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Keyman009
08-16-2006, 12:55 PM
I want to buy this DVD.

I looked on Amazon.com but could only find and Audio version. I went to Amazon.fr and found a DVD but wondered if its regional (meaning it won't play in my US CD player).

Does anyone know where I can get this DVD quickly? (Not Ebay, I don't want to get scammed!)

Thanks

brad
08-16-2006, 12:57 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BLIYA/sr=1-5/qid=1155747409/ref=sr_1_5/102-0300396-5636941?ie=UTF8&s=music

this says "audio cd" but it is actually the DVD. look at the cover. however, it might not be region free. i bought a copy from amazon a while back without any problems, but i don't think it said 'import' back then either.

Pirate515
08-16-2006, 01:01 PM
You can order one from French Amazon site (amazon.fr). I believe they will ship to the US. It will be somewhat costly, but it beats getting scammed on eBay, I hear that most of the copies available on there are compressed bootlegs.

Keyman009
08-16-2006, 01:03 PM
Yea I am looking for high quality. I must see her on my lcos 50 inch screen!

Keyman009
08-16-2006, 01:08 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BLIYA/sr=1-5/qid=1155747409/ref=sr_1_5/102-0300396-5636941?ie=UTF8&s=music

this says "audio cd" but it is actually the DVD. look at the cover. however, it might not be region free. i bought a copy from amazon a while back without any problems, but i don't think it said 'import' back then either.

4 -7 week for delivery!!! OMG I was hoping I could meet the dilivery guy half way from where ever he was coming from today!! LOL Just kidding.

Oh god forget the DVD can I just have her please?

Anyway I will contact (hopefully) someone at Amazon and see if its truely a DVD and regional free.

Pirate515
08-16-2006, 01:11 PM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BLIYA/sr=1-5/qid=1155747409/ref=sr_1_5/102-0300396-5636941?ie=UTF8&s=music

this says "audio cd" but it is actually the DVD. look at the cover. however, it might not be region free. i bought a copy from amazon a while back without any problems, but i don't think it said 'import' back then either.I think there's been a discussion on here before where some people who do have that DVD said that it was region-free; however, it is in PAL format, so you will need a DVD player that can do on-the-fly PAL-to-NTSC conversion to watch it on a TV in the US. The two players that I know can do this are Philips DVP642 and Pioneer DV-588A-S (the one I actually have).

DJ_Greg
08-16-2006, 03:10 PM
You can order one from French Amazon site (amazon.fr). I believe they will ship to the US. It will be somewhat costly, but it beats getting scammed on eBay, I hear that most of the copies available on there are compressed bootlegs.

The eBay ad for the DVD I purchased said it comes with a full refund if not entirely satisfied. Hopefully I won't be getting one of these burned copies, but if it is, I'm requesting my money back.

aFrenchie
08-16-2006, 04:13 PM
Amazon.fr says "Région 2". Attached and in red frame, it says: "This DVD will certainly NOT be played in other countries". Or click here (http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0002VYECW/sr=1-1/qid=1155757954/ref=pd_bowtega_1/402-5791596-9068935?ie=UTF8&s=dvd).

Should be an error because I'm absolutely sure that many foreign fans in Alizée forums could watch it with no problem! Or maybe a new edition?

dvtq
08-16-2006, 04:22 PM
@dj_gred : at this time on Ebay, it is so expensive include shipping ( not copy)
you should check some old thread , have alot site sell it wit cheap price.

DJ_Greg
08-16-2006, 09:36 PM
@dj_gred : at this time on Ebay, it is so expensive include shipping ( not copy)
you should check some old thread , have alot site sell it wit cheap price.

I already purchased it (three weeks ago) for $17...maybe $19 with s&h.

dvtq
08-16-2006, 11:04 PM
3 weeks , oh, good shipping :p

DJ_Greg
08-16-2006, 11:08 PM
3 weeks , oh, good shipping :p

We talked about this in another thread...but basically it never arrived (got "lost" somewhere in the mail), so the seller is sending me another copy.

Ben
08-17-2006, 03:33 AM
With three copies of the DVD right in front of me, I can safely say that Pirate515 is correct. Amazon's info is wrong, it's a Region Free PAL disc. If you don't have a PAL TV or DVD player, you can watch it on just about any DVD-ROM equipped computer. All of my copies only took about a week to arrive from amazon.fr as well. IMO, that's the best way to get it.

rcs
08-17-2006, 04:33 AM
With your LCOS TV, you should be able to hook up between your PC and TV using a VGA cable. If you can afford a TV like yours, express order that puppy. I got mine in 3 to 4 days. You'll be waiting impatiently even with express, but man is it worth it. Any further needs, PM me.

P.S. The DVD is not 1080i if you were wondering, it's 800X600...still good!

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 01:34 PM
OK, my DVD from eBay finally arrived...and you guys have me paranoid. I'm not sure if I should open it or not, because I can't tell if it's legit or just a really well-printed burned copy. Those of you who have real DVDs, what's the cover like? Mine looks slightly dull...not very glossy. The printing is good; it's just not as "shiny" as I'd have expected. Should I open it?

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 02:20 PM
Well, I went ahead and opened it. Sure enough, it was a burned copy. Asked for a refund... :mad:

Spartan500
08-23-2006, 02:27 PM
that sucks big time what did the guy who sold it to you say when you asked for a refund?

RadioactiveMan
08-23-2006, 02:38 PM
:( I was rooting for you, DJ Greg.

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 02:40 PM
I just sent the e-mail, so I haven't heard back yet. His ad says "full refund if not 100% satisfied," so I hope there won't be a hassle.

I should have just stuck with Amazon. :(

Spartan500
08-23-2006, 02:45 PM
yeah good luck on getting the full refund

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 02:51 PM
:(

Is this the correct cover? (http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B0002VYECW/sr=8-1/qid=1156358916/ref=sr_1_1/403-5471778-9916463?ie=UTF8&s=gateway)

If so, then this didn't even come with the right one. That's the picture on the back of mine. The front shows her jumping.

RadioactiveMan
08-23-2006, 02:59 PM
Here (http://moi-alizee.us/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=170) is the cover as shown in the gallery.

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 03:00 PM
OK, that's how mine came... Why does amazon.fr have a different cover?

General Patton
08-23-2006, 05:45 PM
Just watch it on google video greg. Its free and not a pain in the ass.

Spartan500
08-23-2006, 05:51 PM
yeah but it has bad qality and it doesn't have all the special features

General Patton
08-23-2006, 05:53 PM
yes but its free

DJ_Greg
08-23-2006, 06:27 PM
Surprisingly, the seller already refunded my money. Now he wants me to send the discs back to refund my shipping. Hmm...getting rid of the evidence?

rwd716
08-23-2006, 08:56 PM
What kind of special features does the DVD have?

Señor Villa
08-23-2006, 09:19 PM
I bought the En Concert DVD from Amazon.fr and it plays in my DVD player.

Spartan500
08-23-2006, 11:37 PM
hey senor what kind of DVD player do you have or does the dvd play on any dvd player

DJ_Greg
08-24-2006, 01:32 AM
So, even though I'm sending the burned-DVDs back, of course I had to watch them before I did that. And let me say, those of you watching the Google video owe it to yourselves to buy this. First of all, the sound quality is light years better than the Google rip. There's really no comparison. I actually thought Alizée sounded kind of bad in the Google version...and I couldn't understand why, since she sounds so good in the live clips Brad has posted here. But it's not Alizée, of course...it's the rip. So if you want to hear her sing well, watch the actual DVD.

Second, and more obvious...Alizée is a few feet tall on my TV. On the Google rip, she's about an inch tall. There's a BIG difference.

Trust me. Everyone owes it to themselves to get this DVD!

Moe
08-24-2006, 08:25 AM
i orderd from amazon france...its almost the same...
if you have an account in the english one...it will work there...the address and paying method...but i knew lil french that helped me around the site:D

Señor Villa
08-25-2006, 03:10 AM
hey senor what kind of DVD player do you have or does the dvd play on any dvd player


It plays on my Apex player but not on my Sony one, go figure. My Apex plays some other DVD's that I bought from Paris.

Pirate515
08-25-2006, 11:42 AM
It plays on my Apex player but not on my Sony one, go figure. My Apex plays some other DVD's that I bought from Paris.Apex is one of the DVD players that I like to call import-friendly. Most of them are region-free, can do PAL-to-NTSC conversion and are also capable of playing DivX/XviD files. Some other ones that can do the same are Philips DVP642 and Pioneer DV-588A-S (the one I have).

I also know of this site (http://www.videohelp.com) that has a great section on DVD players listing capabilities of each and also reviews and opinions of people who own and/or use them. If you are in the market for a new DVD player, this site is a great place to do your research.

Spartan500
08-25-2006, 12:00 PM
thanks pirate and senor for the information

Steve5404
09-07-2006, 04:06 AM
I know amazon.fr is patterned after all the other amazon sites, so navigation isn't too difficult. But ... has anyone managed to find a way on the web to translate the site to another language "on the fly" ? I'd love to order the REAL DVD but I want to be sure I'm putting the right info in the correct forms and such ! :p


Same here. The english version of amazon shows the cover as DVD, but lists it as CD. I don't know if they are just using the DVD cover, or if in the translation CD means DVD. I have her two CD's coming from Best Buy which should be here any day.

RMJ
09-07-2006, 10:18 AM
Just order it from amazon.fr .

If you need any help in the ordering process, then just ask. It's very simple, tho. The language isn't problem.

mini.mac
09-07-2006, 04:59 PM
With three copies of the DVD right in front of me, I can safely say that Pirate515 is correct. Amazon's info is wrong, it's a Region Free PAL disc. If you don't have a PAL TV or DVD player, you can watch it on just about any DVD-ROM equipped computer. All of my copies only took about a week to arrive from amazon.fr as well. IMO, that's the best way to get it.

Why bought three copies?

brad
09-07-2006, 05:01 PM
Why bought three copies?

cause it is better than two?

mini.mac
09-07-2006, 05:05 PM
cause it is better than two?

LOL

Maybe he want to play on three screen at the same time?

RMJ
09-08-2006, 09:02 AM
cause it is better than two?
He propably gives them away or sells to those who can't order online for some reason. He has done such things before, I believe. :)

But it's not uncommon... I have 2 copies of En Concert CD and 2 DVDs, too. :) But those are for collecting... They are slightly different versions (just the case... the discs are identical of course).

Recently, I bought some more En Concert CDs (they were 5 euros in amazon.fr couple months ago ), just to give them to my friends. That way I spread out her wonderful music (and show to amazon that they should carry her next album, too. ;) ).

ipoh
09-08-2006, 12:21 PM
My second post. Have been visited this site for a while.

