Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers Live

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Wearing the mantle of his late father, Bob Marley, with dignity and good humor, Ziggy Marley is in fine form throughout this 105-minute concert filmed in 2001 in Pompano Beach, Florida. A performer who neither avoids nor capitalizes on the obvious comparisons with his legendary dad, Ziggy both looks and sounds like Bob, as does his brother Stephen, who takes several lead vocals (there are also two Marleys among the female backup singers, although their relationships to Ziggy are unclear). His music also draws on many of the same themes: song titles like "Justice," "Africa Unite," and "One Good Spliff" are self- explanatory. But there's only one Bob Marley song, "Jammin'," and while the lilting reggae beat is predominant, the Melody Makers also incorporate some contemporary rock and R&B elements. Not that the audience is much concerned with such details; they're there to party, and the musicians are happy to oblige. --Sam Graham

Description

Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers: Live! is the absolute best live performance of the Grammy-winning reggae artists, an incomparable positive vibration of the musical ambassadors of Marley Magic. For the first time you will enjoy 17 of their greatest songs live in concert. This intense musical celebration captures the unique spirit of a Melody Makers show. Finally, loyal fans, newcomers and listeners of all ages can take home that joyous feeling of being a part of the music. Songs: Brothers and Sisters, Jah Bless, Rainbow Country, Black My Story, One Good Spliff, Justice, Small Axe, What's True, Free Like We Want 2 B, Africa Unite, Postman, Higher Vibration, Jammin', Born to Be Lively, Let Jah Will Be Done, Could You Be Loved.

Customer Reviews:

The reviewer whining about the audio quality is NUTS.......2007-08-24

Feel free to check out my other reviews, and make your own judgement; this dvd is top notch, with EXCELLENT video and audio quality. As a matter of fact, this is one of the best reggae dvds you can buy in those two categories. Nuff said....moving forward. This dvd is incredible...the opening sequence and "Irie" is fantastic, and some of the songs will blow your mind. D Marley makes an appearance in "Justice", and Stephen Marley directs the band with surgeon-like precision, while singing (and sounding) just like his father. If you are a fan of the Marleys, you will thoroughly enjoy this dvd.

All time favorite!.......2007-02-21

If you like reggae, or Ziggy Marley, or just plain good soulful music, this DVD concert is a must.

This DVD is Really Great!.......2003-03-09

OK, first of all let me say that I am a fan of reggae music and of the Marley family. Regardless of that fact, the DVD is top notch. The concert is really excellent in all respects - including sound. I read some things about this DVD before I bought it and watched it. Let me say that what I read earlier was completely wrong. The entire thing was totally worth the money I spent. I am so impressed by the showman ship and quality of the performance, that I am going to look into getting a CD of the live concert. The Melody Makers (including Ziggy) are definitely carrying on the work of their father. The music is supreme. When you watch the concert, you will find yourself getting the higher vibration they so clearly express during the concert's dialogue. Each note and riff comes across clearly and everything just comes together spectacularly. If you are on the fence about getting it, understand that I too was in that place. There is no need to be hesitant in your decision making. If you enjoy the pleasure and pleasant experience of great reggae, you will definitely not be disappointed. In fact, I am looking at it again at this very same moment. Enjoy, because I am.

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON........2002-12-31

This DVD of Ziggy marley & The melody makers is SUPER GREAT.
I mean these guys are fenomenal. I wish that they wil carry on making such live concerts dvd's as this one.

when you clossed your eyes and listing to these two guys (Ziggy and Steven)singing its just like hearing the legend of legends sing (THE HONORBLE MR.ROBERT NESTA MARLEY)

PS. forgive me for my bad english.

Track listing has more than ONE Bob Marley/Wailers song........2002-11-28

There are at least two errors in the main review.
First, on this DVD, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers perform five Bob Marley and the Wailers songs, not ONE, as stated in the review.
ZM&MM perform "Rainbow Country," "Small Axe," "Africa Unite," "Jammin'" and "Could You Be Loved" -- all Bob Marley and the Wailers songs. (Funny that the review mentions "Africa Unite" and acts as if it's a Ziggy Marley song. Anyone who knows the Wailers and knows ZM&MM, can easily tell the difference in quality between the two groups.)
And furthermore, the main review is comical in that its reviewer doesn't seem to know the relationship of Sharon and Cedella Marley to Ziggy. They're his sisters. Sharon was born to Rita Marley and a man (not Bob Marley) -- Bob adopted her when he married Rita. And Cedella is Bob's and Rita's firstborn child.
Their relationship to Ziggy isn't CLEAR? No, it's actually rather quite clear to any one who is a fan of the group. They're siblings.

The performances here are better than that on the "One Love Tribute Concert" DVD. On that DVD, the performances, even ZM&MM's seemed forced.
Try this DVD as well as "Live at the Palladium" and "Marley Magic" -- although, "Marley Magic" is only worth buying for ZM&MM's performances, not those of Rita Marley, Julian and Damian and Yvad. Just push the skip button to the ZM&MM set.

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