Matt Monro - An Evening With Matt Monro

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2007-02-27 rating:
An Evening with Matt Monro
Pull up a chair and enjoy, "An Evening with Matt Monro," and that's what it was for me, an enjoyable, touching evening. I kept hitting replay, listening again to his passionate voice, his songs, and after I watched it all, I played it again right from the beginning. He seemed to really enjoy singing for the folks. He conveys an easy style with his performance and his charming and natural personality shows through; I felt like I was right there in the room with him and listening to the best voice I'd ever heard, velvety, and lush and sometimes slighting haunting. He makes every song "uniquely his own." Add to that, the bonus songs at the end, these alone are worth more then the price of the DVD; you will want to watch and listen again and again.

For me, it was serendipitous that I discovered this melodious singer; I was searching the Internet for good music and to my jubilation, this man with his unique and extraordinary voice popped up. When he sang, I felt his words; his songs are meant to evoke emotion as well as be heard. He truly was one-of-a-kind; I couldn't help but ask myself, "how come I missed out on him for so long?????" If you are a Matt Monro fan, you will really enjoy this DVD, I sure do.
Phyllis Dugas-Kaye

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review by: daviddurrett date: 2005-03-12 rating:
Wow! Matt In Concert...It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This
Wow! Matt In Concert...It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

No matter how many times you've heard Matt Monro, you've never really known him until now. Even if you've enjoyed a TV clip or two, this is the very first chance to get the complete impact of Matt's personality and command on stage.

Those of us who have loved him for years, but never saw him perform, now have this amazing record of a 1967 cabaret concert, found recently among family mementoes. It's black and white with a bit of a grain in the print, which adds a dream-like, ethereal quality that feels perfectly appropriate for a discovery of this kind.

Watch Matt as he takes complete control of the room with his interactive audience routines and occasionally off-color banter. He seems so real; for the very first time you realize that this magnificient voice really did belong to a living mortal. You wonder with anticipation what surprises will come next: a new inflection here, or an unexpected note there.

[Consider purchasing the "Collectors Edition" rather than this one, as for just a little more you get a great biography/discography by Matt's daughter Michele.]

Best of all, this sensational entertainer, whose new tribute album "The Ultimate" has hit the Top Ten (Number "007" at this writing), is spectacularly receiving the attention and treatment he deserves.


review by: date: 2005-03-08 rating:
'Matt' the super vocalist and smooth entertainer
The long awaited film of Matt Monro in Melbourne in 1967 has been released by Odeon Entertainment. The discovery of a reel of film in the Monro family garage was as exciting a musical find as anyone could have dreamt of. The film which was not in the best of condition has been transferred to DVD and the sound has been given the Dolby treatment. There are 2 different versions of the DVD the first being the standard with cabaret, short documentary including family and musician interviews, the cabaret with introduction and commentary by David Jacobs. The special limited edition has the bonus of a 96-page booklet full of fascinating photos and information on Matt's life.

The cabaret on offer is a prime example of Matt Monro at his peak and this is a show that will no doubt bring back many happy memories for those who saw Matt in the UK at the many many venues at which he performed. It is excellent to see him doing his ice breaker "How do you do" which was written for him by Mike and Bernie Winters and was designed to introduce him to the audience. Many of his most well known songs are included and the Australian orchestra does its best to back the International star but they are not as accomplished as the UK studio orchestras he worked with. Musical Director Kenny Clayton plays the piano beautifully and adds great style to the arrangements. The easy style of Matt the man and artist comes through from the start and with the addition of his unique patter and some jokes he comes across as a charming man. With this show not only do you get all the best singing but can share the super atmosphere of the event too.

1. As Long As I'm Singing
2. How Do You Do
3. What To Do
4. My Kind Of Girl
5. Yesterday
6. You're Nobody Until Somebody Loves You
7. Portrait Of My Love
8. Walk Away
9. In The Arms Of Love
10. From Russia With Love
11. Georgy Girl
12. Born Free
13. Softly As I Leave You

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