YMMV, i just bought the DVD from the same amazon.com link below while they still have one left. It is the real DVD concert and not the Audio CD. Here was my order on 08/27/06. The cheapest place to get real Alizee DVD. Only $15.99.

Items Ordered Price
1 of: En Concert [Import] [Audio CD]
By: Alizee (Artist)
$15.99

Sold by: Amazon.com
- 1 item(s) Gift options: None





--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item(s) Subtotal: $15.99
Shipping & Handling: $2.41
Super Saver Discount: $-2.41
-----
Total Before Tax: $15.99
Gift Certificate Amount: $15.99
-----
Total for this Shipment: $0.00
Total paid by Gift Certificate: $15.99

Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BLIYA/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8

This is what i received
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5228/img0007srl2.jpg

The top DVD is the fake one i got from ebay and purchased the real one from Amazon.com. Save $$$ over amazon.fr

mini.mac
09-08-2006, 01:47 PM
My second post. Have been visited this site for a while.

YMMV, i just bought the DVD from the same amazon.com link below while they still have one left. It is the real DVD concert and not the Audio CD. Here was my order on 08/27/06. The cheapest place to get real Alizee DVD. Only $15.99.

Items Ordered Price
1 of: En Concert [Import] [Audio CD]
By: Alizee (Artist)
$15.99

Sold by: Amazon.com
- 1 item(s) Gift options: None





--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Item(s) Subtotal: $15.99
Shipping & Handling: $2.41
Super Saver Discount: $-2.41
-----
Total Before Tax: $15.99
Gift Certificate Amount: $15.99
-----
Total for this Shipment: $0.00
Total paid by Gift Certificate: $15.99

Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006BLIYA/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8

This is what i received
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5228/img0007srl2.jpg

The top DVD is the fake one i got from ebay and purchased the real one from Amazon.com. Save $$$ over amazon.fr

I think it's depand on the person who handle your order. 'cas the picture and the description clearly said different thing.

Since now they don't have it in stock, when you order it, they'll have it ship to amazon warehouse in the US from France, maybe in container. Then thay ship it out to you via local carrier. I'll gonna place the order just to see if my theory is right, maybe by the tracking info. If it come in container from France, there might not have any tracking info. And we'll which one they ship me. lol

ipoh
09-08-2006, 02:40 PM
I took my bet because amazon.com has another link for CD

http://www.amazon.com/En-Concert-Aliz%e9e/dp/B0002XNMAA/sr=8-5/qid=1157740604/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8&s=music

It has few reviews and i am pretty sure it is the Audio concert CD.


This link clearly shown DVD on the picture.

http://www.amazon.com/En-Concert-Alizee/dp/B0006BLIYA/sr=8-9/qid=1157740604/ref=pd_bbs_9/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8&s=music

Go for it if not return that to amazon.

mini.mac
09-08-2006, 03:05 PM
I took my bet because amazon.com has another link for CD

http://www.amazon.com/En-Concert-Aliz%e9e/dp/B0002XNMAA/sr=8-5/qid=1157740604/ref=pd_bbs_5/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8&s=music

It has few reviews and i am pretty sure it is the Audio concert CD.


This link clearly shown DVD on the picture.

http://www.amazon.com/En-Concert-Alizee/dp/B0006BLIYA/sr=8-9/qid=1157740604/ref=pd_bbs_9/103-4715258-5247862?ie=UTF8&s=music

Go for it if not return that to amazon.


Yeah, the have different ASIN number, Which mean they are different item in their system.

mini.mac
09-08-2006, 10:08 PM
I just received my ebay DVD today. It's look legis. Even have the security sticker on top.

RMJ
09-08-2006, 10:54 PM
I just received my ebay DVD today. It's look legis. Even have the security sticker on top.
Security sticker ? In where exactly ? Could you take photo of it ?

European DVDs does not usually have such things. At least I can't remember any, and I have over 300 DVDs collection.

I have seen them in R1 releases only.

edit:
Oh wait, unless you mean just sticker that might have placed on top of the transparent plastic wrap.

mini.mac
09-09-2006, 02:34 AM
Yeah, that's it. The sticker on the top side of the DVD case. And the DVD itself is pressed (track side is sliver), not DVD-R. Of course, that might still be privated copy.

CFHollister
01-08-2007, 09:16 PM
I just got my En Concert DVD today; and, holy crap WOW :eek: Freeking Awsome! If you're an Alizée fan and don't have it yet, then get off your ass!

Seeing as this an American fansite, I thought it would be interesting to note that one of the items thrown up on stage during Moi Lolita is an American flag; no joke. I was surprised to see it, and at first I thought it was just a red and white striped cloth until she walked by it again and you can see some blue and stars peeking out. For the life of me I can't grab a screen shot with my agéd computer:mad:, but the time index (for those of you who have it) is 49:17. I wonder who brought it to the concert :confused:

Anyway, the real moral of the story is the En Concert DVD is a must-have item. If you don't have it, get it, period.

JCC
01-08-2007, 09:22 PM
Whoa..ur right!! I totally didn't see. Good Catch! :D And YA, that DVD is DA SH*T!!!

SupaKrupa
01-08-2007, 09:37 PM
Waiting patiently... or not... :(

Spartan500
01-08-2007, 09:40 PM
man i still cant seem to be able to hold on to my money long enough for me to order that dvd oh and have fun watching it over and over and over

brad
01-08-2007, 09:56 PM
one of the items thrown up on stage during Moi Lolita is an American flag; no joke. I was surprised to see it, and at first I thought it was just a red and white striped cloth until she walked by it again and you can see some blue and stars peeking out.

I think snatcher and/or RMJ actually know who threw it up on stage.

CFHollister
01-08-2007, 10:01 PM
I think snatcher and/or RMJ actually know who threw it up on stage.

Really, I wasn't expecting that but sounds pretty cool. Snatcher? RMJ?

mibir
01-08-2007, 10:19 PM
Yeah, I remember seeing that and it was one of those two who knew him/her....I think anyways.

lefty12357
01-08-2007, 10:34 PM
It makes you wonder who ended up with the flag and all those stuffed animal toys. I guess if I was Alizée, I'd keep at least one item per show as a memento. I don't know why, but I hope she's got that flag stashed away somewhere.

bt_bird_90
01-08-2007, 10:45 PM
Ah nostalgia :wub: ...I was but a wee little n00b when this was a topic the first time.

DJ_Greg
01-09-2007, 01:07 AM
Yeah, I remember seeing that and it was one of those two who knew him/her....I think anyways.

Mike...I'm glad to see you're back.

RadioactiveMan
01-09-2007, 01:11 AM
My copy is still on order. I can't wait for it. I watched my Black Label Society DVD a while ago and if it's anything like that Alizée will be wailing on her guitar, thrashing her hair aroung, and crushing beer cans on her forehead.

RMJ
01-09-2007, 01:24 AM
Seeing as this an American fansite, I thought it would be interesting to note that one of the items thrown up on stage during Moi Lolita is an American flag; no joke. I was surprised to see it, and at first I thought it was just a red and white striped cloth until she walked by it again and you can see some blue and stars peeking out. For the life of me I can't grab a screen shot with my agéd computer:mad:, but the time index (for those of you who have it) is 49:17. I wonder who brought it to the concert :confused:

It's Dusty's flag. Member of Alizée-Forum (tho, haven't been around lately, stopped by year ago last time). He was one of the few Americans in the concert.

SupaKrupa
01-09-2007, 01:49 AM
Wow what a coincidence! My dvd came today as well!! After a few weeks, it's finally here! It's so great. I'm in such a good mood. :D

RMJ
01-09-2007, 02:42 AM
We have recent thread on AF about the DVD so this image is from there, showing few of the AF members (including Dusty's top of the head :blink:) on the DVD. And one who almost got on the DVD...

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/2951/image44xz4.th.jpg (http://img77.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image44xz4.jpg)

Out of those, atleast BiB, Brian, Ron, Dusty and Moco are Americans.

bt_bird_90
01-09-2007, 02:51 AM
lol, great analysis RMJ, I can only hope to be immortalized like that someday







I'm getting sort of curious about if Alizée came back and held a concert and all that good stuff, how many out of all the americans would be from here or AF?

RMJ
01-09-2007, 03:19 AM
lol, great analysis RMJ, I can only hope to be immortalized like that someday
The image is mostly done by Ben, BiB and Moco really.




I'm getting sort of curious about if Alizée came back and held a concert and all that good stuff, how many out of all the americans would be from here or AF?
Half a dozen to dozen would be quite a lot.

c-dawg777
01-09-2007, 04:15 AM
Here's my question... How many of "you" have known who Alizee is for more than six months and still do not have the En Concert dvd? It was the second thing I ever picked up, and I liked it so much, I bought two of them!

bt_bird_90
01-09-2007, 04:20 AM
Half a dozen to dozen would be quite a lot.
Unfortunately I agree, but out of how many american fans total?
I guess my curiosity is more along the lines of will we be the only americans, or will sleeper fans be showing up out of the blue?

I got it, final version of the question - How many of the abroad fans that would likely attend a concert have visited or are members of AF and here?



Bah, forget it, I'm having trouble sorting my thoughts. The whole concept intrigues me. I've never been to the concert of an international superstar OR met someone in real life that I know exclusively from the net. Doing both at the same time would be a little much.

How many fans would likely be attending together in groups? It would be wierd to be standing in line near a long-time friend of the same forum and not recognizing or conversing with them. Waiting in line in a foreign country having no means to differentiate a complete stranger from a complete stranger that speaks the same language and roughly shares the same displacement is wierd.


I guess the reality of getting together with some fans in person is setting in and it's pretty awkward. I've had the occasional, "Hey, remember that hot french singer link I sent you?" at parties, but nothing that can compare to an international fan gathering. Being the fan of a 3-years missing pop singer from a foreign country, whom's only exposure you recieve comes from the internet, and I'm so enthralled over is such a unique and solitary experiance already, all this getting close to a real album release blows my mind.

I'm curious, discuss amongst yourselves.

SupaKrupa
01-09-2007, 05:28 AM
Where name tags or hold large "moi-alizee.us" signs. Problem solved :p

Other than that, very well put.

rcs
01-09-2007, 06:21 AM
Alizee concert "travel plans with moi-Alizee.us" info has been posted before. It didn't seem to get too serious, but I have asked folks before if they want to travel together or meet somewhere so we have others to converse with. It would be like the guys pictured in this thread. I'm sure they had a blast! I'm glad some americans were able to show up. We shouldn't be deprived of a good thing.

