Various Artists- LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE

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Various Artists- LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE: A One Night History Of The Blues- DVD- 2005-
- Vulcan Productions/Sony Pictures Classics- No UPC- 100 grn
LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE: A One Night History Of The Blues it's the concert film from the Salute To The Blues show at Radio City Music Hall from February 2003. It was a great show, but in many ways the DVD is just as good of an experience, and in some ways better. The production is fantastic. Great lighting, great sound, and great camera work. On the DVD you get a lot of good close-ups, facial expressions, and get to see the interaction between the musicians much better. Only complaint is that the DVD isn't long enough. The actual show was between 4 and 5 hours long. The DVD is just under two hours, so they had to cut some things out. Here are some of immediate impressions, and favorite moments: Buddy Guy and Vernon Reid burning through ''Red House''. In between, showed some archival footage from a Buddy Guy show from 1968. Jimi Hendrix is in the audience-watching Buddy like a hawk. Jimi might have picked up a move or two from Buddy, and maybe a couple of guitar licks. Apparently Jimi Hendrix was a fan of Buddy's, and even asked if he could tape the show. Steve Jordan who played a lot of drums, and was the musical director for the show, is almost as much fun to watch play as Levon Helm. There were several times during the concert where Levon and Steve were playing at the same time. Two fantastic musicians. Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown kicks seven layers of ass with his instrumental "Okie Dokie Stomp." Levon Helm drums on that as well, and the horn section is killer. Hubert Sumlin is featured on ''Killing Floor'' along with Levon on drums and David Johansen. Bonnie Raitt plays some nice slide on the Elmore James classic "Coming Home." Kim Wilson plays some nice harp alongside Bonnie. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry come across really well on the DVD. Better than at the actual show. Joe Perry sings "Stop Messin' Around," while Steven Tyler plays harp. There's a great shot of Helm drumming on that cut. At one point, Steven Tyler turns around to look at Levon. Levon's got his full game face on, just whippin' those drums. It simple gave chills. It's little bits like that that you don't always get to see during the show. The most unusual collaboration is Allison Krauss playing fiddle with James "Blood" Ulmer. It is a real treat to watch these personalities cross the stage. Shared with thousands of fans in attendance, legendary performers from the roots of rock, jazz,and rap joined forces for a once-in-a-lifetime salute to The Blues Benefit Concert whose proceeds went to musical education. LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE: A One Night History Of The Blues captures the night's magic and weaves a history of blues through the juxtaposition of performers, backstage interviews, rehearsals, and archival clips of some of the greatest names in American music. The music on this evening is the real star and the Blues are given a fitting tribute on this DVD. It was nice to see so many of the blues greats playing on a big stage, in a big room like Radio City Music Hall, and seeing the blues get so much respect. As Ruth Brown said, "It was so nice to see everyone, and it wasn't at a funeral." AMEN.
Filmed And Recorded Live At A Benefit Concert That Took Place At Radio City Music Hall In New York City, NY, United States On 7th February 2003.
Replica From Original American Edition.
Comes In A Standard Jewel Case With Clear Tray And Includes Foldout Inlay.
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