Live DVDs-Why the reluctance?

[SEMISORRY]

With so many unauthorised Morrissey releases around (for which he apparently receives no royalties)- why do you think Morrissey has released so few live DVDs of his concerts? I can only think of Dallas, Introducing Morrissey and Who put the M in Manchester?
I was so looking forward to the Hollywood bowl DVD which looks like will never be released.


So, why no new authorised DVD which surely would be a best seller.

 

[Fulham Road Lights]

I have also been wondering this!

 

[Danny_]

Do other artists release a lot of DVDs? I know usually the flavour of the month band releases a DVD but I'm talking about artists like Morrissey who don't sell millions with each release. I presume it costs a bit to market and distribute these releases so it might work out that they cost too much money for your basic mid-range artist.

 

[Raphael Lambach]

If Morrissey releseads many live dvd, probably, his performance would be so vain... However, when he gives us a dvd it's really good perfomance and this gig has good set list.

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Although, I think Live in Dallas isn't so good...

 

[Harsh Truth]

surprised the Hollywood Bowl (2007) dvd hasn't surfaced - why pro shot a show and not release?

 

[clumsy and shy]

maybe he's more embarrased about his shirtless appearance than he lets on?

 

[soundofthenorth]

surprised the Hollywood Bowl (2007) dvd hasn't surfaced - why pro shot a show and not release?

probably turn up as a bonus disc to some shocking re-release

 

[Stephane]

I believe Morrissey is very difficult with his live performances. I feel he doesn't like seeing something that might be slightly imperfect out there for posterity. At least unlike Madonna he doesn't re-record his vocal part on his live DVDs (she did this for the DVD of her latest tour).

I wish we were spoiled by Morrissey the way Bjork fans are spoiled. They got live DVDs of every tour she's done, and sometimes even more.

Stephane

 

[Emotional Guide Dog]

I'd absolutely love an Introducing Morrissey dvd. I know it's unlikely but I want it!

 

[Jukebox Jury]

In answer to the question posed in the title.... it's not a reluctance..... it's just artists cannot release a DVD on every tour they do. It would be commercial suicide.
I have only two live albums in my entire collection.
Siouxsie & The Banshees - Nocturn (because I was there one of the two nights they recorded it)
The Smiths - Rank

Have played both maybe 3 times each.......

Jukebox Jury