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    Brian Setzer Orchestra: Live In Japan
    Genre: Stage Performance

    Reviewed In Issue 60 (May 2002) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Brian Setzer, Bernie Dresel, Mark Winchester, Ray Herrmann, Tim Misica, Don Roberts, Jim Youngstorm, Matt Zebley, Alex Henderson, Robbie Hioki, George McMullen, Craig Woods, Will Murillo, Kevin Norton, Kye Palmer, Kevin Richardson, Joie Shettler & Julie Reiten

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 4
    DTS Sound Rating: 4.5
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 5
    Internet Links
    http://www.image-entertainment.com
    Special Features
    Includes a 12-minute documentary.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Image Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): ID1336MDDVD
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price): $24.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 86
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 2001
    (Theatrical Release): No
    (Direct-To-Video Release): Yes
    (DVD Release Date): 02/19/02
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Taro Mitsuoka
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    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD picture offers rich, swingin

    Soundtrack:
    The 5.1-channel audio presentations sport an aggressive, energized soundstage presence throughout. Recording quality is quite impressive, and overall recording level seems substantially higher than that for film soundtracks. All channels are very actively engaged, including the .1 LFE, and sub-50 Hz content is notable in both the front and surround channels. If you favor really being immersed in a surround sound music performance, this DVD could well be your ticket. The DTS

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