The Band - The Last Waltz
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Free Music Notes for The Last Waltz
Free Music Review: Buy the remastered version
Hit: 2 Stars
Of course, the music for this concert CD rates a "5", but with the remastered version out, this version (pre-2002) is shown to be very limited in its fidelity. I own this and just heard the remastered version (2003, 2-CD set) and I am blown away by the high quality of the remastered Last Waltz. If you love The Band and The Last Waltz concert, the difference in sound quality of the remastered CD is worth the expenditure. Free Music Review: Rock 'n' Roll Heaven
Hit: 5 Stars
Quite simply The Band were one of the greatest Rock N Roll bands ever. This is a recording of their farewell concert in 1976 (at least in the classic line-up with Robbie Robertson on guitar). The Bands music on its own would merit purchase of this disc. They run through a 'best of' set, that as a concert would be hard to beat.
Add to this the guest list, and you have one of the best rock concerts of all time. Van Morrison in his hey day belting out 'Caravan'. Joni Mitchell singing 'Coyote'. Dylan with Robbie Robertson burning incendiary guitar licks behind him. Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Dr John, Eric Clapton... The list goes on and on.
A few extra numbers were recorded after the concert and these are included on the CD as well. The best of which is a magnificent version of 'The Weight' featuring The Staples singers. If you haven't heard Mavis Staples, and you like gospel influenced music this takes what was already a great song to a new level.
The same year this was recorded Punk came on the scene and changed music for ever. But it doesn't matter whether you were brought up on Elvis Presley, The Sex Pistols, Nirvana or Coldplay, this music is as essential now as it was 31 years ago.
Free Music Review: Last Waltz
Hit: 5 Stars
I loved the movie, The Last Waltz, and had to get the CD that goes with it. Of course, it's wonderful, just like the movie! So much talent in one place! I skated through the 70s listening to other types of music, so I missed out on a lot of what was going on with these artists. But it's never too late, in my opinion. I'm very happy to have this historic concert in my collection!Free Music Review: The Last Waltz
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the Holy Grail of North American music. Definitely in my top 5 albums of all time. To give you some idea: Eric Clapton (yes he's British, but he was living in America and playing in an American band at the time) and Bob Dylan both show up--and, what are the odds, each one plays the BEST live set of their lives. Not to mention about a dozen essential songs by lesser-known artists like Dr. John and Paul Butterfield, and The Band doing their own songs in live versions that range from "good" to "inspired." Tacked onto the end of the concert are three new studio songs by The Band--in my opinion, all three rank among the best The Band ever did. I will gripe a little bit, that "Baby Don't Do It," one of the best songs on the DVD version of The Last Waltz, was not included. There seems to be no excuse for this. That said, one really can't complain about a CD's potential to have been better when it is already one of the greatest ever made. 5 stars aren't enough.Free Music Review: The Musicality of the Band
Hit: 5 Stars
Great musicianship from the mainstay of the evening, with guest appearances from a host of the "old school" (rock?)stars during that period in American music (it feels odd referring to that period in a past tense, but it is almost 2 generations ago). The Band couldn't have been rock. Progressive, Alternative... it must drive the critics and catagorizers looney. How about great music from North America. Together this group had a fullness and richness to their sound that others in the field could only envy. I recall that Clapton was reported to have left Cream and wanted to start up a group along the lines of the Band. Clapton gets part of his wish and is invited to join in the festivities of the Last Waltz. Can you imagine being there at this event? It would have been a phenominal experience. This release documents this historic occasion with an evening of stellar performances by all guests. A beautiful release.