I've known of Lili for 8 months and I felt so far behind the times by waiting until 3 weeks before ordering her DVD. Money well spent, guard it as the only one left on the planet!

rcs
01-09-2007, 06:28 AM
Supa Krupa,

I see that you live in Sydney. While living here in Korea, I'd like to visit Australia. Alizee has yet to tour the Outback. I think you guys are next, you've got big cities. Is she well known there???

That would make my visit down south of the equator so much nicer. :D

RMJ
01-09-2007, 06:47 AM
Unfortunately I agree, but out of how many american fans total?
I guess my curiosity is more along the lines of will we be the only americans, or will sleeper fans be showing up out of the blue?
Most of the American fans that would show up would be part of these forums. And some random people who happens to be in France or nearby around the time.

Very few that doesn't interact with other fans would come. Or you'd never heard about them anyways.



I got it, final version of the question - How many of the abroad fans that would likely attend a concert have visited or are members of AF and here?

There will be much, much more European fans outside France than Americans. It's simple geographical fact. And other Europeans are more willing to leave they country to see her. They don't have the fear to go to strange land because Europe is spotted with strange lands. Most of Europeans has been to foreign country in their life time. They are more used to it.



Bah, forget it, I'm having trouble sorting my thoughts. The whole concept intrigues me. I've never been to the concert of an international superstar OR met someone in real life that I know exclusively from the net. Doing both at the same time would be a little much.
This is something you need to sort out with yourself. :) If you are afraid to meet people then you will never do it. But believe me, it's much easier to meet someone that actually shares the same ideas.

I myself don't like that much meeting strange people but meeting other Alizée fans has been very nice. I was anxious to meet them actually. Because they shares the same passion. First time in life you could bring up Alizée's name without explaining who she is or what she means to you. And well, they aren't really that strangers. Even if you don't share the tiniest detail of yourself over the internet conversations, you'll get to know them. Just think the other fans as positive thing. :)

Funniest thing is that I met Alizée fans on trip to see our another favorite band (and singer). Alizée connected us but find out that we have many other common interest. 5 years ago I'd never thought to go to Iron Maiden's concert with two other fans of Alizée. :blink: That's the strangest thing ever. So going to Alizée's concert will be very easy thing to do for me. Nowadays I mean...

Back in 2003, I didn't know really any other fan of Alizée. I wasn't actively part of any forum, just some random visits for information (and I was very busy with other things back then). That's one reason why I never go to France back then. I wasn't ready to go there alone. I didn't really know anything about France. I didn't know how I could survive without knowing the language. I didn't know anyone to go with there. So, I really wasn't ready to go there (and didn't really have any money to go...), no matter how much I wanted. I decided to skip it and to go the next one...

But little I knew... Now, over 3 years later, that's the one thing I regret the most. I should have come over my fears and just go there. Not going was the biggest mistake I have done and I will most likely regret it whole my life. Every time I turn on the DVD it kills little bit of me. The pain of memories.

It changed my life when I realized how stupid it was not to go there. To fear something as silly as seeing a new country, or a city. Millions of people have done it before so why couldn't I have done it, too.

That's why it won't happen again. I don't repeat my mistakes. Whatever it takes, I will be in her next concert.



How many fans would likely be attending together in groups? It would be wierd to be standing in line near a long-time friend of the same forum and not recognizing or conversing with them. Waiting in line in a foreign country having no means to differentiate a complete stranger from a complete stranger that speaks the same language and roughly shares the same displacement is wierd.
The groups really don't get that big. Since it's usually the closest friends you are with. The ones you plan to go there. Groups might then join to form bigger groups temporarily but usually they just breaks down at some point. It's not even practical to have 100 people group, as you might understand.

And the ones you go there with aren't complete strangers. You have get to known them on internet. You know what they thinks about her, and you know what other interest they have.



I guess the reality of getting together with some fans in person is setting in and it's pretty awkward. I've had the occasional, "Hey, remember that hot french singer link I sent you?" at parties, but nothing that can compare to an international fan gathering.
Yes it doesn't compare. Because most of the people you are going to meet you know that they shares much in common with you. She's not just some hot French singer to them. She's the sole reason why those fans met. The sole reason why they will travel thousands of kilometers to see her. And that's one helluva connection. All other connections are really just extra.

That's the difference between fans and "fans". Like said before, there isn't million fans in America. There is only handful of them. Rest of them are just "fans", people who might like her music or her ass but it isn't reason enough to travel on the other continent to see her.

Among those real fans, you will feel like at home.


And don't even expect to see most of the people here, on this board, to attend her conert. It just won't happen. No matter how much they are saying they will be there. It's whole different thing to actually go there.

I know few people from this board who will be there no matter what. But it's just a few people.

bt_bird_90
01-09-2007, 07:47 AM
Thanks RMJ for making the effort to give me a bit of reassurance. Just to clear things up though, I'm not really feeling any apprehension, it's more along the lines of being anxious as hell to see the saga of Alizée unfold first-hand. My sister is heading to Europe to study abroad soon and I've been sort of peeking over her shoulder and following in her footsteps to keep track of how to prepare and what to expect.

I'm looking forward to seeing you there! :p

RMJ
01-09-2007, 08:13 AM
Well, you know where to find me when the time is on hand. :)

Ben
01-09-2007, 08:36 AM
Well RMJ covered most of what I would have said in this thread... I kick myself too for not having been that big of Alizée fan back during her tour (I got involved in the forums a few months later). But since then the best things she's inspired in me are several trips to France for concerts, study, and to meet friends from the net, many of whom have become very close mates (including most of those guys from the DVD picture).

And you can bet that I'll be there with all of ya as soon as Alizée returns... and will bring along plenty printed-up swag (posters, t-shirts, etc.) that will let her know that her fans stand beside her no matter what or where they're from! Here's an example Mark and I made for Mylene's concerts last January:

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/673/1000949ym3.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1000949ym3.jpg)

But anyway, getting back to the initial topic of this thread, glad to hear your DVD finally arrived CFH. I remember you said you ordered it over eBay, and that it was taking some time to arrive. Just to check that you got a legit copy, did it come complete with a booklet? And how much data is on the DVD? I never trust eBay for these things.

CFHollister
01-09-2007, 09:36 AM
But anyway, getting back to the initial topic of this thread, glad to hear your DVD finally arrived CFH. I remember you said you ordered it over eBay, and that it was taking some time to arrive. Just to check that you got a legit copy, did it come complete with a booklet? And how much data is on the DVD? I never trust eBay for these things.

Actually it was my albums I had ordered from amazon (not ebay) and have had trouble getting (they were mysteriously returned to sender after making it most of the way to me:confused::mad:; a replacement order has been shipped). My DVD came from a close German friend who ordered it from a DVD store in Karlsruhe, Germany. I'm pretty sure it's a legit copy; it came with a booklet and the data on disk is 7.75 GB according to my computer. Having a cheap-ass DVD player can sometimes really work out. The really cheap DVD player I have can actually play the PAL disk :D so I can watching it on our bigger TV; while the higher quality DVD player we have can't play it. Sure beats watching it on my computer!

Ben
01-09-2007, 09:42 AM
Ah ok, right I remember now. Yeah, sounds legit. Does it have the cardboard slipcover (there are legit versions with and without)? And yeah, I also have a cheap DVD player that plays PAL and a more expensive one that doesn't! BTW, Dusty - that guy who threw the flag - lives kinda near you... he attends (or maybe just graduated from) WSU. Like RMJ said, he's kinda been MIA for awhile now...

Cooney
01-09-2007, 09:43 AM
Dusty's story, along with those of most of the other Americans who attended, can be found over on AF I think it is. I read his, and let me tell you, he writes quite well! His story, and the fact that he talks about several of the things that get tossed up on stage happening in his description, is one way to tell dates used in filming that went in to the DVD.

CFHollister
01-09-2007, 09:45 AM
Ah ok, right I remember now. Yeah, sounds legit. Does it have the cardboard slipcover (there are legit versions with and without)? BTW, Dusty - that guy who threw the flag - lives kinda near you... he attends (or maybe just graduated from) WSU.

No, no slip cover.

aFrenchie
01-09-2007, 09:48 AM
Dusty's story, along with those of most of the other Americans who attended, can be found over on AF I think it is.
All those stories are here (http://www.alizee-fanpage.com/page.php?content=press&language=en&year=Concert+Reports) (click on the English flags for the English versions).

SupaKrupa
01-09-2007, 10:11 AM
I don't think I got the real thing :(

No booklet... yeh... I basically got a really bad copy. The picture and sound is good but you can just tell it's fake. Nonetheless, I'm happy that I've got a copy where sound is actually synched with picture!

RMJ
01-09-2007, 11:29 AM
No, no slip cover.

It's the German/International edition then.

French edition only has the slip cover.

Other than the slip cover, they are 100% equal (except couple markings in back cover) so one shouldn't worry about that. :)

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-09-2007, 07:05 PM
OMFG i wish i could be older
i cant go to paris >.<

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-09-2007, 07:51 PM
omg that dusty guy seems to be a god

Cooney
01-09-2007, 08:37 PM
Oops, Dusty was just one of the reports I read, I mixed it up with another in thinking of how well written it was.

The one I think is just plain awesome is Mayhem's report. I recommend reading that one as well :-)

SupaKrupa
01-09-2007, 10:33 PM
Supa Krupa,

I see that you live in Sydney. While living here in Korea, I'd like to visit Australia. Alizee has yet to tour the Outback. I think you guys are next, you've got big cities. Is she well known there???

That would make my visit down south of the equator so much nicer. :D

Sorry, didn't see your post.

She's never been down here and I don't see her coming any time soon. Hardly anyone knows her down here. The fanbase is miniscule...

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-09-2007, 10:37 PM
im hoping she comes to mexico

bt_bird_90
01-09-2007, 11:05 PM
im hoping she comes to mexico
im hoping she comes to my house

CFHollister
01-10-2007, 12:24 AM
im hoping she comes to my house

LOL. Aren't we all :p

SupaKrupa
01-10-2007, 12:31 AM
I just read a few of those stories... They're so well written. The way they expressed themselves is unbelievable. I'm suprised that they were able to form words for the way they must have felt! I could only dream of what they felt... Re-watching the dvd, the look on some of the fans' faces is heart-renching... they are in complete awe and I want a part in it too!!!

RMJ
01-10-2007, 12:50 AM
The one I think is just plain awesome is Mayhem's report. I recommend reading that one as well :-)
Yeah, Mayhem (aka Ron.V in the screencapture that I posted earlier in this thread) really knows how to write !

