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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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jax2
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Yes - keep spreading the word. Thx should really go to Jim for starting this thread.

I've already sent off a few emails to friends I know will enjoy this one. Yes, sorry, I did mean to be extending my thanks to Jim (the OP) for starting the thread. I don't know if I'd have taken as much notice without the link to the song "Blanket" with Imogen, which really hooked me (what a beautiful song). The DVD is worth the price just for that one single cut and the rest is all frosting. I really have been enjoying the whole performance though..every cut. I remember another thread that pointed out his bass player, Tal Wilkenfeld. When I checked out the two of them playing together I made a note to self to pick up some of her stuff with Beck. Apparently the note got lost and I never followed up. She's a great musician and the chemistry between them here is just contagious. How bizarre to see her (a tiny 22 year-old who honestly looks all of 15, and way too cute to take seriously...until you hear her play....Albert, are you listening here?) on stage backing two of the greatest guitar players of all time. Both drummer and keyboard player were...well, as has been already said...just breathtaking! I could not recommend a concert DVD more highly.

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chazro
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I "brainfarted" when ordering this. Went for a great low price on Ebay but realized I'd ordered the CD instead of the DVD!! Don't get me wrong, the CD is killa, but truth be told, my intention was to record a CD from the DVD. Just last night I'm flippin' the thru the channels and lo & behold, on the Paladia HD channel, is Jeff introducing Eric to the stage!!! Caught the last 15 minutes of the show and there's no indication of when (and if!) it'll be on again. I'm gonna try to wait for it to be broadcast again but if I know myself I'll wind up buying the DVD, soon!;)
bdgregory
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Paladia has run this several times (that I've noticed) over the last few weeks. You may check the listings to see when it runs again.

As for Imogen Heap's performance, I had never hear her before this DVD. I immediately bought her CD "Speak for yourself" after seeing the DVD. It's excellent and I'll probably get more from her soon.

I bought the CD before getting the DVD - it's great, but would have been greater if it had more of the tracks off the DVD - especially those with Heap and Clapton.
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abucktwoeighty
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Wasn't the recent Paladia performance entitled "Jeff Beck Live at Ronnie Scotts"? I caught part of it ,as well. Saw Heap, but only caught the tail end of Clapton. I hadn't listened to Beck in a long time, but this performance opened my eyes. He's in a league of his own.
bongofury
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I had the great experience of working with SRV on his last album and have seen Clapton and Page live many different occasions. With that said, I am very enamoured by the Blu Ray version of this and how the sound just shimmers through out the performance. I can't think of another guitarist who can coax so many sounds out of a VOX and Strat using a simple playing techniques and the instrument assumes almost a "vocal" like presence. I especially like his interpretations of Nadia and Day in the Life.
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