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Metallica - S & M with the San Francisco Symphony |  | Actors: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Jason Newsted, Michael Kamen
Studio: Elektra/Asylum
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
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Rating:  170 reviews
Sales Rank: 8761
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, Explicit Lyrics, Live, NTSC, Digital Sound
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), 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): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
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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Genre: Music Video - Pop/Rock
Rating: PA
Release Date: 13-JUN-2000
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com
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
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 two songs make rock music ecstasy March 13, 2010
revrev (Baltimore, MD United States)
Orchestral accompaniment to rock, as the amazon review suggests, usually results in more misses than hits. One of my great disappointments was that the music of the Moody Blues, which you might think would be ideally suited for orchestral accompaniment, sounded only more maudlin with a 40-piece orchestra. Orchestral Yes didn't match expectations. The only examples I know of that really worked were Procol Harum Live with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and two albums by a somewhat obscure british prog rock group, Renaissance - Turn of the Cards, and Sheherazade.
So my expectations were low when I put on Metallica S&M, especially given that heavy metal seemed like it would be far less conducive to a good orchestral collaboration than the aforementioned prog rock bands. Surprise!!! It works. Certainly not on every song, but there are enough cuts that benefit from orchestral layering to reward repeat listening. Standouts include "No Clover Leaf," "One," and "Enter Sandman."
However, what really makes this compilation a truly unique find are just two songs: "Bleeding Me" and "Outlaw Torn." On these two gems, the power of rock and the artistry of the orchestra come together to create a musical ecstasy that is damn near orgasmic. You just want to put these songs on, turn up the volume, grab your favorite beer, and let the music wash over you through every pore of your body.
I bought this CD about 8 years ago and it has withstood the test of time. For me, this version of "Outlaw torn" is the most powerful 8 minutes of music ever recorded on this planet.
 how do they keep doing it... February 21, 2010
Leif A. Ostgard (Columbia SC)
Everything Metallica touches turns to gold and rocks...this included. Songs like Fuel and Battery...awesome. Too bad no Creeping Death and too much crap from Reload.
One of the Best! February 11, 2010
Caroline R. Mccullough
I love Metallica and this is one of my favorite projects they have done. It is not just metal and anyone will enjoy it.
Incredible show! February 5, 2010
T. Flannery (EL CAJON, CA)
Who ever thought a heavy metal band would ever sound good with an orchestra?? But they pulled it off....AMAZING!!!
 What a waste! November 30, 2009
Reinersound
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Award goes to Hetfield and his mates:
the Band and Songs are great, like we know them.
Orchestration is pathetic, quite obviously aiming for the Wagnerian,
but to no avail.
Mr. Kamen has yet to learn that in order to sound like Wagner,
you've got to write like Wagner.
Pity the poor Orchestra...
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