Saturday 27 July 2013

STEVE HILLAGE Live in England REVIEW

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Steve Hillage - Live In England 1979 (Gonzo Multimedia)

What a neat package this is! You get a CD with a free bonus DVD of the gig. In this case, the Steve Hillage gig is a Rock Goes To College performance at the University of Kent on February 28, 1979. Joining Hillage for this show were Miquette Giraudy on synths; Dave Stewart (not that Dave Stewart nor the other Dave Stewart!) on guitar; John McKenzie on bass; Andy Anderson on drums.


It's a 6 song set: Salmon Song, Unzipping The Zype, Hurdy Gurdy Man, 1988 Activator, Unidentified (Flying Being), It's All Too Much. The band were whip tight on this, with the rhythm section of McKenzie and Anderson especially explosive. Hillage was in good voice and on fire on guitar. You'll treasure his solos!

The CD includes 2 bonus tracks:Hurdy Gurdy Glissando and Electrick Gypsies - both from 1977. The DVD adds videos from The Old Grey Whistle Test for Radio and Light In The Sky. In addition the DVD includes a fascinating interview with Hillage and Giraudy circa 2007. You already know that you need this!


CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM GONZO
Live in England 1979
CD - £9.99

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