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Starring: Q-Tip,  Nicole Pantenburg,  Keith Diorio,  Tina Landon,  Robert Vinson, 
Directed By: David Mallet, 
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1998-10-11
Studio: Image Entertainment
Format: AC-3,  Color,  Dolby,  DVD-Video,  Live,  NTSC, 

Editorial Reviews and DVD Information about Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

Description
The Velvet Rope Tour is a spectacular production of lights, dance, energy, and of course Janet's total control of the stage. Janet brings her distinctive vocals, sweet melodies and harder-edged dance rhythms to a synergistic crescendo in this stunning concert filmed live at Madison Square Garden, New York. Songs: Velvet Rope, If, You, Let's Wait Awhile/Again, Control medley: Control/The Pleasure Principle/What Have You Done For Me Lately/Nasty/Throb, Escapade medley: Escapade/When I Think of You/Miss You Much/Runaway/Love Will Never Do [Without You], Alright, I Get Lonely, Anytime Anyplace, Rope Burn, Black Cat, What About, Rhythm Nation, Special, That's the Way Love Goes, Got 'Til It's Gone, Go Deep, Together Again.

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This lavish two-hour concert special, originally produced for HBO, offers ample proof of Janet Jackson's fierce ambitions. Whitney, Celine, and Mariah can run circles around her small, sweet voice, but Janet brings a tough, muscular power to her live performances that none of those peers can approach, storming through myriad set and costume changes, and sustaining an aerobic pace through elaborate dance routines. As captured during this Madison Square Garden presentation of her Velvet Rope tour, Janet Jackson is, ahem, very buff indeed, not just in her well-toned physical health, but in her vocal attack.

The Velvet Rope tosses up rappers, hard-rock heroism, melting romantic pop, and Jackson's own flavor of soft-core erotica, but the show transcends those components in its broad sense of spectacle. The star fronts a formidable battalion of dancers, singers, and musicians to make her points, and while it's obvious that the musical performances have been nipped, tucked, and polished to an acceptable sheen, Janet earns her props through sheer willpower.

Ranging across Jackson's best-known songs from the last decade, the production is noteworthy for its intricate choreography and massive settings, in which the star seeks to match the big-budget sweep of her music videos. The live troupe is formidable, composed of a crack band and a large cast of nimble dancers, and Janet keeps pace with her aerobic presence. We'll leave it to social scientists to ponder the significance of the "Rope Burn" sequence, in which an ecstatic male fan is lashed to a chair and gets to watch his favorite sex object pole-dance. If this stalwart is any indication, Janet has already won the hearts (and more) of her faithful. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews for Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

Janet at her best !
I consider this one of the greatest concerts, beautifully done by the one and only Janet Jackson. My wife and I have been looking for this dvd ever since my original recording of this was taken (borrorwed)by our nephew. Now we finally got it back. Without Janet Jackson there would be no Beyonce Knowles! Janet Jackson still rules !!!!!Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

A Must Have For Janet Fans
The Velvet Rope tour is probably Janet's best show. If u are a big fan and enjoy watching her perform, this DVD is a "must have." Janet definitely paved the way for all of the present day female entertainers. This DVD proves it!Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

Dynamic Concert
I saw this concert when it aired live on HBO several years ago. The show is full of wonderful visuals (costumes, props and sets). Much more than you would expect from a concert . The dancing is out of this world and Janet looks like the true diva-performer extraordinaire that she is. I recorded this show on VCR and the audio on this DVD could stand to be a little bit better. Also, they cut one small scene out, it's where Janet brings a guy up on stage and the first guy doesnt suit her taste, for whatever reason, then she has him taken off the stage and recruits another. On the DVD you never see the first guy who is brought onto the stage. If you like Janet you'll want to add this to your collection and if your not a Janet fan you will be after seeing this show!Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

The Velvet Rope Tour,Live & Loving It
I bought this DVD a year ago,and when I first watched it I was a little bit disappointed because I really expected more of it.
They weren't very frequent with the costume changes, and they weren't as much creative as the All For You Tour as far as the settings consern.
But as a true Janet fan and a inspired dancer,I bought "The Velvet Rope" album(I'm a huge fan since a little 4 years ago)and thought it was an amazing peace of art.
The more I listened to it,the more I fell in love with it.
And after beginning to be totally obsessed with the album,I watched the show,and I thought it was AMAZING.
The show was more about the cheography and showing us the great talent Janet posseses.
She has this great energy on stage,which she always has of course,but what I haven't noticed the first time I saw THIS DVD.
Overall,it's a great show and y'all should really check it out,love you janet!!!!!!Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

Great concert from a Great Performer/Artist
Janet has come a long way folks and this concert proves she is/was at the top of her game. I can clearly see her influence in other artists such as Destiny's Child and Britney Spears. Janet might not be a great vocalist, in fact thats her weakness but her performances make up for what she lacks. Her dancing and her ability to rarely rely on a backing track makes her a great performer.
I was probably no more than 10 or 11 when this concert was shown and it was good then and great now.
Janet's energy and determination can be seen and felt throughout the show. She seems more focused than ever and it shows. Aside from that, her band and dancers were on point with every key and step. All of her top hits at the time are performed; "IF", "Control", "Miss You Much" and "I get lonely", they are all here.
If you want to see a great LIVE concert with great sets, vocals, dances, costumes and props then pick this one up. Its worth the money. If your a Janet fan or a fan of Pop/R&B music then get this DVD because its a classic.Janet Jackson - The Velvet Rope Tour

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