Live Aid (4 Disc Set) | 
| Director: Vincent Scarza
Actors: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Adam Ant, Nick Ashford
Studio: Rhino / Wea
Category: DVD
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Rating:  213 reviews
Sales Rank: 7565
Format: Box Set, Color, Compilation, Dvd, Live, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Japanese (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 960 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.6 x 1.2
MPN: 970383
UPC: 603497038329
EAN: 0603497038329
ASIN: B0002Z9HT8
Theatrical Release Date: July 13, 1985
Release Date: November 16, 2004
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Billed as "the day music changed history," the Live Aid concerts of July 13, 1985, were held to raise money to fight the horrifying famines sweeping Africa. The brainchild of Bob Geldof and representing the efforts of countless musicians and technicians, Live Aid was a genuine and inspiring effort to help the victims of an overwhelming calamity. Twenty years after the twin concerts (one in London, one in Philadelphia) were broadcast worldwide, the 4-DVD treatment furthers the cause, with proceeds going toward the Band Aid Trust. The DVD set opens with a heartbreaking documentary on the crisis, followed by videos of the two hit songs that represented the collaborative nature of Geldof's efforts—Band Aid' s "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and USA for Africa's "We Are the World." Since Live Aid was never intended to be released in a recorded format, preservation of TV footage has been unreliable, resulting in some glaring omissions. Led Zeppelin's semi-reunion doesn't appear, and neither does a legendary session with Bob Dylan, Ron Wood, and Keith Richards. Some sets by performers who were popular at the time may inspire either nostalgic glee or head-scratching (Kiki Dee fans, you know who you are). Sprinkled amid these performances are a couple real gems, including a performance by Run DMC, the event's sole representative of the ascendant rap movement. Much of the music here was a passing fad, but the sentiment that brought it all together is timeless. -- Ryan Boudinot
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 A Cultural Funeral May 13, 2009
Bucket (LONDON)
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The combined Band Aid / We Are The World / Live Aid onslaught felt like not only the death of popular music but a brutal lynching of it. Now, it gives me an insight into post-war German denial - there are people today who still believe that the vile arena ceremony in the Wembley circus sunshine on that awful 1985 day is worthy of celebration. A cultural assault so distressing that it posed an interesting question to which I have to admit to wrestling with: Save the music or the children? I knew stronger-willed characters with an equally sensitive musical aesthetic as myself, mentally able to deal with their preferred genocidal outcome. I still feel my compassionate wishy-washy liberal preference (feed the f******* world) was the right one but it certainly, most probably reprehensibly, didn't make me happy.
I flogged some carefully chosen contemporary 80's records and sent a fair portion of the proceeds to Africa; the rest on era-surviving drugs and a rape charity.
 Music purchase March 18, 2009
Richard E. Stubblebine (Kansas City)
product received was as advertised, and in great condition. Would buy from this vendor again.
What's not to like? March 13, 2009
Dave (United States)
Live Aid has always been a sentimental favorite of mine, in part because I grew up in the Philadelphia area, when concerts at the now-demolished JFK stadium were legend. The spectacle of somewhere around 100,000 people at the stadium for this event is quite awesome. I missed the event when it aired, and aside from a few individual songs I saw on the internet, I never got to experience that day of July 13, 1985. Now with this DVD, I finally got my chance.
If you read the DVD insert (some obviously haven't), it's a wonder it ever made it to release. Much of the footage was damaged or lost. It's remarkable that the DVD is as good as it is, considering the age and other circumstances.
The music at the concert was a real unique snapshot in time - many of those acts are gone, while others are so much older now. Where else could you see newly ascending greats like U2 or Madonna at the same event with with legends like Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, Phil Collins, The Who and so many others? Some were there and gone in a flash, such as George Michael and Duran Duran.
As noted by others, the absence of Led Zepellin is conspicuous, but it's their choice. They felt their performance was sub standard - and it was. I've seen it on YouTube. If it were me, I'd a left it in for the sake of history, but I can't say I blame them.
The effort to save lives in Africa from the proceeds was admirable, and save lives they did. But the larger problems of greed, poverity, famine and corruption are still here with us.
Live Aid can stand on its own musically, aside from the cause. It's a great, once in a lifetime, never to be repeated experience.
Truly was an Event to Never Forget November 2, 2008
M. Navarro
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Live Aid shows the physically terrible and yet the internally passionate people of the '80s. Other people b**** because somey artists are missing from the package, failing to realize that just by purchasing this product they are a helping hand part of a far bigger picture. It was the late '80 with many televised technical difficulties, and it was never Geldof's intention to record the event. Even with that said 9 hours of one of the largest donational collaborations -- promoted by some of the most insane artists of all time -- was able to be salvaged. Some of the artist were past their prime (The Beatles), others hailed the time when MTV actually played music (Sting), and a few just looked downright insulting (Bono), but all made you remember when we rock n roll was just rock n roll.
Live Aid 4 disc set September 5, 2008
Debra Envall
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought the one disc version of this. I was not happy with it because the songs were not in their entirety. I waited until the price came down and I was ready. I am so glad. What a wonderful experience this is. To see the artists in 1985 is an adventure. Even the oganizer Bob G performing is wonderful. Do buy this and forget about your problems for a while and be part of this. A good cause and a beautiful day. It is easy to find the artist you want to listen to. The menu is so helpful. This brings a lot of joy to share with friends, don't watch it alone have people over. You will be singing and taking it in.
Debra Envall
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