It's my all time favorite concert story. and it's amazing how lucky he was to get to see her rehearsal, too ! :eek:

Canuck
01-10-2007, 01:19 PM
lol the flag yeah if u watch the dvd you'll see it many times when she preforms moi lolita. i was never sure if that was an amercian flag because i just saw the stripes but now its conclusive

Canuck
01-10-2007, 01:30 PM
all this talk of the concert makes me think that after her album is released and she decides to go on concert again this site should organize a group of anyone who'd like to go represent this site and attend one of her concerts preferably her opening show in france. WOW that'd be so sweet

rwd716
01-10-2007, 01:46 PM
The thought has crossed our minds (http://moi-alizee.us/forums/showthread.php?t=1025&highlight=convergence), lol!

Oh_Snap!
01-10-2007, 03:46 PM
Hey everyone...I've been over at AF for a while and decided to register here :P

I noticed the flag the first time I watched the DVD. I also noticed how Alizée seemed to go out of her way not step on it as she walked by it. Very respectful. I wish I could say that most people here in America would be courteous enough to return that type of respect to our fellow French friends, but I doubt it.

Oh_Snap!
01-10-2007, 03:48 PM
all this talk of the concert makes me think that after her album is released and she decides to go on concert again this site should organize a group of anyone who'd like to go represent this site and attend one of her concerts preferably her opening show in france. WOW that'd be so sweet

Depending on what's going on in my life at the time, I'd be in on that. I got the money, I'm just hesitant to go to a foriegn country where I don't speak the language alone. If I were with a group though, it would be different.

SupaKrupa
01-10-2007, 04:36 PM
I don't care what's going on in my life. If I have the money I'm goooone! :)

Does anyone wanna pay for a Sydney to Paris to Sydney airfare fer me?? :p

Canuck
01-10-2007, 04:50 PM
with a group of ppl you could totally snag her attention of this site and people who are good at speaking french could represent us and help everyone out lol

i have big hopes ;)

garçoncanadien
01-10-2007, 04:55 PM
welcome to our place Canuck! May you have a good time with us. may I ask who do you still see ;) and what change do you see in the weather?

you want somebody gooood at French? call up aFrenchie on this website, he can do everything :D

RadioactiveMan
01-10-2007, 05:34 PM
Hey everyone...I've been over at AF for a while and decided to register here :P

I noticed the flag the first time I watched the DVD. I also noticed how Alizée seemed to go out of her way not step on it as she walked by it. Very respectful. I wish I could say that most people here in America would be courteous enough to return that type of respect to our fellow French friends, but I doubt it.

I couldn't imagine anyone stepping on a flag of any country except out of hate. I would consider it absolutely rude to even casually walk over a nation's flag and I'd be shocked and appalled if she hadn't stepped around it.

Oh_Snap!
01-10-2007, 06:04 PM
I couldn't imagine anyone stepping on a flag of any country except out of hate. I would consider it absolutely rude to even casually walk over a nation's flag and I'd be shocked and appalled if she hadn't stepped around it.

I agree with you 110% :P. But there seems a lot of animosity between Americans and the French here of late due to a tense political climate.

It's just great to know that some people still believe that just because our governments behave like asses doesn't mean that WE have to behave like that with each other.

Canuck
01-10-2007, 06:15 PM
I agree with you 110% :P. But there seems a lot of animosity between Americans and the French here of late due to a tense political climate.

It's just great to know that some people still believe that just because our governments behave like asses doesn't mean that WE have to behave like that with each other.

just saying even if she did step on it it would have been purely an accident. Anywho i bet when she saw the flag she probly thought wow fans have came from american just to see me and she probly was very happy.

RMJ
01-10-2007, 06:15 PM
I noticed the flag the first time I watched the DVD. I also noticed how Alizée seemed to go out of her way not step on it as she walked by it. Very respectful. I wish I could say that most people here in America would be courteous enough to return that type of respect to our fellow French friends, but I doubt it.
It's more likely that she didn't step on it because she didn't want to slip or anything. Just like she goes around all the other objects too that gets thrown on the stage. It doesn't matter which one the object is, it's not point to step on it because it can be slippery or it can get stuck to your shoes or anything.

Canuck
01-10-2007, 06:16 PM
i saw some americans hating on a shirt that said i am canadian does that mean some of you really hate us ???

RadioactiveMan
01-10-2007, 06:23 PM
That doesn't mean that Americans in general hate Canadians. Most people (in any country) don't actually hate other people. It's simply that the hateful minority is far more vocal than those with acceptance and understanding.

aFrenchie
01-10-2007, 06:44 PM
The one I think is just plain awesome is Mayhem's report. I recommend reading that one as well :-)Yeah, Mayhem (aka Ron.V in the screencapture that I posted earlier in this thread) really knows how to write !

It's my all time favorite concert story. and it's amazing how lucky he was to get to see her rehearsal, too ! :eek:
I too loved his story! Linking again for new members here:
http://www.alizee-fanpage.com/page.php?language=ger&content=showpress&id=214&lang=gb

call up aFrenchie on this website, he can do everything :D
Wow :cool:

Canuck
01-10-2007, 08:00 PM
yeah thats true they ruin things for others

lefty12357
01-10-2007, 09:37 PM
The USA couldn't have a better neighbor than Canada! If I couldn't live in the US, I'd head north. I don't personally know anybody that dislikes Canadians, French people, or anyone from any other country, for that matter. Maybe it's just my choice of friends.

Some leaders and politicians use the language of hatred to further their agendas, and unfortunately there are fools in the world to fall for it. We, the people - the common folk - we need to speak for ourselves, like we do here. We are free to admire someone from another country, like Alizée!

Power to the People!!!

CFHollister
01-10-2007, 10:50 PM
I too loved his story! Linking again for new members here:
http://www.alizee-fanpage.com/page.php?language=ger&content=showpress&id=214&lang=gb

Incredible!:eek: If I weren't so worried about the sacrilegious connotation, I'd suggest that this account be referred to as "The Gospel According to Mayhem" :)

PS. So I stole the banner quote for my sig:p

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-16-2007, 10:18 PM
The only way to get the dvd is by Amazon or ebay right????

garçoncanadien
01-16-2007, 10:23 PM
sí señor and here is the way to do it :)

http://www.moi-alizee.us/forums/showthread.php?t=717

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-30-2007, 07:32 PM
AWESOME CANT WAIT TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL!!!
:) best song for me was JEAM

CFHollister
01-30-2007, 07:49 PM
The only way to get the dvd is by Amazon or ebay right????

Or to have European friends who can just go down to the local video store and order it for you :p

Though I have to say my favorite En Concert songs are:
Intralizée (that opening is just cool)
Toc de mac (she's so pretty in that white dress)
JBG (that's just plain sexy and fun, plus its only performance)
Moi Lolita (for the crowd interaction and guitar playing, I'm thinking of the bass in this case ;)... one word: HOT!)
C'est trop tard (much better than the studio version)
Youpidou (another cool dance you can't get anywhere else)
A Contre-courant (just wishing I was there)

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-30-2007, 07:57 PM
Actually my bro will get it from Mexico city he coming this weekend...
He just asks for the dvd, they dont have it they order it for you :)

Agree i love the way she was looking at the bass guy!

guldebrett
01-30-2007, 08:02 PM
The only way to get the dvd is by Amazon or ebay right????
Zack, don't even think about eBay when buying Alizee's DVD. I did... twice, and they both turned out to be blurry 4.7Gb counterfeits, even though the covers looked real.

The real DVD is super sharp PAL (European TV standard), is zoned for "All DVD Zones" and has about 8.5Gb of data. Believe me, there is a world of difference in the quality between the DVDs so stick with "Amazon.fr" if you really want to buy one. You'll be glad you did.

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-30-2007, 08:05 PM
Ill get it from a store tho.
but thx for telling me :D
Next time i wanna buy something ill do it directly from Amazon
Do you guys know if they ship to mexico?

atra201
01-30-2007, 10:12 PM
or Alizee could mail it to you ;)

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-30-2007, 10:16 PM
Holy Moly tell me how!!! Where should i write to? :p

atra201
01-30-2007, 10:44 PM
Holy Moly tell me how!!! Where should i write to? :p

what is the password? :p

Zack -Alizee Lover-
01-30-2007, 10:53 PM
what is the password? :p

????????:confused:

SupaKrupa
01-31-2007, 12:49 AM
Aww damn it Guldebrett, you should have mentioned that earlier :(

So how much does this DVD cost on Amazon $US? (or AUS if anyone is bothered enough)

guldebrett
01-31-2007, 02:04 AM
Aww damn it Guldebrett, you should have mentioned that earlier :(

So how much does this DVD cost on Amazon $US? (or AUS if anyone is bothered enough)
Right now, the DVD is $26 US (19.97 Eruos) on Amazon.fr but that's before shipping to the US. When I bought mine about 1.5 years ago (the euro wasn't so high) the DVD cost me about at total of $37 US with Shipping.

$33.53 AUD before Shipping. Here's a good currency converter link:

Currency Converter (http://www.gocurrency.com)

aditya8617
01-31-2007, 04:20 AM
I hope her DVD's are available on the Paris airport shop. I will buy one there while going back home!

CFHollister
01-31-2007, 04:33 AM
I hope her DVD's are available on the Paris airport shop. I will buy one there while going back home!

I wouldn't count on it.

SupaKrupa
01-31-2007, 04:42 AM
Right now, the DVD is $26 US (19.97 Eruos) on Amazon.fr but that's before shipping to the US. When I bought mine about 1.5 years ago (the euro wasn't so high) the DVD cost me about at total of $37 US with Shipping.

$33.53 AUD before Shipping. Here's a good currency converter link:

Currency Converter (http://www.gocurrency.com)

Damn it, I should have got mine from Amazon :( - I guess I'll add it to the "Alizée's Third Album Release Splurge" list.

WindReaver
02-25-2007, 03:51 PM
I could not enjoy the concert the first time I watched it. Anyone else keep watching her feet and holding their breath whenever she would walk in all the crap that got thrown up on the stage? I could just see her tripping over something and getting hurt :eek: :mad:

Did they not have someone there to clean it up between songs? :confused:

I've been to concerts where they at least had a guy to sweep the stage clear, or a guy that walks along the floor in front of the stage with a squeegee type thing to clean up anything on it.

