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Blue Guitars [11CD + DVD] [Box set] [Colour]

~ Chris Rea
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD: 70 pages (17 Oct 2005)
  • 70 pages
  • Number of Discs: 12
  • Format: Box set, Colour
  • Label: Jazzee Blue
  • ASIN: 3937406328
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,901 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Chris is releasing a collection of eleven CDs, a DVD of "Dancing Down The Stony Road" and a collection of his paintings, plus photographic and written insights into the journey that spanned the creation of this epic release, all bound in a wonderful deluxe book package. The idea was to create an all-encompassing body of artistic work keeping pace with his new-found output and also his desire to approach things in a different and interesting way. Having created the cover of "Stony Road" and interpreted the cover of "The Blue Juke Box" the close relationship between his music and his painting was defined. This relationship was clearly leading in one direction, a ground-breaking idea to link the two driving forces in his life. The idea of "Blue Guitars" was born. This work includes eleven albums from Chris Rea in one book pack, 130 brand new Chris Rea songs inspired by the blues ranging globally across all his own interpretations of this musical form, songs that Chris believes are some of his best to date. He now had a body of work that would in normal circumstances have taken a decade to create; songs that conjured up all his favourite musical influences that had set him off down the road nearly thirty years previously. Instead of releasing all the albums in one go, or over a period of six months or a year, he decided to create something that combines his paintings with his music. Not out of some egocentric notion that his paintings and music would be appreciated in the same way, but simply that they are now inextricably linked. In order to underline the accessibility of the creation, he wanted to retail it at a very low price. As Chris aptly sums up: "Blue Guitars" is something I have loved to create, and has been eighteen months, seven days a week, twelve hours a day in the making and I have enjoyed every single second of it. The research, the recording, the writing has inspired me and I hope the enjoyment and fun I have had comes across. "Although I have been inspired by the blues, this is not a series of albums that is meant to educate. This is a collection of songs that, even if you have never even thought of the blues as being close to your heart, you can still enjoy because the roots of Motown right through to metal have their roots somewhere in the blues. I hope you enjoy it." The eleven CDs are titled as follows: "Beginnings"; "Country Blues"; "Louisiana and New Orleans"; "Electric Memphis Blues"; "Texas Blues"; "Chicago Blues"; "Blues Ballads"; "Gospel Soul Blues and Motown"; "Celtic and Irish Blues"; "Latin Blues" and finally 60's and 70's.

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92 of 92 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Chris is quite simply a genius, 18 Oct 2005
By D. Sadler "stu sadler" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I have been a Chris Rea fan ever since I listened to "Road To Hell" on my paper round. Ever since that album Chris has simply got better and better. I thought he had hit is peak with "The Blue Cafe" CD. However, as I am sure anyone taking a look at his box set knows, he got ill, badly ill.
Following his illness he released the music he has always wanted to release. The first of which was Dancing Down The Stony Road. Now, this is the classic album of all time (Well, it is in my opinion anyway). If you like the sound of blues and you like the sound of Guitar you will love DDTSR. However, now we have a box set of 11 CD's to enjoy. What I don't understand is that someone can write enough songs for 11 CD's in 11 different styles - and still not write a bad song. The quality is amazing. He seems to have a style all of his own and it is a style better than anyone elses! Again, if you love the blues, Guitars and superb vocals, then you have to buy this. You will love it.
Incidentally, for those that didn't know, he does a lot of artwork as well. The artwork in this album is truly superb. I am not an art fan, but I love some of the pictures in this box set - so much so that I am going to buy some prints!
Add to all this the fact that this box set is immaculately presented, better than anything else I have ever seen from anybody before, then you will see that this is a true bargain. Buy it, you won't regret it.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Guitars, 21 May 2006
By Mr. Ian P. Durk "Ian Durk" (England) - See all my reviews
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I went to this man's farwell tour gig at The Birmingham Symphony Hall.
I had always liked his music and wanted a chance to see him perform live before he hung up his guitar.
What I got, I was not totally prepared for. His talent, technical ability, and pure love of what he does came off the stage like a life force.
During the following week I purchased "Blue Guitars".
If you know even a snippet about music, any music, you will not fail to see that this guy is more than just an exponent of what he calls "The Blues".
HE HAS NO EQUALLS ! At what he does, he is totally brilliant, I envy him for the happiness that he enjoys while practicing his art, infectious enthusiasm.....Love it Chris, I would love to meet you mate.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Work of Art, 8 Aug 2006
By Jeffrey Atkins (Potters Bar, Herts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Having enjoyed all of Chris Rea's blues stuff, I had to buy this boxed set. It is beautifully packaged, the music is wonderful, the art work is exceptional. Buy it, enjoy it and soak up the best of Chris Rea.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Self indulgent rubbish.
I bought this set because I love blues music.After one listen I realised my mistake.I tried to "get into it " but the material is like Simon Cowells take on the blues. Read more
Published 4 days ago by L. Kay

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Guitars - Chris Rea
If you are a fan of Chris Rea you will love this collection. Have been playing it over and over. This is the man and the whole presentation is out of this world. Read more
Published 21 days ago by M. Edwards

2.0 out of 5 stars Too ambitious
Whilst I admire Chris Rea's ambition I fear the scope was too great and he stretched himself too far. From 11 CDs I found only 11 songs of top notch material. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tigg3r

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless and genius
From the crackle and hiss of the first moment on the first disc through to the credits of the DVD this collection is, perhaps redefines, quality. Read more
Published 17 months ago by D Major

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome collection of original blues material
this collection of the many facets of the blues shows chris reas versatility with music and highlights his longstanding devotion to the blues and does not go down the usual route... Read more
Published 18 months ago by William J. A. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!
What can I say, 137 tracks plus a DVD is an immense piece of work, and the amazing thing is that every track is excellent - some of them are wonderful such as 'You Got Soul' and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Music Fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Still an awesome talent
One of lifes great mysteries will always be why Chris Rea never smashed the American market, especially the South of the country. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Terry Poppy

5.0 out of 5 stars What Talent
This is an amazing piece of work from a hugely talented artist,it is a first of its kind and demonstates his commitment to making the kind of music he truley believes in. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Matt B

5.0 out of 5 stars no reason not to buy it. underrated
Whether you love listening to the blues, playing the blues, singer songwriters, value for money or just plain curious, you won't be disappointed. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2007 by SonyAndShare

4.0 out of 5 stars King of Bland Makes An Almost Not Bland Epic (Worth Buying Anyway)
I'm not a massive Rea fan. I love the Best Of released in 2001 and the album The Road To Hell Part 2 (which everyone hates). The Road To Hell Part 1 is okay. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by BS on parade

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