From review - "In 2002, Queen began releasing DVDs, the first of the installment being Greatest Video Hits 1, which was phenomenal (see my review for that). Live At Wembley Stadium, a DVD of the classic live show in its entirety, followed, continuing the high standard set for Queen DVD releases. Shortly after, we got what we knew we were going to get, Greatest Video Hits 2."
S**A
Great Set; Plenty of Good Extras
My Expectations for the collection were based on the VHS release of 1991 called GREATEST FLIX II. Fans going back to the 70's will, I suggest , enjoy this collection.The disc 1, has 17 tracks, mostly the same as Greatest Flix 2, but 4 tracks different. I suspect they will hold the four tracks over to Greatest Hits 3.The track listing is covered in other reviews.Please note that, as I have found, if you have a slightly older DVD player, or a PC with older, or "incompatible" decoder software, you will get a video stutter, that does not affect the audio, which is, in 5.1, truly Magnificent, but the stutter is an indicator of a faulty "codec". I think Brian and Rogers supervision may have had a hand in this quality control in the audio, and the videos, where you get to see the video from start to finish( unlike the "Do-Ro" edits that chopped start and finish in most tracks. The commentary by Brian and Roger is only slightly enlightening, and whilst Brian is mostly more upbeat, Roger has a distinctly cynical tone, but still enjoyable; I just wished they had talked more, instead of keeping to a minimalist tone.Disc 2 is a great revalation for fans with the VHS tapes. You will see where some of the rare quick cuts in the VHS tapes actually come from. The inteviews are truly classic, and a pleasure to have. For the most part it is a behind the scenes look, but overall it is just great.I still hope that the VHS tape material gets converted to DVD, and I especially hope that the 1976 live concert in Hyde park gets "rediscovered"; its a pleasure to see and listen in carefully created 5.1 such excellent material.
C**E
Dated but Still GREAT
This is by and large yet another outstanding Queen product. This covers the Eighties portion of their career and I am sorry to say it shows. I was aghast at how dated many of this videos are! The worst offendors are Invisible Man, A Kind of Magic, and anything associated with Hot Space. The extras were fun, though the Montreux performance is horrid! I really enjoyed the Munich Freddie interview in its entirety. Sure, much of this has been seen before but not on dvd. Video highlights are "Who Want to Live Forever," the hilarious "I Want to Break Free," and my hidden gem, "Scandal." The defiance and sensuality displayed by Freddie in this one is incredible.All hardcore Queen fans need this DVD!Now it's time for the Innuendo material, the Night at the Opera 30th anniversary dvd, and (please?!) Live at the Rainbow 1974!
J**E
Queen Lover Who Was Happy To Get the Second Video DVD
I truly was very happy with this purchase. I was worried because I have never heard of the company selling it to me, but it was at my front step a day early of the predicted timeline. They did not sell this in the Best Buy near where I lived and I am glad I didn't buy it because it was cheaper on Amazon.com. I would recommend this DVD to whoever likes the music group Queen. I also enjoyed the second DVD with bonus features on it. The only thing i wished i knew was all the songs included. Here they are : A kind of magic, I want it all, Radio GA GA, I want to break free, Breakthru, Under pressure, Scandal, who wants to live forever, the miracle, it's a hard life, the invisible man, Las Palabras de Amor, Friends will be friends, Body language, Hammer to fall, Princes if the universe, and one vision.I hope this review helps whoever read this and overall i think it was a fan-tabulous DVD.
G**.
Where are the "Innuendo" videos?
I whole-heartedly agree with the other 5-star reviews that this collection is a "must-have" for any die-hard Queen fan. The 2-disc set has their later, more conceptual videos as well as some awesome bonus features.However, I must take away 1 star due to the omission of the videos from the "Innuendo" album. I previously had this collection on VHS and that version included the videos "Innuendo," "Headlong," "I'm Going Slightly Mad," "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" and "The Show Must Go On." I can't figure out why they would leave these videos out, especially since those were the last videos Freddie made and were essentially him saying goodbye to his fans. Aside from this one complaint, this is an otherwise awesome collection.