Anyway, I was able to enjoy it the many other times I watched after knowing nothing bad was going to happen to Lili! :D :wub:

CFHollister
02-25-2007, 03:58 PM
I could not enjoy the concert the first time I watched it. Anyone else keep watching her feet and holding their breath whenever she would walk in all the crap that got thrown up on the stage? I could just see her tripping over something and getting hurt :eek: :mad:

Did they not have someone there to clean it up between songs? :confused:

I've been to concerts where they at least had a guy to sweep the stage clear, or a guy that walks along the floor in front of the stage with a squeegee type thing to clean up anything on it.

Anyway, I was able to enjoy it the many other times I watched after knowing nothing bad was going to happen to Lili! :D :wub:

At the end of Youpidou, she does get pegged in the head with a pink towel that gets thrown up on stage. Lili's surprised reaction is priceless. :wub: And in one of the TV comercials promoting the concert tour, Lili makes a great catch of teady bear during Moi... Lolita and throws it back into the crowd. The catch is pretty awsome 'cause you can tell the bear just hit her arm unexpectedly but she was able to pull it in without seeing it.

Shibby__
02-25-2007, 04:04 PM
At the end of Youpidou, she does get pegged in the head with a pink towel that gets thrown up on stage. Lili's surprised reaction is priceless. :wub: And in one of the TV comercials promoting the concert tour, Lili makes a great catch of teady bear during Moi... Lolita and throws it back into the crowd. The catch is pretty awsome 'cause you can tell the bear just hit her arm unexpectedly but she was able to pull it in without seeing it.

Is it possible to see that clip or the whole comercial somewhere (the moi lolita clip)? :)

CFHollister
02-25-2007, 04:21 PM
Is it possible to see that clip or the whole comercial somewhere (the moi lolita clip)? :)

Yes. You need to first join's Moe's excelent site: One Alizée (http://1alizee.com/home/news.php)
Then you will find the file for download: here (http://1alizee.com/home/download.php?view.101)
The clip is actually part of a news report (my mistake) on Belgian TV: Rode Loper Belgium 2003-10-12. The bear catch is at about 00:27.

WindReaver
02-25-2007, 04:31 PM
ahhh I missed that in Youpidou. I saw her duck a bundle of flowers at one point. While watching Youpidou I'm usually in cute overload from the eyeroll that she does while singing it. :o

CFHollister
02-25-2007, 04:33 PM
ahhh I missed that in Youpidou. I saw her duck a bundle of flowers at one point. While watching Youpidou I'm usually in cute overload from the eyeroll that she does while singing it. :o

Well for me, it's her reaction from getting pegged in the head that send me into "cute overload." :p

Shibby__
02-25-2007, 04:40 PM
Yes. You need to first join's Moe's excelent site: One Alizée (http://1alizee.com/home/news.php)
Then you will find the file for download: here (http://1alizee.com/home/download.php?view.101)
The clip is actually part of a news report (my mistake) on Belgian TV: Rode Loper Belgium 2003-10-12. The bear catch is at about 00:27.

Thanks!

I just saw the clip, it was so awsome :)

bt_bird_90
02-25-2007, 05:12 PM
I think there used to be a thread where we discussed her l33t ninja skillz.

Cooney
02-25-2007, 05:32 PM
They do come through and sweep the stage frequently - it's just that there is a massive volume of items being tossed up there.

No fear! Alizée is a ninja-ballerina, she'll handle herself well :-)

garçoncanadien
02-25-2007, 05:37 PM
je suis comme la fée clochette, on ne me voit pas :P


nan madame

je suis comme la fée-ninja, on ne me voit pas :P

hahaha lol mdrrr.

quote came from FunTV interview.

WindReaver
02-25-2007, 05:42 PM
That's good to know, but they need to get 2 people to handle the load. :D

I don't think she would actually get hurt or anything, but I would hate to see her stumble, etc and get embarrassed.

I was just wondering if anyone else had that reaction when they first saw the concert though. :p

lowbeam
02-25-2007, 07:28 PM
The first time I saw the concert, I couldn't put any kind of logical thought together. I sat there stunned in amazement, with a look like a deer caught in the headlights until it ended. However, on the following viewings I have noticed the scary things like descending the shoe stairway and the cluttered stage.

CFH, thanks for leading me to that video. How can she possibly be that adorable? Every time I start to regain normalcy she wrecks me again.

JCC
02-25-2007, 07:39 PM
How can she possibly be that adorable? Every time I start to regain normalcy she wrecks me again.

Join the club!

If i remember, there was even a part of the En Concert video where someone actually throws what looks like an American Flag on stage near Alizee. It think it was during the Moi Lolita Performance. Now was that done to piss-off us Americans or to show that America Loves Alizee. :confused:

CFHollister
02-25-2007, 07:50 PM
Join the club!

If i remember, there was even a part of the En Concert video where someone actually throws what looks like an American Flag on stage near Alizee. It think it was during the Moi Lolita Performance. Now was that done to piss-off us Americans or to show that America Loves Alizee. :confused:

No, that was done be an American fan named Dusty, or at least a member of the group he was with; and yes, that is an American flag. That's been discussed in a number of threads before (I'm just too lazy to go track them down), one of which started be me.

Cooney
02-25-2007, 08:16 PM
Indeed, that was from a group of American fans that were there. Their write-ups, including Dusty's, are available online. The links are in several threads on this board.

Rocket
02-25-2007, 10:03 PM
The first time I played the DVD I thought somebody bellyflopped on to the stage. Then I realized it was a huge teddybear. You notice that when the lights go down and then come back on all the gifts and flowers are gone. I've seen this at other concerts, they have roadies run out from both sides of the stage and gather them up.

Many times the stars donate the gifts such as teddy bears to local children hospitals.

rwd716
02-25-2007, 10:13 PM
That's good to know, but they need to get 2 people to handle the load. :D

I don't think she would actually get hurt or anything, but I would hate to see her stumble, etc and get embarrassed.

I was just wondering if anyone else had that reaction when they first saw the concert though. :p

Honestly, I wasn't watching the stuff laying on the stage :cool:

MiamMiam
02-25-2007, 10:14 PM
I love in the song Toc De Mac towards the beginning she's up at the front of the stage towards the side and she almost gets hit by a bear, but she kind of bends out of the way, that was my favorite part of the whole dvd for some reason, it was really cute lol.

CFHollister
02-25-2007, 11:58 PM
I love how we all have these little moments that end up really standing out to us and are often our favorite moments En Concert. In one sense it really shows how even the tiniest things that Alizée does are perfect and adorable. :wub: In another sense, it really goes to show how pathetically obsessed and enamored we all are. :blink: Aah, I'm not complaining.

Rocket
02-26-2007, 12:39 AM
In another sense, it really goes to show how pathetically obsessed and enamored we all are. :blink: Aah, I'm not complaining.

Speak for yourself. lol

CFHollister
02-26-2007, 01:26 AM
Speak for yourself. lol

I knew I wouldn't be speaking for you, Rocket, nor probably for any of our other homozygous-X genotypes. :p

SupaKrupa
02-26-2007, 03:12 AM
I love in the song Toc De Mac towards the beginning she's up at the front of the stage towards the side and she almost gets hit by a bear, but she kind of bends out of the way, that was my favorite part of the whole dvd for some reason, it was really cute lol.

Teehee, you made me watch Toc de mac en Concert again. I just realised what made her walk so sexy; she taps her toes on the stage before she heels it! The whole song is cute, especially the parts where she scrunches her face and puts a little more punch into the song like a rock chick :wub: - If that's what she'll look like as a rock-chick in her 3rd album (I'm assuming that's the style it's gonna be), it's gonna be awesome!

OGRE
03-05-2007, 08:06 PM
Received this about a week ago. It truly is a work of art.

And it's not just because it's Alizée. The whole package is a first rate job.
I guess Choreography sums it up, but doesn't do justice to:

Camera action.
Props.
Sets.
Transitions (lights, sound, and music).
Lighting ambiance.
Solo guitar, and electric guitar parts
Dancers.
Backup singers.
The talent and "interaction" of the supporting musicians.
Audience participation.
...and more I can't think to list at the moment.

You can literally watch this thing twenty times and notice something new about it each time. The talent, across the stage, is powerful.

I would recommend watching it even if you're not an Alizée fan (although we all are) just for the choreography, props and interaction. This is especially true for anyone involved with that kind of entertainment presentation.

It brings to life the other players. Olivier Marly, Gil Gimenez, Philippe Chayeb. Valérie Belinga. Brenda Della Valle. Laetitia, Sandrine, Stéphanie, and Audrey. Jean-Marie and Jean-Philippe...and so many more....there's talent there folks. Really nice talent.

Zack -Alizee Lover-
03-05-2007, 08:12 PM
Damn i want my En Concert dvd so bad...... Well i just have to wait 3 weeks more.
I agree with you OGRE is totally a master piece.

brad
03-05-2007, 08:27 PM
the beginning is still my favorite. when she is on the big shoe, then it starts turning and L'alizé starts playing. the anticipation is almost too much to take :D

SupaKrupa
03-05-2007, 08:56 PM
The first time I watched it, I squealed like a girl at the start too, brad :D

CFHollister
03-05-2007, 08:59 PM
The first time I watched it I got all tingly during the Intralizée and then was completely brought to.... uh, I mean [clears throat and effects a deep masculine voice] something got in my eye, yeah, that's it.... during A Contre-courant when she hopped down off the stage.

It truly is a work of art.

Alizée is the work of art; the DVD is merely a frame.

nurvonic
03-05-2007, 09:05 PM
the JBG dance has some great choreography. and so does youpidoo. and so does JEAM. hell the whole concert was outstanding!

JCC
03-05-2007, 09:35 PM
JEAM has some good choreography.....theres a part where you'll notice that she walks away from her dance group and goes to the corner of the stage during a portion of the song...then struts back into "formation" without missing a beat. That was impressive. :p

I love the Moi Lolita part of the concert...especially when she gets down playing those guitars...And i still get the chills (in a good way) when she squeals during a part when she gets sandwiched between the two guitars players. :eek:

And lastly, the Parler Tout Bas song was just Angelic! During the interlude part of the song where it's just instrumentals, she stands near the big shoe and a Big Smile :D forms on her face as she scans the crowd...then suddenly blows a kiss to the crowd. :wub: Every1 went Nutz!

And the Bonus material is worth the price of the DVD in itself...I could go ON & ON!!....AWESOME DVD!! If some of u guyz don't have it...GET IT NOW!! I ended up gettin my through Amazon..
http://www.amazon.com/En-Concert-Alizee/dp/B0006BLIYA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7/103-1531076-3035038?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1173148325&sr=8-7

OGRE
03-05-2007, 09:53 PM
The little stuff is so cool.

