MADONNA Blond Ambition Japan Tour '90

Comment: The only digital copy for this concert is on the LD, which I own one fortunately. I would think that the original mint copy of the VHS will be fantastic as, if I have not mistaken, the resolution is better on the VHS compared to LD. I totally agree that the audio and video quality on the Yokohama leg of the Blond Ambition is a lot better (almost perfect for a live performance) compared to the Nice concert, which was released internationally; also only on the LD. The windy condition made some of the scene even more dramatic, especially during Papa Don't Preach and Like A Prayer . Yes, it is possible to transfer the LD to DVD, which I did. It is only an analogue transfer, as digital transfer is not possible. I had no choice because LD machines are no longer available, if mine breaks down, it will be impossible to enjoy again one of the best concert in the history of pop music. It is almost 20 years now since the Blond Ambition Tour; Madonna has just released all (well... almost all ) her music videos on the new double DVD collection, I hope Madonna and Warner will also look into the Blond Ambition Tour and Re-invention Tour as In Bed With Madonna cannot be a substitute for the actual tour, nor can I Am Going To Tell You A Secret be for the Re-invention Tour. Perhaps we may never see the Yokohama Blond Ambition on DVD (also on blu-ray would be nice) as Madonna is slowly forgotten by the new generation in Japan, unless Warner Japan decides to release it worldwide. The time is right now as with the release of Celebration, the world is again brought to attention Madonna's body of work.

Comment: This is simply her best tour EVER !! I got the chance to see it live during her Los Angeles stop ( my mom took me hahahah ) She was on top of the world at the time and every song was a complete hit. I still think that the France version is much better due to lighting factors. Madonna herself did complain of horrible rainy weather during her Japan stop, so you can kind of see it on this particular show ( its windy in some numbers, the red curtain not coming down during LKE A VIRGIN, the lighting over all is better in FRANCE ), so some things are not flowing as they should due. But it does not matter because over all the show is a stunner !! Plus the advantage of this show over the France version is that she has her blond pony tail which she took off during the European leg of the tour. I cannot belive that to this date it has not been released on DVD, considering the fact that it would most likely sell like crazy. Every Madonna fan prays this gets wide release sometime in this lifetime. There is just no other show like it !! I mean her other tours are good will never quite match to BLOND AMBITION THE GREAT !!!!

Comment: Firstly i agree with all the reviews here, The Japan version of the
Blond Ambition Tour is the only one to have, The regular "rest of the world version" was ok, but sonically the Yokahama concert was so much better ,those Japanese audio engineers knew their stuff!
I was lucky enough to get this on Laser Disc (remember those??), from an associate who picked it up in Japan whilst on business, he loaned it to me , later i convinced him to sell it to me which he agreed to. I know that a lot of audio guys like me swear that the sound on Laser Disc was far better than DVD, but in this instance we are talking about the VHS version above, and providing your VCR is up to the job the soundtrack on this tape should be almost as good, and if you have a DVD Recorder you might be able to transfer it ! ( people don't do things like that do they?)
Anyhow one day it may be released on DVD, but there is a danger that by that time Madonna may be well and truly "off the boil"
and the "now generation" will say "who was that" The Laser Disc version crops up from time to time on Ebay, but i have found anyone advertising this on DVD is probably selling a DVD-r copy!
not the real thing! Get it whilst you can, you will never let it go!

Comment: I admit I am not much of a Madonna fan, some things here and there. Through the years to be honest, I didn't pay much attention to her even with all the controversy.

However, I have come across different scenes of her Blond Ambition tour throughout the internet. I was so impressed that I decided I had to buy the VHS. This is absolutely wonderful! I give her so much credit for being talented in this tour. Putting together a show like that, I am very impressed. I love theatre and I love how theatrical this show is. I think this is worth every penny!

My only complaint is the audience. I wish they could have seemed more excited. But nevertheless, this is spectacular!

Comment: Though this is not the same Blonde Ambition concert that was featured on HBO in 1990, this one is absolutely amazing! It still captures the show in it's entirety and brings the material girl's theatrics to new hights!

My only complaint is that "Now I'm Following You" is lip-synched, and it's obvious that she just wanted to give herself a dance break in the show. Not too classy, but I still think that this show is AMAZING!!!

I thought it was a little unusual that the crowd didn't seem enthusiastic, but then I remembered that this concert was filmed in Japan. When Madonna talks to the audience, they just kind of sit there quietly and don't cheer or anything. It took me ahile to remember that these people probably didn't know English. Any other audience in the world would have been screaming their heads off if Madonna stopped the show to talk!

SET LIST:

Express Yourself
Open Your Heart
Causing A Commotion
Where's The Party
Like A Virgin
Like A Prayer
Live To Tell
Oh Father
Papa Don't Preach
Sooner Or Later
Hanky Panky
Now I'm Following You (Part One)
Now I'm Following You (Part Two)
Material Girl
Cherish
Into The Groove
Vogue
Holiday
Keep It Together

Buy this concert. It could be a while before it's finally available on DVD, so get out your VHS player and enjoy!