The Doors: Live at the Hollywood Bowl

One of the greatest concert films - a mesmerizing performance.

A truly brilliant concert, expertly captured on film. The Doors' performances were notorious for Jim Morrison being drunk and/or stoned, and behaving in erratic, even provocative, fashion. Here he absolutely captivates the audience with a blend of theatrics, lyrics and cool calm menace. He is in control of everything and everyone throughout.

Backing the incredible stage presence of Morrison is some musicianship of the highest order. The camera and microphones capture well the sheer brilliance of Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore. While Morrison supplies the darkness and thought, the other three provide the light, craft and rock.

There's a sense of something big, magnificent and important in progress all the way through. This is as much a visual experience as an audio one - you can't look away.

One of the greatest concert films - a mesmerizing performance.

A truly brilliant concert, expertly captured on film. The Doors' performances were notorious for Jim Morrison being drunk and/or stoned, and behaving in erratic, even provocative, fashion. Here he absolutely captivates the audience with a blend of theatrics, lyrics and cool calm menace. He is in control of everything and everyone throughout.

Backing the incredible stage presence of Morrison is some musicianship of the highest order. The camera and microphones capture well the sheer brilliance of Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore. While Morrison supplies the darkness and thought, the other three provide the light, craft and rock.

There's a sense of something big, magnificent and important in progress all the way through. This is as much a visual experience as an audio one - you can't look away.

The Doors' concert at the Hollywood Bowl was very easily one of their finest moments. This performance was once thought to have been lost but I for one am very grateful that it was discovered and released on video for all their fans to see because it's an awesome showcase of the Doors captivating their audience as only they knew how. Most definitely a must have for any fan.

You would think that a guy has famous as Jim Morrison was in the history of the rock 'n roll would be a little more dynamic.

When I saw this on VHS way back when I was expecting something exciting. I grew up with all these bands (and a lot earlier rock in the '50s). I knew the songs and I had heard about Morrison making obscene gestures, etc., in concerts. I didn't expect, or want, that but I wanted SOME visuals worth watching, otherwise why not just stick with the CDs?

Morrison might have well have been in a coma for all the animation he exhibited. What you get on this tape (or DVD) is seeing a singer grabbing on the to microphone with two hands and singing into it - nothing else. I saw more life in zombie movies.

Hey, I usually liked music of The Doors. Their songs and lyrics were dramatic and bold and exciting....everything this concert is not.

Have loved The Doors since I was a teenager and still do, despite not enjoying this.

I don't think The Doors were ever known for truly magnificent live performances. This isn't one of them either. I'm surprised by many of the rave reviews about this. I can only imagine those reviewers had dropped even more acid than Jim Morrison. Perhaps that was half my problem. Having 10 years of sobriety perhaps isn't the best preparation heading into this.

But you shouldn't need to be whacked on drugs to enjoy good music. This just came across like a bunch of young, pretentious art students who had discovered acid over their summer break. Unconvincing in its delivery, The Doors more closely resemble a garage band jamming in their Mum's garage here. Occasionally they seem to remember they're performing in front of an audience, which is where the sudden, occasional wailing screams of Jim Morrison abruptly jolt our attention back.

I loved Hello I Love You, Alabama Song and Back Door Man. Light My Fire was alright too, despite Morrison's clear dislike of it. I was relieved when the rest of the show was over though, which is disappointing. I'll stick to playing their records in my bedroom instead.