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15 September 2006
Ken Burns Civil War --- Stunningly outstanding
4 of 4 found this helpful I don't think enough could be said as to really just how good this documentary is. It is excellent.
Ken Burns civil war covers the political, civil, geographical and human side of the civil war in a completely unbiased way. It is exceptional in the way that it is told using using pictures that are real and show what is taking place even though they are stills. The anecdotal tid bits and side information that is brought out is fabulous. The interviews that are mingled in with the program is perfect.
I felt as though I had been there without being there. I got to know Grant, Lee, Sherman, Lincoln. It is the best presentation of the Civil War with its political, social, civil, and human issues of its kind.
The sound track is perfect at setting mood and feel to the documentary. You feel the cold, heat and wet of climate.
Overall it is one of the finest documentaries of the Civil War I have seen. I have watched it 3 times straight through and still reference sections. I have read the companion Coffee book which is outstanding and have read Shelby foote's 3 volume set on the civil war - but by far Ken Burns' Civil War is one of THE best pieces to truely learn and understand how the Civil War defined us as a country.
15 September 2006
Shelby Foote's Civil War - Outstanding
4 of 4 found this helpful Shelby Foote's Civil War 3 volume set is outstanding. If you want to dive into the granular structure of the defining event of this country this will satisfy your craving. It is detailed, long, and granular. You will fully get the feel of generals, Lincoln, politions, and the true feel of just how hard and long this conflict was.
It is long but worth detail if you are looking for detail.
07 September 2006
Blue Moves - Red Hot
2 of 2 found this helpful Remaster of album excellent. Fidelity excellent. Much better recording quality than the vinyl disk. This was not one of Elton's more popular disks. Elton's band plays with orchestra and is easy to chill out on.