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Eric Clapton

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I'm going on Saturday night. I saw him last time he was here. The Hun says it was 27 years ago, but I'm pretty sure I went around 1990. I've got a crappy seat, but not going there to look at him.

Now I need The Who to come back.
 
The Who aren't too far away

Pete Townshend's Diaries said:
I had a meeting yesterday with Roger Daltrey and our managers to try to describe a plan for the two years ahead. We all feel that 2009 - as the fortieth anniversary of Tommy - will be one to celebrate; we may not be around for the fiftieth. This coming year already looks chock full, at least until the summer. We will soon announce European shows that begin in May, and will end in the Festival season in July. It looks almost certain we will visit Japan, Australia and Hawaii in winter 2007. We also discussed the launch of a dedicated new Who website planned later this year. There is no schedule set for a new album, but I will probably drift into it using the same process as last time and start work at home.
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Mate of mine seen him in Brisbane, liked the tunes, but Eric deadset ignored the crowd, barely acknowedged them, which seems a bit :thumbsd:
 
Like most guitarists there was a stage where I went through the "Clapton phase" as you do like you also go through the SRV phase and the Hendrix phase, but I couldn't be bothered going to see him live. A lot of his more commercialised soppy songs do absolutely nothing for me and I don't need to hear anymore reruns of Crossroads and White Room. And if he's turned into an arrogant, up himself old bastard, that'd be the sealer. On top of that the tickets are laughably expensive. :cool:

Although I wouldn't have minded going to see the new Blues guitar flavour of the month, Derek Trucks, but I think I'd pass on ol' slowhand.
 
I went to see Eric Clapton in Adelaide on Friday night and I have to say I thought the show was fantastic. Eric himself(the person) left me a bit disappointed but Eric(the giutarist) had me in complete awe of his talent and 40 odd years in the industry. He plays as well now as what he did back then but his song selection was more like a blues jam than a greatest hits package. I only knew about 5 songs all night but from a music enthusiasts point of view rather than a pundit it was an enthralling evening.

The band EC has chosen consists of some very special musicians. Derek Trucks who plays slide giutar on a Gibson SG is a genius. His playing had me absolutely blown away. He never uses a pick, just both of his hands seem to just caress the guitar all night. The only downside of EC surrounding himself with these brilliant musicians is that the man himself fails to really stretch out unless he is playing solo. He played one accoustic song solo and it was the highlight of the evening. Other than that he was happy to let the others take most of the spotlight.

Which raises the question. Why did I pay $150 for a seat in the back stalls to watch a session band when I would have been happier to see more of EC?
The prices could have been about $100 and I feel the value would have been better but I did get to put Eric Claptons name down in my book of gigs and no-one can take that away from me.

If only Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce played a cameo role - that would be worth $300.
 
mark73 said:
Like most guitarists there was a stage where I went through the "Clapton phase" as you do like you also go through the SRV phase and the Hendrix phase, but I couldn't be bothered going to see him live. A lot of his more commercialised soppy songs do absolutely nothing for me and I don't need to hear anymore reruns of Crossroads and White Room. And if he's turned into an arrogant, up himself old bastard, that'd be the sealer. On top of that the tickets are laughably expensive. :cool:

Although I wouldn't have minded going to see the new Blues guitar flavour of the month, Derek Trucks, but I think I'd pass on ol' slowhand.
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He actually didn't play a lot of the songs you mention. He finished with Crossroads, but didn't play White Room. The only 'hits' he played were Wonderful Tonight, Layla & Crossroads. The other stuff he played was a lot of Derek and the Dominoes, a Robert Johnson song, a Hendrix song and a few other blues songs i didn't recognise.
 
my uncle went to to see him and said he didnt play enough of his old stuff, most of it was new blue grass crap. and eric didnt really do much, but still is a great performer
 
90% of the crowds would have been there to see the big hits of his career like layla, cocaine, wonderful tonight, white room, sunshine of your love, sheriff, after midnight, tears in heaven. only the first 3 of those were played which was a little disappointing for the casual fan.

however, for the music/guitar lover, the show was a gem. i thought the 3rd guitarist (the lefty who played one his strats strung in reverse) was actually a bit rough/muffled during his solos. unlike super clean derek who was amazing.

it was a great show, but just lacked a few more big hits to get the crowd into it.
 
