I like being able to watch Eagles perform in concert from my living room! Way better than all the hassle of trying to see a live show and cheaper too.

This was an awesome Eagles concert. Great to watch and great to listen to. Amazing.

If you enjoy the sultry, Southern California sound of the Seventies, no group better personified that Classic Rock genre than the Eagles. If you were disheartened by the disbandment of Classic Rock's greatest demonstration of vocal and instrumental skill, you will feel great comfort and relief upon hearing the Eagles perform their Farewell 1 Tour Live From Melbourne. Oh, those lucky Aussies! Thank God the Eagles decided to record the Concert for the rest of us! Hurry up and get your copy of this Historic Concert today. Enjoy the perfectly pitched, lyrically nuanced vocals of Don, Glenn, Timothy and Joe. Enjoy the lightning fast, perfectly synchronized riffs of Joe and Glenn, expertly complimented by Steuart Smith, Guitarist Extraordinaire. I put together the perfect Playlist comprised of only five songs from this concert: one-half hour that tells the oldest story known: Boy Meets Girl, Boy Loses Girl. Guess which five songs I used.

Here is how I view the greatness of the Eagles: They are a vocal group, through and through. And their instrumentals are no slouch, either. Vocally, the "Voice" of the Eagles is Glenn Frey. His voice is classically associated with the group's most famous hits. No one else could sing those songs. The Group's "lead" singer, however, the one who has one of the greatest (dare I say, "greatest") voices in rock 'n roll history, is none other than Don Henley. His articulation, lyric-writing, intonation, raspiness, and phrasing, are the best, and hardest to duplicate of most any rock 'n roll singer I've ever heard. I have lately been memorizing the lyrics to his songs and trying to imitate his voice (an octave lower). When I say it's a hard thing to do, I am not kidding. What a challenge! The bass player (superbly tasteful) is Timothy B. Schmidt. His addition from Poco was the best decision Glenn and Don ever made. His soft, soulful, high ballad voice is the one that will make me cry time and time again. I don't care what the words to the song are, my emotions spring out of me when I hear his voice. And the few songs he has written are all classic. Lastly, Joe Walsh added to the Hotel California mix was right on time! Joe has recovered from his addictions (think James Gang era, etc.) and writes anthems about his former and current life. Joe, don't be embarrassed by, or reluctant to share, those life stories. You are creating some great music, and providing valuable lessons for younger people who might be going through, or be considering going through, those same journeys. You are the voice of reason and experience. The songs that Joe has contributed to the Eagles have helped increase the group's relevance. Joe's voice is uniquely his own: odd, yet remarkable, and memorable. He adds many layers to the group's on-stage presence as well. And as to the quality of his song-writing? Think "Pretty Maids All in a Row!" His outrageous guitar playing also adds a new dimension. Again, think "James Gang," and Funk #49!

Lastly, a word about the supporting musicians on this particular concert album. Eagles, you could not have chosen a better lead-supporting-chording guitarist than Steuart Smith. For those of you unfamiliar with Steuart's playing, check him out on You Tube. He is a, largely, unknown monster of a guitar player. He should become a permanent member of the group, at whatever cost, because in addition to his stellar guitar playing, he sings! The drummer, keyboardist, and horn players are magnificent. Had I known about this concert, I would have gladly paid my airfare to Melbourne, and up to $1,000 to attend it.

And why is it that the Eagles almost sound better live in concert than in the studio? One name: Elliot Scheiner. Elliot recorded and mixed the sounds from the concert for the DVD and Blueray disc. I hadn't heard of or paid attention to Mr. Scheiner until 2004 when my wife and I purchased an Acura TL. It has a seven-speaker, plus sub-woofer, surround-sound speaker system that can play specially recorded surround sound discs. It was built for Acura by none other than Elliot Scheiner. Folks, Elliot Scheiner is a genius!

I began singing rock 'n roll at age 15, forming the first Rock band of my young life. I had been playing and learning music since 4th grade. I played trumpet throughout Junior High School, High School, College, and three years in the 75th Army Band at Fort Belvior. I continued, uncommittedly, for another eight years, using it after I started my professional government career, and played in another two or three rock bands part-time. I finally withdrew from any musical aspirations at age 33 in 1981.

Only now, at age 65, am I trying to regain my musical heritage. And who's helping me do it? The Eagles! Despite all those years playing trumpet, my one true love was singing Rock and Roll. In most of the rock bands I played in I was either lead or back-up singer. The Eagle's singing, their Classic Rock roots, their perfect mix of vocals and instrumentals, their songs that have become Rock Standards, are involuntarily drawing me back into my musical past. I am reviewing this album with all my history intact. I am forever grateful for Rock and Roll's Greatest Band of all time, The Eagles!

This review is for "The Eagles Farewell 1 Tour in Australia" on BluRay.

This is the only Eagles concert disc you will ever need. All of their hits and more. This concert is for the die-hard Eagles fan, as well as new fans alike.

The Eagles perform their hits as they originally sounded without getting stupid with added 10 minute mindless guitar riffs and repeating the words over and over. None of that crap here. You hear the song very close to how it originally sounded from the studio recordings. Yes there are subtle added sounds but they don't go crazy with it.

The boys are in good form playing well and sounding great. You get to hear all of the Eagles hits that we all have grown to love. But they nice surprise is when they even throw in a few songs from each of their solo albums like Don Henley's "Boys Of Summer", "Sunset Grill", "Dirty Laundry", and "All She Wants To Do Is Dance". Then there's Glen Fry's "You Belong To The City", and Joe Walsh's "Life's Been Good", "Funk #49", and "Rocky Mountain Way". These solo hits sound fantastic backed up by the Eagles full band.

Now the TECH SPECS. I always like to add some information for the Home Theater lovers who care about quality.

They had some of the best in the business working behind the cameras and audio control room for this production. The video is of course sharp and crystal clear with no noise or artifacts. Color and brightness ratios are outstanding.

The audio is above and beyond excellence. Available in DTS HD Master Audio 5.1 Surround which is the best I have heard in a long time. The audio quality is very clean and crisp delivering sharp highs and clean deep bass. There is no audio level jumps like you hear with limiters. It is as close to being there as you will get.

My favorite part is the 5.1 surround separation. The 5 individual audio channels are very discrete and easily noticed. The mixers did a superb job on mixing down what sounds to place on which speaker. This is not one of those cheap 5.1 mixes where they put the music up front and the audience on the rear channels. OH NO, not here. They put you in the center of it all. I heard Glenn's 12 string guitar ringing on the left front channel, Joe Walsh playing lead guitar on the right front channel, Keyboards from the left rear channel, and organ music and fiddle from the right rear channel. When the brass kicked in the Sax's were on the left rear, and the horns were on the right rear.

The separation is very discrete and well placed within the surround field. The audience is mostly on the rear channels but also reflects well lightly on the front channels. As the drummer would do a roll of all his drums in front of him, you can hear them start on the right and roll to the left. All voices remain on the front speakers only. They do there song There's A Hole In The World Tonight with 4 part harmony, and you can close your eyes and point to each voice from left to right across the front field.

By the way.... The audio is also available in DTS HD 2.0 Stereo, which is not bad at all, but it is nothing compared to the amazing 5.1 surround mix.

This disc is a must have for Eagles music lovers and for Home Theater audiophiles everywhere. I gave it 5 stars but it deserves many more indeed. Buy this concert, you won't be sorry you did.

Great concert, had it on DVD but had to get the blue ray version,
A great band with their all time hits,
Improved sound and picture make this a must buy for eagle fans or people that will be.