Norah Jones - Live from Austin, TX |  | Director: Terry Lickona
Actor: Norah Jones
Studio: New West Records
Category: DVD
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 14329
Format: Color, DVD, Live, NTSC, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 76 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 8058
UPC: 607396805822
EAN: 0607396805822
ASIN: B001CT05KI
Theatrical Release Date: September 2, 2008
Release Date: September 2, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
1 Come Away With Me
2 Those Sweet Words
3 The Sun Doesn t Like You
4 Not My Friend
5 Thinking About You
6 Be My Somebody
7 Rosie s Lullaby
8 Sunrise
9 Sinkin Soon w/ J. Walter Hawkes
10 Not Too Late
11 My Dear Country
12 Little Room
13 Broken
14 Long Way Home
15 Creepin In w/ M. Ward
16 Hands On The Wheel w/ M. Ward
17 Blue Bayou w/ M. Ward
18 Don t Know Why
What a ride it s been for Norah Jones since that night in March 2002, when I first heard her rich, seductive tones as she performed in a cramped room above an Indian restaurant in downtown Austin at a South by Southwest showcase. A few months later she recorded her first Austin City Limits. Now, after five years, many millions of CD s sold, a shelf full of Grammy Awards, and worldwide acclaim, Norah returns to ACL as one of the most successful and respected recording artists of the decade. This performance from June 14, 2007, includes some of those now-classics that captivated an audience longing for heartfelt music. It also highlights her growth as a serious songwriter on her third CD, Not Too Late. These new songs are more honest, closer to my gut, she says. This record is much more personal....I like writing songs that are not so cut-and-dried, songs with a twist to them.
One thing that hasn t changed is her passion for all kinds of musical styles, which probably has a lot to do with growing up in Texas and now living in the heart of New York City. Touches of smoky jazz, country twang, Memphis soul and old-fashioned Tin Pan Alley permeate her original songs as well as her choice of other songwriters material.
Watching her on the ACL stage is the next best thing to having her sitting at a piano in your living room. She and her longtime band mates slide into a groove as cozy as an old pair of slippers. They venture into some new musical territory, but at the center of it all is that voice, that voice that has touched millions around the world. As Time Magazine put it, she may just prove to be the most natural singer of her generation.
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 A Must Buy!!! March 17, 2009
Michael P. Higgins (Tampa, FL)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD about two weeks ago and am watching it for the fourth time. I must say that I knew of Norah Jones, but wouldn't have considered myself an avid fan, that is about to change.
Watching Norah and her Handsome Band perform her many sultry songs is just such a treat. I very much enjoy the unusual percussion instruments, Norah's laid back style and humility, not to mention the well above average talents of each band member.
I was surprised that another reviewer stated that she appeared to have taken on the style of a Diva and had lost her humility, I just didn't have that impression at all after watching this DVD four times. She gives credit to each band member, mentioning all names and doesn't try to over-shadow anyone of them.
I would characterize Nora's vocal style as a triple threat melding jazz, blues, and country-folk. Her playlist is well-rounded and I think most people would enjoy at least 90% of the songs on this DVD.
This DVD is a must own for anyone who truly enjoys female vocalists. I was also surprised to see that Norah performs many songs away from the piano playing electric and acoustic guitar.
Buy this DVD, you will be glad you did!
Norah aiming high February 9, 2009
Franco Mendizabal (usa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Norah recorded this impressive live performance on June 2007; this touching and seductive appearance reaches its highest point while playing guitar on "Come Away With Me" and piano on "Don't Know Why." Some previous unreleased songs gave this concert a "special touch". She is definitely one of the current best female jazz-blues performers. (Dedicated to you B)
 Not as good as the other 2 DVDs April 11, 2009
James Min (Hawaii, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is certainly my least favorite of the 3 Norah Jones DVDs I have. The playing isn't as good as the second DVD. Watching Adam Levy the guitarist is always a bit painful since he's not really a solid improviser or fits in with songs that are more country bases. I do give it to him that his improvisation skills have improved a bit. The performance wasn't very exciting.......
A very good concert December 8, 2008
Manuel Perez Muro (Madrid, Spain)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Good image and sound quality
18 songs, some are already present in her other DVDs but they made a good job in re-creating them, and for the new ones, they keep up the level.
In all, excellent value for the money.
Norah Jones March 8, 2009
CF (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can be said about Norah Jones that isn't positive? Her voice, her lyrics, her delivery, her music - all first class.
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