Live Art [Live]

Live Art [Live]

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Something of a retrospective, Live Art is a treat for both newcomers and aficionados of the eye-popping artistry that is Bela Fleck, not to mention his more-than-capable partners in crime, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist (well, it's not exactly a drum set he plays) Future Man. This two-disc set features live performances spanning a four-year period, with several guest appearances: Branford Marsalis sits in on "Flying Saucer Dudes," Chick Corea is featured on "The Message," and Bruce Hornsby appears on "More Luv." Several never-before-recorded songs appear here as well--the Scottish-inflected "Lochs of Dread," among others. Favorites like "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo," "UFO Tofu," and "Sinister Minister" are here as well, making this a well-rounded, enjoyable collection for any Fleck fan. Jazz? Folk? Bluegrass? Who knows, but whatever it is, it's well worth hearing. --Genevieve Williams

Tracks:

Time Again
Wildest Dreams
One Step Closer
Roundabout
Without You
Cutting It Fine
Steve Howe Guitar Solo
Fanfare For The Common Man
The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

Tracks:

Don't Cry
Court Of The Crimson King
Here Comes The Feeling
Video Killed The Radio Star
The Heat Goes On / Carl Palmer Drum Solo
Only Time Will Tell
Sole Survivor
Ride Easy
Heat Of The Moment

Album Description

Asia, featuring members of Yes, ELP and King Crimson, was the first "supergroup" of the eighties. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1982, was a huge success racking up global sales in excess of 15 million copies. In 2006 the original four members reunited for the first time in over 20 years for a series of concerts in the US and the UK. The success of this tour led to a full-blown world tour running throughout 2007 in celebration of their 25th anniversary. This CD was recorded in Tokyo in March 2007 on the Japanese leg of the tour. The companion DVD will be released in Fall 2007 on Eaglevision.

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And yet..........2007-07-28

I bought this CD mainly for a nostalgia factor, since my memories of past live albums should have kept me away from it. But it was the original band...To my surprise this is the best sounding live CD from the band so far. Wetton is much better here than Lake was in '83, and nobody wants to remember Moscow. The band seems relaxed, even in their solos, and there is a level of showmanship (which is expected), that really outshines other recordings.
I generally dislike "unplugged" versions of anything, but I was surprised that "Don't Cry" and "the Smile has Left Your Eyes" sound extraordinary in their new incarnations.
The real gem of the CD (worth the price of admission) is "In the Court of the Crimson King", a 4 1/2 minute rendition that sounds solid, with a guitar arrangement from Howe that sounds like a respectful hommage to both his own 70's work in Yes, and the intricate virtuosity of Fripp (Yes, I'm a Crimson fan).
And now, the bad news... The voice and keyboards are a bit forward on the sound mix, and unfortunately some songs have the drums buried in an ancient tomb. I think Palmer's drum sound is a bit outdated, a pity because I love his playing on most ELP recordings (including the live ones). "Only time will tell" has the worst drum mix of the CD, hi-hats and cymbals are all over the place, when you hear them; and I refuse to think it's the drummer's fault (c'mon this guy played Prokofiev live!).
Other than that "Roundabout" should have been rehearsed a bit, it's too erratic even at the slower tempo which they chose (listen to recent Yes live in "The House of Yes" for a killer version).
The rest of the songs are fine, and I can actually confess that as a nostalgia item, it turned out be better than a lot of the stuff out there today!

AR

Surprising & Enjoyable...........2007-07-26

The vintage tracks from Yes, ELP, & King Crimson alone were nearly worth buying the record. I never thought the Buggles were anything to brag about since their only claim to fame was being the first video.. you know the rest. They played that tune just to appease Geoff Downes who really never had any success on his own. It was evident when he tried to hold Asia together after everyone split. Anyway.... wish they would have recorded a show in the states somewhere, probably wouldn't have drawn what they did in Japan though. Wish they would have put Starless & Bible Black on here. Like I said up top, they earned some serious cool points for Roundabout, In the Court, etc... & did Steve Howe a solid by letting him do his virtuoso thing. Should have went all out on Don't Cry... forget doing the acoustic version.

