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Eric Clapton - Crossroads Guitar Festival [DVD] [2004]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 0603497037827
Label : Warner Music Vision
Manufacturer : Warner Music Vision
Publisher : Warner Music Vision
Release date : 2004-11-29
Title : Eric Clapton - Crossroads Guitar Festival [DVD] [2004]
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Languages : Array
Number of items : 2
Original release date : 2004-01-01
Region code : 2
Running time : 300
Studio : Warner Music Vision
Theatrical releaseDate : 2004-10
MPN : RHID970378D
Number of discs : 2

Editorial reviews

Product Description
ERIC CLAPTON hatte in seiner Jugend den Ruf eines ungestümes Gottes an der Gitarre. Im Laufe der vielen Jahre wurde er musikalisch immer besser, reifer und erfolgreicher. Mittlerweile kann Mr. Slowhand auf fast 40 Jahre Entwicklung zurückblicken. Live Aufnahme des Konzertevents, welches über drei Tage ging und im Dalls Cotton Bowl USA stattfand vom 04.06.2004- 07.06.2004. Außer ERIC CLAPTON sind noch viele hochkarätige Gitarristen vertreten, die als Gastmusiker performten, wie z.B. Jeff Beck, Santana, ZZ Top, James Taylor, John Mayer, Joe Walsh, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Jimmy Vaughn, Robert Randolph, Eric Johnson, John McLaughlin u.v.m.

Amazon.co.uk Review
Although it could have been twice as long, this double-DVD set effectively captures over three hours of highlights from one of the most comprehensive and diverse collection of guitarists ever assembled for a single event. Recorded over three days in June of 2004 to benefit Eric Clapton's Crossroads Center in Antigua (as do the sales of this set), the show is not surprisingly heavy on the rootsy blues and country that comprise Clapton's primary inspirations. But it also includes folk (James Taylor), gospel (Robert Randolph the Family Band), fret-shredding rockers (Steve Vai who delivers a dazzling performance), jazz (John McLaughlin), and, most interestingly, Indian classical music (a stunning piece from Vishwa Mohan Bhatt). p Most compelling are the rare and sometimes unusual collaborations. Joe Walsh and Taylor clown around on "Steamroller Blues" and Booker T. the M.G.'s back both Joe Walsh on a rollicking "Rocky Mountain Way" and Los Lobos' David Hidalgo tearing into a sizzling "The Neighborhood". Clapton and J.J. Cale share the stage as do Clapton and Carlos Santana, and a show-stopping blues summit with Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Hubert Sumlin, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Clapton is a treat for all involved. p There are some shortcomings. The event isn't presented in chronological order--different stages, days, and backing bands are shuffled with Clapton's own set scattered throughout--ZZ Top's closing is a bit anticlimactic, and there are many omissions due to time constraints. But every act rises to the occasion, and this expertly recorded and shot DVD gives the viewer a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I--Hal Horowitz/I

Customer reviews

review by: Blues'n'Booze date: 2009-03-24 rating:

A great show that could have been better captured with less Slowhand
There are some real treats on this double DVD capturing an obviously great atmosphere and bunch of talent. Such a shame we didn't get more time with the other artists and less with Slowhand. br /Still worth the buy for those brief glimpses of exceptional talents old, older and young! br /But where was Beck!

review by: cybmole date: 2008-05-03 rating:

annoying omissions in UK version
several tracks listed on the USA version have been left off this release e.g. all of Jeff Beck, some of Carlos Santana, some of John Mayer. br / br /The layla performance - title 2 on dvd 2 - is inaccessible via regular menus - how stupid annoying. If I buy a music DVd I don't expect to have to play childish hide n seek games with it to find the songs. br / br /Buy the USA version.

review by: swede date: 2007-05-10 rating:

Guitar Heaven
Where to start.If you are a lover of the blues, or an electric guitar fan then this is THE DVD you must have. This surely has to be the finest gathering of artists ever assembled in one place. I was blown away with the guitar playing of all the players, it is amazing the sounds that come from their instruments, hearing is believing. I shan't list the individual performances, I will let you enjoy finding out for yourself. I will say though that "Clapton" is at his absolute best, the king playing to his court, the number one of all time. This DVD is at the top of my play list, and will not let you down. I assure you that if you had to save one DVD from your burning house, this will be it. If you want to go to guitar heaven, then buy this, turn up the volume, press play and just enjoy.

review by: date: 2005-03-04 rating:

Fantastic!!!
Absolutely fantastic! I don't know what else I could say to describe how i felt watching this DVD... it "got me on my knees!". a breathtaking experience. i only wish i was there live! PS the hidden clip on disc 2 isn't necessarily next to the words MAIN - mine was beneath the guitar solos bit :)

review by: mac17871 date: 2005-02-15 rating:

This DVD has a hidden extra!!!!!!!!!!
Put disc 2 in brIn the menu, go to Extras brMove the 'pointer' to the option 'Main' but don't select it brMove left one more time and you'll notice the 'pointer' vanishes then Hit select - a rather familiar riff will fill your ears....fantastic.pOh and by the way, the whole DVD is magical.

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