Eric Clapton - Sessions for Robert Johnson
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Actor: Eric ClaptonDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); German (Unknown)
Format: Color, DVD, Enhanced, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 97 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-12-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Reprise / Wea
DVD Reviews of Eric Clapton - Sessions for Robert Johnson
DVD Review: wow
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an unbelievable session-4 sessions really. EC The late great Billy Preston--totally fantastic blues of Robert Johnson. Electric and Acoustic Get ITDVD Review: Awesome Stuff
Summary: 4 Stars
If you dont own the 'Me and Mr Johnson' album, you should get it first, and use this as a companion. As a blues and clapton fanatic the original album stands out as one of my favorite records of all time, and I never grow tired of listening to it. The songs on this dvd dont sound quite as polished, but are still great in a raw and developing way. The interviews are great, and they shot the vids in all sorts of cool locations, such as the house in Dallas where RJ recorded half of his material back in the 1930s.
It's not as completely outstanding as some other dvds in my collection (such as 'where the light is' by john mayer, or the beatles anthoogies) hence the 4 stars, but if youre a hardcore blues fan, this dvd is a must.
DVD Review: Eric Clapton, Sessions for Robert Johnson
Summary: 4 Stars
EC is infatuated with Robert Johnson. He decided to make a CD/DVD of recording the music of Mr. Johnson. He surrounded himself with great musicians and performed the music admirably. Not a true representation of Robert Johnsons music, but replaying it with EC's style and talent, backed up by guitars, piano, organ, drums and recorded in different venues that allowed EC his moment to pay homage to the man who had given him inspiration for Blues of the Americas. Good viewing and listening. I hope EC gets back to contempory music of which he also does well.DVD Review: Clapton, The Classiest Guitar Historian Alive!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! Clapton does not fail to mesmerize yet again with his incredible depth of talent as he takes on the most difficult task of playing a tribute to Robert Johnson. I am admittedly a big fan of Clapton's "From the Cradle" in spite of the fact that it is not his best (considering that it sounds rather "forced" or unnnatural at times) Even Clapton's O.K.'s often rise above the masses. But the DVD, "Sessions for Robert J.", is a near masterpiece.
In this DVD, you see Clapton's passion to discover and embrace the roots of Blues music. He takes on this "project" with loving, careful dedication (and perhaps with much greater maturity and wisdom than is demonstrated in "From the Cradle"). You see one of the greatest muscians alive in his own element, both relaxed and raw, yet fully absorbed into his passion for blues that is coming to define this learned, complex, accomplished guitarist in recent times. No earth-pounding, ripping, powerful guitar solos here; Clapton rather takes on the persona of Robert Johnson and pays true hommage to a man who lived an undisputably rough, short life that forever changed the blues. If you love Clapton, the blues, blues history, or Robert Johnson, you will love this DVD.
DVD Review: Shame On EC
Summary: 2 Stars
Sloppily put together. Clapton wears the same shoddy clothing and a week's worth of stubble on his face and seems bored and robotic. Doyle Tramhall II looks like he is in another world and seems to have the same goofy look on his face throughout the sessions. Although when Clapton and Bramhall sit down and play a casual acoustic collection of Robert Johnson songs, it certainly is a treat to the ears but they just don't seem to be "there".
The first session which features Billy Preston on organ and the Clapton regulars is horrible. It is done in a small room and the sound is way too loud for the acoustical capacity of the room. The drums are ear-splitting and overwhelm the rest of the intruments. I couldn't even watch the whole session; it was pitiful. I don't recommend this DVD to anyone. It's obvious that not much work or planning was put into it and it shows.
Description of Eric Clapton - Sessions for Robert Johnson
Live, intimate, and raw, Sessions For Robert J is the essential audio/video companion to Eric Clapton's 2004 gold, Top 10 Me And Mr. Johnson, tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. Filmed during tour rehearsals in London and Dallas plus a Los Angeles hotel room and the Dallas warehouse where Johnson made some of his final recordings, Sessions for Robert J finds Clapton performing all Robert Johnson songs with his touring band, acoustically with Doyle Bramhall II and solo-as well as discussing Johnson and his influence. A performance/documentary DVD with 14 tracks (from which the 11 CD selections are taken), Sessions for Robert J is blues heaven.General DVDs
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