around an 88%.......2007-07-25

Strong sounding CD with solid bottom end (kick drum and bass) ... What I really like about it is it's from one live show ... I don't like live CDs that are a hodge-podge of different shows ... I'm as big an ASIA fan as there is so I'll give my straight impressions:
Track: Time Again - Just a kick-a#* song, get's everybody going. Always loved the cynical lyrics
Wildest Dreams - One of ASIA's strongest, most epic-sounding songs ...
bass is strong as are drums, Steve Howe's guitar sound is weak on this one for some reason, Wetton's voice is sort of weak in places but he pretty much nails the high parts when they come along.
Roundabout - Way better than the orginal Yes version ... totally different vocals of course but heavier and ballsier courtesy of Wetton's rumbling bass and Carl Palmer's heavier drums. Those out there who say this doesn't compare to the Yes version are living in the past. Yes are a prog band / Asia are a ROCK band (a semi-heavy rock band when you hear other tracks like "Soul Survivor" ~ which Wetton absolutely nails the vocals in that one ...)
Without You - This one doesn't really work, live, and I'm not sure why. Now, on the tour, they're doing "Midnight Sun" I think, which is a kooler song anyway. On "Without You" the instrumental breaks are great, the end verse is nice with the chimes and acoustic guitar (of some sort, I don't know enough about guitars to know what it is ...) I don't know, live parts of this song sound choppy.
Cutting It Fine - Kool tune, Geoff does kool job of blending the original intrumental ending with new modern keyboard sounds.
Guitar Solo - Very good but I'm not a fan of that style of guitar playing
Fanfare For Common Man - Asia's version of this just kicks the crap out of everthing, ELP or otherwise ... Steve Howe really shines on this as does Geoff.
Smile Has Left Your Eyes - Still quite the emotional ballad, in a lower key these days but JW sings a couple real powerful notes at the end
Don't Cry - This acoustic version, turning it into a ballad is NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT. If they record some new song that has this type of sound and can get it some airplay with a video it could bring Asia back in a huge way.
Court of Crimson King - Wetton does a good job on this one. The original is a super long sprawling piece of music that defines everything I hate about old-school progressive music. Geoff has his keyboard doing the Mellotron exactly. (Carl really does a kick-a#* job on this one).
Here Comes the Feeling - This is a live version that really works, with JW strongly belting the high notes. Interesting this version is a half-step below the original studio version, but a half-step ABOVE the key Greg Lake sang it in, back at the disastrous Asia in Asia show 12/1983. I own Enko Sai on CD (someone got it for me) and if you listen to both "Here Comes the Feeling"s you hear how Wetton is miles better now, in his late 50s, than Lake was in his 30s at the time of that MTV broadcast show.
(However, Greg Lake's voice was at one point quite good ... I have the live CD of his '81 solo tour) ..... side notes aside this is a good Wetton/Howe creation and it's kool how crisp they wrap up the ending of the song.
VKTRS - My favorite of the non-Asia songs, sounds more rock and it just plain ........ works. Still has that haunting melody at the end: "You
were___________________________ "
The Heat Goes On - Good rockin' song, drum solo shows why Carl is still pretty much the best in the business ... that guy is a monster ..... so-so
Wetton vocals, he doesn't consistently hold that high G in the chorus that's real important in the cut on the record (ALPHA). On the other hand, the live version is more raw, if you hear the studio version off ALPHA that's just an absolutely brilliantly recorded song (perhaps too brilliant?)
Sole Survivor and Only Time Will Tell - Both of these songs just rule!
Amazing how much emotion Wetton put into the verse melody of OTWT. These 2 songs are ASIA, I've always like them both better than "Heat of the Moment"
At least for "Heat of the Moment" this version closing the show has a heavier sound, with a crashing snare/tambourine hit of Carl Palmer and
Geoff using very kool 'voices' on his keyboards in the middle. The jam session at the end is interesting to hear.
Possibly the koolest thing on the whole CD is the acoustic guitar/piano version of "Ride Easy". Just has a kool vibe to it you might not expect from the band ASIA ..... now it would be kool if in future shows they maybe throw in the ALPHA-session b-side "Lying To Yourself", which is a great song.
This CD is just awesome ... These guys are bad-as-he*# musicians, that's
the short the long and the end of it. And the voice of JW (one of the
clearest voices in music) is leading this band ... which is as a band should be. {unless you're Velver Revolver}

ASIA's Live Show Now on CD.......2007-07-17

WOW! If you remeber the early 80's power prog and pop hit makers you'll love this collection. All the Wetton era hits summed up on two CD's. One of the things that caught my ear when I saw ASIA live and on this cd was Carl Palmer's fantastic playing. As a matter of fact the whole band is spot on. If we can only get them to do a DRAMA era yes song.

Outstanding!.......2007-07-15

I was a bit more than pleasantly surprised upon my first listen of this fantastic album. Meticulous in every respect, you'd be hard pressed to find four musicians that top these gentlemen. I love their rendition of "video killed the radio star". And truly the finest rendition of "the smile has left your eyes" they've done to date. I too consider John Wetton one of the finest vocalists on earth. And Steve Howe's guitar and mandolin playing never sounded better.

The press and public did them "dirty" a few decades ago, but Asia has staying power and excellent material to see them through. I'm ecstatic that they're back again. I met John Wetton in May 1996. You won't find a finer gent anywhere. And his guitar and bass playing coupled with Downes and Palmer move like a well-oiled music machine. Great album (er`oops CD). Buy it and ride easy.

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Technical Flaws
Forty-one tracks for your pleasure. Are you sitting comfortably?
Good Sounding Moody Blues Stuff!!
Historic stuff
A Christmas Gift Long Overdue!

Live at the BBC: 1967-1970
The Moody Blues
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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ASIN: B000N4S8SY
Release Date: 2007-05-28

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Album Details

2007 Issue at Long Last of the Transcriptions of Early Moody Blues Performances on the BBC! the Band Changed their Musical Direction in 1967 by Attempting to Create a Rock Version of Dvorak's "New World Symphony". The First Fruit of the Vision was the "Days of Future Passed" Album, One of the Most Celebrated in Rock Music (And their Discography). Followed Up by "in Search of the Lost Chord", "to Our Children's Children" and "a Question of Balance", the Band Carved a Niche in the Pop Music World that was Imitated and Emulated by Others. Like Many Other Groups of the Era, They Recorded Sessions at the BBC for Various Radio and TV Broadcasts and Those Sessions Are Presented on this Double CD Set. Cd1 Has all their Stunning Live-in-the-studio Radio Transmissions While Cd2 Includes the Audio from TV Show Tapings, Including an Appearance on "The Tom Jones Show" that was Misplaced for Many Years.

Customer Reviews:

Technical Flaws.......2007-07-04

Always nice to hear the Moodies. It's just so dissapointing to hear songs recorded ,what I would call, unprofessionally. Tracks ending abruptly. Fading in or out at the wrong places. Canned music,blended in, is not exciting. But, It's got a lot of great moments and brings back good memories. Voices aren't always great but I guess there wasn't a lot of material to choose from.

Forty-one tracks for your pleasure. Are you sitting comfortably? .......2007-06-19

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

They earned the title "Magnificent Moodies" early on. The assemblage of the BBC tracks only further solidifies the reward. While the double package is called "Live At The BBC 67-70" there is more! The second disc is audio from TV tapings.

