Santana: Sacred Fire - Live In Mexico [DVD]

I have a growing collection of concert DVDs. To my mind, the good ones offer superb value as they can be enjoyed again and again, certainly more often than even a favourite movie, and they place the spectator right on stage with the performers. Also the release date is immaterial, as great music does not age. Several elements can make or break a music DVD, including the sound quality, how well if was filmed, the synergy among the musicians and their rapport with the audience. "Sacred Fire" scores highly on all counts (although it's not in surround sound).This performance was recorded in May 1993 in Mexico City on "home ground" in front of an ecstatic audience and it also features some stunning footage taken in and around the venue, which I thought added a lot of interest. The line-up on stage with the brothers is excellent. The musicianship is top-notch, and it is difficult to single out any particular contribution: spell-binding keyboards from Chester Thompson, superb bass by Myron Dove, stirring vocals courtesy of Alex Ligertwood and often the whole band, power-house percussions (too many to mention), all anchored by some of the most inspired guitar-work from Carlos. Jorge is also featured in some spectacular solos and it is uncanny how much he reminded me of that other famous guitarist George (Harrison).The whole DVD has a very warm and engaging atmosphere, the musicians are having a wonderful time and it's fiesta time among the audience. You don't have to be a Santana fan to enjoy this concert. I can warmly recommend this DVD to anyone who appreciates exuberant live music with a Latin flavour and a deep human dimension.

Original blistering Santana solos. What more could we ask for? Highly recommend to all Santana fans especially those who cannot get to concerts.

Reminds me of a concert in San Juan 1987. Wild with 22 percussionists on stage alone. Lasted 3 hours with half a dozen distress flares fired on stage. The Latinos reall know how to party.

Although he has had some superb albums and concerts in recent years I always hanker for the days when Santana first came on the scene and amazed us through the first 3 albums.This concert brings all the best bits together in front of a home audience in Mexico.And it links to the future with Chester Thompson in the band who has remained with him.If you want to liven up a party, put this on.

Nothing but the best !

Brilliant DVD arrived on time and as described

Excelent

If you like Santana you'll love this