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Jeff Beck "performing this week" OMG

I know I just finished listening to this disc. I know that sometimes music doesn't always hold up after repeated listenings. I also know that this disc is the single best guitar performance I have heard maybe ever. Last night I had just finished listening to Santanas " song of the wind" and was wondering what had become of this level of virtuosity in todays music. I put on "perform this week" which I had bought on a whim and was dumbstruck. Many years ago I was a big Jeff Beck fan but had lost some interest as I felt he was stuck in a fusion time capsule. He was terrific on Claptons crossroads ( he's always been a great blues player) and his manic depression on a Hendrix tribute was fantastic so I bought the disc hoping to not be too dissapointed. Never EVER have I heard such beauty and virtuosity at the same time. I've seen a clean SRV in concert. I saw Return to Forever back in the day. I've seen Albert King, BB king, Mclaughlin/Dimeola/Delucia, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Santana, Buddy Guy and a hundred others that don't come to mind just now. This is a supreme performance of jazz, rock, blues even reggae. Listening to this reminds me of the story of Sonny Rollins listening to john Coltranes "Giant Steps" and retiring for two years. It was just too mind blowing. The band and the recording quality are likewise topnotch. I know this is way over the top but to me at least it's that good. Check it out. - Jim
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martykl
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The DVD is unbelievable. Buckingham is kind of annoying - a little smug and self satisfied. However, he is a tremendous performer, singular guitarist, and terrific songwriter (or at least tunesmith, the lyrics are variable). Either way, this is by FAR my favorite DVD of the 1,000+ (99% movies) I own. It's the only one I re-watch regularly.

Marty
timrhu
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Just finished the first listen. My God it's good.
The songs that have the feel of his playing on "Amused To Death" are beautifully done.
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khagen58
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I got the Jeff Beck DVD yesterday, put it on last night and finally had to shut it off at midnight. I have seen most of it and it is unbelievable! In addition to the CD's songs there are female vocalists which blew me away and a set with Clapton and another Rockabilly set, which is what Jeff started with in his youth. Additionally, there is a great interview with him and he speaks about every song. I just have to wonder what it took to get tickets to one of the shows (he played 5 nights). If you like Jeff Beck and respect what he's doing this DVD is mandatory. Sorry, it's the law.
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synthfreek
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I saw the dvd at Wal-Mart for $9 but I haven't run across the blu-ray yet.
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shadorne
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Aldavis,

I got this on Blu-Ray and it is indeed everything you say and more. I thought I should add something to your thread (after picking my jaw up off the floor).

The audio quality is awesome - although I might be biased 'cause they use ATC at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club. I also enjoyed the Rockabilly extras with the Big Town Playboys and the appearance of Eric Clapton. I also though Imogen Heap was in superb form - the disc is worth the price just for her two tracks alone.

I was floored by Jeff Beck - although I have to admit - like Santana - I don't like the over emphasis on the guitar all the time (it is kind of in your face). What I enjoyed most was Vinnie Colaiuta on drums - man was that guy in the pocket and yet so amazingly versatile...

The video quality is stellar although the drumming is slightly blurred as perhaps they did not have enough light back there or they interlaced it instead of 'P' but it won't bother most people.

They also seem to have got mostly the timing between video and audio correct - it is only off in a few places. This is important for those who want to follow Jeff's magical fingering.

I found the keyboard playing to be a little uninspiring but the young girl (Tal Wilkenfeld) on bass had the grooves nailed.

All in all I'd recommend this BD to anyone seriously interested in the Blues/Rock/Reggae.

You'll also spot Robert Plant and Jimmy Page in the audience if you look carefully...
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