B**B
Queen At Its Best...
These videos were created at the height of the MTV generation. The production quality is absolutely fabulous (okay, it doesn't have the naked women like Bicycle Race). If you grew up in the MTV generation, you will appreciate the videos. Some of Queen's best music came out during this time - Hammer to Fall, Under Pressure, I Want to Break Free, One Vision, Radio Ga Ga, and the songs that were used for Highlander. The only dark spot of this DVD set is the Hot Space videos (less Under Pressure). There are lots of extras and interviews that are very insightful and interesting, including the famous "Freddie Mercury Interview."
R**A
Queen Greatest Hits Volume 2
Queen broke all music barriers in the use of electronic equipment and unique sound before any other band. The closest band to even come close to Queen would be Rush or Peter Frampton. For Queen Fans young and old this is a must have DVD. Very great quality and sound, and dubbing can't be matched. Freddie Mercury's voice can;t be matched and with Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon's voices combined is remarkable. It was a blessing that all four members met though were part of different groups. Freddie will be surly missed. Long Live QUEEN!!!
Y**C
Well worth it
As described. Great videos and interviewsGlad I purchased this!
E**H
A tracklist like this, there's no doubt, 10 out of 10!
Songs for every mood, some more familiar than others, sheer brilliance at work. Lots of work made this compilation un-putdownable, so I heartily recommend it. 👌👌👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🎙🎸🥁
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“お宝”ビデオクリップ集です(照れ笑い)
『GREATEST VIDEO HITS 2 [DVD] [Import]』・DVD2枚組 リージョンフリー・字幕：OFF、フランス語、イタリア語、ドイツ語、スペイン語、ポルトガル語から選択可(日本語歌詞字幕・対訳はありません)・16：9 ワイドスクリーン・Disk 1 DTS 96/24 5.1chサラウンド音声・ブックレット(英語)付きクイーン中期後半(10枚目のアルバム｢ホット・スペース｣ 1982)から後期(13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣1989)までの代表曲・ヒット曲をほぼ網羅。『QUEEN GREATEST HITS Ⅱ』2011年 デジタル リマスター盤 (SHM-CD)に収録されている、14枚目のアルバム｢イニュエンドウ｣ 1991 からの曲はありません(残念)。フレディ・マーキュリーの鋭く強く、美しい声と抜群の表現力……クイーンだけの｢音｣……曲毎のリズムやメロディーのバランスのよい演奏が素晴らしく、一曲一曲が丁寧に作られたと感じ取れるクイーンだけの｢音｣が心に染み渡り、力強く…心地好く…懐かしく…愛おしく…尊い…すべてはここにある…そんな感じの曲が凝縮されているベスト・ビデオクリップ集です。★★★★★★★【DISC１】★★★★★★★[OPTIONS]で全17曲に、ブライアン・メイ&ロジャー・テイラーによるオーディオ・コメンタリー(音声解説)が聞けます。01.【A KIND OF MAGIC/カインド・オブ・マジック】12枚目のアルバム｢カインド・オブ・マジック｣(1986)に収録02.【I WANT IT ALL/アイ・ウォント・イット・オール】13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣(1989)に収録03.【RADIO GA GA/RADIO GA GA】11枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ワークス｣(1984)に収録04.