Where the Light Is

I was not a big John Mayer fan until I got this DVD. His performance blew me away! His guitar playing was perfect, I don't think he played a miss note the whole concert! His acoustic opener was phenomenal,(He opened for him self) then gradually added other musicians to each song until he had the full band on stage. I liked this performance better than any of his CD's, which I bought a few after getting this. Very well produced, excellent picture and color, and the sound quality is outstanding with the DTS Master Audio and makes it one of the better concert Blu-ray's available. An absolute must have for fans and any one trying a Blu-ray concert for the first time, this one's a lot of fun and exciting to watch. I wish Amazon had a 3 Criteria rating that would make for a quicker and more accurate rating of Cd's, DVD's and Blu-ray's. 1. Performance 2. Quality of Audio 3. Quality of Video (for DVD's and Blu-ray's) 1.***** 2.***** 3.***** Bands that wish to have there performances recorded and recognised should be held to a standard. Poor audio, no matter how good the performance, is still a bad product. Those who would still purchase sub-standard audio quality recordings and rank that product highly are not doing the industry or the band justice. Demand better and we will get, it settle for less and that's what you'll get.

I've been lucky enough to see Mayer in concert. Add to that a couple appearances on Austin City Limits and two at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festivals. For a little variety, throw in an appearance with Brad Paisley on CMT's Crossroads. Mayer never disappoints and never ceases to surprise. It would be easy to dismiss him as a purveyor of commercial accoustic romantic ballads if the only only material one ever heard were from Room for Squares. In fairness a couple of those tracks were overplayed to the point of causing an allergic reaction. Taking in his live appearances and the various concert shows one soon realizes that Mayer is a virtuoso. The only personal analogy that I can make is Winton Marsalis. The complete command of technical capability is eclipsed only by an instinctive 'feel' that transcends the notes on a page. Mayer was wonderful with Double Trouble. His Austin City Limits cover of Empty Arms was a worthy tribute to Steve Ray. His performance with Buddy Guy was probably the surest sign I have ever seen that race no longer has a place in sports, politics or even music. Was that really a kid from Connecticut outdueling the legendary bluesman? Where The Light Is delivers. Production quality is good, the play list is expansive and extends well beyond the customary radio roster. The cover of Tom Petty's Free Fallin' made the DVD for me. It's a simple three chord song. I was just stunned that Mayer could develop a different and interesting arrangement, play it so perfecftly and exhibit such enthusiasm doing it. Don't wait. Idolize this guy now. Most of the artistic geniuses labor in relative anonymity until way past their prime. This guy is the read deal and this DVD shows him in his element. As evidence of my objectivity, I have to remark that the vocal on Belief is a little flat. It's one of my favorite songs and the version on the most recent Crossroads disk is much better. It's a little like a bad hair day for Heather Locklear. Hard to imagine throwing her out for a momentary lapse! Enjoy

I love this purchase! It's been a few months now since I purchased it, and I'm still finding new ways to appreciate this concert. Whether you're a fan of laid-back acoustic singer/songwriters or expressive blues guitarists, I recommend this disc to anyone who appreciates a good concert. The event was well-recorded and mixed, there are 3 sets with 3 very different styles of the same artist. Each one somehow got better. Instead of unrealistically transitioning straight into each set or realistically having an awkward silence during stage set up, the production takes use of its platform and cuts off stage to John Mayer backstage and his day-to-day life. These segments give some perspective and reflection in an otherwise empty space. I could take or leave the segments themselves, but I don't think they feel too offbeat.

