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(More customer reviews)For those who were unable to see VH1's documentary of Zevon's work on his final album, "The Wind," will find themselves fortunate that this DVD is being released. While not a concert or a collection of videos, this is a big goodbye for Zevon, his family, friends, and fans.
The DVD follows Zevon's friend and well-known columnist Dave Barry as he spends a few weeks with the ailing rocker. The heart of the "tour" lies in the recording studio, where we see Zevon jamming with Bruce Springsteen and Dwight Yoakam, discussing songs with Ry Cooder and Billy Bob Thornton, chatting with Hunter S. Thompson. Inbetween the various clips are updates on Warren's condition; these are bittersweet reminders that a legend is slowly fading.
The focus here is entirely on "The Wind;" we hear raw clips of "Disorder in the House" (Zevond backed by The Boss" and a closing montage over which "Keep Me in Your Heart" plays, the closing track on Zevon's final album--and his life. It is a musical epitaph which even the most hardened individual will find themselves moved by. Indeed, it is difficult to keep from feeling a twinge of guilt and sadness when watching this; it is a deeply personal insight into the twilight of a musical genius. Yet it does end on a somewhat high note; Zevon's daughter gives birth to twins, naming one of them after her father.
The DVD will feature the entire VH1 special as well as 65 minutes of "bonus footage," which will undoubtedly be footage left on the cutting-room floor and possibly the two videos for "Disorder in the House" and "Keep Me in Your Heart." Any fan of Zevon will find this an essential part of their library.
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