Peter Cetera with Special Guest Amy Grant: Live in Concert... [Blu-ray]

I know this is a re-release of a concert that's about a decade old now, but I never saw the original, so this was a new show for me, and it turned out to be a real treat. Amy Grant opened the event with 3 good tunes, including Baby Baby. Then Peter Cetera took over, singing his big hits as a solo artist, as well as a few from his Chicago days. Both artists were in good voice. Cetera had a large orchestra accompany him, giving a different, fuller sound to some of his songs. Blu-ray really enhances the viewing experience. The only thing I found annoying to watch is Peter Cetera's tendency to jerk his head after singing a few words, which he did so often. Other than that distraction, I'm happy with my purchase and will definitely be watching it again soon.

Good music, 50% Peter Cetera concert.

This is one of the most outstanding televised concert productions I have seen......extraordinary lighting, sound and camera work. The production values are so good that this event almost has a 3-D visual effect. The viewer really feels they are in the front row and center as Peter Cetera and Amy Grant both perform some of their best known works. Grant is really the opening act.....the concert would have been so much more effective if Cetera and Grant co-starred as equals. Nonetheless, you will be treated to thrilling renditions of Grant's "El Shaddai" and Cetera's "You're The Inspiration." The musicians are backed by elaborate strings and horn sections. It just doesn't get any better than this. This has the PBS stamp of quality on it.....you will not be disappointed.

I agree with just about all the reviews. Peter and Amy are great. Excellent quality video and sound. Great songs except one missing. Too short. But am I the only one that doesn't get the sound from the solo cellist on the last song in 5.1? Can hear him on PCM but not 5.1

The video once again has no sound. Now I have to return it

"Peter Cetera with Special Guest Amy Grant: Live" is a re-release of an earlier Soundstage blu-ray concert. Amy Grant opens the show with three songs, at about 14 minutes. Baby Baby Simple Things El-Shaddai Peter Cetera's show is about 40 minutes. One Good Woman Glory of Love Restless Heart If You Leave Me Now After All (duet with Kim Keyes) The Next Time I Fall (duet with Amy Grant) Baby, What a Big Surprise You're the Inspiration Have You Ever Been in Love I especially enjoyed El-Shaddai. Ms. Grant sang it in a reverential, spiritual, thankful, soulful and praiseful fashion. Mr. Cetera was mellow and enjoyable. The concert features a large orchestra and a variety of instruments, including the harp, horns, strings, wind instruments, guitars, keyboards/piano, egg shakers, tambourines, and percussion/drums with cymbals. The main concert with Mr. Cetera has more of a classical music flavor rather than a Chicago style, with the instruments being more refined, complementing and highlighting Mr. Cetera's vocals. The total time for this concert is about 54 minutes, so it goes by fast, and I wish it were a little longer, with a few more songs. The blu-ray includes two bonus tracks at 9 and half minutes. 25 or 6 to 4 Even a Fool Can See The two audio options are DTS-MA 5.1 Surround and LPCM Stereo.

What a pleasant surprise this concert DVD is!! It's all too common to get a recent concert DVD by an older singer doing beloved old songs, only to find out that the live performance is a disappointment. Not with this!! Mr. Cetera was nearly 60 when this concert was filmed, but he can still sing, hearing these songs live is a joy for this old Chicago/Cetera fan!! Special favorites include Next Time I Fall, with his original duet partner, Amy Grant. Also, After All, with his backing singer Kim Keyes, is beautifully done. We treasure this DVD and play it often.

Beautiful orchestrations of Peter Cetera's and Amy Grant's best and beloved songs. It was shot beautifully as well. However, it would have been SO much better if they had retained Amy Grant's drummer and electric guitarist to play during Peter Cetera's set. The orchestrations, although beautiful, had major and noticeable holes in them, leaving you to insert the drum and electric guitar parts from memory--so it wasn't a complete and full musical experience. The pianist and rhythm guitarist were doing their best to keep the beat active, but it fell painfully short. And the omission of these two instruments were only highlighted because Amy Grant had those instruments in her opening set.