Mike & The Mechanics and Paul Carrack - Live at Shepherds Bush London

This is an EXCELLENT DVD concert and a great price!!

I just happened to run across this in searching for other things on the site, and just had to buy it. I have been a Mike + the Mechanics fan for a long time, and have never had the pleasure of seeing them in concert live, so this was a great surprise.It was odd seeing the band play without Paul Young being there (RIP Paul!), but Paul Carrack did a decent job on the few songs they did that were Paul Young leads. The only one that didn't quite work was the last song on the DVD "Word of Mouth", which they had the backup vocalist sing the melody (Young's part), but Carrack sang along with him doing his version of harmony, which doesn't quite work with that great tune. Definitely not meant to be a duet.The DVD also includes several videos of several of their hit songs (many of which were "UK" hits, not US hits), but great songs and videos none the less. There's also an interview with Mike and Paul about bringing the band back together to do another album, and the feelings of doing it missing Paul Young (or "Youngy", as I once heard Rutherford call him in an interview not long after his death).Overall a great DVD with good add-ons. I would've paid twice as much for the show!

I bought it mainly to see what Mike Rutherford was doing. Not one to take the limelight, but no doubt a skilled songsmith and musician. I always enjoyed his work with the old Genesis it seemed that they were a more cohesive and interesting group than Phil Collins version. Not that Phil was not a highly skilled percussionist who added so musch to that early Genesis sound. I was suprised how many of these songs I was familiar with showing the skill of mike Rutherford. Also I was suprised at Paul's capability as a singer even though I was not familiar with him and his previous work. Quite a nice concert film.

Very good read and sad to find out why the demise of Paul Young at a young age,once again the pressure of being in a well known rock band takes its toll.Nice to know that people in a big band (Genesis,Mike Rutherford),can still have a 'sideline' like the mechanics and still get on with the others in Genesis.

I was quite excited when the UPS truck pulled up and delivered this DVD but my excitement turned to disappointment as my wife & I sat down to view this on Friday night,even the candles and fireplace did little to add to the ambience.Having never had the luxury of seeing them in concert the only thing I could expect was seeing these songs performed that I've enjoyed listening to since Mike's first Mechanic's album.If you are a Paul Carrack fan(he has a great voice)I think you will enjoy this concert but if you are expecting the Mechanic's we've all known and loved...you may be disappointed.It seems,IMO,the concert is totally focused on Paul, Mike has relegated himself to a backup player position, even his trademark chunkachunka rhythm parts are barely recognizable and seem buried in the mix.I may have blinked my eyes or gone to the bathroom for a moment and missed one but I think he played only one solo and that was very shortlived.Some of the songs from Rewired(which I don't own)didn't seem to work and one or two sounded quite nice.Believe it or not "Get Up"actually worked and I thought the band had found their groove, "Another cup of coffee"and "Beggar on the beach of Gold" were Ok but didn't move me."Perfect Child" was beautiful and reminded me of "Living Years"."Silent Running" was BORING, it was performed by Paul with little emotion and made me think he was so tired of it he just went through the motions."The Living Years" was I think, the best song of the night and was done very well."Word of Mouth" was good and it was nice to see them bring it out of what I consider an obscure album.I now understand why they decided to title this Mike&the Mechanics and Paul Carrack.After viewing this that decision is very clear to me now.I have yet to view the promo videos which are included,perhaps they will bring a smile to my face.I have the feeling this may become Paul Carrack's band and Mike may just retire somewhere in the English countryside until music is stirred in his soul again.Thank you Mike for many years of solo recording and Mechanic's stuff, you've given me many hours of joy, I hope your musical soul awakens again someday....just don't make us wait too long, ok?UPDATE**I have watched this concert quite a few more times and enjoy it more everytime I watch it. Yes I was disappointed Mike took the backseat and let the rest of the band drive the show but in the end it works.The band works well together and it's wonderful to see/hear this music performed live.Highly recommend, especially now that is seems Mike and the Mechanics will be no more.****four stars 12/14/07

ive seen a lot of shows in the last 30 years, and this is by far one of the best rock shows ever. the band is a group of top shelf musicians, on a mission to perform a great show. paul carrack is a musical dynamo. a must own for any serious rock fan.

Very good quality, sound,very good concert!Highly recommend it

Well done concert,very enjoyable I wish they would have played its only miracle. The band brings back alot of memories.

Super Konzert

Loved it

Paul Carrick sings all 14 tracks on DVD. Brilliant quality recording & songs. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Geile Band und ein super schönes Konzert !!!

This is an excellent DVD , filmed at a great venue. I love concerts at the smaller venues, I always think that they are more atmospheric and the sound quality is often better than gigs at the bigger arenas. Picture quality on this disc is superb, very sharp and clear. The sound is awesome, played through my home cinema, with the DTS option sounding fantastic. All in all, this is a disc worth adding to your collection. Love Paul Carrack and this DVD certainly does the band and his voice justice. A superb concert, captured beautifully.