |
| Starring | Van Halen |
| UPC | 603497033829 |
| Running Time | 92 minutes |
| Model | 17 WEA970338 |
| MPAA Rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Manufacturer | Warner Strat. Mkt. |
Customer Reviews
They're an American bandReview by Beantown Jim, 2010-04-23
If Van Halen isn't the best American rock band ever, they certainly deserve to be in the pantheon of rock "gods", in the top 10.
The band changed massively from David Lee Roth to Sammy Hagar, changing from top 40 stuff to more metal related tones. Ironic that they dumped an egotistical expletive deleted for someone, in the end, even worse. But musically, Sammy Hagar was great; his scratchy voice and surprisingly sound guitar playing filled the last gap in the band, bringing it to top level.
The lighting and sound could have been better for this recording; the stage was obviously more set for the concert, where dark and shrill is good, than for the recording, where light and acoustic subtleties are important.
Don't overlook the bass solo at the end of the disk. The bass guitarist turns his instrument into a classical bass fiddle; it is a brief but thrilling moment, over all too soon. To think that this "dude" could be capable of classical music...surprise surprise...
A Classic
Review by Lee Jensen, 2010-03-30
I only wanted this dvd because I had it on VHS at one time many years ago. It's a classic. The quality is fair but it's a lot of fun. The seller was outstanding! I thought the dvd was going to be used and it was only opened but brand new!
Best VH DVD
Review by Jonathan M. Blinn, 2009-11-17
I have been watching this video since it came out in 1986. I wore out and broke the VHS, taped the tape back together and played it several times a year until the DVD came out. I like the Roth era stuff most but I was only 10 when 1984 came out. I had to become a Van Hagar fan. My favorite track is 5150 (watch the stage lighting cues, great concert production). Shot on film, not a great transfer though, I wish they used the original film elements for the DVD but it looks like they used the old video transfer. I know somewhere there is an archive that has the original footage and hope someday they release the entire show. Rumor has it they shot 2 nights and somewhere there must be 2 full shows on film of the New Haven shows. Anyway LWAN captures the band raw and live showing the best live band of the 80's at their peak. for a Van Hagar era fan this is as good as it gets.
Fun, Fun, Fun
Review by Doctor Who, 2009-09-19
Having seen VH live several times, (with all three singers, no less,); I would have to say this captures them at what was probably the high point of the band's career. It was filmed during the 'Sammy Hagar' period and I actually was at a show during the tour which is presented. (was not at actual show filmed), but close enough.
Great concert, actually LIVE
Review by Allister Fiend, 2009-08-12
I recently read "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga" and was inspired to dust off this DVD and watch it for the first time in years. Several things make this a unique show. First off, the inclusion of 2 Hagar solo tunes (I don't even like Hagar's solo work much at all, but these 2 songs--especially "There's Only One Way to Rock" are sssssmokin') is at the very least interesting. Second, although he's nowhere near as good as Eddie, it's fun to hear Sammy play some lead guitar on 2 of the songs where Eddie plays keys. And third, this is early in the Van Hagar era, so they actually look like they're enjoying themselves.
Sammy's voice is as good live as it is on the record (I'm a Dave fan, but Sammy is a great singer). Michael Anthony's solo is ridiculous and embarrassing, but he redeems himself with some crazy high harmony vocals. Alex uses mostly electronic drums which leaves a bit to be desired, but he's perhaps one of the most underrated players in rock, totally overshadowed by the brilliance of his brother. And this is from '86, back when Eddie could really play.
Add my name to the long list of fans who now want a proper VH with Dave DVD.
