The Remains of Greatness
The questionable video quality merits the removal of a star. As I understand it, the camera crew were stoned on LSD while filming this (why Hendrix' management tolerated this is beyond my comprehension; but it is clear indication that they didn't know the magnitude of Hendrix' genius; and if the stories of the rouge and scoundrel Michael Jeffery are true, he probably wouldn't have cared, so long as he made his money). Another reviewer mentioned that much of the out takes remain unreleased due to litigation. When the lost footage is finally released, Hendrix Experience will doubtless re-edit all the footage and present something of better quality.

But considering that this is all we have, I am grateful. I saw this film when it was first released, and I sat through two showings. Hendrix' performance for both sets was astonishing. He was in great form for these concerts and that alone is worth buying the DVD. Seeing the great master at work - despite the ragged artifacts of 60's drug culture contaminating the production - is to bear witness to some of the greatest music of the 20th century.

I imagine if film footage existed of somebody like, say, Beethoven, we would overlook the technical flaws simply because it was Beethoven. The monumental magnitude of his artistry and historical significance would earn such respect.

Thus is it with the great master Jimi Hendrix. His passing at the young age of 27 imposed on the world of music a loss that is beyond calculation. Stories remain of where he wanted to go and what he wanted to accomplish with his music. What might have been,,,,

Jimi at his best
OK, the production of this video is not on par with Lord of the Rings. But I'm giving it 5 stars because (IMHO) it is the best footage of Jimi Hendrix in existence. At Woodstock, Jimi looked tired and short tempered. At Berkeley, he really seemed to be having a great time - laughing, cavorting with kids in the audience, and playing at his absolute best. Berkeley was Jimi's home town, and he really gave this concert his all. So the video gets about 3 stars, but Jimi gets 5, only because I can't give him 10!

3 stars for the video, 5 stars for the music
In the end, while we all want to SEE Hendrix play, it is just as enjoyable to sit back and let Jimi's guitar take us away. There is some really inspired playing here. The presence of the audio version makes it worthwhile. Good stuff for Hendrix fans.

Must have!!
I recently purchased this DVD and i was taken back to my youthful days.I loved it and heard a song that i didnot know of.If you like the hippie days then this is a memorable delight!

somebody help meeeee
People will complain about anything but I dont care what they say about the editing...the camera people were most likely high anyway which was the thing then. everybody was havin a good time, the audience, jimi, etc. just enjoy the damned dvd. anything with jimi hendrix in it is beautiful & sexy to me. he wasnt chewing gum in this one; some people complain about that but i dont care if he was chewing on a shoe string, as long as I can watch him in action!! the way he played voodoo chile and johnny b goode made me want to be a guitar in my next life if i can be handled like that and there is such a thing as reincarnation. anyhow, buy the dvd.you won't regret it.