Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles | 
| Director: Danny Clinch
Actor: John Mayer
Studio: Sony
Category: DVD
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 1094
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 164 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.4
MPN: SMVD722727D
UPC: 886972272795
EAN: 0886972272795
ASIN: B0019HQIGS
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: July 1, 2008
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Studio: Sony Music Release Date: 07/01/2008
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 In a word, "disappointing." January 3, 2009
M. K. Kohnke (Sarasota, Florida)
First off, I'm a major John Mayer fan. I have all his CDs, along with the "Any Given Thursday" DVD. I think he's very talented, both as a musician and as a songwriter. I'm still a fan, and am eagerly awaiting his new CD later this year.
So why did I give it only two stars? Overall, my disappointment is a result of the song list. I like the songs themselves, but there aren't enough upbeat tunes in this concert. Obviously the acoustic set is subdued, but most of the "band set" is comprised of slower songs as well. It leaves a final reflection of "Well, that was a sleeper of a show."
On the plus side:
I like the idea of splitting the DVD into three sets of different genres: solo acoustic, blues rock, and the full band set.
There is a fair amount of interview time (much shot while John drives his car around town) spread across the disc.
On the down side:
The acoustic section is painfully boring. Even though "Daughters" and "Stop this Train", are basically acoustic numbers anyway, I don't think the songs in this set translate over to straight acoustic well. And he ruined "Train" by substituting the piano part with whistling - that just seemed awkward. Even when he brings other musicians onstage to share the guitar duties, it still feels empty. And his version of Freefallin' is just plain horrible. He trudges through it like it's a dirge.
I know he's expanding his blues skills, but when he nonchalantly played aimlessly wandering blues licks between (and during) songs it was more annoying than entertaining. Ditto for the "Slow Dancing on Mulholland Drive" section, which is just him talking and playing more blues runs. By the way, that "special feature" is only about five minutes long, barely worth listing on the package.
If you like the John Mayer Trio CD then you'll be pleased with the second set. It's done well, with a good amount of backstage footage of John, Pino, and Steve.
The 'band set" should have had more of his older songs. Of the nine songs in this set, seven are from Continuum. Since the "Thursday" DVD came out prior to Heavier Things, he should have included more songs from that CD on this video. It's unfortunate that, with the exception of "Something's Missing" on "Thursday", there is no live footage from that album available. And as I mentioned above, many of the songs he chose for this set are slower ones, which drained the excitement out of what could have been an electrifying performance.
That's my opinion of this DVD, but seeing how many four and five star ratings others have given it, maybe you shouldn't take this review too seriously!
If you're at a toss-up of which live JM DVD to buy,I would suggest "Any Given Thursday" over this one.
 Phenomenal performance! December 23, 2008
E. Sharp
I had no idea that John Meyer had matured into such a fantastic musician and performer. He is a phenomenal talent with an encyclopedic knowledge of music. His voice is strong, and my god how he can make that guitar sing!! Do not miss this concert!!
John Mayer: Where The Light Is December 21, 2008
T. Olmstead (USA)
It was everything I was expecting. The DVD was absolutely terrific (me being a dedicated John Mayer fan), and the shipping was fast, arrived at my house in exactly 5 days .
Channeling Stevie Ray September 30, 2008
J. Bachaud (Seattle)
This is a great album! John plays three distinct sets - the first, mostly accoustic and by himself, is a lot of old favorites and some newer stuff - Set 2 is a blues bar set that you would swear John is channeling Stevie Ray Vaughan! Great guitar work, driving blues, good stuff! Set three is with the rest of the band, doing a lot of his newer stuff - it's a great album.
What a performance! September 19, 2008
Lucas Bittar Magnani (Campinas, SP - Brazil)
I highly recommend this DVD! I'm amazed with John's performance, the best i've ever seen. Two words, buy it!
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