Ted Nugent: Motor City Mayhem - 6,000th Concert

First of all let me say that this release blows away, no it actually shatters the Sweden Rocks DVD released last year. I was put back by that release, Ted in Sweden, recording a live DVD?? It just didn't seem right. This release shows Ted let loose in his element, an enthusiastic hometown crowd (but don't be fooled by the number of persons in attendance, I am sure it was some sort of town fest Ted was playing which he ususally packs those people in who pay about $10.00), but this shows Ted is much more comfortable here, and he just let's 'er rip! A great 2 hour show, shows terrible Ted playing so many yesteryear classics, a few latter year classics (that's right Fred Bear baby!), and to see him properly get it right bringing the man!, Derek St Holmes out to sing Hey Baby and Stranglehold, and he also stays on for Cat Scratch. My only gripe, and yes it's very minor, but if you are going to release an all-out show, have all guns blazing, a celebration of your musicall legacy, and history (Ted's guitar shows up on Honky Tonk), I felt Ted shoulda had the voice of his Weekend Warriors release, Charlie Hunh on for I Need You Bad, and Weekend Warriors...but that doesn't deduct any points off this release as this is essential for any and all Ted fans. You will not be sorry you picked this up on Blu Ray!

What can I say ... some things never change ... the seasons, birth, death, taxes, and Ted Nugent. The self indulgent hunter/rocker is still going at it in his 60's ...and I swear, it seems some have made a pact with the devil because they stay forever young. Mick Jagger, Chuck Berry, Steven Tyler, Paul McCartney, and uncle Ted (at least in appearance). This concert focus' on a hometown show in Detroit, and Ted is in top form, playing most of his hits, and a few covers. He humbles himself as much as Ted can and pays homage to some of his hero's including the drummer from Mitch Ryder and the Detroit wheels (who has seemed to make a pact with the devil too), his original guitar teacher (no pact here), and the original singer who does a dynomite job on Stranglehold. You either love or hate Ted, I happen to love him...because he delivers...maybe he has a right to be self indulgent.

This review is short and sweet. 'Uncle Ted' can still play the guitar, and this was a good show, but the crowd did not seem to be into it, by looking at them. My problem with the editing is the crowd looks dead at times (why pay your money if you're going to nap through the show) but for some unknown reason, which is the case with many concert vids, we feel the need to crank the crowd volume up to '10'. If you're not sure what I am talking about, go back and watch at least the beginning. Ted walks out on stage, and my ears begin to ring, not from the music, but the crowd noise, but when you look at them, about half of them look asleep.Aside from that...very good show. Would have loved to hear a version of 'Hibernation', but that's the breaks. Three stars due to the audience noise. The concert itself....four stars.

Video quality...check...audio quality...check...right-wing mumbo jumbo...check...set list...good with the exception of Soul Man, which seemed completely out of place. However, I've been a Sweaty Teddy fan since the beginning and I've owned most of his records at one time or another. I saw him with the Damn Yankees and he was great. Sadly, I've always suspected that Ted should not front a band and this video proves it. He's best when teamed with someone who can motivate an audience. For example, Derek St. Holmes, who demonstrated that Ted has no stage presence by comparison. The songs that Holmes sings are miles above Ted and he effortlessly gets the audience going, whereas Ted just struggles. Notice how many times he says "Independence Day", "Freedom", and "Motor City" to get a cheap rise from the audience....at least 50 times throughout the show. This is acceptable two or three times but it is just embarrassing that he needs to try so hard. I wonder what his dialogue consists of when he's not playing in Detroit on July 4th. And what is it with referring to himself in the third person as Uncle Teddy at least a dozen times? That seemed a little creepy to me. It got to the point where I was cringing, seeing him pandering so badly. By the end, I couldn't take it anymore.

If you're a Ted fan, you need this. The Blu Ray and DTS sound track are all you can ask for. Ted is, as always, a rock guitar giant and his playing is as good as it ever was. If you're an old time fan like myself, you'll be happy to see some old friends like the Gibson Byrdland and Derek St Holmes. Ted with a Les Paul or PRS is like Jimmy Page with a Strat to me. Derek obviously was a big part of what made the 4 albums he was on work so well. Nothing before or after those four were nearly as good. With nothing available from the full beard and suspenders era of the Nuge, this is as good as it's likely to get. Enjoy.

This is a solid 2 hour kick butt Ted Nugent show with the addition of legendary front man Derek St Holmes bringing his unmistakable voice to the hits he originally sang , Hey Baby and Stranglehold as well as offering support on Cat Scratch Fever. The blu-ray looks terrific and I'm a very pleased owner. One could make small quibbles about song choices (I wish those two had done Just what the Doctor ordered) ....but its a pretty darned good set list. There are no extra features and I would have thought an interview with the never camera shy Tedster would have been obvious....we do hear enough from him over the 2 hours to keep us happy.

This has the makings of an awesome bluray! If only I could get one that works. I've ordered this twice from 2 different vendors(used), and both were defective. It happens. I will probably order one new. I also got Full Bluntal Nugity, and it was rock solid! Anything from Uncle Ted rocks!

If you are a Ted Nugent fan then this is the one to have. I have two DVDs and two Blu Rays of Ted. I put this one into my home theatre system all the time. I have about 25-30 Blu Rays and this is definitely in my top ten for sound. The drum sound really stands out. My whole house vibrates to the drums when I play this. Of course, Ted is all round high energy. Take your vitamins before watching this. I saw about ten concerts in the summer of 2011. For me, Ted had the best show. My wife did not like Ted Nugent until she saw his show. This is clearly and excellent Blu Ray of Ted Nugent.

spectacle energique lors de la fete des usa et de son 6000 eme spectacle bon guitariste

good

Es un muy buen concierto para los fanaticos del rock, no se queden sin verlo !! Excelente calidad lo recomiendo 100%

Pour les amateur de ted bon chow