If you are a collector of must have Moody Blues recordings this entered the list the second it left the factory. For those that purchased some of their material in the past it will give you another side of the band. The track listings couldn't be a better representation of the collective genius from the group. Not only are the hits and radio tracks available for your enjoyment but some of the more esoteric and underrated tunes ("Best Way To Travel", "Visions Of Paradise, and "The Actor"). "Best Way To Travel" has never received the acclaim it deserves. While previously tracks were available as a bonus on special SACD pressings, this gives it to you in the full and proper dose.

Before we check out some of their superlative versions of their own material it must be written how great the cover of the Animals hit "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" was constructed.

The back-to-back combination of "Tuesday Afternoon" and "Ride My See-Saw" offers enough exquisite beauty to enthrall the harshest critic but "Lovely To See You (With the acoustic guitar sounding as if it is in your living room) could accelerate the pulse of the most docile individual.

As you sample the choice cuts don't forget to digest the short version of "Nights In White Satin" clocking in a shade over three minutes."

Could you ever get enough versions of "Gypsy"? Its inclusion here only solidifies it's golden splendor.

Forty-one tracks for your pleasure. Are you sitting comfortably?

Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

Good Sounding Moody Blues Stuff!!.......2007-06-12

I was waiting for this 2 cd set to come out for a long, long, time. The sound is pretty good and the song selection is excellent for the time it was recorded. At least on this BBC recording, unlike other BBC live recordings, it doe not have an announcer before each song with on occasion, a one question interview with a band member. I find that part unnecessary and am glad its not on this set. The only problem I have with this set is the editing. Moody Blues songs usually have great endings to their songs but on this release the endings are cut off and an audience applause in put in rather bluntly at times which cheapens the recordings. The sound is great for a BBC live set-average stereo but the songs seem cut off and shortened in places--- I guess to save room for other songs. This results in the whole song version not heard at times. That is probably the only thing wrong with this 2 cd set. It ought to be re-edited and the songs presented the way they were played--take out a few if you have to but lets keep the original song in. Despite this problem, I recommend this set highly. Do not let it get away. Enjoy Moody fans!!!!!!!!!! Good linear notes and pictures also.

Historic stuff.......2007-06-01

If you have the new SACD special editions of the "core 7" original albums you've already heard most of these tracks. They were added as "special material" to those releases. However, as the other poster mentioned if you didn't want to spring the big money for albums you already own here they are, collected on two discs. The quality is no great shakes for the most part - mostly mid-range and brittle highs, but these date from over thirty years ago, and for radio to boot. The performances in many cases are a bit suspect as well; in some cases the instrumental sections sound identical to the studio versions with live vocals added. I think the Moodies did occasionally do this, considering how dense their studio recordings were it's no wonder. Other tracks however are totally live . . . they're ragged compared to the studio counterparts but have a wonderful energy that makes them a treasure on their own terms.

The studio albums are definitely the best way to acquaint one's self with these songs if you haven't already, but for the hardcore fan this is a very worthwhile release to add to the library.

A Christmas Gift Long Overdue!.......2007-05-26

Just as I was about to post a scathing review criticising the way the BBC material was spread out among the new deluxe editions, I saw this upcoming release and smiled. It's like waking up one morning and finding a gift from some Christmas long ago that you knew was there but couldn't find. For years I have been wondering why the Moodies haven't released their BBC sessions like artists such as Hendrix, Cream, Jack Bruce, The Who, The Beatles, Zeppelin, and even Kaleidoscope have done. Then I saw that they were releasing the material but you have to buy the original albums (which most of us have done more than once)again to get it all. Finally, in one complete volume, is everything that was salvaged from the vaults. It's like the Moodies reunited completely, jumped in a time machine, and made a new album for a new millenium. I am giddy in expectation of this collection!

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A revelation as to why the Who were revered in live show
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Anyone who owned the vinyl copy of Live at Leeds will barely recognize its digitized namesake. While the 1970 record offered a mere six selections, the 1995 CD reissue is fleshed out with a full 14 tracks. Reveling in the augmented Leeds prompts one to wonder why in the name of "Heaven and Hell" they didn't put out a double record in the first place. No matter. This Live at Leeds is actually superior to its revered predecessor. The Who are at their Maximum R&B peak here, bringing an almost proto-metal aggression to supercharged covers of "Young Man Blues," "Summertime Blues," and "Shakin' All Over" (all from the original record) and treating fans to originals familiar ("I Can't Explain," "My Generation," "Magic Bus") and less known ("Heaven and Hell," "Tattoo," "A Quick One"). An improved-upon classic. --Steven Stolder

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Digitally remastered Japanese reissue of The Who's 1970 album in a miniaturized gatefold LP sleeve with the original packaging intact. Limited to the initial pressing only, it also features all eight of the bonus tracks included on MCA's U.S. reissue in the '90s! The packaging perfectly replicates that of the original issue, complete with miniaturized of the notes, poster, letter from EMI Records, etc. 14 tracks total. The extra cuts are 'Heaven And Hell', 'I Can't Explain', 'Fortune Teller', 'Tattoo', 'Happy Jack', 'I'm A Boy', 'A Quick One,

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Limited Japanese Version Featuring Lp Style Slipcase,& 8 Bonus Tracks. Digitally Remastered

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A revelation as to why the Who were revered in live show.......2007-07-14

If you'd only heard the poorly recorded vinyl of this set, this will be a revelation to you. And if you've never heard any live Who, this will make you jealous of those who did. A fine, fine set, wonderfully remastered and hugely expanded.

FYI - if you stumble across the "Live At Leeds Extended Edition", note that it's this set plus their live performance of "Tommy". IMHO the live Tommy isn't nearly as interesting as the studio or film versions, so if you're trying to choose between them, I recommend this one.

