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Bizarre mix....

Richard O'Leary | Tallahassee, FL USA | 06/10/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The concert in Houston which I and 1.5 million of my closest friends attended was truly an awe-inspiring experience. This recording does not do justice to that magical evening when major highways shut down as people simply parked their cars on the Interstates to see and hear the awesome spectacular.Why, oh why, did JMJ decide to use these ridiculous interviews of Houstonians conducted by local television stations as part of this recording??? I've never understood it. The excerpts from the Channel 13 (KTRH) news just aggrivate me as much as they also cause me to remember how one of the largest cities in the US came to a stop.The most moving portion of the Houston show was the dedication of the Rendez-vous sections to be played by Ron McNair, one of the 7 astronauts killed after the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. To hear the version from Lyon left me a little empty.All this being said, I do recommend this CD. As with most of Jarre's live material, the studio versions have their advantages and drawbacks, but Houston-Lyon does give a feel for what amazing things JMJ can do outside the studio."

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Richard O'Leary | 07/18/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"One of Jarre's best! I have listened to this CD over and over and still find the music exquisite! Put it in your car and you will be able to cope with the traffic tie-ups! Enjoy!"