If there's one thing that John Mayer makes clear on this concert release, it's that he's not just the handsome pop-rock star that he has been painted as throughout his rise to fame. Mayer is really a man of two talents: A knack for catchy singer-songwriter radio hits, and some serious talent on blues guitar to the point where he's played with the likes of Eric Clapton and Herbie Handcock. "Where the Light Is" works as both a showcase piece and perception-breaker for Mayer, who plays three distinct sets in a single night in L.A. The concert holds an loose and intimate feel, filmed in an appropriately conservative manner to allow viewers to observe the nuances of the performance. Highlights include a fantastic surprise Tom Petty cover to close the acoustic set, and a surprisingly rollicking trio set where Mayer pulls out continuous blues licks like a kid in a candy store. The fantastic visual quality of this blu-ray release is certain not to disappoint. It will satisfy longtime John Mayer fans, as well as turn the heads of those who may have written him off in the past. It is an excellent value by any standard, and a standout performance.

Découvert cet artiste par pur hasard via ce Live à Los Angeles. Et franchement, c'est l'un des meilleurs que j'ai vu à ce jour. Une pêche d’enfer, une image et surtout un son au top, Le concert fait la part belle à ce qui était à l'époque son dernier opus studio, Continuum. mais je préfère nettement les versions jouées sur ce blu-ray. 3 parties, 3 ambiances (acoustique, trio blues-rock, pop rock et troupe au complet) pour un set de plus de 2 heures. Le seul bémol, c'est l'interview (non sous-titrée) qui entrecoupe le show, où l'auteur-compositeur donne l'impression de se la "péter" un peu. Pour le reste, un pur bonheur que je ne me lasse ni de voir, ni d'entendre.

Este concierto en Blu-ray es una MARAVILLA. La calidad de imagen es magnífica, y la calidad de sonido es perfecta.

Un live difficilmente eguagliabile: suoni perfetti, prestazione perfetta, setlist perfetta (per l'epoca). John Mayer una garanzia.

気に入りました。Steve Khan とプレイしていた頃とあまり変わらないず頑張っている友人、Steve Jordan のパワフルなプレイとJohn Mayerのキレの良いギター、そして大好きな声。様々な角度からJohnを捉えステージ+トークが聞け満足度の高い作品です。I will keep this album forever. I recommend it for everyone who loves music. It's awesome.Stay cool ,Steve!!!!!

I am new to John Mayer & have bought this DVD on the back of his performances on the 2 'Crossroads' DVDs. It's a bit difficult to categorize Mayer as although he is undoubtedly a very accomplished guitarist he does not seem to highlight his own playing very much. Rather he seems to throw his real efforts into his singing which, as has already been noted, is very Stevie Ray Vaughan in quality, so that his guitar work seems to come second in his priorities. A shame as he really has some talent that works equally well when unleashed & raw,(his work on 'Who did you think I was' is really very impressive), or when stripped down to the bone in the quite beautiful & moving cover of Tom Pettys' 'Freefalling' with just mayer, an acoustic guitar & 2 others providing contrast & harmonies. Not everything works here. Although the offstage footage may be of interest to Mayers fans it detracts from the concert feel & quite frankly he is a bit of a pretentious 'artiste',(his getting the hump with the papparazzi- what did you expect? Then his 'oooh which of my ever so expensive watches shall I choose to wear on stage?' bit was immature & crass),. A shame as quite frankly I didn't buy this to get to know the guy but just to watch a concert. Also the idea of splitting everything into 3 separate sections is just too awkward & stagey. Just get out there & play, some acoustic, some as a 3 piece, some as the whole band, don't make a big thing of it. The moans aside this is still a 5 star DVD because when Mayer gets it right he is superb, touching & vulnerable,(he is obviously very grateful to his fans & treats them with respect & thanks), with a soulful voice & a deft touch with the guitar. His choice of accompanying musicians is also spot on. The DVD is simply but effectively shot with a slightly grainy finish which helps with the 'live' feel. The sound is very well mixed with the audience placed firmly behind the listener & a very open soundstage that really lets each instrument sound out loud & clear & as separate from the others while none are allowed to drown out Mayers voice which is locked firmly & clearly in the centre. A lot of tracks, some extra footage & a variety of playing styles mean that this is a great place to start if you are curious as to what the fuss about Mayer is all about. This is great value for money & leaves the viewer in no doubt that although still developing, there is a real talent on display.