Lindsey live with Fleetwood Mac in 2003, recorded on the Say You Will tour.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7349 in DVD
• Released on: 2004-08-30
• Rating: Exempt
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Live, PAL, Import
• Original language: English
• Subtitled in: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 120 minutes

DVD Review
Live in Boston, a deluxe three-hour, two-DVD/one-CD package, offers a video view of the entire concert culled from two nights in September 2003. In addition, there is a CD edited from its best audio moments. This is an energetic and ragged but right set from one of the most enduring acts in rock. The quartet version of Fleetwood Mac is stronger than any of its recent incarnations. The interplay and cooperation between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are wonderfully articulated in this show, and there are moments of complete magic. As for the duffers, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, all that can be said is they are one of the great rock rhythm sections in history, and the symbiotic communication between them is evident on video. Musically, the rawer, more immediate sound breathes great life into this old material. Buckingham's guitar is in overdrive most of the evening, and Nicks' voice rises to the challenge of the Mac's louder and prouder arrangements. Highlights on the audio CD include the blowout performance of "Rhiannon," the burning "Big Love," with a great vocal by Buckingham, and of course the finale, "Go Your Own Way." The reliance on tracks like "Dreams," "Landslide," and "Silver Springs" suggests the softer side of the Mac, but on the CD that balance is nearly perfect. On the DVDs, the rockers outnumber the ballads, and that is as it should be. This packaging orgy is hardly new and different, and certainly not revolutionary, but then would fans want it to be? Thoroughly enjoyable. --Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

Synopsis
Reunited for the first time since 1987 for the album "Say You Will" in April 2003, Fleetwood Mac were destined to perform live once more. This release sees their TV special from the Fleet Center, Boston in September 2003. This 2-disc selection of 24 tracks also includes a 10-track audio CD.

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Customer Reviews

Good concert
I bought this DVD having already purchased the Mac's 1997 'The Dance' concert a couple of years back. Whilst the latter boasts Christine McVie (who had retired by the time this 2003 DVD was made), this new 'Live in Boston' show is an entirely different creature. Unlike its predecessors, this is a Fleetwood Mac concert as seen in an arena: performed in front of a huge audience, one gets the real feel of the band as they play live, without too much artifice.

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham front the set, with each contributing new material from the 2003 Say You Will album, as well as some of their absolute classics. In particular, Nicks resurrects the ghost of her 1975 anthem 'Rhiannon', her solo hit 'Stand Back', and there's not a dry eye in the house as she gets to perform the often-neglected Tusk track 'Beautiful Child'. Buckingham, the master of the guitar, rips the place up on 'I'm So Afraid', new track 'Come', and has fun on new power versions of many of his 70s and 80s hits. Mick Fleetwood, energetic and charismatic as always, defies his 60 years and drums like a man possessed. Behind all this, reticent as ever, is bassist John McVie, whose skill can never be underestimated and who deserves as much praise as any of his bandmates.

The concert manages to mix old and new material well, reminding viewers that this is a group of musicians that still has a lot to offer. Despite the absence of many of Christine McVie's staple hits, the band acknowledges her contribution with her bluesy collaboration with Buckingham 'World Turning', inlcuding Fleetwood's long and bizarre 'human drum' solo, and then launches into her optimistic Rumours anthem 'Don't Stop'. An absolute delight.

Good, but not as good as 'The Dance'
'Live in Boston' is not Fleetwood Mac at its very best, though it is still an enjoyable and energetic affair. Personally, I prefer the 1997 'The Dance' concert DVD for a number of reasons, the most important of which is the inclusion of Christine McVie. Without her lovely lilt, this 2003 show loses a good deal in terms of that famous Mac three-part harmony - so beautifully mastered on Rumours and Tusk - as well as giving little respite from the aural harshness and lyrical vitriol of many of the Buckingham/Nicks songs. It's evident as well that Nicks is losing her vocal range slightly, though she does manage to belt out an excellent 'Rhiannon' and a revamped, thunderous 'Stand Back'. Buckingham really goes at it with the guitar on this one, though over-egging the pudding slightly on a couple of guitar solos. As for the CD accompanying the 2 DVD discs, the studio could have picked some more adventurous tracks - better versions of most of which are available on the 'Dance' live album.

The surprises, though, on the positive side, include the strength of the new material the band brings to the fore. Their new album Say You Will affords them some intimate moments, particularly the haunting 'Say Goodbye', performed as a duet, as well as electrifying sound on Buckingham's track 'Come'. McVie and Fleetwood are showcased as the excellent rhythm section they are, though your patience may be tested by the latter's long drum solo towards the show's finale. There is clearly still a lot of chemistry between these four musicians, and they have discovered a more guitar-oriented sound as a 'power trio'. For fans of the band there can be little doubt this package will be welcomed, and it clearly demonstrates that, as Mick Fleetwood hollers before the curtain falls, "The Mac is back!".

Trust me, this sounds better than it looks.
I waited with great anticipation for the release of this DVD - having seen the brilliant 'The Dance' I was looking forward to the energy of the Mac performing their new material. The 'Say You Will' album is in my opinion one of the Mac's finest, but this time round Christine McVie's absence is far more noticeable - it is disappointing that she does not even get a word of thanks from her former bandmates in the course of the concert.

Perhaps had she been around Lindsey Buckingham may have been slightly more reserved in his performance. His energy in 'The Dance' was quite inspiring, and on this DVD his performances of 'Peacekeeper' and 'The Chain' are testament to his genius, but on other tracks his out-of-control, pretentious and show-offish performances with guitar-hammering are very disappointing and frankly embarassing to watch. But it must be said that they do sound far better on the CD than they look in the performance. It is sad, however, that he should sacrifice some of his greatest pieces in favour of vocals and performance, especially on 'Come' and 'Go Your Own Way'. Handing over these brilliant pieces to backing guitar just doesn't do justice to his talent.

Stevie Nicks remains just as brilliant as always [she can get away with randomly wandering round the stage, tambourine in hand], though her range of vocals has fallen since 'The Dance'. However, she still can belt them out forcefully, particularly on 'Rhiannon' and 'Stand Back', and her own, very beautiful 'Goodbye Baby'.

The chemistry between Stevie and Lindsey is electric in 'Landslide', but nowhere near as brilliant as 'The Dance'. In particular, their rushed performance of 'Silver Springs' doesn't come close to their previous DVD. And we don't need a seven-minute drum solo to prove to us how brilliant the legendary Mick Fleetwood is. John McVie is still standing there in the background, still integral to the performance but just not heard or seen enough.

While visually this doesn't live up to expectations, the sound is still brilliant, the songs are still great and they can still produce an amazing sound.