this dvd is a disappointment
I was anticipating the energy and charisma of a Live Journey concert. I couldn't find it anywhere on the DVD. Every song on the DVD was performed at what seems 1 1/2 speed. It seems the band was trying to quickly get through the hits that the fans came to see. There is little to enjoy as the band seems to not be having a good time performing their songs together. Play Stone In Love or Who's Crying Now and see for yourself how quickly they go from the intro to the end. This DVD is disappointing. Although Steve Perry produced this DVD, in no way is this a 5 star DVD.

Next best thing to being there!
I bought this DVD because it was the first concert I ever attended. It primed my addiction to live music. I remembered it as one of the best concerts I'd ever attended. The DVD didn't let me down.

The quality -- both video and sound -- are great, especially considering that this concert took place 27 years ago. Journey was fired up that night and solidly in their prime. Unlike other bands in those years, these guys weren't stoned/wasted during the concert (either that or they managed to perform well even when stoned). Steve Perry's voice was clear and strong. Like most live music, the live versions of these songs are a bit different, but every bit as good as the studio versions. The sound in The Summit (the venue in Houston where they played) was full and balanced and the DVD sound delivers that quality, too.

Until someone invents time travel, watching the DVD is the next best thing to being there...less the post-concert ringing in your ears. If you were a Journey fan in those years (whether you'd admit it today or not!), you'll enjoy this DVD.

EXCELLENT!!!
for any Journey fan, this is a KEEPER. it's hard to believe there wasn't more live video footage for Journey's concerts but this is one of the only ones out there!! of course you can see some of their concert footage from Japan on 'YouTube' as well. anyways, this is journey at their FINEST. steve perry who i've come to learn is also known as 'The Voice' and it is SO TRUE; the man is unbelievable. also, steve smith was an incredible drummer; i saw him recently on the 'drummerworld' website and the man is still incredible. lastly, Neal Schon who is awesome and read recently is "the most underrated guitar player ever." between all these individual forces that came together to form this unforgettable band called "Journey". thank you for putting all your heart and passion into your music so we can enjoy it and pass it down to our children.

Live Concert
This package contains a DVD of the 1981 Houston concert AND a CD containing the same songs, plus a bonus track.
I think this concert shows Journey (and Steve Perry) at its best -- the songs are performed very well and you can't help but sing along to them. For someone who has never seen them perform live, this DVD is a great treat.
It also has a few extras: The Escape promo for MTV, an interview with all the members, a slideshow, and the original aired closing credits.
This DVD is a must-have for any true Journey/Steve Perry fan!

Great concert
Gorgeous sound. THE best band of the 80's. What else is there to say? Ok-my only complaint is that this concert doesn't contain any songs from their last 2 albums before they broke up but that is only because they hadn't been released, or probably even written at that time. Other than that this is the perfect concert for Journey fans. It is Steve Perry at his finest and his finest was something to hear. Can any man alive today hit notes like that? Check out some of the sheet music sometime and see what notes he was actually singing on these songs. Try some of those high notes and let me know when you're so hoarse you can't even speak much less sing. I've been there-singing along to these songs in my car or at the house-simply timeless.