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Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony | 
 enlarge | Director: Wayne Isham
Actors: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted, Michael Kamen
Studio: Elektra/Asylum
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $20.30
You Save: $9.69 (32%)
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Rating:  159 reviews
Sales Rank: 12878
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd, Explicit Lyrics, Live, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 191 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.5 x 0.8
MPN: WMVD40218D
UPC: 853640218232
EAN: 0085364021823
ASIN: B00002ZMNV
Theatrical Release Date: November 23, 1999
Release Date: June 20, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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There's little doubt that this two-volume concert and documentary package will appeal to die-hard Metallica lovers--given its more than three-hour length (two and a half for the concert segment alone), the band's predominantly white male fan base (repeatedly addressed as "man" by singer-guitarist James Hetfield) will be--in fact already are--ecstatic. But one wonders, especially given the erratic history of rock-cum-orchestra experiments, whether S&M will win Metallica any new aficionados. The fact is that the presence of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conducted by composer Michael Kamen, adds texture but not much else of significance to the Metallica sound. The band is so loud that it tends to overwhelm even a 100-plus member orchestra; what's more, Metallica's crunching, fist-pumping, riff-laden metal music lends itself less to genuine orchestral adornment than to superfluous bombast. And while the sound quality is excellent, it's still basically just a filmed concert, with little in the way of additional visual interest. Still, there are some cool moments, and all involved are clearly having a great time. There are also two new Metallica songs, "No Leaf Clover" and "Minus Human." (Note: also available is an edited version, sold at a slightly lower price, which corresponds to the popular PBS broadcast. The longer version carries an explicit content advisory label, due to much casual profanity, especially in the "making of" documentary.) --Sam Graham
Product Description
DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE ROCK BAND THAT WANTED TO PLAY WITH A SYMPHONY? METALLICA, NEVER RESTING, NEVER CEASING TO INNOVATE OR AMAZE, RETURNS WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENT OF THEIR CONCERT WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO SYMPHONY.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 154 more reviews...
 freaking awesome!!!!!!! April 24, 2009
Y. Campos (city of angels)
This is my most fav album of all time!!!!!!!!! i found it quick on here and recieved it quick love it!!!!!!
wow April 20, 2009
Cheri M. Langlois (Elk CA)
Metallica is the best heavy metal band, ever. And this combo of symphonic and thrash is amazing. I really love when groups step out of their comfort zone to do something different.
 Sounded Great On Paper, But They Couldn't Make It Work January 15, 2009
Philip J. Boyd (nj, usa)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though I'm a huge Metallica fan and would usually give anything they put out an automatic 5 stars (Even St. Anger!) whenever I listen to this i just dont feel anything, it basically sounds like Metallica are playing a normal show and the Symphony are just in the back trying to keep up. James says in the Doco. 'if it doesnt work all we can say is we tried', well u tried and unfortunatly u failed
 Unique Musical Experiment December 6, 2008
Bryan A. Pfleeger (Metairie, Louisiana United States)
The key to a band's ultimate survival lies in its ability to do new things. Metallica is one of those bands that is willing to take chances: first with their music and secondly with how that music is presented to its fans. You may not always like the music but it's never boring.
In April 1999 the band played two shows at the Berkeley Community Theatre with Michael Kamen conducting the San Francisco Symphony. The nights were a mix of heavy metal styling joined to classical music. The strange and amazing thing was that the band actually pulled it off quite well.
The shows were performed on a stripped down stage with little background except a screen and some lighting effects. The music was a good representation of the band's music up to that point in its career. In 2.5 hours most of the band's catalogue was showcased. Standout performances included Master of Puppets,Fuel, No Leaf Clover, Sad But True and the ever popular Enter Sandman. The orchestra enhanced the performance by giving the songs a new sonic depth.
The dis has some issues: first the concert is spread over two DVDs. The show could have been conveniently placed on one disc. The sound mix (newly remastered in 5.1 Surround) has a sort of tinny feel at times that was not noticible in the Dolby 2.0 mix that was available on the source video tapes. The extra features include a 40 minute making of documentary and four songs presented with multiple camara angles.
This one is worth checking out.
Amazing November 29, 2008
Thais De Abreu (Venezuela)
Five-stars product. I love it, I recomended Amazon to anyone who likes to buy by Internet. The only problem that I don't like is the time that the post office takes to send the product. For anything else, all is good. Thanks Amazon.
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