MUSIC DVDS.ERIC CLAPTON ``Sessions for Robert J'' (Reprise re·prise n. 1. Music a. A repetition of a phrase or verse. b. A return to an original theme. 2. A recurrence or resumption of an action. tr.v. ; $24.99) It's humbling for those of us who play guitar to see a master like Eric Clapton tell you how hard he had to practice to play a Robert Johnson Robert Johnson may refer to:
These discs are great fun and a nice tribute to the influential Johnson, whose classic Columbia discs are no longer listed in the new edition of the ``Rolling Stone rolling stone Noun a restless or wandering person Album Guide.'' The CD has 11 cuts; the DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. 16 plus a couple of bonus cut along with discussions with Clapton about Johnson and his own musical development. Clapton has covered many of the songs before - with Cream, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and on his own - but on these discs his real passion comes through. - Rob Lowman ERIC CLAPTON ``Crossroads Guitar Festival'' (Reprise; $29.99) Watching Clapton, Buddy Guy and Robert Cray Robert Cray (born 1 August, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia) is a blues musician, guitarist and singer. Career Robert Cray was among artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and George Thorogood, who got wider radio airplay and regular MTV video exposure during the late 1980s. enjoying themselves as they trade guitar licks on Robert Johnson's ``Sweet Home Chicago'' is almost worth the price of this double DVD. Last June in Dallas, Clapton brought together a slew of guitar players - B.B. King, Guy, Eric Johnson
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More than three hours of the concert, including interviews, show up on the discs. Most of it sounds great, and the way it was shot puts you right in the picture. The quibbling comes from what was put in and what was left out. For my part, I would have preferred more from the bluesier types - King, Guy, etc. The acoustic players like Dan Tyminski, Ron Block and Jerry Douglas, who Taylor called the Muhammad Ali of the Dobro, are fun, too. And why not more from session man extraordinaire ex·tra·or·di·naire adj. Extraordinary: a jazz singer extraordinaire. [French, from Old French, from Latin extra Carlton, who only got to show off his inspired stylings on Steely Dan's ``Josie'' (those are his guitar licks on the original), or the always adventurous McLaughlin, who performed a tune for the late, great jazz drummer Elvin Jones. - R.L. MANA: ``Acceso Total'' (Warner Music Latina; $17.99) This concert DVD puts you front and center at stops along the Mexican pop-rock band's 2002-03 tour of 28 countries. Live footage includes performances of such perennial favorites as ``Vivir Sin Aire,'' ``Rayando el Sol'' and ``Clavado en un Bar.'' The disc also features interviews with each of the four members as well as a segment on the band's environmental work through its grass-roots organization, Selva Negra. A must-have for Mana diehards. - Sandra Barrera JEFFERSON AIRPLANE: ``Fly Jefferson Airplane'' (Eagle Vision/Eagle Rock; $19.98) Focusing on the Airplane's 1965-73 run, this fine documentary takes in vintage performances by the beloved West Coast group plus interviews from band members Grace Slick, Jack Casady, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner and others. Unedited clips of 13 songs, including ``White Rabbit,'' ``Somebody to Love,'' ``It's No Secret'' and ``Volunteers'' (which recently found its way into a car commercial) prove the group was often head and shoulders above many of its contemporaries. The top-notch musicianship of bassist Casady and drummer Spencer Dryden still shines, and it's easy to spot the folkie folk·ie also folk·y n. pl. folk·ies 1. A folk singer or musician. 2. One who is an enthusiast of folk music. adj. influences the ensemble never fully abandoned. Now if only someone could dredge up film of a Fillmore West date from '69. - Fred Shuster CAT STEVENS: ``Majikat: Earth Tour 1976'' (Eagle Vision/Eagle Rock; $19.98) Nearly two years before quitting music, Cat Stevens recorded this concert at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, Va. He opened the show with ``The Wind,'' followed by ``Moonshadow'' and other classics: ``Hard Headed Woman,'' ``Oh Very Young,'' ``Two Fine People,'' ``Father & Son,'' ``Peace Train'' and an encore of ``Wide World.'' This is Cat Stevens in his prime. But in case you're curious, the DVD also includes a three-part interview with the artist as he is today, as Yusuf Islam, talking about his life, career and spiritual awakening. In addition to the interview the DVD includes an animated short that is set to the song ``Moonshadow,'' a promotional film of ``Father & Son'' and various TV performances. - S.B. CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1) ERIC CLAPTON Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com (2 -- 6) no caption (DVD covers) |
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