James Brown - Double Dynamite!
Double Dynamite! dishes out two hefty servings of funk from the Godfather of soul that are sure to satisfy both old and new fans alike. Performances at NYC's Studio 54 (1980) and Atlanta's Chastain Park (1985) include all of the signature stage shuffles, splits, screams and sweat that encapsulate the undulating vitality of James Brown.
These re-released shows feature Brown with back up bands, The JB's (Studio 54) and The Soul G's (Chastain Park), whose musical choreography masterfully compliments both of Brown's performances. Filmed almost three decades ago, the video quality vibrantly captures both concerts with the exception of some low light blurriness. Studio 54 footage suffers only slightly as low camera angles fail to frame Brown who often becomes hidden behind a sea gyrating disco patrons. Both shows contain mainstream classic hits like, "Too Funky", "Sex Machine," and "This is a Man's World." There is little additional content on the DVD, which is somewhat disappointing considering that most now come standard with fun little tid bits. Despite this small shortcoming, it is apparent from both performances that Brown is truly the ultimate master of his craft and never spares any expense to put on the best show he can for his adoring followers.
These re-released shows feature Brown with back up bands, The JB's (Studio 54) and The Soul G's (Chastain Park), whose musical choreography masterfully compliments both of Brown's performances. Filmed almost three decades ago, the video quality vibrantly captures both concerts with the exception of some low light blurriness. Studio 54 footage suffers only slightly as low camera angles fail to frame Brown who often becomes hidden behind a sea gyrating disco patrons. Both shows contain mainstream classic hits like, "Too Funky", "Sex Machine," and "This is a Man's World." There is little additional content on the DVD, which is somewhat disappointing considering that most now come standard with fun little tid bits. Despite this small shortcoming, it is apparent from both performances that Brown is truly the ultimate master of his craft and never spares any expense to put on the best show he can for his adoring followers.-Evan Alvarez
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