The foot stomp in Hey Amigo! Fits perfect. I wonder if that was choreographed or ad lib?

The ever so subtle (you gotta watch closely because it only lasts for a second) look she gives the crowd during Moi Lolita when asking the crowd for another response. The best I can describe the look is what you would get from a school teacher disciplinarian looking for a quick answer to a question. Turns head to right, eyes left, stern look..lifted ear. It's there for a split second...then it's gone. Very sexy...in a disciplinarian sort of way....;)

The carousel music intertwined with the the J'en ai Marre melody at half tempo, with gradual build up to the standard entry. It is both a masterful transition between songs as well as an excellent build up to the song itself.

There's little tid bits like this all throughout the concert.

lefty12357
03-05-2007, 10:17 PM
I agree with everything everyone has said about the DVD. I also love the Alizée slow motion eye blink. Both eyes close and open – too slow I think to be involuntary. During the instrumental portion of Parler Tout Bas she does it. She also does it at the beginning of the JPVA Tour de France performance. I know it’s a small thing, but when she does it, I just melt.

dan
03-05-2007, 10:19 PM
I found myself surprised by just how much I enjoyed the DVD, and I had pretty high expectations beforehand. It was so refreshing to hear new takes, even subtly different ones, on music that I know so well.

But I'd have to say the best part of the DVD is seeing how much she enjoys performing - her interaction with the other musicians and the crowd, her willingness to play guitar seemingly for the first time in front of thousands of fans, her playful eye rolls... In other words, to see her enjoy making music as much as I enjoy listening to it.

lefty12357
03-05-2007, 10:24 PM
Imagine how hard it’s been for her these last few years – she turns on the TV and sees her peers performing on stage in front of enthusiastic fans while all she can do is sit home and watch.

loveherfromusa
03-06-2007, 06:04 AM
I really enjoy when she is flirting with the band members. I don't see how they can still play while she is smiling at them and dancing around them. It must take a great deal of discipline. If she acted like that to me, I'm sure I would say something like, "uh er uh blub blub ... "

Mon Maquis is great, her soft ballads are beautiful.
I didn't care for JBG or the plastic yellow outfit until I saw the video of it.

I really want to see a concert in person.

SupaKrupa
03-06-2007, 06:07 AM
I agree with everything everyone has said about the DVD. I also love the Alizée slow motion eye blink. Both eyes close and open – too slow I think to be involuntary. During the instrumental portion of Parler Tout Bas she does it. She also does it at the beginning of the JPVA Tour de France performance. I know it’s a small thing, but when she does it, I just melt.

My favourite part of the entire concert! She's just... in a little utopia it seems... harmony. And the involuntary blink? Oh it just melts your heart doesn't it!! And the smile... and the kiss...

aditya8617
03-06-2007, 06:14 AM
My favourite part of the entire concert! She's just... in a little utopia it seems... harmony. And the involuntary blink? Oh it just melts your heart doesn't it!! And the smile... and the kiss...

I am just going to go and check that out, haven't seen it in a very long time and so I haven't got much idea what you talking about:o .

OGRE
03-06-2007, 08:23 AM
My favourite part of the entire concert! She's just... in a little utopia it seems... harmony. And the involuntary blink? Oh it just melts your heart doesn't it!! ...

It's like a deep breath, but with the eyes.

It is both voluntary and involuntary; the deep breath analogy is a good one. Sometimes you find yourself taking a deep breath without conciously commanding it...but you do notice it. Other times you decide you need one, and conciously take it. Some people do a similar thing with eyes. While a deep breath boosts your oxygen supply, a deep blink (I guess you could call it that) helps your mind "reset" on the task at hand. Sort of like a...."here we go...".

I also agree it fits Alizée very nicely.

rcs
03-06-2007, 10:07 AM
If you think that you're gonna sit down for just one song, forget it! You end up watching the whole thing! I've been late to so many things, because I thought I could just sit and watch just one video...Then it's 2, then 3,...and before you know it, you forgot why you got all dressed up to go out. Alizee has affected my life in such a positive way that I've finally figured out how to save money!

Man, I must reeeeeally love you Alizee. We all do. :wub:

Max
03-07-2007, 03:40 PM
You guys know everything... Is that one concert or a video compilation of several concerts?

garçoncanadien
03-07-2007, 03:46 PM
it is indeed a video compilation of several concerts.

Max
03-07-2007, 04:00 PM
Were they all in France?

garçoncanadien
03-07-2007, 04:08 PM
yes certainly. She has only toured in Europe.

btw please write us who you are here so we can give you a nice welcome :)
http://www.moi-alizee.us/forums/showthread.php?t=707&page=41

OGRE
03-07-2007, 06:55 PM
Oh, one more thing. The expression she gives when the towel hits her head at end of Youpidou is also a classic.

And the dodge of the flying stuffed animal...I forgot which song.

Shibby__
03-07-2007, 07:45 PM
Ogre: I think you mean Toc De Mac

I love when the public sings in Moi Lolita :)

Zack -Alizee Lover-
03-07-2007, 07:56 PM
I love the JEAM performance.... :)

DesertFox
03-07-2007, 08:26 PM
My favorite part is when she sees a sign from the audience that says "Youre pretty or something like that" and she actually reads it, laughs a little without losing the song, smiles back to the owner and continues...i think its on Amelie ma dit. Shes definetively a pro.

Got Alizee?

atra201
03-08-2007, 12:36 AM
yes the concert DVD is Fantastic

Sir Wood
03-09-2007, 12:24 AM
Youpidoo! I just got my shipment from Amazon.fr for the En Concert DVD and Mylene's Anamorphosée! (I should have gone through Amazon.fr to begin with than wait all those weeks for Amazon US.) I've only viewed the bonus items and can't wait until this weekend to watch the DVD in its entirety. Why this weekend? It's because it's late and I didn't want to disturb my neighbors this late in the night on my 7.1 system. I'm so glad my DVD player was able to play it and not force me to go buy a region-free player. :D

Here's my modest collection (http://moi-alizee.us/forums/gallery2.php?g2_itemId=6103) now... :o

Rocket
03-09-2007, 12:32 AM
I cannot believe I'm watching grown men giggle like little schoolgirls. :p

atra201
03-09-2007, 12:52 AM
I cannot believe I'm watching grown men giggle like little schoolgirls. :p

well with Alizee we feel happy and lose ourselves :)

and you add to the fun too. so...

rcs
03-09-2007, 05:53 AM
I cannot believe I'm watching grown men giggle like little schoolgirls. :p

Rocket, Alizee is a piece maker. She brought people from all over the world together here on this website.

I had to watch this DVD behind locked doors when I first got it last June, because I was all giddy I couldn't control my ultra happiness. :D :D :D

Nowadays, I don't lock my door. In fact, my desktop is always with an Alizee photo. SO people have to ask, "Who's that?" And then the magic starts all over for someone else. :D

Rocket
03-09-2007, 08:01 AM
Rocket, Alizee is a piece maker. She brought people from all over the world together here on this website.

What sort of piece does she make? :p Would this be considered a Freudian slip? :o

rcs
03-09-2007, 08:05 AM
What sort of piece does she make? :p Would this be considered a Freudian slip? :o

Oh yeah, peace...not piece :o

Cover your eyes Rocket.

My mind was no where near the gutter.

rwd716
03-09-2007, 10:00 PM
If you think that you're gonna sit down for just one song, forget it! You end up watching the whole thing! I've been late to so many things, because I thought I could just sit and watch just one video...Then it's 2, then 3,...and before you know it, you forgot why you got all dressed up to go out. Alizee has affected my life in such a positive way that I've finally figured out how to save money!

Man, I must reeeeeally love you Alizee. We all do. :wub:

L...O...L! I've done that so many times w/ the classic "I'll just watch this one then go" line :D The music in the scene selection menu always gets me cause I'll be looking for one song, then I hear another, then.........

bt_bird_90
03-09-2007, 10:02 PM
it only takes about the first three notes of L'Alizé and I'm done for, say goodbye to any chance of getting anything else done for the next hour

william p yoder
03-10-2007, 12:40 AM
I hardly know where to start when talking about the alizee concert dvd....it is sublime work of art of the highest order....I can praise this dvd on so many levels ...be it the unbelievable singing of alizee the great band tremendous music ...or the trance inducing mesmerizing presence of Alizee..but the one things that sticks out in my mind is the crowd they seem to come from every strata of society from young children to old men and every one of them Im sure is as true a fan as youll ever find...in my old age Ive seen very much entertainment but never was anybody so universally loved by her fans from age 6 to 70.as for the concert its hard to say I have a favorite part the whole concert is so sublime on so many levels..but be that as it may ,when she comes out and sings gourmandises I always tear up I cant get over how great she sings that song then you see the crowd going wild and I go wild every time I see it and can help but sing along just like the crowd...also the jeam performance is very sublime ...hell the whole concert is sublime...by the way I bought my dvd at amazon and paid I think 7 dollars extra to rush order it in 3 days instead of one month money well spent after all a day without seeing this dvd is a day wasted... by the way I think Ill to buy a second copy cause if I wear this one out and cant get it again Ill have serius Alizee withdrawl

atra201
03-10-2007, 01:27 PM
What sort of piece does she make? :p Would this be considered a Freudian slip? :o

Rocket when did you pick up the zack virus.

OGRE
03-10-2007, 04:00 PM
I cannot believe I'm watching grown men giggle like little schoolgirls. :p

While we're giggling......that yellow dress reveals some impressive abdominals.

Sir Wood
03-10-2007, 06:31 PM
I had goose bumps throughout the entire viewing! Just thinking of it creates goose bumps again. Why did I wait so long...

The bass output at the start surprised me, I had to turn down the volume some to stop the thumping against the walls LOL.

Maybe I'm biased, but noticed how the back up dancers were all jerky and rigid and not as fluid as Alizée? Almost like they were trying too hard. Then again, Alizée is a trained dancer.

loveherfromusa
03-14-2007, 04:06 AM
yes certainly. She has only toured in Europe.

btw please write us who you are here so we can give you a nice welcome :)
http://www.moi-alizee.us/forums/showthread.php?t=707&page=41

I'm sorry, but you are wrong. She came to the US and played a private concert for me, but since you weren't invited, I didn't want to mention it.

Fish
08-14-2007, 05:57 AM
And I have to ask...

What in 7 hells do I have to do to be her bassist on her next tour? :wub:

marik
08-14-2007, 06:03 AM
bassist? what do you mean by that?

Killian
08-14-2007, 06:11 AM
bassist? what do you mean by that?
Well, you know her bassist got very up close and personal with her during the performances.

