Concert in Central Park PAL Format

I have wanted this concert in my collection for years. When I saw that the format was not for the US, I was concerned. Thankfully, I popped this DVD into the machine built in to my TV, and it started to play, no problem. If it hadn't, I would have watched it on my computer. I love this concert. It captures a moment in time when two of the greatest artists of our generation were at the peak of their abilities. I am amazed by the clarity of sound. You would not believe it was filmed outside in front of 500,000 onlookers--it seems so intimate. I still can't believe there is no jumbo tron at the front of the stage--I guess the people a few thousand rows back just came to be part of the history! And who could blame them? I wish I'd been there, too.

I don't agree with any of the quibbles with this video. My impression was that, while certainly it is clear there is tension between Paul and Art, both put their heart and soul into this performance. The versions of Sounds of Silence, Parsley Sage Rosemary and Thyme, American Tune, America, and other songs are fabulous. The back up band is outstanding. Most remarkable of all is how Paul and Art, even though they rework the rhythm of many of the songs, sing in absolute synch without even looking at each other, as if they are two halves of the same soul. Both men are in fine voice, the audience is totally enthralled, and Paul and Art even appear to warm up to each other towards the end. I could have done without the reprise of Late in the Evening and the Simon song Late Great Johnny Ace (my own quibbles!), but these are trivial in the context of this great concert.

This dvd is PAL format. When I ordered it on my iPad, the warning was well down the page, not visible without scrolling down. When selling to North American customers, this should be noted in the top heading!! This disc will not play in my regular DVD or Blu-ray players. However, it does play on my Mac computer, so those of you in NTSC regions who got stuck with this may have an alternative - see if your computer can play the PAL format.Five stars to Paul & Art for the concert. One star for Columbia for not treating this to a true remastered 5.1 mix. One star for Amazon for shoddy product description and marketing.

This concert occurred just after I got married. I always loved Simon and Garfunkel's music, and was so thrilled they got back together for this concert. Unfortunately, they still seem like their friendship is strained, and also do not appear to be comfortable talking with the audience. The music is great, though.

Outstanding set from New York in the 1980’s. You’ll never see them like this again so I’d suggest you grab a copy before they all disappear. This PAL format plays just fine on any current region free blu ray player - Sony machines seem to cover just about everything. Gee I miss these guys.

The songs that they sing, the magic of that night, the sound of the duo...all make for an unforgettable concert. They never leave you wishing they'd chosen a different set list. They do their own hits and some of their individual songs. It is a perfect combination and a thrill to see them together once again. I highly recommend this tape. If you aren't a fan of theirs, you will be. And if you are, you'll rejoice in the memories this tape brings back. It is awesome.

Beware ALL U.S. & Canadian DVD purchasers, of this particular title!! The description of this DVD ("Simon & Garfunkel In Central Park") states that this is an "All Region" DVD. In other words, can be played on DVD players from ALL REGIONS around the world. This is not the case, re: "Region 1" DVD players; manufactured in the U.S. Believe me....I'm learning the hard way! At this time, I'm negotiating with "MovieMars" for a refund OR replacement with a "Region 1 ONLY" version.We have two Sony DVD players (one is an up-convert)and a Magnavox DVD player. All three of these players will not play this DVD.......read-out says, "Cannot play-Wrong Geographical Location". We do have a portable DVD player, that was manufactured in China. This DVD WILL play on this portable; as it will on your DVD/CD player, on your computer hard-drive. But that's it!Bottom line..........stay away from DVD descriptions that say, "All Region"; this is NOT the case! Go with "Region 1 ONLY"......referring to the U.S. & Canada. You won't get in trouble and end up going through this hassle, that I'm going through at this particular time (w/"MovieMars")!!!

I've been watching sample songs on You tube and decided I needed the entire concert. The quality is excellent and what a pleasure to hear the duo live. Arthur's voice has not diminished in quality here- but it's one of the concerts where you will here his voice before it sounds strained I later years. The magic in Paul Simon's production is a keeper in this DVD- his song writing, voice and composition. I love it. The highlighted song for me is Bridge over troubled water.