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Dylan live now

Hi friends,

I saw/heard the latest version of Dylan's tour with Charlie Sexton back in the band Monday evening in Seattle. Having seen him maybe 6 times in the past 4 years, I can say that there is a new energy and excitement in these shows. He and Charlie have a connection that causes the music and performances to go to a higher level. Its as if Charlie is not afraid of Bob, and instead is a friend of his, and moves in on him and challenges him to even higher levels of performance, whether its in his singing, guitar playing, harmonica playing, organ playing, and yes even dancing a bit. Truly a remarkable artist now at the top of his game. I urge all fans to experience this while its out there.
rpeluso
fromunda
148 posts
 
good is subjective, his performances are ALWAYS different. He
operates on a different set of standards that mere mortals cant understand.
phaelon
1,049 posts
 
A news program played a couple brief excerpts from his forthcoming Xmas album. They reported that his portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity, but Oh-man, did he sound bad.
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mapman
22,179 posts
 
Yes, his voice these days is worse than ever.

As has always been the case with Dylan though, his voice is what it is and lately it adds an additional layer of grit to whatever he performs, for better or for worse. I actually find it better and nicely suited to the material.
phaelon
1,049 posts
 
"I actually find it better and nicely suited to the material."

Not "Jingle Bells"
ben_campbell
1,169 posts
 
The Christmas album is real hard work.

And that's me being kind.
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