Jeff Beck "performing this week" OMG


I know I just finished listening to this disc. I know that sometimes music doesn't always hold up after repeated listenings. I also know that this disc is the single best guitar performance I have heard maybe ever. Last night I had just finished listening to Santanas " song of the wind" and was wondering what had become of this level of virtuosity in todays music. I put on "perform this week" which I had bought on a whim and was dumbstruck. Many years ago I was a big Jeff Beck fan but had lost some interest as I felt he was stuck in a fusion time capsule. He was terrific on Claptons crossroads ( he's always been a great blues player) and his manic depression on a Hendrix tribute was fantastic so I bought the disc hoping to not be too dissapointed. Never EVER have I heard such beauty and virtuosity at the same time. I've seen a clean SRV in concert. I saw Return to Forever back in the day. I've seen Albert King, BB king, Mclaughlin/Dimeola/Delucia, John Mayer, Eric Clapton, Santana, Buddy Guy and a hundred others that don't come to mind just now. This is a supreme performance of jazz, rock, blues even reggae. Listening to this reminds me of the story of Sonny Rollins listening to john Coltranes "Giant Steps" and retiring for two years. It was just too mind blowing. The band and the recording quality are likewise topnotch. I know this is way over the top but to me at least it's that good. Check it out. - Jim
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Thanks for the reco. Here's another I stumbled on. Lindsey Buckingham: Live At Bass Auditorium. I believe This one is only available with both the CD and DVD. I picked it up at Barnes and Noble, for $ 24.99. I have no idea about the DVD, but the CD sounds fantastic. A nice treat for Fleetwood Mac fans, as he covers a few Mac tunes as well. What can I say, just killer guitar work, that sounds incredibly good IMO. Enjoy responsibly!
thanks Jim. I order it on your recommendation - got it yesterday.

I like it!! Looking forward to the DVD . . .
The DVD is unbelievable. Buckingham is kind of annoying - a little smug and self satisfied. However, he is a tremendous performer, singular guitarist, and terrific songwriter (or at least tunesmith, the lyrics are variable). Either way, this is by FAR my favorite DVD of the 1,000+ (99% movies) I own. It's the only one I re-watch regularly.

Marty
Just finished the first listen. My God it's good.
The songs that have the feel of his playing on "Amused To Death" are beautifully done.
I got the Jeff Beck DVD yesterday, put it on last night and finally had to shut it off at midnight. I have seen most of it and it is unbelievable! In addition to the CD's songs there are female vocalists which blew me away and a set with Clapton and another Rockabilly set, which is what Jeff started with in his youth. Additionally, there is a great interview with him and he speaks about every song. I just have to wonder what it took to get tickets to one of the shows (he played 5 nights). If you like Jeff Beck and respect what he's doing this DVD is mandatory. Sorry, it's the law.