【I WANT TO BREAK FREE/ブレイク・フリー(自由への旅立ち)】11枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ワークス｣(1984)に収録05.【BREAKTHRU/ブレイクスルー】13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣(1989)に収録06.【UNDER PRESSURE/アンダー・プレッシャー】(with デヴィッド・ボウイ) 10枚目のアルバム｢ホット・スペース｣(1982)に収録07.【SCANDAL/スキャンダル】13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣(1989)に収録08.【WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER/リヴ・フォーエヴァー】12枚目のアルバム｢カインド・オブ・マジック｣(1986)に収録09.【THE MIRACLE/ザ・ミラクル】13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣(1989)に収録10.【IT'S A HARD LIFE/永遠の誓い】11枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ワークス｣(1984)に収録11.【THE INVISIBLE MAN/インヴィジブル・マン】13枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ミラクル｣(1989)に収録12.【LAS PALABRAS DE AMOR(THE WORDS OF LOVE)/ラス・パラブラス・デ・アモール(愛の言葉)】10枚目のアルバム｢ホット・スペース｣(1982)に収録13.【FRIENDS WILL BE FRIENDS/心の絆】12枚目のアルバム｢カインド・オブ・マジック｣(1986)に収録14.【BODY LANGUAGE/ボディ・ランゲージ】10枚目のアルバム｢ホット・スペース｣(1982)に収録15.【HAMMER TO FALL/ハマー・トゥ・フォール】11枚目のアルバム｢ザ・ワークス｣(1984)に収録16.【PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE/プリンシス・オブ・ザ・ユニヴァース】12枚目のアルバム｢カインド・オブ・マジック｣(1986)に収録17.【ONE VISION/ONE VISION -ひとつだけの世界-】12枚目のアルバム｢カインド・オブ・マジック｣(1986)に収録★★★★★★★【DISC２】★★★★★★★ボーナスビデオ●『HOT SPACE/ホット・スペース』1.【BACK CHAT/バック・チャット】(PV)2.【CALLING ALL GIRLS/コーリング・オール・ガールズ】(PV)3.【STAYING POWER/ステイング・パワー】(ライヴ・アット・ミルトン・キーンズ 1982)●『THE WORKS/ザ・ワークス』★MONTREUX POP FESTIVALザ・ゴールデン・ローズ・ポップ・フェスティバル,モントルー(スイス)1984のパフォーマンス・ブライアン・メイ、ロジャー・テイラー インタビュー1.【RADIO GA GA】2.【TEAR IT UP/テア・イット・アップ】3.【IT'S A HARD LIFE/永遠の誓い】4.【I WANT TO BREAK FREE/ブレイク・フリー(自由への旅立ち)】★THE WORKS INTERVIEWSメンバー4人のインタビュー(1984)★FREDDIE MERCURY INTERVIEWフレディ・マーキュリー インタビュー(ミュンヘン(ドイツ)1986)●『A KIND OF MAGIC/カインド・オブ・マジック』★MONTREUX POP FESTIVALザ・ゴールデン・ローズ・ポップ・フェスティバル,モントルー(スイス)1986のパフォーマンス1.【ONE VISION/ONE VISION -ひとつだけの世界-】2.【A KIND OF MAGIC/カインド・オブ・マジック】3.【FRIENDS WILL BE FRIENDS/心の絆】4.【HAMMER TO FALL/ハマー・トゥ・フォール】★THE MAGIC INTERVIEWSメンバー4人のインタビュー(1986)★ONE VISION DOCUMENTARYドキュメンタリー(スタジオ 1985)★ONE VISION(EXTENDED VIDEO)【ONE VISION】エクステンデッド・バージョン●『THE MIRACLE/ザ・ミラクル』★THE MIRACLE INTERVIEWSロジャー・テイラー、ジョン・ディーコン、ブライアン・メイ インタビュー(1989)★MAKING THE MIRACLE VIDEOSメイキングビデオ★MAKING THE MIRACLE ALBUM COVERメイキング アルバムジャケット(1989)DISC 1(本編)もそうですが、DISC 2(ボーナス)も貴重で価値のある“お宝”ビデオクリップ集です(照れ笑い)。｢この商品は、Amazon.co.jp が販売、発送します。｣で、2012/01/23に注文し¥1,211で購入です。
L**N
Briĺliant
The quality of the sound and video is awsome I have so far watched ot 3 timecard love it.
F**O
Greatest 2 video queen
Ottimi dvd usati ma messi bene non strisciati! Sono contento! Mi mancavano questi video dei mitici queen! Compratelo!
G**I
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