The best live album I have ever heard.......2007-07-06

Fantastic performance and amazing production, especially on the remastered and extended version of this classic album. Crank it up on large speakers and it's just like being at a Who concert.

"I Can't Explain" so let the music do the talking (5 stars).......2007-06-02

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" I am often asked to write about rock and roll recordings from the 60's and 70's.

"Live At Leads" when issued originally on vinyl with a handful of tracks and surface noise would still be considered one of the finest on stage recordings ever; even if the bonus tracks and better quality never saw the light of day!!!

The music is a blowtorch. John Entwhistle's "Heaven And Hell" is a tremendous song to get the event going. The Who's version of "Fortune Teller" is stellar. If you want to experience the definitive "Summertime Blues" it is waiting for your ears.

When the Who were really "THE WHO" (Roger, Keith, John, and Pete) their shows were not only concerts but a rock and roll event.
Let's go back in time for the amazing journey.

Be well always,
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who's all in the whoing.......2007-05-13

This is not a bad album actually. Really. Give it a listen. It's a concert somewhere in England it's live not like the Who I saw at Pontiac Stadium in Detroit before the band changed all around but still the seed of fame is there growing just the same.

If you've seen The Who then I don't know what you're doing reading this but then any who is a lot but if you haven't and you want to know what you're missing Rock and Roll!

This is a double album of songs The Who have had around for years and the musicianship is about all that you can expect for a very tight four piece concert band.

I must say the taste required to enjoy this album runs a little off the wall but that's only in a very few numbers so you can relax and enjoy some of the hits that made The Who famous here.

I like My Generation. "People try to put us down... talkin' 'bout my generashean" I'm afraid I missed most of this Generation as it were 'cause I was only ten years old when this song first came out but it drew me to it like a siren in the night since I first heard the opening chords on the local radio station.

Magic Bus and thirteen other songs are played Live in concert on this album Live! just The Who and you to put in two albums worth of Rock and Roll. Not a bad album at all. Seriously.

Five stars out of five even for a live album.

"Leeds" is the Leading Who Album.......2007-04-14

"Live at Leeds" was one of the best live rock LPs of the 1970s, and is currently available in competing expanded formats with different tracks. All of them have the original "Live at Leeds" LP as their core, but differ in the amount of extra tracks from the concert added to the CD. The current CD is the best value for the money; the longest version of "Leeds" is a two-CD set that includes a complete performance of "Tommy." Call me a heretic, but I could care less if I never hear "Tommy" again. As for the rest of the "Leeds" show, I simply can't get enough of it.

"Leeds" features the Who at their ferocious best. It sounds almost nothing like their studios albums of the time. Instead, the fast and brutal playing lays the groundwork for virtually every heavy riff-based rhythm-guitar player to follow in the Who's footsteps. Try and track down the original versions of Mose Allison's "Young Man Blues" and Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues" and then listen to the blistering versions on this CD. The Who played like there was no tomorrow at the Leeds concert, and a very good argument could be made that this is one of the first true punk records from England. An equally good observation is that the arrangements on this CD are not too distantly related from what Jimmy Page did with Led Zeppelin on their second album.

"Leeds" is the CD many of us will remember the Who by, long after their many disappointing live reunion CDs (not to mention their increasingly weak studio LPs) are forgotten. This CD is proof of the power that rock and roll can have.

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Great Live Album from Genesis!
Is this now an "oldie" !
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Necessary Complement to "Genesis Archive "1967-1975"
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Great Live Album from Genesis!.......2007-06-26

As a fan who's going to see Genesis during their 2007 "Turn It On Again" tour, I had 'Seconds Out' and 'Three Sides Live'but I wanted more of the Gabriel-era live material. So, I bought this album. 'Genesis Live' features great vocals by Peter Gabriel, incredible drumming by Phil Collins, versatile bass from Mike Rutherford, nice keyboard parts from Tony Banks and great riffs on guitar from Steve Hackett.

'The Return of the Giant Hogweed' is very good. It's nice to hear it live on the "Foxtrot" tour. And, what better way to close a Peter Gabriel-era live album than with 'The Knife'? This track features some of Hackett's best guitar work ever. While Genesis has reserved its spot as prog rock legends, listeners will be surprised by the "hard rock" sound Genesis captures at times on this album. Finally, for casual fans who enjoyed the snippet of The Musical Box on Seconds Out, try the full length version here. You won't be disappointed. The song rocks!!!

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The sound on this album is great! Nick Davis did a nice job remastering the album! DEFINITELY WORTH 5 STARS!

Is this now an "oldie" !.......2007-05-28

Very good; so many things that were never heard before.

Great songs but bad sound.......2007-02-12

I aggre with another reviewer, some material is missing, I am talking about Supper's ready of course. The mistake has been corrected many years later with "Archives". I would have liked also "The Fountain of Salmacsis" instead of "The return of the Giant Hogweed". The choice of tracks is a good one even with the missing cuts, but the sound is horrible. By far, I prefer the studio version of each of theses songs.
One last point, this material sound a bit dated, I won't listen to it very often in the future because it sound older and older each time I am listening to this cd. Same reaction with Nursery and Foxtrot.

Necessary Complement to "Genesis Archive "1967-1975".......2007-01-13

Until 1998 this was the only official live release with Peter Gabriel in the band. "Genesis Archive, Vol 1" was intended to complement this one. "Archive" does not have the songs on this album (except for a short re-mix of "Watcher of the Skies"). All of the songs on this album are classics. "The Knife", in particular, really benefits from an energetic live performance (Gabriel sound really sinister singing "some of you are going to die..." Fun stuff!). With this CD and the "Archive Vol. 1", there are now official releases of live versions of almost all the most important songs from the classic lineup, with the glaring exception of "Fountain of Salmacis".