Eric is one of those artists who choose to go down the sappy path of mediochrity after being known as a rock god, deservingly until his muse dried up, drug were a big problem. The only two moments where he recaptured any great musical inspiration were "Tears in Heaven" you cant ignore its sentiments and why the song was written, heartfelt, something that has been lacking in many of his recent songs. He is getting trendy attention for mediocrity when alot of his mates are flying well under the radar producing music actually standing up to their prime. Erics humility, and excellent musical organisation of the Concert for George provide much more warm insights to the cold and unreceptive veteran some seen live this week
 

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lincsPJ said:
90% of the crowds would have been there to see the big hits of his career like layla, cocaine, wonderful tonight, white room, sunshine of your love, sheriff, after midnight, tears in heaven. only the first 3 of those were played which was a little disappointing for the casual fan.

however, for the music/guitar lover, the show was a gem. i thought the 3rd guitarist (the lefty who played one his strats strung in reverse) was actually a bit rough/muffled during his solos. unlike super clean derek who was amazing.

it was a great show, but just lacked a few more big hits to get the crowd into it.
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I went with three mates who are all diehard guitar players and Clapton fans. Even they commented 'you can only have so many solos in one song.' Seemed like every guitarist on stage wanted to put in his bit in every song.
 
JuddyisGod said:
I went with three mates who are all diehard guitar players and Clapton fans. Even they commented 'you can only have so many solos in one song.' Seemed like every guitarist on stage wanted to put in his bit in every song.
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dont forget the solos on the keys too! the way they were goin i was surprised the bass player only played one solo.
 
lincsPJ said:
90% of the crowds would have been there to see the big hits of his career like layla, cocaine, wonderful tonight, white room, sunshine of your love, sheriff, after midnight, tears in heaven. only the first 3 of those were played which was a little disappointing for the casual fan.

however, for the music/guitar lover, the show was a gem. i thought the 3rd guitarist (the lefty who played one his strats strung in reverse) was actually a bit rough/muffled during his solos. unlike super clean derek who was amazing.

it was a great show, but just lacked a few more big hits to get the crowd into it.
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Eric said years ago he wasn't going to play Tears in Heaven again.
 

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Extremely important artist in the 60's & early 70's. However i feel his output since the Derek & The Dominoes era has been pretty much irrelevant, as compared to an artist such as Neil Young who is still putting out essential material.

The unplugged version of "Layla" was extremely embarressing.
 
materamagic said:
Eric is one of those artists who choose to go down the sappy path of mediochrity after being known as a rock god, deservingly until his muse dried up, drug were a big problem. The only two moments where he recaptured any great musical inspiration were "Tears in Heaven" you cant ignore its sentiments and why the song was written, heartfelt, something that has been lacking in many of his recent songs. He is getting trendy attention for mediocrity when alot of his mates are flying well under the radar producing music actually standing up to their prime. Erics humility, and excellent musical organisation of the Concert for George provide much more warm insights to the cold and unreceptive veteran some seen live this week
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Makes no sense.


Listened to one of the bootlegs from the tour. Now I wish I'd gone. His new album with JJ Cale, his album of Robert Johnson covers, and his album with BB King, all brilliant, I like all his blues stuff better than his other things, like Cream and all that, but then again I love the blues.

I can see some people would have been disappointed with the set, the same type of people, the middle aged house-wifes who go to 1 concert a year, maybe 2 because a few of them were at Waters the night beforehand waiting for him to play Another Brick in the Wall.
 
Went last Sunday, thought it was fantastic. It's a nice change to be sober at a gig and just being able to sit, listen and absorb how mother****ing good these blokes are at what they do.

Trucks is a brilliant find, besides Buddy Guy and Clapton himself, I've never seen a bloke look that natural on the guitar. Had seen Brumhall (the lefty) on the sessions for Robert J DVD and he impressed as well. Some great piano stuff in there as well.

Whilst it was good to hear Crossroads/Layla/Cocaine etc, the best stuff of the night was the acoustic bracket.(Down and Out and some Robert Johnson stuff).
 
CarterS said:
I can see some people would have been disappointed with the set, the same type of people, the middle aged house-wifes who go to 1 concert a year, maybe 2 because a few of them were at Waters the night beforehand waiting for him to play Another Brick in the Wall.
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Too right, going to a blues guitar concert and complaining about self indulgence is like going to see the Who and thinking it's too loud.
 
CarterS said:
Makes no sense.


Listened to one of the bootlegs from the tour. Now I wish I'd gone. His new album with JJ Cale, his album of Robert Johnson covers, and his album with BB King, all brilliant, I like all his blues stuff better than his other things, like Cream and all that, but then again I love the blues.

I can see some people would have been disappointed with the set, the same type of people, the middle aged house-wifes who go to 1 concert a year, maybe 2 because a few of them were at Waters the night beforehand waiting for him to play Another Brick in the Wall.
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My parents went and my dad is into the blues and obviously Claptons bluesy stuff while my mum likes the fluffy Tears in Heaven side of him and sees him more as a singer than a musician. If you go to see a guitarest, expect to see guitar solos.
 

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