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For all you Clapton fans....

I am a huge Eric Clapton fan and have followed everything he has done. I have seen him on three occasions, one of them when he was not at his best. How many of you know about his "blues" virtuosity. A recording called Eric Clapton Blues Polydor 314 547 178-2 I have it on a 2 disc cd set, and it showcases some of his greatest performances, both studio and live. There are also some tracks, such as Ain't That Loving You, a studio track, which can easily show you what your system is really made of. I guarantee a must have for all !
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martykl
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I recently posted a review on A'gon of the Clapton/Los Lobos show I attended last month. I note the point Marakanetz was making - Clapton's technique is much easier to learn than many/most other guitar heros - but that does not diminish his very personal, very expressive take on the blues, IMHO.

Marty
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marakanetz
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Mr_hosehead, I completely agree and I enjoy playing his songs indeed.
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lloydc
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Criticizing Clapton's technique is absurd, regardless whether you enjoy his playing. He intentionally developed a more tasteful and restrained approach after becoming disillusioned with the over-the-top rock soloing he did up through Cream. A more dedicated bluesman can not be found - he quit Cream, at the height of their popularity, to dedicate himself to the blues.
martykl
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Lloydc,

Criticizing Clapton's technique is not absurd, but I do think it's generally misguided. His taste and restraint (I agree on both counts) are impressive, his masterly tone - IMHO - even more so. However, he has always had severely limited fretting technique (although he bends beautifully, often counterintuitevely, and with superb precision). He can do many things with a guitar, but there are also some holes in his game. Back in his rocker's heyday and today. He just works around it to produce memorable music.

Marty
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marakanetz
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Folks,
an objective point of view not always critisizing it's just discussion of facts.
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