Live at Yoshi's
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Movie Reviews of Live at Yoshi's
Movie Review: About time
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've never had the chance to see Allan in concert, or if you just want to hear some great jazz featuring one of the most innovative guitar players ever, jamming with some killer musicians, pick this up.
This is Allan's first approved concert DVD (the initial release was April 2007) and it's about time fans got a professional quality product with spectacular audio (mixes in 5.1 surround and stereo) and video footage that is sharp and clear. The 81-minute disc is phenomenal and there is a good mix of songs, a few written by Tony Williams. There are numerous times Allan is not playing and he's just kicking back listening to the other band members jam. Alan Pasqua is a solid keyboard player and his solos are decent, but for me, he's the weak link in this group. I'm not familiar with the bass playing of Jimmy Haslip but on this performance he burns, and Chad Wackerman, one of my favorite drummers, is tasty, creative, and grooves like a monster. If you think brilliant musicians no longer exist, you need to experience this for yourself. Chances are your jaw will be on the floor throughout the entire performance.
There is a brief pause between the ends of each song, the video fades to black, and the title of the next song appears on the screen, so I'm not sure if the entire show was documented. Unfortunately, the DVD has no extras and it is pricey but highly recommended.
Movie Review: Visual documentation of alien transcripts by Holdsworth
Summary: 5 Stars
This is just a "must have" for any Holdsworth fan. It is expensive but the quality is incredibe. The other reviewer states that Alan Pasqua is "the weak link"??? Alan Pasqua is brilliant and every solo he takes is stunning!!(amazing really) He gets incredible sounds out of his NORD synth!! Sheer sonic beauty from his synth. Holdsworth has no "weak links" in his bands. Wackerman is killer and under-stated as always and the bass playing is great as well. I had the opportunity to seem Holdsworth live 6 months ago and he was incredible as always. Rather than telling him how great he was when I spoke to him I asked :What did you think of how you played tonight"? He said (exact quote: "I s_ ck_d!".
I shouldn't have been surprised because he is EXTREMELY self-critical but this guy communicates with aliens folks. He is one of the premier guitar beings on this planet. People will study him long after he's gone. A genius working in our lifetime! If you want Holdsworth footage this is the best so far in terms of pro-shot quality. Stay away from that "live at the galaxy" thing. BUY THIS!
Movie Review: Best ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in Columbus Ohio, Allan has been here 10 times since 84, all of which I attended, I've had the chance to have dinner with him before a concert and have had drinks and have talked with him 8 out of the 10, he is exactly as he comes off if you have ever watched his instructional videos.. Indeed one of the greatest players of all times, Andreas Segovia ("Father of the classical guitar")once said that Allan was the best guitarist he ever heard. His phrasing and soloing are unmatched, and yet a real humble guy. This video is one of the best so far I've seen (and I have them all), regardless of of some other's opinions get them all... every Allan Holdsworth video is a must have, but this one is of the best quality!Movie Review: Allan finds Soul Mate
Summary: 5 Stars
I think musicians also have soul mates for bands and blessed are the ones that find them. Alan Pasqua is that for Allan Holdsworth (Musically!). They really mesh and even look similar. That's a phenomanon I've seen in some great bands. In any case, he is equal musically to holdsworth and they seem to speak the same language, which really makes this about music not just about one man. H gets 3 songs. P gets 3 songs. The group gets two and Chad gets one. Thats a band and thats music. Chad has also gotten "more" musical in my opinion. This is Holdsworth at his best.
Movie Review: Fantastic..But
Summary: 5 Stars
the physical setup of the dvd is lacking.
Not user friendly.
Otherwise It's Fantastic !
Tracks:
1. The Fifth
2. Looking Glass
3. Fred
4. It Must Be Jazz
5. Blues For Tony
6. San Michele
7. Pud Wud
8. Protocosmos
9. Red Alert
Allan & Alan Pasqua really mesh for a fine performance.
Wackerman and Haslip shine here as well.
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