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For a DVD released in the late 90s, the production quality of the Glasgow show is remarkably high. Directed with a keen eye for the rhythm, the camera work avoids the rapid-fire editing that plagued many concert films of the MTV era. Instead, it lingers on the musicianship, allowing the viewer to appreciate the interplay between the band members.
The 1997 DVD is a rare opportunity to see the original "main" lineup that defined the band's organic, funk-heavy sound: Facebook·Jamiroquai Belgium Jamiroquai Live in Glasgow - 1997 -DVD-
However, there is a distinct difference between the band that played London’s Wembley Arena and the band that played the on November 28, 1997. Glasgow audiences are legendary for being the “second city of rock"—if you can win Glasgow, you can win the world. They don't stand politely; they demand a sweat-soaked, high-octane, 120-decibel revival meeting. For a DVD released in the late 90s,
The DVD release (which appeared later, in the early 2000s) is a standard-definition 4:3 full-frame presentation, typical of late-90s concert films. While not remastered in high definition, the picture has a gritty, authentic documentary feel. The audio mix is the highlight: a powerful stereo (and occasionally Dolby Digital 5.1) track that balances Jay Kay’s vocals, Stuart Zender’s popping bass, and the brass section without over-compression. The camera work is energetic—lots of close-ups of Jay Kay’s signature headgear (he wears a massive, feathery buffalo hat for much of the show) and frantic dancing. The 1997 DVD is a rare opportunity to