Arguably the Finest Live performance of modern times and an insight into the famous 60's music scene. Hendrix' true genius is on display all the way through this recording, as well as the Debut of his new line up of musicians - The Band of Gypsies (though he actually announces them as having ... Read review
Advantages: Good coverage of the set Disadvantages: annoying 2 CD case that breaks easily!!
Arguably the Finest Live performance of modern times and an insight into the famous 60's music scene. Hendrix' true genius is on display all the way through this recording, as well as the Debut of his new line up of musicians - The Band of Gypsies (though he actually announces them as having the uber-hippie name: 'Gypsy, sun and rainbows')
The recordings aren’t the highest of quality, due to inadequate miking and set-up at the actual ... ...definitely overshadows this. Notable performances would have to be Voodoo chile, which stretches for over thirteen minutes, the improvised ‘Jam back at the house’ and the instrumental ‘villanova junction’. There is also of course Jimi’s explosive rendition of ‘the star spangled banner’. The only tracks omitted from this version are the two songs from secondary guitarist Larry Lee. Having never heard these myself I couldn’t say if this is a good or ... more
Arguably the Finest Live performance of modern times and an insight into the famous 60's music scene. Hendrix' true genius is on display all the way through this recording, as well as the Debut of his new line up of musicians - The Band of Gypsies (though he actually announces them as having the uber-hippie name: 'Gypsy, sun and rainbows')
The recordings aren’t the highest of quality, due to inadequate miking and set-up at the actual gig, however the sheer quality of jimi’s improvisation and musicianship definitely overshadows this. Notable performances would have to be Voodoo chile, which stretches for over thirteen minutes, the improvised ‘Jam back at the house’ and the instrumental ‘villanova junction’. There is also of course Jimi’s explosive rendition of ‘the star spangled banner’. The only tracks omitted from this version are the two songs from secondary guitarist Larry Lee. Having never heard these myself I couldn’t say if this is a good or a bad thing, although his solo on ‘voodoo chile’ seems somewhat tame compared to jimi’s! Aside from this everything has been captured, Including all jimi’s interaction with the crowd between songs.
If there is one negative I can pick out, I would have to be the track selection. Although all the songs are classic Hendrix, there are some missing that would have, in my opinion, given extra depth to the performance. Songs such as Little wing or Bold as Love could have represented the more mellow Experience music, also it is evident that Jimi wanted to try out some new material, but ends up playing the same old songs!
A definite purchase for any Hendrix fan, all of his mastery is on display here, burning solo's and incredible rhythm playing - also an essential purchase for any aspiring Guitarist who wants to hear the greatest.
Advantages: Lots of Great Songs and loads of information on Jimi. Disadvantages: The only live song is Star Spangled Banner, Which is a shame because Jimi's Superb live.
Along The Watch Tower (3.59)
2.Purple Haze (2.42)
3.Hey Joe (3.23)
4.The Wind Cries Mary (3.16)
5.Angel (4.15)
6.Voodoo Chile (5.12)
7.Foxy Lady (3.13)
8.Burning Of The Midnight Lamp (3.34)
9.Highway Chile (3.27)
10.Crosstown Traffic (2.12)
11.Castles Made Of Sand (2.44)
12.Long Hot Summer Night (3.25)
13.Red House (3.53)
14.Manic Depression (3.35)
15.Gypsy Eyes (3.41)
16.Little Wing (2.22)
17.Fire (2.36)
18.Wait Until Tomorrow (2.58)
19.Star Spangled Banner (LIVE AT WOODSTOCK)(4.02)
20.Wild Thing (6.53)
This is a genuinely superb album and has the very best that JimiHendrix has ever done. This is the Album I'd advise anyone with no JimiHendrix stuff at the moment. It's around the prise of most CD’s (£12-£16). The Inlay has a brilliant description of each song, when it was recorded, and what the inspiration ...
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Product details
Title
Live At Woodstock
Performer
Jimi Hendrix
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Psychedelic
Release Date
12/07/1999
Recomended Retail Price
13.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1994
Label / Distributor
MCA / Universal Music
Engineer
Eddie Kramer; Lee Osborne
Pieces in Set
2
Studio / Live
Live
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
8811198725
Catalogue Number
MCD 11987
Additional notes
Album Notes
Personnel: Jimi Hendrix (vocals, guitar); Larry Lee (guitar); Billy Cox (bass, background vocals); Mitch Mitchell (drums); Juma Sultan, Jerry Velez (percussion). Compilation producers: Janie Hendrix, Eddie Kramer, John McDermott. Recorded live at the Woodstock Festival, Bethel, New York on August 18, 1969. Includes liner notes by David Fricke. Jimi Hendrix was the headliner at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Ironically, he got to go on around dawn on Monday morning, by which time there were only (...only) 60,000 remaining parishoners--the last act. Hendrix's Gypsy Sun & Rainbows emerged from a communal summer of jamming in the upstate arts community, but these other musicians are largely inauidble. So what we have in WOODSTOCK is a high energy test flight of Hendrix's last two touring trios, featuring Experience-drummer Mitch Mitchell and Jimi's old Army buddy, the groove oriented Fender bassist, Billy Cox. Following hot on the heels of the acclaimed BLUES, this second gem from the Hendrix archives finds Hendrix in transition: from a rock and pop approach, to Sky Church music--Jimi's free form synthesis of blues, modal jazz, funk and ethnic sources. An early arrangement of "Hear My Train A-Comin'," and such old warhorses as "Red House" and "Voodoo Child" are given spirited blues treatments. Following the national anthem, Jimi builds to another emotional catharsis with his breathtaking "Woodstock Improvisation"--which showcases his taste for modern jazz and flamenco--while his poignant instrumental reverie "Villanova Junction" reflects the influence of Wes Montgomery. This one is an essential for fans--WOODSTOCK showcases Jimi Hendrix as a guitarist's guitarist.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (1/25/95, p.51) - Voted Best Reissue Album in the 1995 Reader's Poll. Rolling Stone (8/19/99, p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...LIVE AT WOODSTOCK somehow humanizes this deity....a glimpse of an artist consumed by the pursuit...and underscores the supreme difficulty of his nightly quest." Q (9/99, p.132) - 3 stars (out of 5) - "...[a] loud and enthusiastic set, where a new band add a smidgeon of funkiness to the Experience sound...which on the plus side features the superb 'Star Spangled Banner', a zippy 'Lover Man' and some hilarious introductions..."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Introduction
2.
Message To Love
3.
Hear My Train A Comin'
4.
Spanish Castle Magic
5.
Red House
6.
Lover Man
7.
Foxy Lady
8.
Jam Back At The House
Titles on disc 2
1.
Izabella
2.
Fire
3.
Voodoo Child (Slight Return)
4.
Star Spangled Banner
5.
Purple Haze
6.
Woodstock Improvisation
7.
Villanova Junction
8.
Hey Joe
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