Saturday, May 23, 2009

DVD Alert: 'Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood at MSG'


Here's two musicians I've followed since high school. Like fine wine they get better with age and I'll drink to that! Unfortunately I've never seen them live but this concert DVD is the next best thing. Filmed in NYC's Madison Square Garden in February 2008 and over two hours long with a second disc of extras, you'll get more than your money's worth. They chose selections from their previous bands Traffic and Blind Faith and there's later solo works too. You might not hear the ones you want. This is a minor quibble so don't sweat it as there's enough of them not to enjoy seeing & hearing two pros at their best. Some arrangements won't be what you remember but as your memory sometimes plays tricks as you get older, these guys are older too so their playing is different. Some of their earlier youthful flash is replaced by aged & refined craftsmanship. A must DVD for any Clapton and Winwood fan or aging hippie. You can watch a song here: http://www.amazon.com/Live-Madison-Square-Garden-Clapton/dp/B001XJEKGC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1243091102&sr=1-1

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