I always wonder was he trying to flirt with her, without knowing she was already married or at least dating... Was she that secretive?

c-dawg777
08-14-2007, 06:12 AM
He means Bass player, dude. Anyways you just saw En Concert huh? Welcome to Earth... LOL! J/J:p

marik
08-14-2007, 06:18 AM
He means Bass player, dude. Anyways you just saw En Concert huh? Welcome to Earth... LOL! J/J:p


dont make him fool c-dawg! and thanks Killian for clarifying!:D

Uméesha
08-14-2007, 06:38 AM
nice fish, how did you felt while watching En concert!

SupaKrupa
08-14-2007, 06:38 AM
I'm pretty sure them getting close was part of the concert. Nonetheless, lucky bastard.

And grats to seeing it for the first time. It's a masterpiece :)

Killian
08-14-2007, 06:48 AM
Yeah, but he always seemed to wander over to her, and dancing behind her. I know it was probably part of the concert, but he seemed more part of it than the musicians. I always felt Lili seemed to be just playing along.

Look at me, the green monster is starting to take over...

I felt sorry for Gil (the second guitarist), he always seemed to be left out.

Amelie
08-14-2007, 07:48 AM
it seems that SHE was trying to flirt with him lol

OGRE
08-14-2007, 07:52 AM
Look at me, the green monster is starting to take over...


Green...whoa....that's me!


As for the concert, the interaction is all part of the show.

As for guitarists, check out "L'email a des Ailes". In fact, right at the end of the instrumental interlude just before Alizée picks up singing again watch the head motion of both Alizée and the electric guitarist. A "kiss" motion by the guitarist and a catch (on the cheek) by Alizée. Watch carefully...very charming.

Deepwaters
08-14-2007, 10:17 AM
it seems that SHE was trying to flirt with him lol

She flirts with the musicians a lot in the concert. It's fun to watch. :)

The best, of course, is the guitar-playing interlude during Moi . . . Lolita. Notice how she starts strumming the guitar while he's holding it, and where he's positioning it, and the "you rascal" smile she throws at him over her shoulder after pushing him away.

OGRE
08-14-2007, 12:19 PM
She flirts with the musicians a lot in the concert. It's fun to watch. :)

Yes. Oui!

One of the highest levels of sexual tensions a woman can create is to flirt...close...with a male....who (due to etiquite and professionalism....or other contraining things not germane to a concert setting) can't do a damn thing about it. Ohhhh so close....inches away.....yet might as well be in another universe.

nurvonic
08-14-2007, 12:25 PM
haha good for you Fish!

there was alot of that flirting stuff going on between her and the guitar player and bassist of course. they are all over the dance floor during the entire concert. i think the drummer got in some flirting action too, during mon maquis. and at the end of the concert, she jumps around all cute like, introducing the drummer as the musical director. yeah, i think her and the drummer, Louis(?), also had some flirting going on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgubFd6qd2E

also, there was flirting between her and fans as well..:)

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CFHollister
08-14-2007, 02:56 PM
She flirts with the musicians a lot in the concert. It's fun to watch. :)

The best, of course, is the guitar-playing interlude during Moi . . . Lolita. Notice how she starts strumming the guitar while he's holding it, and where he's positioning it, and the "you rascal" smile she throws at him over her shoulder after pushing him away.

No kidding :D

Yes. Oui!

One of the highest levels of sexual tensions a woman can create is to flirt...close...with a male....who (due to etiquite and professionalism....or other contraining things not germane to a concert setting) can't do a damn thing about it. Ohhhh so close....inches away.....yet might as well be in another universe.

Lol, yeah.

Tye
08-14-2007, 04:23 PM
Yes. Oui!

One of the highest levels of sexual tensions a woman can create is to flirt...close...with a male....who (due to etiquite and professionalism....or other contraining things not germane to a concert setting) can't do a damn thing about it. Ohhhh so close....inches away.....yet might as well be in another universe.

It is so mean, but extremely hot. I love when a girl flirts, but you can't react. I think it is funner than flirting back, because she is playing with you. I guess I like being toyed with. I like my women to be a little in control.

Chommpers
08-14-2007, 05:47 PM
I agree too, I think it is a lot of fun to watch. She has so much energy on stage, I love to watch her, the flirting is just good fun and I get a kick out of it.

P.S. Sometime's it's nice to let her Tye, I agree. Yeah you can just sit there and take it. Then later you can get some payback.:p

Fish
08-14-2007, 07:22 PM
Oh yeah, En Concert is a great DVD.

I just think it'd be awesome to play bass on a tour of hers- I love playing music, and I'd be so close to her, not much could make it a bad experience.

OGRE
08-14-2007, 07:59 PM
P.S. Sometime's it's nice to let her Tye, I agree.

Was the phonetic pun intentional or serendipitous?

Tye
08-14-2007, 08:04 PM
Was the phonetic pun intentional or serendipitous?

I missed it. What phonetic pun are you talking about?

Chommpers
08-14-2007, 09:42 PM
Was the phonetic pun intentional or serendipitous?

serendipitous because I didn't do it intentionally

OGRE
08-14-2007, 10:19 PM
serendipitous because I didn't do it intentionally

Cool...those are often the best.

neoific
08-15-2007, 07:21 PM
I agree too, I think it is a lot of fun to watch. She has so much energy on stage, I love to watch her, the flirting is just good fun and I get a kick out of it.

P.S. Sometime's it's nice to let her Tye, I agree. Yeah you can just sit there and take it. Then later you can get some payback.:p

Girls' flirting isn't the issue, its when they don't follow through :confused:

OGRE
08-15-2007, 07:39 PM
Girls' flirting isn't the issue, its when they don't follow through :confused:

If your age is accurate, they better not follow through!!!

c-dawg777
08-16-2007, 02:37 AM
Hey you cant blame him... some of the hottest women are the more "mature" ones. Don't worry buddy I know the feeling, but yes it is much better once they do follow thr... oh right you're 15, and uh.... we're done here.:blink:

Killian
08-16-2007, 05:26 AM
Try having a teacher flirt with you. That's almost painful... Especially considering the teacher in question is the spitting image of Eva Longoria. I was the one who started it, but instead of scowling or kicking me out of class as I expected, she played along. I was shocked and had no clue what to do, so I ended up failing miserably though. My peers were amazed which made it all the greater :)

c-dawg777
08-16-2007, 01:45 PM
Try a co worker thats 15 years older than you and gets more turned on the more you flirt with her, but she never tells you untill one day she gives you her address and tells you she sent her kids away for the night... now what would you do?


I took her offer and the rest is history... BTW I recomend it to everyone.:cool:

Killian
08-16-2007, 01:50 PM
Your situation seems better than mine because I don't really see that happening with a teacher.

But, I so would though, given half a glance at a fleeting chance...

Tye
08-16-2007, 05:27 PM
Try having a teacher flirt with you. That's almost painful... Especially considering the teacher in question is the spitting image of Eva Longoria. I was the one who started it, but instead of scowling or kicking me out of class as I expected, she played along. I was shocked and had no clue what to do, so I ended up failing miserably though. My peers were amazed which made it all the greater :)

How much older than you was she? You should have flirted back. She is your teacher, and she would be the one that would have got in trouble if it had come out. Had it come out you deny, deny, deny, and then deny some more.

Try a co worker thats 15 years older than you and gets more turned on the more you flirt with her, but she never tells you untill one day she gives you her address and tells you she sent her kids away for the night... now what would you do?


I took her offer and the rest is history... BTW I recomend it to everyone.:cool:

Nice.:)

Killian
08-16-2007, 05:37 PM
How much older than you was she? You should have flirted back. She is your teacher, and she would be the one that would have got in trouble if it had come out. Had it come out you deny, deny, deny, and then deny some more.


It wasn't that I didn't want to... Her effect on me is close, but not quite, to that of Lili, so I was sort of taken aback, and tried to recover, but it took me a few seconds and the moment had passed so I ended up just giving her a cheeky smile. Plus I was in a room with 20 other guys, so it may have been a little awkward, or funny, depending on how you look at it.

Tye
08-16-2007, 05:39 PM
It wasn't that I didn't want to... Her effect on me is close, but not quite, to that of Lili, so I was sort of taken aback, and tried to recover, but it took me a few seconds and the moment had passed so I ended up just giving her a cheeky smile. Plus I was in a room with 20 other guys, so it may have been a little awkward, or funny, depending on how you look at it.

Had you recovered fast enough and followed through the jaws of those 20 guys would have hit the floor in aw.:)

Killian
08-16-2007, 05:45 PM
Had you recovered fast enough and followed through the jaws of those 20 guys would have hit the floor in aw.:)

They hit the floor in awe, anyway.

Another story about her. I was standing in the hall during class (sent to do something for my tutor). She walked by and I said hi. She walked by, and naturally my eyes starting following her down the hallway. She glanced over her shoulder, and I didn't have a chance to look away. She smiled and started to sway her hips dramatically from side to side. Again, I was intrigued to say the least. That little story did indeed have my friends jaws dropping. My only conclusion from this is that she loves the attention.
This thread is gone very off-topic.

Chommpers
08-16-2007, 05:48 PM
Lol you better not leave that school without that teachers number.

Joey_adore_Jung
08-16-2007, 05:54 PM
or perhaps send that number over to me, just kidding though sounds like a cool teacher.

edit: random thought, this is a What if? wouldn't that just wicked but odd to see Alizèe, swaying her hips like that down a hallway. wow that would be pretty interesting to watch.

Tye
08-16-2007, 05:56 PM
They hit the floor in awe, anyway.

Another story about her. I was standing in the hall during class (sent to do something for my tutor). She walked by and I said hi. She walked by, and naturally my eyes starting following her down the hallway. She glanced over her shoulder, and I didn't have a chance to look away. She smiled and started to sway her hips dramatically from side to side. Again, I was intrigued to say the least. That little story did indeed have my friends jaws dropping. My only conclusion from this is that she loves the attention.
This thread is gone very off-topic.

You are lucky. I go to a private school so my teachers are strict. They don't even allow a girl and boy within two feet of each other. Not that it doesn't happen anyway.:)

Killian
08-16-2007, 06:00 PM
You are lucky. I go to a private school so my teachers are strict. They don't even allow a girl and boy within two feet of each other. Not that it doesn't happen anyway.:)


I also go to a private school. I guess you get what you pay for... ;)

Tye
08-16-2007, 06:02 PM
I also go to a private school. I guess you get what you pay for... ;)

My school is a christian private school, and they believe any contact of the opposite sex before marrige is a sin. Some don't even believe in dating. They seem to think that your chosen wife will bump into you and say " I am going to be your wife". I have been fussed at before because I was talking about a girl I liked in front of a friend.

