Rust Never Sleeps: Neil Young Concert Fantasy (VHS)

I finally got around to watching this last night, and I am quite happy. RNS was my introduction to Neil Young many years ago, on a late night TV show called "Night Flight". Since then I have owned it on VHS and then DVD, and I will aver that this is the best version I've ever seen/owned. Very sharp, clear, and great sound. You must understand that the graininess and crudity is an aesthetic choice to enhance this concert footage, but that said, this is by far the best version I could imagine. I am compelled to say this as a total Neil Young devotee; if you are a fan and are already familiar with this video, you will be very satisfied!

Massive upgrade to the old dvd, both in picture and sound.The visuals are just brighter and cleaner, close up shots are really more detailed.The sound? Top notch. The bass is more detailed, instrument separation, as well as backing vocals, is very noticeable, buttakes nothing away from the guitars and lead vocal.I'd say the only downside is that some of the editing choices, like cutting away to distant backstage or overviews of the stage during some solos, are still a bit mystifying after all these years.Bottomline, if you liked this release before, you'll love it now.

Purchased this hoping that the sound was going to be better than my old lp record of this concert. I was not disappointed as this was a great performance with great sound. The stage antics of the urchins running around was so typical of Neil as he was never a conformist and does what he wants to do. This was not a distraction. Video was very good. I always want to hear "Cowgirl In The Sand" and "Down By The River" but I guess he was tired of playing them so many times prior. All in all Neil fans will not be disappointed - great concert !

Ok, this is now. Got a copy for Christmas 2019 and it starts on the last song. Tried everything possible, still the same. Order again. EXACTLY the same. DO NOT ORDER THIS. I gave it 2 chances. Fool me once.... But dont fool you! Why is one star the lowest?

NY was great, but the concert production was a big distraction. Watching those goonies go up and down the stage between songs is a waste of time and just plain silly. Looking forward to another live NY DVD.

Perfect capture of the time period. Neil at the top of his artistry.You detractors shut it. What are you talking about? Part of a ‘show’. About the same time as the first Star Wars. Sand dudes or what ever they were called. The pure music is absolutely engaging. No blinding lights lasers or fog. Just kick ass music as far as I’m concerned!!!

Perfect, great song list set. Great . Who doesn't love Neil?

If u neil young fan. You will love it

An excellent bit of theatre(very unusual in pop concerts) and the music fabulous. Whether on his own or with Crazy Horse, Neil Young hits the note. Have always loved his music but this concert is something else. Superb! Up there with The Stones in Hyde Park or The Cure in Orange or Fleetwood Mac ‘76 concert. Real kickass music that polishes the hormones and adds time and joy to life.

Bought this when Amazon promoted it as a new release. I remember great reviews of the film when it came out. Thinking I only knew a few NY songs I found I knew nearly all of the songs here. It's a great performance with a curious concept. Picture quality for the time is fine and sound is excellent.

Neil Young at his best, playing many of his acoustic and electric classics. The picture and audio quality is superb and a huge improvement on previous releases. One of rock music's true innovators and an artist with genuine integrity. Wonderful.

HI. This is a great concert from Neil Young. I'm very happen because finally this live concert was made in blu-Ray with a great sound and image. Perfect job. Thank you. Abilio

this is one of the best neil young concerts.. so is live at red rock. would recommend.

It's Neil young on DVD....you would be crazy not to buy this and watch such a legend performing

A great Neil Young concert

Much better picture and sound, compared to the old DVD,

Quirky video of its time and I love it. Great performances by Neil Young and Crazy Horse, acoustically and as a band.

Great!

Had 2 copies of this now. On neither does the 5.1 mix actually work. Outputs as stereo only.

Brilliant Neil Young at his Best Buy it 👍🎸🎸

Die Stimmung ist super, NY gut bei Stimme und der erste Teil des Konzerts nur mit Gesang, Mundharmonika und Gitarre bzw. Piano.Später kommt dann Crazy Horse dazu und der herrliche Gitarrensound ist hervorragend eingefangen.Die Bildqualität ist zeitgemäß nicht so gut wie heute. Der Ton ist sauber und einem Live-Konzert entsprechend.Der 5.1-Mix auf der Blu-Ray bringt die Atmosphäre gut ins Wohnzimmer.Für Puristen ist eine Stereo-Spur mit 192 kHz und 24 bit dabei.

Lange habe ich dieses nicht nur für Fans unverzichtbare Konzert in gruseliger "Qualität" mehr erduldet als genossen. Und jetzt: Welch eine Freude - erstklassiger Ton wie es sich für Neil gehört (in allen nötigen Formaten) und endlich, endlich auch noch ein knackscharfes Bild. Für die Freunde des Meckerns: Jau, da ist reichlich Filmkorn - das waren halt die Siebziger und vermutlich auch damals nicht unbedingt beste Qualität. Aber was solls, eines der besten Konzerte aller Zeiten (zumindest solange wie neuere Konzerte wie z.B. seinerzeit das umjubelte in Glastonbury nicht veröffentlicht sind) in excellenter Qualität mit ein bisschen Zeitkolorit, geil!

Ja, Zeitreisen sind möglich: man nehme diese BD, schiebe sie in den Player, drehe die Lautstärke auf "richtig laut" und ab geht die Luzy. 80er marsch, nur dass der Sound besser ist. Ja, das Bild ist doch eher körnig, dafür hätte es sicher keiner BD bedurft. Und ob ein DTS-HD 5.1-Mix notwendig ist, darüber werden sich die einschlägigen Kommentatoren sicherlich länglich auslassen. Aber der Ton ist wahrscheinlich das Optimum, was aus den Quellen herasuzuholen ist und liegt ja für die Puristen auch als PCM-Stereo-Spur in 192kHz/24Bit vor.Ich hab den Film vorher nicht gesehen (Lief der eigentlich in D? In irgendeinem Kino? In irgendeinem Dritten?), kannte aber "Live Rust" von vorn bis hinten. Also freu ich mich über zwei zusätzliche Tracks ("Thrasher" und "Welfare Mothers"). Und schwelge in nostalgischen Gefühlen....