Why Did I Wait To Get This.........?.......2006-12-10

Bought my first Genesis album - Selling England By The Pound - when
it first came out and quickly snapped up Foxtrot and Nursery Crymes
and never strayed from them. Thinking the quality of the LIVE album
would be lacking (from the package and cheap price back then), I
didn't buy it until very recently.

Man! More fool me! It's incredible, to say the least!

I agree, this should have been released as a double album back then
with 'Supper's Ready' included (Although the ARCHIVES #1 box set
sort of fixes that 30+ years later)!

In this recording, LIVE shows that these guys were hungry and on fire!
Highly recommend for any early Genesis fan!

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One of my favorite Live CDs of all time
Secret World Live
Some good tracks, but does not translate well to CD
A perfect score ... again
Live music is better for me

Secret World Live
Peter Gabriel
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Up
Us
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ASIN: B000000OTY
Release Date: 1994-09-13

Tracks:

Come Talk To Me
Steam
Across The River
Slow Marimbas
Shaking The Tree
Red Rain
Blood Of Eden
Kiss That Frog
Washing Of The Water
Solsbury Hill

Tracks:

Digging In The Dirt
Sledgehammer
Secret World
Don't Give Up
In Your Eyes

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One of my favorite Live CDs of all time.......2007-07-19

I remember one night, I was visiting my mother's house for a vacation back in 1995. I didn't have a lot of cable channels at my house, so I was surprised that while channel surfing on of all places, a concert was broadcast on the Disney Channel. It was a live concert of Billy Joel being broadcast. Turns out that back in the day, Disney didn't have commercials and at night aired entertainment geared to adults.

I checked the guide to see what was coming up, and there was a concert by someone I'd not really listened to before, Peter Gabriel. (I didn't follow Geneses, only knew Phil Collins had replaced someone)

Well, this concert blew me away. The rich tones, the "World Beat" of the music, and a great gravely voice with some staging worthing of a Broadway production. I could not believe my good fortune that I'd stumbled across someone new. Well, part way through the show I heard Solsbury Hill, which sounded familiar but this rendition was really fascinating. When the concert closed with In Your Eyes, I almost wanted to get up and cheer.

I spoke with a friend of mine about this show, and told him it was some guy named Peter Gabriel, and his band and female singer put on one of the best shows I'd ever seen. I told him it was going to be on again, and if I could figure out how to get my mother's old "Beta Max" recorder to work and if I could find a tape for it, I'd record it for him.

He looked at me with a blank stare, and said, "Your kidding me, right? You don't know Peter Gabriel? The name doesn't ring a bell to you?" No I responded. He looked at me and said "He's the former lead singer of Geneses." I told him I didn't really follow them. He said "Don't you recall a few months back I asked you if you wanted to grab a date and go to a concert with me and my girlfriend?" I shrugged and told him I had a vague recollection. He said "do you remember the name of the guy?" Not really I said. "Peter Gabriel, you idiot. I told you you would really like him but because you didn't know his music you passed. And afterwards how me and my girlfriend were raving about the show." Boy did I feel stupid.

Well the show was aired on Disney a couple of more times while I was visiting, but I never was able to get the Beta Max working. I did buy the CD and listened to it probably two or three times a day while driving.

I now regret not listening to my friend and now accept almost every offer to go see someone new afraid I'll miss a show as great as this one. (In twelve years, I've only found 2 other shows I've been more impressed with).

I'm sorry to hear that the DVD isn't the exact same show on the CD or the one Disney aired. But that shouldn't stop you from buying the DVD or this great CD.

Secret World Live.......2007-06-09

Peter Gabriel is the best! I have not heard all of his work, but I always find something new to appreciate every time I hear one of his songs. Like being at a live concert. His lyrics are so visual.

Some good tracks, but does not translate well to CD.......2007-05-16

Released in 1994, this comes from a concert in Italy from the tour to support Gabriel's Us CD. It is 99 minutes long.

The sound quality on this CD is mediocre. The dynamic range is a little muted. The low end is flat. And there is a fuzziness to the sound. To really enjoy the sublties of the music, the sound quality really needed to be better.

The worst part about the sound is that the audience is mixed in way too loud. Many intricate moments are overwhelmed by crowd noise. There is no reason for this. To get the crowd this loud, it is necessary to have microphones pointed at the audience, and then purposely mix it loud.

For the most part, Peter Gabriel's live music has not translated well to CD. This was true when Gabriel was part of Genesis and it is true in his solo career. Although it wasn't a better band, the Phil Collins led Genesis sounded much better on live records. His only really good live album has been Plays Live.

With Peter Gabriel, "you really had to be there". There is a DVD of this concert, but unfortunately, it also has problems. The sound quality isn't any better than this CD. The filming of the concert was not that great. But, the translation to DVD was horrible (the orginal VHS version is better). The was a video/sync problem with the DVD leading to rumors that Gabriel lip synced this concert.

This is mostly a new, international band for Gabriel. Only the great Tony Levin on bass remains from the earlier touring bands. The group adds some interesting interpretations to the music.

In spite of the problems I mention with this album, there are still some fantastic tracks like, In Your Eyes (the best version I have heard...I have heard many), Kiss that Frog and Shaking the Tree.

I found that some of the hits, such as Sledgehammer and Solsbury Hill are just boring and tedious on this CD. Again this is probably the case where the songs were much more enjoyable in the live environment where you can see the stage show.

There are some great moments on this CD and it is probably worth buying if you a Gabriel fan. It just isn't perfect throughout as you would expect from Gabriel. A good quality DVD would be a better choice if it were available. You may want to go for the DVD anyway.

