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(2011/SONY) NTSC, Code 0, 140 Min. The Revolutionary Impact Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox, And Buddy Miles Had Upon The Boundaries And Definitions Of Rock, R&B And Funk Can Be Traced To Four Concerts Over The Course Of Two Evenings. The Story Of This Groundbreaking Music Is Told Here In Interviews With Jimi, And For The First Time, All Four Of His Band Mates, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Billy Cox, And Buddy Miles. Among Those Also Contributing Are Lenny Kravitz, Vernon Reid, Slash And Original Engineer Eddie Kramer. (2011/SONY) NTSC, Code 0, 140 Min. The Revolutionary Impact Jimi Hendrix, Billy Cox, And Buddy Miles Had Upon The Boundaries And Definitions Of Rock, R&B And Funk Can Be Traced To Four Concerts Over The Course Of Two Evenings. The Story Of This Groundbreaking Music Is Told Here In Interviews With Jimi, And For The First Time, All Four Of His Band Mates, Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Billy Cox, And Buddy Miles. Among Those Also Contributing Are Lenny Kravitz, Vernon Reid, Slash And Original Engineer Eddie Kramer.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Band of Gypsys Live at Fillmore
16 April 2011
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Despite what other reviewers might say this is INDEED a concert dvd! The documentary is the first selection on the menu but don't be fooled...there is an hour of concert footage in the "second look" title of the menu. Here you'll find the concert performance and in my opinion it's stellar!! There is two glitches where neither camera was recording..one in "who knows" and one in "stop" but that is really the only incomplete parts of the show, otherwise it's COMPLETE.
The footage is grainy, black and white bootleg type camera work but the audio remastering by Eddie Kramer is killer...crank it up and enjoy show, it's EPIC Band of Gypsys! Jimi's playing at the zenith of his career and the musical collaboration between Jimi, Buddy Miles and Billy Cox results in a groundbreaking performance! Anyone who knows this music, is a fan of guitar or Hendrix MUST BUY THIS!!
The documentary footage is awesome too...a lot of bang for your buck here!!!
The footage is grainy, black and white bootleg type camera work but the audio remastering by Eddie Kramer is killer...crank it up and enjoy show, it's EPIC Band of Gypsys! Jimi's playing at the zenith of his career and the musical collaboration between Jimi, Buddy Miles and Billy Cox results in a groundbreaking performance! Anyone who knows this music, is a fan of guitar or Hendrix MUST BUY THIS!!
The documentary footage is awesome too...a lot of bang for your buck here!!!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
The Sony Legacy (2011) edition is much better than the previous DVD release.
26 Jun 2011
This DVD title, "Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys (Live at the Fillmore East) (1970)" was originally released in 1999. In 2011 Sony Legacy re-released it with improved sound. Even if you already own the original 1999 version you owe it to yourself to buy this new version, no matter what type of speaker system you have.
The original DVD release featured a very flat and unexciting audio mix on the concert footage. The audio (of the 1999 version) sounds nothing like the, "Band of Gypsys" album. This poor sound takes away from the enjoyment of watching the concert.
This new release (2011) sounds fantastic, in fact it sounds exactly like the "Band of Gypsys" CD! This greatly enhances the enjoyment of watching the concert.
This new DVD also features a 5.1 mix for added depth.
The original DVD release featured a very flat and unexciting audio mix on the concert footage. The audio (of the 1999 version) sounds nothing like the, "Band of Gypsys" album. This poor sound takes away from the enjoyment of watching the concert.
This new release (2011) sounds fantastic, in fact it sounds exactly like the "Band of Gypsys" CD! This greatly enhances the enjoyment of watching the concert.
This new DVD also features a 5.1 mix for added depth.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
BOGO- Concert AND a Documentary
25 May 2011
"They don't know...."
Response from group, "They don't know."
Hendrix: "Like I know."
Response: "They don't know."
The "call and response" reminds me of Ray Charles. Hendrix smiles and continues the slow-paced blues number that opens the show: Band of Gypsys -- Live at the Fillmore East.
It was New Year's Day, 1970 and if you weren't there, you can be now. On April 12, 2011, Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings released an updated DVD: Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live at the Fillmore East). In addition to eight live music tracks, also included is an 83-minute Bob Smeaton documentary. The film features interviews with Hendrix and, for the first time, all four of the guys that played with him in The Experience and the Gypsys: Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, and Buddy Miles. Viewers also see and hear his protege, Velvert Turner, producers, record executives, and engineer (Eddie Kramer) adding their memories.
The release of Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live at the Fillmore East) precedes the opening of the 2011 Experience Hendrix Tour on May 20 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The EHT evolved from 1995's Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Festival to its present incarnation which features over a dozen artists including Billy Cox, Jonny Lang and Keb'Mo'. Complete tour schedule is available HERE.
Velvert Turner discusses the differences in the three shows on that holiday weekend, talks about Miles Davis's interest in Hendrix and adds: "He had to do that 'thing' that only Jimi could do, in rock and roll, which is play bass, rhythm and lead all at the same time. How did he do that?"
The new Legacy edition premieres exclusive bonus material not seen on other versions including black and white video footage as well as stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes. Bonus tracks include an unforgettable performance of "Foxy Lady" and rarely performed live versions of "Power of Soul", "Stepping Stone" and "Who Knows". This is an essential addition for Hendrix, guitar, and rock and roll fans.
Response from group, "They don't know."
Hendrix: "Like I know."
Response: "They don't know."
The "call and response" reminds me of Ray Charles. Hendrix smiles and continues the slow-paced blues number that opens the show: Band of Gypsys -- Live at the Fillmore East.
It was New Year's Day, 1970 and if you weren't there, you can be now. On April 12, 2011, Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings released an updated DVD: Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live at the Fillmore East). In addition to eight live music tracks, also included is an 83-minute Bob Smeaton documentary. The film features interviews with Hendrix and, for the first time, all four of the guys that played with him in The Experience and the Gypsys: Noel Redding, Mitch Mitchell, Billy Cox, and Buddy Miles. Viewers also see and hear his protege, Velvert Turner, producers, record executives, and engineer (Eddie Kramer) adding their memories.
The release of Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live at the Fillmore East) precedes the opening of the 2011 Experience Hendrix Tour on May 20 at the Las Vegas Hilton. The EHT evolved from 1995's Jimi Hendrix Electric Guitar Festival to its present incarnation which features over a dozen artists including Billy Cox, Jonny Lang and Keb'Mo'. Complete tour schedule is available HERE.
Velvert Turner discusses the differences in the three shows on that holiday weekend, talks about Miles Davis's interest in Hendrix and adds: "He had to do that 'thing' that only Jimi could do, in rock and roll, which is play bass, rhythm and lead all at the same time. How did he do that?"
The new Legacy edition premieres exclusive bonus material not seen on other versions including black and white video footage as well as stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes. Bonus tracks include an unforgettable performance of "Foxy Lady" and rarely performed live versions of "Power of Soul", "Stepping Stone" and "Who Knows". This is an essential addition for Hendrix, guitar, and rock and roll fans.
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