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xsBusiness - Crossroads: Eric Clapton Guitar Festival 2007
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List Price: $29.99
Our Price: $20.52
Your Save: $ 9.47 ( 32% )
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Manufacturer: Rhino Records
Starring: Eric Clapton
Directed By: Various
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WEA DVD
EAN: 0603497987764
Format: Dolby
Label: Rhino Records
Manufacturer: Rhino Records
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Rhino Records
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-11-20
Running Time: 240
Studio: Rhino Records
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-11-06
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Summary: Are you kidding me? Sheryl Crow is Awesome!
Comment: First of all, if you're going to trash Sheryl Crow because this is a "Guitar Festival", then you'll have to dump the drummers and the keyboard players, what the hell are THEY doing here? Sheryl Crow has a really nice body of work out there,(no pun) and there is no question in my mind that she is a talented musician in her own right, eye candy claims aside. This is no poser, and you can bet she worked her butt off to be where she is today. Eric gets to invite whoever he wants to his guitar festival, and I for one didn't for a second think she was "out of place". If I ever have my own guitar festival, I'm inviting Sheryl Crow, live with it. Tulsa Time? Are you trying to tell me that didn't just flat ROOOOOOOOOOCK?? Oh, C'mon, C'mon!
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Summary: A let down
Comment: Firstly, I thought the MC, Mr.Bill Murray was hugely irritating. Especially as he referred to John McLaughlin as the founder of the "Mahi-Mahi" Orchestra (!). Funny ? Go figure.
Secondly, the production quality, especially the sound, editing and overall stage aesthetics were not a patch on the earlier Crossroads DVD. It's a big let-down. Also, the `Audio' option does not provide for a 5.1 option, only 2.1 is available.
Coming to John McLaughlin, he plays a rather tepid composition, unlike his electrifying duet with Zakir Hussain on the last show.
Even Buddy guy looked a bit jaded. Was it because he came on at the very end ?
The only bright spot was Jeff Beck and his amazing girl-woman bassist (Tal) who played with the same open-mouthed gleeful enthusiasm as a Ronaldino playing soccer. Both the tunes were crackling and left me craving for more.
All in all, I certainly wouldn't go goo-goo ga-ga like all others here. 3 stars will do.
If you really want to see great `live' concerts check out `Concert for George' (featuring Clapton) and `Live in Paris' (featuring Miles Davis !).
Thanks you and goodnight.
Ranjiv Ramchandani.
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Summary: Crow must go !
Comment: Bill Murray was right at least once when he said, "You will remember this set the rest of your life". He was referring to Disk 2 and the jam with Winwood, Clapton etc. But why was Sheryl Crow even allowed in Chicago on the day much less on stage with real musicians. Eric may have owed her or wanted something to allow her anywhere near a guitar. Could she have been backstage entertainment? Oh well. Despite her a great great DVD.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very satisfied
Comment: Fast shipping and item was in great condition. I would buy from this seller again.
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Summary: A Must-Buy for Blues Fans and Wannabe Guitar Heros
Comment: If you're looking for a grassroots feel to a truely spontaneous concert, this collection of performances over a day-long concert in suburban Chicago is well worth the coin you'll spend. The line-up is spactacular and the emotion created on-stage will spill out of your flat-screen and onto the livingroom floor. The two-dvd set will feature some of the greatest guitarists of all time on stage from various genre' and comes to a turmultuous finale' when 7 guitarist hit the stage to play Clapton's favorites. The shear force of this segment must have put-out a brilliant shockwave that must have been felt in far-away Des Moines. If you've grown bored by a sucession of live shows that are overly-produced to the point of yawn-dom, this is a refreshing time-out from all of the hype. You'll see the human side of these artists with backstage interviews and short edits of legends coming-on and off of their performances. One of the notable high-points was the 15 year-old bassist of Jeff Beck. She is a genius and the facial expressions and body language that emanates from her as she leans-into the tunage will give you goose-bumps. The fact that the entire 2007 concert was a fundraiser for Clapton's Crossroads Centre, a very successful detoxification facility, makes the performances just that much more compelling. PBS offered this set duirng one of their fundraising telecasts. You can get it here for far less. Enjoy! And when it's done, you look at your axe and say, "I've got some new chops to learn!" or "It's hopeless...I'm selling my Strat on eBay."
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Editorial Reviews:
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The second Crossroads Guitar Festival - a day-long concert featuring legendary music & collaborations - was held on July 28, 2007 to benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. Filmed in HD, this two disc DVD features over four hours of historic performances from that day. Since it's inception, Eric Clapton's vision for the festival has been to create an event where his friends & contemporaries can have fun & jam together for the benefit of a good cause.
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