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Captain Beefheart: Le Nouvel Hippodrome, Paris 1977Reviewed By: Nicky Crewe
Label: Gonzo Multimedia
Format: CD X2
Captain Beefheart: Le Nouvel Hippodrome, Paris 1977Reviewed By: Nicky Crewe
Label: Gonzo Multimedia
Format: CD X2
This
two disc live album captures a concert with a set list any Beefheart
fan will love. It’s a mix of old favourites like ‘Electricity’, tracks
from ‘Bat Chain Puller’, ‘Trout Mask Replica’, ‘Clear Spot’ and
‘Spotlight Kid’. It may not be the same Magic Band I saw earlier in the
1970s, but they sound as good. There’s conversation from the stage and
heckling in French. It was a significant year for music, when two sevens
clashed and punk was at a peak. Here’s a maverick musician, later
credited with being a huge influence on contemporary music, performing
an amazing set.
This recording captures a moment in time, one night, one concert in his career. Those of us who saw him may have other favourite concerts that live in our hearts and memories. But we will never see his like again, and true shaman that he is, this brings him back to life. If you saw him play live it’s a great way to remember him, and if you didn’t, it’s a new way to experience his music.
According to the sleeve notes, the audience danced. So did I.
This recording captures a moment in time, one night, one concert in his career. Those of us who saw him may have other favourite concerts that live in our hearts and memories. But we will never see his like again, and true shaman that he is, this brings him back to life. If you saw him play live it’s a great way to remember him, and if you didn’t, it’s a new way to experience his music.
According to the sleeve notes, the audience danced. So did I.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT GONZO:
 | Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver 1973 CD - £9.99 |
 | Le Nouvel Hippodrome, Paris 1977 2CD - £11.99 |
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