A perfect score ... again.......2007-03-18

Very good double live cd from Peter Gabriel...what a concert it was !
The sound is just perfect again, the choice of songs is almost perfect.
Just one exception....San Jacinto is not included on the cd but you can see and hear it on the DVD, a bit strange to have excluded this jewel from the cd. If you have notice, you have Red Rain on the cd and not on the DVD. Anyway, this is one of the best live performance you can have.

Live music is better for me.......2007-02-10

Some groups strain so hard to come up with something creative and complicated when they are in a recording studio that new songs often sound more cluttered to me than a performance live before an enthusiastic audience, which helps listeners identify the high points. I often thought that musicians like to play the same song longer than new music is expected to be when new tunes are packaged in an album. I have a learning curve that requires a certain amount of time before I can get into new music so that I hear it as a presence that it echoes with anticipation in my mind. A set that comes with two discs is perfect for me if it comes with a few long songs on disc 2.
Great on all of the reasons mentioned, disc 2 of `Secret World Live' provides the songs `Digging In The Dirt,' `Sledgehammer,' `Secret World,' `Don't Give Up,' and `In Your Eyes.' I'm glad I had the opportunity to become familiar with MTV videos of `Sledgehammer' and `Digging In The Dirt' back when a rotation of familiar music videos was one of the best things I ever watched TV for. Now listening to this brings back a lot of the pleasure. Disc 1 has concert versions of the new songs I wanted to get anyway eventually, so getting this all together made a tremendous amount of sense to me, and it still does.

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Live Art is Lively and Lovely
Bluegrass Fusion
Live Art
Players from the highest realm
You have got to hear this album!

Live Art
Béla Fleck & the Flecktones
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000002N7R
Release Date: 1996-09-10

Tracks:

Intro
New South Africa
Stomping Grounds
Lochs Of Dread
Bigfoot
Far East Medley
Flying Saucer Dudes
UFO Tofu
Interlude-Libation, The Water Ritual
Vix 9
The Message

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Oh Darling
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More Luv
Early Reflection/ Bach/The Ballad Of Jed Clampett
Cheeseballs In Cowtown
The Sinister Minister
Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo

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Something of a retrospective, Live Art is a treat for both newcomers and aficionados of the eye-popping artistry that is Bela Fleck, not to mention his more-than-capable partners in crime, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist (well, it's not exactly a drum set he plays) Future Man. This two-disc set features live performances spanning a four-year period, with several guest appearances: Branford Marsalis sits in on "Flying Saucer Dudes," Chick Corea is featured on "The Message," and Bruce Hornsby appears on "More Luv." Several never-before-recorded songs appear here as well--the Scottish-inflected "Lochs of Dread," among others. Favorites like "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo," "UFO Tofu," and "Sinister Minister" are here as well, making this a well-rounded, enjoyable collection for any Fleck fan. Jazz? Folk? Bluegrass? Who knows, but whatever it is, it's well worth hearing. --Genevieve Williams

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Live Art is Lively and Lovely.......2007-07-03

I expected to like this one, but I was truly pleased at how much I do. Heretofore my favorites have been UFO TOFU and Perpetual Motion, but Live Art is now my 3rd equal favorite. Its variety and numbers which allow the world's foremost banjo artist to display his own compositions and phenominal skill are a delight.

Bluegrass Fusion.......2007-06-12

I first discovered Bela Fleck when he was just a bluegrass virtuoso, but now with this live album of the best of the music with the Flecktones, he's so much more. Bringing bluegrass and jazz together is genius and doing so with the humor of many of the pieces just adds to the mix. Most important, none of the virtuosity of his or any of his bandmates has been lost. Great album.

Live Art.......2007-05-31

The title about says it all. Just a wonderful experience to listen to.

Players from the highest realm.......2007-02-12

This album is INCREDIBLE. Start to finish, Bela & Company absolutely blow me away and make me realize that, as a musician, I will never reach the ability of the best I've ever heard. They, to me, are simply the best. And don't be shyed away by this praise, the music does not suffer because of their talent. Every song is original and the melodies are gorgeous. They showcase their genious on these two discs and this is a timeless classic for any bluegrass, jazz, classical, or rock fan. As close to perfect as an album gets.

You have got to hear this album!.......2006-07-10

This has to be the most incredible album I've heard in years. My introduction to Bela Fleck and the Flecktones was on a trip to the States from the UK in 1993 on business. I flicked on the TV in my hotel room and there was a music festival on. I watched the incredible wizardry of Victor Wooton on the bass and was transfixed. Never before had I heard a banjo sound so exciting as it was they way Bela Fleck played it. I had only a few minutes to listen before I had to leave, but that experience left its mark. Why then did it take me 13 years to try out a Flecktones album? God knows, but all I can say is BUY THIS ALBUM! Whatever musical vibe you're into, whether Jazz, Bluegrass, etc, I can guarantee you will LOVE this album. The music is sensational, and the incredible talent of all the musicians is something I find it hard to put in words. As you can tell, I'm now hooked on Bela Fleck and the Flecktones! And I suspect you will be too.

