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The one that started it all, released last year - reached No 1. in the DVD Music Charts.
Did you enjoy it?
Was the fact that it was in black and white make it more nostalgic?
Which song was your favourite?
Did you buy the special edition? Did you enjoy the book?

Yes I love this dvd. It was made more nostalgic by the black and white.

It says "Limited Collectors Edition " on the front, so I guees that would be the special edition.

The book was great--loads of information, and photos--particularly liked the discography section.

My favourite song is [ like Michele] "What to do". First time I had heard this song , although I have heard it since.

Marian

Pull up a chair and enjoy, “An Evening with Matt Monro,” and that’s what it was for me, an enjoyable, touching evening. I kept hitting replay, listening again to his passionate voice, his songs, and after I watched it all, I played it again right from the beginning. He seemed to really enjoy singing for the folks. He conveys an easy style with his performance and his charming and natural personality shows through; I felt like I was right there in the room with him and listening to the best voice I’d ever heard, velvety, and lush and sometimes slightly haunting. He makes every song “uniquely his own.” Add to that, the bonus songs at the end, these alone are worth more then the price of the DVD; you will want to watch and listen again and again.

For me, it was serendipitous that I discovered this melodious singer; I was searching the Internet for good music and to my jubilation, this man with his unique and extraordinary voice popped up. When he sang, I felt his words; his songs are meant to evoke emotion as well as be heard. He truly was one-of-a-kind; I couldn’t help but ask myself, “how come I missed out on him for so long?????” If you are a Matt Monro fan, you will really enjoy this DVD, I sure do.
Phyllis Kaye

Thanks for your review of "An Evening With Matt Monro" Phyllis. Glad you enjoyed the DVD and that you "found" our Matt...........................eventually Matt was popular in the US in the 60's, so thats probably why you missed him over the past twenty or thirty years, but at least you have finally found the greatest singer in the world, in the end Phyllis I hope you become a regular of this Matt Monro message board. Today though, there doesn't seem to be many people about on the forum, which is very unusual. But please join us all in the future, won't you Phyllis, as Matt and his beautiful voice and his glorious music is an absolute pleasure to discuss, as you will hopefully find out in the future Phyllis.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Matt Monro Phyllis. You'll find many friendly folk who love his singing here.
There hasn't been anyone on the forum much today Robert as no-one could access it for a few hours. Luckily Michele sorted it out.

Marian

Welcome to the forum Phyllis. Glad to hear that you had so much pleasure and enjoyment watching Matt's wonderful performance and listening to his glorious voice on this very special DVD.
We discuss Matt's music, and his current and forthcoming CDs, and there is a great deal of Matt's music out there right now to enjoy.
So join in with our discussions of Matt and other artists too.

Hi Phyllis, nice to hear from you and welcome to the forum.

Hi Everyone,
I appreciate your warm words of welcome, I couldn’t access the forum and thought I was doing something wrong, it’s good to know it's all up and running now. I will be happy to join in the discussions; and will have a picture and info about myself (coming soon), so you’ll have a face to associate with.
Like all you, I really enjoy listening to Matt Monro and am listening to his CD's everyday.
Thanks again,
Phyllis

I have just watched this DVD. It is the first time I have ever seen the great man singing live and it was spine chillingly good. He had a very fine ability to hold a note and was very good at talking to his audience.

But you know, if the Beatles put the swing into the 60s, then Matt Monro sang the soundtrack to it. Fabulous!

A real treat then eh Chris. It's all here on this DVD isn't it... a talented vocal genius with charm, wit, and charisma all rolled into one.

Hi Chris
To Matt himself his Evening With ... he probably regarded
as a routine professional performance. To the rest of us,
however, it is a magical musical experience. A multi-faceted
gem, a less obviously brilliant element of which was Matt's
mastery of the microphone. On one occasion he actually gives
the cable a hefty heave across the stage as though to say,
'We're going to have a ball tonight, come what may.' Unlike
most modern-day vocalists who almost swallow the microphone,
in some of Matt's close-ups it isn't visible at all.
I agree with Michele and Marian(a), What To Do? is
especially appealing, I think because the song gives full rein
to Matt's exquisite command of cadence:

Those unique vocal tones from heaven sent,
each mellow 'changing cadence rich and deep';
a sound that singers hear in wonderment,
then weep.

Keith

It was Brilliant H+L. True entertainment at its best. Good to see that Matts Musical director is still around too.

It is brilliant Chris, and if you haven't seen the DVDs "A Portrait Of" and "Matt At The Movies" with extra footage of Matt singing a few of his greatest songs, then get them now. Both excellent gems to have. It certainly is great to see Matt's music director Colin Keyes still around and working with Matt Jnr Chris. He was, and still is the best in the business.

and...Colin looks really good too, doesn't seem to have aged at all over the years.
Marian.

That's actually true he doesn't.