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DVD 9
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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To put this concert DVD in perspective, Eric Clapton headlined a gig at Hyde Park in which he followed acts such as Jools Holland, Bob Dylan (with Ronnie Wood) and The Who (for whom this was their first gig together since Live Aid, I believe, and to whom the day really belonged). I know this because I was there (and I am fortunate that I can be seen on the cover of this DVD), and remember vividly that I turned to my friend after the Who finished their first ever complete live performance of their Quadrophenia album and said, "Much as I love Eric, he could never top that. The Who should have been the headline act." Eric, if you ever read this I'm sorry I doubted you...
Clapton strode onto the stage as if it was his own living room and blew everything that went before him away with a blistering set containing most of his classics. Opening with the Acoustic version of Layla he then delivered (amonst others) Badge, Wonderful Tonight, White Room, Have you ever loved a woman and Holy Mother. The set highlights were Five Long Years and I Shot the Sheriff, delivered with real passion and dynamics. The latter's solo built and built with fire and intensity.
Put simply, if you are a fan of Clapton this is one concert you must hear! It is well known that Eric has frustrated some of his fans over the years with inconsistent studio outings, but the real essence of the man can always be found live on stage where he thrives, and on this night he really performed! No inconsistencies here - Buy it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Slow hand is on form in this music DVD. What better way to open the book than the acoustic version of Layla (althought I would have prefered the rock version). The solo on I Shot The Sherrif is just superb (the other solo's aren't bad either). With a surround sound music system you will feel like your in the front row of 50,000 fans in the presence of a true rock legend.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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If, like me, your favorite Clapton album is "From The Cradle", than this is most definitely the dvd for you!! In fact, he plays about four songs from that album. Demonstrating his ability to jazz-up a classic number, EC starts the concert wih an acoustic version of "Layla". But wait! Suddenly, there's a horn section that kicks in. (In fact, they're called "The Kick Horns" - Simon C. Clarke, Tim Sanders, Roddy Lorimer, Jim Keltner) They add a real classy element to the concert. I love Roddy's trumpet solo on "Layla". Than there's "Hoochie Coochie Man", a rockin' tune which EC adds his well-seasoned, angst-driven voice to, quite nicely. Later, Clapton switches out "Old Blackie" (his signature, Stratocaster guitar), and really get's into "It Hurts Me Too". Moving on to my favorite performance, "Five Long Years"... Eric and his band go deep into the blues. - "Lord, I finally learned my lesson. Should've a long time ago. Next woman that I marry, she's gonna work and bring me the dough." (What lyrics!!) One thing I have to say about EC, is that he doesn't try to hog the spotlight by completely out-shining his fellow bandmates; even though, he very easily could. No, everyone in the band is given equal opportunity to showcase their talents. It's great to see EC's former keyboard player, Chris Stainton back and playing his heart out. And, Jerry Portnoy's outstanding harmonica playing makes you feel like your sitting at some hole-in-the-wall bar in N'awlins (New Orleans), just taking it all in. Almost a tie for my favorite track is definitely "Everyday I Have The Blues", in which, again, the whole band just blows it wide open - Horns, Harmonica, Drums (Steve Gadd), Backing Guitar (Andy Fairweather Low) and of course the man himself!! Another great performance, is a duet with Katie Kissoon on "Tearing Us Apart". I enjoyed this much more than the original EC recorded with Tina Turner, because Katie's style is much more energetic and her vocal range far exceeds Tina's. I think I've mentioned everyone in the band, except for Tessa Niles, who had obviously lost some weight and was lookin' oh, so great! This is definitely a dvd that won't collect dust in your cabinet. As far as the audio is concerned, I would highly recommend opting for DTS. Simply put, DTS is uncompressed audio, thereby giving the listener a fuller, richer sound that Dolby Digital can't compare to because of the lossy (Yes, that's spelled correctly.), digital compression the latter format employs.
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perfect!
ive been listening to the blues for the last year or so now almost none stop. and for the majority of that time its been clapton!! i simply love his guitar playing!!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by K. Lawrence
Tremendous!!
This is a fantastic dvd both in picture and sound quality and Clapton is just a god.
Published on 21 July 2008 by N. Tate
Clapton at his best
EC, with an inner calm, delivers sizzling performances of such songs as Tearing Us Apart, Five Long Years, Have You Ever Loved a Woman, Old Love, and a beautiful version of I Shot... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2007 by Steph
4 Stars for the performance
I was at this concert back in 1996 so this is a nice souvenir of the day. That said even at the time I wasn't blown away with the show and the DVD confirms that. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by Macca
At last, a full five stars for Eric and his band
I have to say that after 40 years of watching Clapton on stage, this was one of his very best outings. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2006 by Mr. Thomas Thatcher
Good but not Great
Eric Clapton demonstrates in this concert what a technically superb guitarist he is. Live he certainly surpasses anything he has produced in the studio. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2003 by GeeJayBee
Live in Hyde Park
Eric Clapton is easily one of the greatest guitarists ever. This video is proof of this. An amazing version of badge and i shot the sherrif. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2003 by "bfg_2087"
Clapton returns to Hyde Park 30 years on...
Clapton's live concerts are always worth seeing because musically they are far superior to his studio releases. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2001 by tim charles
DEFINITE CLAPTON!!!!!!:)
this concert captures almost all of claptons songs!
many good solos here!
the filming is perfect, so are the sound! Read more
many good solos here!
the filming is perfect, so are the sound! Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2001 by supermann1@spray.no
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