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An underrated musical
Wonderful Lesser Known Gem
Keep Working!!!
a good, if obscure CD
off the beaten path

Working (Original 1978 Broadway Cast)

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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ASIN: B00005LZSR
Release Date: 2001-07-10

Tracks:

All The Livelong Day (Schwartz)
Lovin' Al (Grant)
The Mason (Carnelia)
Neat to Be a Newsboy (Schwarz)
Nobody Tells Me How (Rodgers-Birkenhead)
Un mejor Dia Vendra (Taylor-Daniele-Landers)
Just A Housewife (Carnelia)
Millwork (Taylor)
If I Could've Been (Grant)
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It's an Art (Schwartz)
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Cleanin' Women (Grant)
Something to Point To (Carnelia)
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Hots Michael at the Piano (Carnelia) (previously unreleased demo recording performed by the composer)
The Mason (Carnelia) (previously unreleased demo recording performed by the composer)
Joe (Carnelia) (previously unreleased demo recording performed by the composer)
Lovin' Al (Grant) (previously unreleased demo recording performed by the composer)
Fathers & Sons (Schwartz) (performed by the composer)

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The original 1978 Broadway cast recording of Stephen Schwartz's Working has long been awaited on CD, and this great-sounding 2001 release proves it was worth the wait. Surely one of the more unlikely sources for a musical was Studs Terkel's 1972 book that compiled interviews of American working people discussing their jobs and what they liked and disliked about them. Schwartz transformed these interviews into a series of songs written by himself, Craig Carnelia, Mary Rodgers and Susan Birkenhead, Micki Grant, and pop singer James Taylor, and accordingly the variety of songs is as great as the variety of the workers featured. There's the lyric beauty of "The Mason," the rueful "Just a Housewife," the retiree's wry "Joe," the waitress's lilting "It's an Art," Taylor's pop-country "Brother Trucker," and the powerful emotion of "Fathers and Sons," realized by a compelling cast that features David Patrick Kelly, Joe Mantegna, Bob Gunton, and Lynne Thigpen, among others.

Six bonus tracks include a new version of the grocery checker song written for the 1999 L.A. Theatreworks production, Carnelia and Grant performing their own songs (unfortunately, Grant's track comes from a poor-quality audio source), and Schwartz's moving performance of "Fathers and Sons" from 1999's The Stephen Schwartz Album. Also welcome are 2001 notes from Schwartz paired with 1978 notes from Terkel, and a detailed listing of the composers and performers of each song. Working was filmed for American Playhouse in 1982. --David Horiuchi

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An underrated musical.......2006-03-16

This musical seems to be very underrated, because it isn't done in a traditional style. There is no set storyline or characters. It is essentially a grouping of songs about different people and the work they do in their lives. Some of the songs are very powerful, like "Millworker", and some are just fun, like "Lovin' Al". Some songs date the recording, as songs like "Brother Trucker", while good, have a bit of a synthesized 70's feel. The majority of the songs are more traditional.

I saw this show done by my high school years ago, so maybe it holds a bit of nostalgia for me, but it is definitely worth checking out.

Wonderful Lesser Known Gem.......2005-12-26

I have never seen Working, but would love to, and I would love to perform it so as to revive interest in it. I found out about this recording from an online site, and I fell in love with it. It's a very modern style musical although from 1978. Were it on Broadway today, it would still be revelent to today's working class. My favorite number probably has to be "It's An Art", just because of its sheer fun. I could listen to that song all day and never get bored with it. I do, however, find "Brother Trucker" to be a bit tiring, and "Neat To Be A Newsboy" is just plain old, outdated, and ANNOYING! Other than that, wonderful ablum for an almost forgetten show.

Keep Working!!!.......2004-06-12

I had the privilege of seeing a production of this wonderful musical at L.A. Valley College in May 2004. I quickly fell in love with the songs and the entire premise of the musical. Now, with this CD, I can finally sing along to all the brilliant songs over and over again, belting them out like there is no tomorrow.

What makes Working so special is that anyone can relate to the lyrics, they are powerful, beautiful, touching, and extremely real. Anyone who has ever worked a day in their life will feel the lyrics hit close to home. Whether you're a housewife, a valet parker, a fireman, a millworker, a teacher, a cleaning woman, or even a hooker, this musical has a place for you, no matter what job you do.The emotion, sincerity, and love expressed in the songs are amazing, and they are all extremely unique and a pure joy to listen to.

All the songs are fantastic but the stand-outs have to be "All the Live Long Day," "Just a Housewife," "If I Could've Been," "It's An Art," "Father's and Sons," "Cleaning Women," and "Something to Point to." I also have a soft spot for "Brother Trucker" and "I'm Just Movin" from the 1999 revival, which I am so grateful is included in this CD. This is a terrific, feel-great album everyone should listen to. Give Working a chance, it's worth it.

a good, if obscure CD.......2003-09-26

i admit that this is an obscure musical, but nevertheless i found myself in a production of WORKING as Grace, the millworker. upon listening to the cd, i found that each song characterized the character well. the newsboy song is NOT annoying and my favourite songs are "its an art", "cleaning women", "if i could've been" and "lovin al". I would only recommend this CD for a real musical theatre afficionado, as those who don't appreciate the beauty of a musical won't understand these songs.

off the beaten path.......2003-07-10

I had never heard of this show until I stage managed a musical revue that included "If I Could've Been." That song grew on me, and I finally had to check out the rest of the soundtrack. All of the music on this CD is fantastic, and the lyrics feel sincere, creating beautiful moments for each character. Stephen Schwartz's best decision with this show was collaborating, allowing different composers to bring their own talents and specialties to the music, thus making it more real and less "Broadway." My only criticism is that the liner notes are slim.

