| | |  | FOLK MUSIC | Home » » Home & Away Revisited | | | | | | | Description: | | This DVD is filled with brilliant artistry and offbeat stories reflecting Leo Kottke's unique view of the world. This previously unavailable sold-out 1988 performance at Toronto's Bathhurst St. Theater has been restored to feature Leo's entire performance, showcasing his masterful six-string, twelve-string, and slide guitar work. It also features Leo's life on the road including previously unseen footage of Leo playing with the late Michael Hedges backstage in Nashville, and an extended performance with Chet Atkins and Doc Watson at a photo shoot. | | | Product Details: | | | Actors:
| Leo Kottke | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| Mvd Visual | | Run Time:
| 106 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| April 04, 2006 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 14 reviews |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 This DVD will get worn out!Apr 07, 2006
By dan_r
I don't get to see Kottke play because I live in the middle of Alaska. This is such a relief and a wonderful DVD! The sound at the very beginning (1 minute) of the show is improperly mixed, with vocals overpowering the guitar, but the rest of the DVD is great. It cuts between the show and tidbits of Leo telling stories or playing with others.
I think that there is ample coverage of his abilities which would please those who appreciate him for his playing. There is also a good amount of stories of personnal accounts from Kottke. I really enjoyed hearing him talk as he drove or went to the music stores. He even runs into a much younger John Hartford and another time plays while Chet Atkins tries to keep up (probably an exageration, but it sounded good.)
I can tell that I'm going to wear this DVD out.
Recommended for all Leo Kottke fans and guitarists who appreciate great playing and good stories.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
A Must-Have Video For Kottke Fans!May 03, 2006
By Warren James
"Wes"
I have been an avid fan of Leo since I was turned on to him by a friend (I owe ya', man!) in 1979. I was blown away by him then- and still am, though not a fan of his recent material/endeavors. I have collected his music and whatever video clips I could- here & there ever since, 27 years now. Seen him live 5 times. My most played guitar was personally autographed by him. Yet here- in one fell swoop, I got more good material than I've been able to ever piece together from TV performances, Austin City Limits, PBS, etc. 90-95% of his truly good material that makes Kottke the player that he is is contained neatly on this one little piece of plastic. This is now my most treasured DVD!
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Jack Gets UpSep 13, 2006
By Robert Carlberg
It's a treat seeing Leo all young and svelte -- gosh, this footage is almost 20 years old now! I've seen him in concert 18 times, from his first early concerts where he was so nervous he tripped over his guitar to more recent events where he seemed mostly bemused by the whole thing. He's always astounding technically, and amusing personally with his wry MidWest wit.
These traits are perfectly captured by the footage on this disc (as it was by the original VHS). If you didn't love Leo before seeing this, you will after.
But it's not perfect. The editing is sometimes a little abrupt, with applause cut off suddenly. Although the Amazon description says this concert is presented in its entirety, it's actually TWO concerts, interspersed (Leo's shirt changes -- and his spare guitar changes sides). I could have gone for some more stage banter (always a highlight) and additional candid footage following him around town, as what's here seems rushed and foreshortened.
But I loved the VHS, and I love the (slightly) expanded DVD so my quibbles are in perspective relatively minor.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Leo is awesomeJan 01, 2008
By D. Coan
"Sommelier"
Home and Away is a classic video for the Leo Kottke fan, I have seen him in concert 7 times and this video has all the elements and music that makes him so special. A must buy for the guitarist.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Entertaining and highly impressiveNov 07, 2007
By Blomme Emile Bernard
Usually I do not care much for taped performances. I find them annoying and more than once seeing the artist 'live' is a disappointment. Not so with this Leo Kottke dvd!
In this dvd Kottke does not only show his incredible skills as a composer and professional guitarist, but the interviews that have been cut into the recorded performance show an extremely funny Kottke at home, in his car, in a guitar shop and (quite funny) in his basement with 'bad guitars'. This makes the video not only a true pleasure to watch and listen to, but also highly entertaining. For the duration of the video that is great, but I must admit I feel sorry for Leo's son whom he quotes saying: 'Dad, is this another one of your jokes...'
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