Yusuf Islam the folk singer formerly known as Cat Stevens performs "The Wind" "Midday" "Maybe There's A World" "Where Do the Children Play" "Wild World" and other peaceful folk classics in this music video release.Format: ... more »DVD AUDIO Genre: MUSIC DVD/MUSIC VIDEOS UPC: 602517338340 Manufacturer No: B0009923-09« less
Actor:Yusuf Islam Genres:Music Video & Concerts Sub-Genres:Pop, Rock & Roll, DTS Studio:Hip-O Records Format:DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 10/23/2007 Original Release Date: 01/01/2007 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2007 Release Year: 2007 Run Time: 2hr 30min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 4 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English
"This is just about perfect....a wonderful concert filmed with taste and style..performed by the great Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) with panache and exquisite musicianship...just lovely. Their is also a BONUS 1hr BBC documentary on this amazing singer/songwriter.
AND..if that isn't enough for your $15...another section of the DVD has a 15 minute making of for his latest album and its really terrific. It also has a couple of beautifully filmed videos for his new songs and Cat/Yusuf sits on a couch with a nylon string guitar and plays solo versions of Peace Train and Midday....and Where do the Children Play?...wow what an embarrasment of riches..allmost 3 hours of glorious music!!! This is a perfect companion to the existing film from 1976 Majikat...just 30 years later!!! I can't stress enough the quality of the production...its just filmed stunningly beautifully...first class in every way and on top of it...Cat/Yusuf emerges as one of the kindest souls to walk the planet and most talented as well..."
Nice to have him back again...
Margaret A. Griffith | St.. Louis, Mo | 07/11/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I purchased this DVD from Amazon out of London about a month ago. The concert portion is excellent; the documentary (BBC) - is excellent and the sit down sessions with music is excellent.
It is so nice to have him back again. This is an excellent piece of art -for any Cat Stevens fan.
Highly recommended."
Love love love love him
Diane | usa | 08/17/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Beautiful new songs, great old footage and an interview along with his biography and life's work. The concert is extremely well played and there's bonus footage with yusuf on a couch playing a few old faves!
There are new music videos in here as well. This set was put together beautifully!"
Children and peace
M. C. Finan | La Mirada, CA United States | 01/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This "session" is a full scale concert in London. The set was designed by Yusef and it is a lovely porch with palms and unique lighting. In Yusef we see Cat Stevens, but mellowed, aged like fine wine. From the first moment I was taken into his world, a world of caring concern for peace and children.
The music is even more touching than before. He is backed by excellent musicians who weave a tapestry for his song lines. He describes his life and his transformation in "A Few Good Songs"--a walk through his childhood streets.
You will play this DVD many times when you need peace and beauty."
They Don't Make Em Like They Used To
M. Muhsin | NJ | 07/27/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It's a great DVD.... the performance is pretty good... the music is fantastic... The DVD extras are nice....
Great to See Yusuf/Cat back... his performance is great. His voice is just as great as it was during his prime... Alun Davis plays a pretty good guitar with Yusuf just like the good ol days...
Choice of songs for the set are pretty good... though I wished he had included 'Longer Boats', 'Moonshadow' , 'But I might Die Tonight'