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Wonderful Concert...
Just perfect
best floyd ever
Terrific Floyd and Waters CD
PERFECTION

In the Flesh Live
Roger Waters
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Amused to Death
Roger Waters - In the Flesh (Live)
The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking
Radio K.A.O.S.
The Wall: Live in Berlin, 1990

ASIN: B000053EZS
Release Date: 2000-12-05

Tracks:

In The Flesh
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2
Mother
Get Your Filthy Hands Off My Desert
Southampton Dock
Pigs On The Wing, Part 1
Dogs
Welcome To The Machine
Wish You Were Here
Shine On you Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-8)
Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun

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Breathe (In The Air)
Time
Money
The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking, Part 11(AKA 5:06 AM - Every Stranger's Eyes)
Perfect Sense (Parts 1 And II)
The Bravery Of Being Out Of Range
It's A Miracle
Amused To Death
Brain Damage
Eclipse
Comfortably Numb
Each Small Candle

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It's nothing short of remarkable that Roger Waters has built a successful career on obsessive ruminations on alienation, megalomania, and guilty fame, largely on the backs of one of history's most long-lived arena acts. The musical legacy Waters has shared with "another band" (as he sharply refers to his former Pink Floyd mates in this collection's self-penned liner notes) has served two distinctly different functions: part and parcel of the latter's nostalgia act; autobiographical foundation for the former's ongoing, if decidedly egocentric, Rage at the World. That's essentially the rationale this live collection uses to lean heavily on Waters's Pink prime, from Dark Side of the Moon through The Final Cut. And if that frame sometimes overshadows the images of Waters's solo work--well, no one said he wasn't a pragmatic entertainer. Still, his cynical eye insures the juxtapositions work well; the Falkland-conflicted Britain of The Final Cut's "Get Your Filthy Hands off My Desert" and "Southampton Dock" is neatly bookended by Amused to Death's "Bravery of Being out of Range." There's a telling musical contrast with Floyd here, too, and it's one that goes beyond the album's stellar recording techniques. Waters's ensemble breathes new life into even the coldest of the Floydian dirges, while giving the hoary psychedelic romp "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" a welcome R&B groove. Waters concludes by offering up the previously unrecorded "Each Small Candle"--and an equally unexpected ray of hope. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Concert..........2007-05-28

Although you can't really compare David Gilmour's Pink Floyd performances to Roger Waters', I think I'm leaning more towards Roger's :) The standout track here is "Dogs" :)

Just perfect.......2007-05-21

The choice of tracks is close to perfection, I would have like to hear more "Amused to death" but that's OK. The sound is amazing, great recording. A special mention for the amazing version of "Dogs", the vocal of Jon Carin is just perfect, I would have asked him to sing the following songs "Breath", "Time" (sorry Roger !)"Money" and the chorus of "Confortably Numb" because is voice is really great and not too different from David Gilmour's voice. Roger has not the voice for "Time" and Doyle Bramhall II is really amazing on guitars but he should let someone else sings, this is just my personal taste here. Finally, I am quite sure that Roger doesn't sing the middle part of "Every Stranger eyes", his voice is very different from the original version in the easiest parts, and it is very strange to see that his voice become a real copy of the original in the hardest part to sing ...hum ! If you have the DVD like I do, you'll notice that you have no "close up" on Roger in this part of the song, which make me think that I might be right ! Overall,
highly recommanded for Pink Floyd and Roger Waters fans.

best floyd ever.......2007-05-13

I have been listening to this non stop since I bought this, both
the live concert dvd and this audio version for my car are outstanding.
The quality packing and fast shipping is without a doubt excellent.
I was looking for this one for a while and Amazon.com scored big with me when they had it available immediately. Thanks much

Terrific Floyd and Waters CD.......2007-03-28

Excellent if you are a Pink Floyd fan or even if you are not. The DVD with surround has outstanding audio.

PERFECTION.......2007-03-20

AFTER BEING COMPLETLY BLOWN AWAY BY THE DVD WITH ITS SUPERB SOUND,HAD TO PURCHASE THE CD. ROGER WATERS IS A GENIUS!!!!!

Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

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Procol Harum's finest hour perhaps
The Best Procol Harum Album Ever
best mix
It's been a long time
Truly A Glimpse Of Nirvana

Procol Harum Live: In Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra

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Luskus Delph [Live][*]

Album Description

German digipak reissue of 1972 album includes one bonus track, 'Luskus Delph' (live). Six tracks. Repertoire.

Customer Reviews:

Procol Harum's finest hour perhaps.......2007-07-20

Many of the songs on this live Procol Harum disc maintain their wonderful spiritual atmosphere from the studio versions, but are given a louder, more meaningful performance when delivered in a live setting. If you enjoy what you've heard from Procol Harum in the studio, you will no doubt find a lot to enjoy about this disc. A very melodic and almost hauntingly pleasant live album. I can see myself listening to this band when I'm 80 years old. I bet by that age, I'll still be enjoying these excellent tunes.

The Best Procol Harum Album Ever.......2007-01-26

It took me a long time to find this album on CD, previously only had the vinyl and took it all over the world with me. The CD is engineered very well, a clean recording. The only thing that could have been better is if this album had been released on DVD-Audio or SACD in a true 5.1 mix. This album was originally produced in quad-4 so a remix to 5.1 would be easy and fantastic.

best mix.......2007-01-10

Procul harum live bridges classic rock with classical music. In this album you'll hear a gutiar played as an instrument of the ochestra. Absoulutely a brilliant piece of music.

It's been a long time .......2006-11-28

I haven't heard this album, with the exception of the first track, in about 30 years. My roommate in college owned this album and I was always a PH fan so hearing them with an orchestra was fasinating. I never really saw the CD anywhere until I came across it here and said I must have it. It still sounds great. The songs and arrangements are truly classic in every sense.

Truly A Glimpse Of Nirvana.......2006-10-30

Procol Harum's work throughout the years has been uneven, but this collaboration with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra is one of their shining moments. I have worn out more than one vinyl version of this recording over the years, and I also have the MFSL version of this CD. While it is true that the MFSL disc suffers in comparison to this one, keep in mind the state of technology in 1971. We do owe a debt to Wally Heider's mobile studio for the tapes that allowed Repertoire to do such a splendid job of remastering. This recording belongs in everyone's collection, whether they are a fan of Procol Harum or not. If you are not moved in some manner by the time you hear "Grand Finale", then you had better check your pulse.