Deepwaters
08-16-2007, 06:56 PM
My school is a christian private school, and they believe any contact of the opposite sex before marrige is a sin. Some don't even believe in dating. They seem to think that your chosen wife will bump into you and say " I am going to be your wife". I have been fussed at before because I was talking about a girl I liked in front of a friend.

Oh, my. I don't think I'd better join this stag party; some of you guys might just have a heart attack if I relate my own sordid past. :o

Maybe we should return this discussion to the concert. ;)

Alizee_is_Scottish!
08-16-2007, 07:26 PM
I'm with you Deepwaters, joined the Navy at 16 - with blonde hair, blue eyes and very white skin - that means I could be sold to the Mama San (sp?) in every port as her personal plaything.

Happy days - beats the whole war / dying thing.:D

Disclaimer: None of the above is true and is made up just to sound good on the internet. :p

Deepwaters
08-16-2007, 07:28 PM
They let you join the Royal Navy at 16? Who'd you join under, Admiral Nelson? How old ARE you, anyway? :D

espire
08-16-2007, 07:30 PM
He joined under Captain Crunch ;)

OGRE
08-16-2007, 07:30 PM
They don't even allow a girl and boy within two feet of each other.

Two feet (24 inches?); No problem.
:eek: :blink: :p ;)

espire
08-16-2007, 07:31 PM
Two feet (24 inches?); No problem.
:eek: :blink: :p ;)

Are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting?

Is there something about ogres that we don't know?

Alizee_is_Scottish!
08-16-2007, 07:59 PM
Are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting?

Is there something about ogres that we don't know?

Never heard a female ogre complain. Must be true.

Alizee_is_Scottish!
08-16-2007, 08:07 PM
They let you join the Royal Navy at 16? Who'd you join under, Admiral Nelson? How old ARE you, anyway? :D

They still do. The UN go nuts at us for it, as they try to give the Africans a row for having under 18's in their armies.

Pretty sure a few 16 year old Brits died down the Falklands in 1982. Nowadays they dont get deployed to 'hot spots', so shouldn't get mangled till they are 17. Although you can't really set an exocet anti-ship missile to 'child-friendly'.

Didn't serve with Nelson, but his dad was a right b*astard.

"Checks calander", I be 36 of your land lubber years. Which means I joined up 20 years ago:eek:

Alizee_is_Scottish!
08-16-2007, 08:30 PM
And going back a bit on topic, I don't actually watch the concert dvd that much. It's not that I don't like it - just prefer the tv performances a bit more.

OGRE
08-16-2007, 10:02 PM
Are you suggesting what I think you're suggesting?

Is there something about ogres that we don't know?

Yeah, we get inches confused with millimeters.
:o :(

Tye
08-16-2007, 10:09 PM
Yeah, we get inches confused with millimeters.
:o :(

This is getting a little too weird. Can we get back on topic?

atra201
08-16-2007, 11:19 PM
Fish don't think like that don't aim lower instead aim higher if you know what i mean

OGRE
08-16-2007, 11:48 PM
This is getting a little too weird. Can we get back on topic?

Sorry...OGREs get distracted very easily {puts away measuring tape}

Fish
08-17-2007, 12:10 AM
I'm sitting here thinking to myself...

"How did I create such a monstrosity? :blink: "

:p

Rev
08-17-2007, 01:09 AM
I'm sitting here thinking to myself...

"How did I create such a monstrosity? :blink: "

:p

Something about a bassist and Alizee?

I'm surprised lucky b*stard has not yet entered the conversation.

OGRE
08-17-2007, 09:49 AM
I'm sitting here thinking to myself...

"How did I create such a monstrosity? :blink: "

:p

Go to any forum in the world, pose a question ultimately rooted in the anthropological, genetic, and hormonal interaction between the sexes, and the members will eventually pull up those roots in unimaginable ways. And if the forum includes a green ogre, he'll not only pull up the roots, but will likely find those roots quite tasty.

Tye
08-17-2007, 03:48 PM
Go to any forum in the world, pose a question ultimately rooted in the anthropological, genetic, and hormonal interaction between the sexes, and the members will eventually pull up those roots in unimaginable ways. And if the forum includes a green ogre, he'll not only pull up the roots, but will likely find those roots quite tasty.

I really like the En Conert opening to J'en ai Mare. The way they used the keyboard and the guitar gave it a different feel.

OGRE
08-17-2007, 04:53 PM
I really like the En Conert opening to J'en ai Mare. The way they used the keyboard and the guitar gave it a different feel.

Oui, a carousel magical musical motif.

The Cap
09-03-2007, 09:52 AM
Has anyone ever heard of a version of the EnConcert DVD for NTSC players ? I've got the PAL DVD and it "plays" on two players I have. However, both players only output NTSC, so neither displays the whole PAL frame - in order to get down to NTSC resolution, the players crop and pan about 20% of the picture offscreen. I can get one player to show the full frame by telling it not to "letterbox", but then it squishes the 16:9 image into 4:3 and crops about 20% of the picture at the top and bottom (instead of left and right), and everyone gets very skinny.

I've heard there's an fully NTSC compliant, remastered version of the DVD somewhere out in the digital world - probably not a legitimate effort or approved by anyone official - but I haven't found any evidence of it.

Has anyone else heard of this thing, or am I imagining it ? :)

espire
09-03-2007, 09:55 AM
The Mexican edition of En Concert is NTSC, but it has a lot less extra stuff than the regular European one.

The best idea is to watch the DVD on your computer. If that's inconvenient for some reason, you can rip the DVD and re-author it to NTSC, though that takes several hours.

There are many bootleg En Concerts on eBay, they are generally NTSC.

RMJ
09-03-2007, 10:28 AM
Mexican DVD is the only official NTSC DVD.

And it's piece of shit.

If you must have it... don't bother... unless you really want it... you can order it from Mexico's music stores.

Tye
09-03-2007, 03:19 PM
The best idea is to watch the DVD on your computer. If that's inconvenient for some reason, you can rip the DVD and re-author it to NTSC, though that takes several hours.


Playing it on your computer would be the best way, but if you can't, then like espire said, rip the DVD and re-author it. You can find programs and tutorials of how to do it on the internet.

Leo Sonidus
09-03-2007, 05:19 PM
There are many bootleg En Concerts on eBay, they are generally NTSC.

Shame on you !!! :(

Zack -Alizee Lover-
09-03-2007, 05:36 PM
I don't really see why's the mexican edition a piece of crap.
I like the mexican edition tho.

espire
09-03-2007, 05:57 PM
Shame on you !!! :(

Heheh, I didn't mean to say that he should buy it, it just sorta came out that way. I simply meant to get two facts out, and when combined it appears to have sounded like I was recommending the bootleg ones. I'm certainly not!

Leo Sonidus
09-03-2007, 06:11 PM
Heheh, I didn't mean to say that he should buy it, it just sorta came out that way. I simply meant to get two facts out, and when combined it appears to have sounded like I was recommending the bootleg ones. I'm certainly not!


Hehehehe...good for you Espire...you restored my faith. We really can't survive here as true fans otherwise. But, honestly, I knew you didn't mean it. :p We wouldn't want to give Alizee the impression that all we are all a buch of scavengers.... :)

The Cap
09-04-2007, 09:09 AM
Just to clarify ... I DO own the French original DVD. If I re-authored the original, it would be in line with the "fair use" doctrine, essentially making a back-up copy for personal use only. Of course, if that back-up is also natively compatible with the format of my DVD players and televisions ... well, that's a bonus.

What is it, exactly, that makes the Mexican DVD version so awful, aside from missing a few of the extras ?

CFHollister
09-04-2007, 11:31 AM
What is it, exactly, that makes the Mexican DVD version so awful, aside from missing a few of the extras ?

RMJ is probably the resident expert on the particulars, but in general the video resolution/quality is considerably less than the official PAL versions.

RMJ
09-04-2007, 01:01 PM
The image is crap. (lower res, softer, PAL->NTSC / 25FPS->30FPS transfer artifacts)

The sound is "OK" (but just 2.0 stereo. It's missing 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS).

The menus are cheaply done in one night (doesn't reflect the original quality of the disc).



It was released to suck the loose money from the fans. Not to make them happy.

Tye
09-04-2007, 04:43 PM
Just to clarify ... I DO own the French original DVD. If I re-authored the original, it would be in line with the "fair use" doctrine, essentially making a back-up copy for personal use only. Of course, if that back-up is also natively compatible with the format of my DVD players and televisions ... well, that's a bonus.

What is it, exactly, that makes the Mexican DVD version so awful, aside from missing a few of the extras ?

That would fall under "fair-use". If that is the only way you can take full advantage of the disc then you should re-author it. It isn't like you are costing the company any money since you have already purchased the DVD.

The Cap
09-04-2007, 11:20 PM
The image is crap. (lower res, softer, PAL->NTSC / 25FPS->30FPS transfer artifacts). The sound is "OK" (but just 2.0 stereo. It's missing 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS). The menus are cheaply done in one night (doesn't reflect the original quality of the disc).


Some of these effects are to be expected, under most conditions. 60 less lines of resolution and the application of the NTSC color pallete are going to soften up the image a little, though that's mostly fixable with a sharpening filter during conversion. I know of a way to do re-mastered in-line 3:2 pulldown on 25fps video that gets the output to 29.995fps NTSC spec without any artifacts - no skips, stalls, jumps or other funky motion, so that wouldn't be an issue.

The 2.0 stereo is actually the best quality soundtrack on the orignal DVD - it's LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation, effectively lossless compression), but only 2 channels and a HUGE audio file, so I've been told. If I wanted to reduce file sizes, I'd likely choose the Dolby Digital 5.1 track - very compact but still high quality. DTS isn't particularly superior technically to DD 5.1, so I wouldn't feel cheated leaving it off.

That's a real pity about the menus - they're no harder to convert than the main "movie". The menus are just standard PAL videos, just like the concert footage. Rebuild a few video buttons and re-code the menu navigation during authoring and you could completly retain the original menus.

That would fall under "fair-use". If that is the only way you can take full advantage of the disc then you should re-author it. It isn't like you are costing the company any money since you have already purchased the DVD.

Yes, that's how I interpret current law. If I can get past a few minor technical issues, I might try a full re-authoring. It would never be the same exact quality as the original, but if I could get reasonably close, it would be nice to have En Concert in a format I can play on standard NTSC equipment.