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 Awesome Nov 13, 2009
I'm a fan of most of JS' work, but i always wondered if he could pull off his well-polished sounds live. Well, he sure as hell can. This album sounds great, and JS infuses new life into each, so you're definitely not listening to the album versions note-for-note. On the the other hand, there's no boring noodling/filler material. Great album, and with it being live, very crank-worthy.
Great CD set and so is the DVD version of this same performance! Aug 26, 2006
If you like Joe's music this is a must have double CD set. Both the CD and DVD versions are wonderful and are identical musically. I like the fact that the songs are very similar to the versions played on the radio even though they are live. If you want to learn how to play guitar the DVD version of this is a must because the video is so close you can see exactly what Joe is doing when he plays. Good luck copying this though. There's a good reason why Joe is recognized as the master axe man shredder. It's impossible to copy Joe even when you can see what he's doing!
magic Apr 07, 2006
I had owned the DVD for this concert and had watched it often before acquiring this CD, but I still have to say this CD will evoke very fond memories for me. My first full listen to this CD was in the car driving home from Denver after seeing Satch in concert on his Super Colossal tour. It was mind-blowing to listen to this concert blasting out of my speakers while I was still basking in the glow of seeing and hearing the master live and in person. What can I say about this collection? It sounds great, the sound quality is superb, as is the song selection (some old, some new, spanning a fantastic career.) To me, instrumental music lends itself to a more enjoyable live performance. With lyrics, a song has to follow a specific structure to fit the vocal performance. But with instrumental rock such as this, and with a guitar genius who is not afraid to improv in the first place, the music is taken to a whole new level. How many guitars does Satch set on fire when he's playing like this? I especially love the playful beginning to Summer Song, where Satch and bass player Stu are bantering back and forth with their respective guitars. Wonderful, perfect, magnificent....plug in your favorite adjective here. Just get this CD. If you're not thoroughly blown away by this performance, check your pulse.
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 Great, but... Jan 21, 2005
I love this album and would actually suggest it over the electric Satriani anthology, but after seeing his "An Evening With Joe Satriani" live show at the Fillmore I was expecting more from this performance. I guess these sound to much like the recorded studio tracks. During other live performances he has basically gone crazy with 20 or 30 minute jams and had improvisations in just about every song. I was especially disappointed with Always With Me, Always With You which he turned into an amazing 6-10 minute song on his latest tour by adding a huge and excellent new section at the end. On this it is just the basic song. Many other songs are the same way. Perhaps he had to conform more to his normal playing because they were filming it. I don't know.
By far, the best rock guitar to date May 06, 2004
Satriani is the state of art, about playing guitar. He is an outstanding musician and over all , he owns a powerful creativity.
This double album offers some good examples of his musicianship. The extremist is one of the best tracks, but seen as a whole, you are rewarded extremely, because Satriani never let you down.
I haven't the DVD yet, but it must be worthy to have it.
In Film and arts I've watched Joe at least six times. Satriani has a strong presence in the stage, and considering the prodigius Steve Vai, I'd rather set both of them in the pantheon of the guitar rock in this moment. Anyway Satriani and his talented pupil Vai are the alha and omega in the craft playing rock guitar.
And for those who still think the rock is dead, listen Satriani and you'll change your mind faster than the first track of any CD finishes.
Don't miss this album.
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