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Missing a Few Classics But Still Rates 5 StarsSep 23, 2003
By William F. Thompson
"Bill Thompson"
An excellent live concert release from one of the original jam bands. Here The Allman Brothers Band present an uncut 2 Hour and 48 minute concert recorded in March 2003 at The Beacon Theater in New York. Although a few Allman Brothers classics like Ramblin Man, Jessica, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, and Revival are not here they are included on other video releases and what is included here is excellent and worthy of 5 stars. The 5.1 sound and video quality are excellent and the band is as tight as they have ever been. This version of the Allman Brothers Band (Founding members Gregg Allman, Jaimoe, and Butch Trucks, along with longtime band members Warren Haynes, Marc Quinones, and Oteil Burbridge, and more recent addition Derek Trucks doing a good job filling Dickie Betts' shoes) seem to be really enjoying themselves on stage and it comes through in the quality of the music. Besides the concert, the double DVD release also includes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of interviews and behind the scenes footage. There is a also a very good dressing room performance of Old Friend by Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks along with a photo gallery and discography. Here is the Track Listing: 1. Ain't Wastin' Time No More 2. Black Hearted Woman 3. Statesboro Blues 4. Woman Across The River 5. A Change Is Gonna Come 6. Maydell 7. Come & Go Blues 8. Rockin' Horse 9. Desdemona 10. Don't Keep Me Wondering 11. Midnight Rider 12. Soulshine 13. High Cost Of Low Living 14. Leave My Blues At Home 15. Old Before My Time 16. The Same Thing 17. Melissa 18. Instrumental Illness 19. Worried Down With The Blues 20. Dreams 21. Whippin' Post 22. One Way Out
61 of 66 found the following review helpful:
If "Live At The Fillmore" is one of your favorite albumsOct 23, 2003
By Richard Smith
"student and servant"
Then you've got to buy this DVD. I grew up listening to the Fillmore album for years, and actually owned it initially in 8 track format (that shows my age). I've followed the Allman Brothers through the years and I've never felt that they returned to the magic they had after Duane tragically died. However after watching the DVD I have no doubt that the magic is back. I always cringe when people refer the Brothers as a "jam band" because most of the modern so called "jam bands" seem to mindlessly riff and wear out the same pentatonic scale in different keys. Duane Allman was a genius and I never thought I would hear a player that could match him in this format. With this lineup the band has returned to form with a skill and mastery of the blues that is phenominal. From the start it's clear that Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes are a spectacular pair of guitar players. Trucks seems to prefer slide and plays with a reckless abandon that stunned me. Haynes is a more traditional lead player but has an absolute mastery of the techniques and skills necessay to be a great player. The band weaves in and out of songs from their early albums in the 70's to material from their most recent CD "Hittin The Note". Quite frankly I think this band is even better than the original lineup. I would say I was slightly disappointed with the video, but I enjoyed the audio mix, especially the way they brought Greg's keyboard into the sound. These guys can play, and for an old fan like me this was an absolutely wonderful experience.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Like Being ThereSep 29, 2003
By Craig Pinson Having recently seen ABB at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix I can attest to the fact that this is as close to an actual show you can find without being there. As for the setlist, it is indicative of the sets they have played on their entire tour. The mixture of their older songs, along with the newest additions prove that the Brothers are as vital and strong as ever. If you need proof of who is the greatest white blues singer ever, just listen to Gregg singing Old Before My Time or High Cost of Low Living. The interplay by the two guitarists show where the energy and inspiration the band has found has come from. From the young in years but mature in talent slide playing of Derek Trucks, to the incredible song writing and playing of Warren Haynes shows why he was the person that the band brought in to replace Dickie Betts. But all of this, along with Gregg's soulful keyboards, is anchored by two drummers and a percussionist who lay down a thunderous wall of sound you could walk on. With their latest CD providing a fertile field of new ABB classics, plus the classic ABB songs on this DVD you can immerse yourself in an incredible musical experience. So if couldn't make any shows on this tour this DVD will give you a sample of the beauty and power of the Brothers live, and if did see them you can relive the experience. This one rocks.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Dickey was great but...Mar 13, 2004
By Dennis Hancq After reading some of the negative reviews about this DVD, it only shows me how shallow those people are. The band was about to go defunct. It was either Dickey goes or the band breaks up. A do or die situtation if you will. Now as fate has it, the band has taken another turn in the pages of history and has become full again. The current lineup is as good as it gets, period. Everyone is having a good time and enjoying playing again. Dickey was just dragging them into the ground. His attitude was making it tasking to play. It just wasn't fun anymore. With that said, This DVD is simply amazing. The audio and video quality is superb. Three full hours of brilliant music and a most interesting candid interview with the band. This makes this package a must for old and new ABB fans alike. I own countless concert DVD's and this is the one I always go back to and watch over and over again. Don't hesitate to buy this truly classic DVD. You'll be mighty glad you did.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
loved it for the guitar work - especially warren haynesFeb 08, 2006
By N. Chandran
"vpcnk"
i own only two albums of the allman bros - eat a peach and live at filmore. so i cannot say that i knew too many songs from this set.
but the guitar work on this dvd is something else. especially warren haynes who alternates between his gibson les paul and gibson es-335 - he plays such inspired solos. very bluesy.
derek trucks who pretty much sticks to his gibson sg 61 reissue, is highly talented, plays a wicked slide and clearly inspired more by jazz than the blues - but imo is a step below haynes.
but their chemistry and jams/duels doesn't in anyway shame the original famed twin guitar attack of duane allman and dicky betts.
loved this show!
but the audio quality of my dvd is poor. wonder if it is a lone manufacturing flaw as others dont seem to suffer from the same problem.
if you like the allmans, the blues or the electric guitar, get this!
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