New "Astral Weeks Live"

Pehare,Yes it's great!!. The music was always great anyhow. I love the fact that Van just re-did the whole cd live for us! It's truly one CD that I'll be listening to for years. As I sit and listen, it's almost as if I've never heard it before. The fiddle player is exceptional. Makes this classic so much better.

I read about this on Amazon recently.

I think I'll have to check it out. Astral Weeks is a classic and a mesmerizing recording! It will be interesting to hear how Van has brought it up to date.

Why is it that on almost any live album people in the audience have to "let themselves be heard" during a quiet passage. It drives me nuts and takes away any intimacy that might be.

I know old Van has put on weight, but does he have to sing while chewing his food?

I cant understand what he is singing.

I have to say. I've talked to other audiophiles concerning this cd. It seems that a lot of "so called music lovers" don't like the new version because it's live. Well, all I can say about that is Bull@$&t! If your only into studio recordings that have no audience (which I like both) then you're not a music lover at all! Music is about involvement and if a little audience noise bothers you then your just a gear head.