Gary Moore was arguably the first "blueshredder"--that is, the first guitarist to combine the technical elements of 80's metal shredding guitar and the power and emotion of blues guitar. While his style was tamer in subsequent releases, Gary's style of blueshredding is still alive and well today in players like Joe Bonamassa and Eric Gales. Blues purists hate blueshredders because they think they overplay and do not concentrate on emotion. Sorry, but I disagree. The emotion that Gary Moore pours out of his guitar is straight from the heart, and his tendency to throw in dazzling, lightning-fast runs only adds to the excitement, for me. Every song is a WINNER on this CD!! Gary smokes like you wouldn't believe!
His vocals are also strong on this effort. Sure, his voice and vocal style isn't in the same league as B.B. King, and he's not quite as good as, say, Eric Clapton, but he does hold his own, and I'm sure he considers his own focal point to be his guitar playing rather than his singing, anyway.
I HIGHLY recommend this CD for blues-rock enthusiasts, as well as his studio Cds "Still Got The Blues" and "After Hours," most of which this material is based. If that's too much overlap for ya, I would just stick to this live CD, since it's so hot...
September 30, 2008 |  | Moore stands with the best |  |
I've owned the DVD of this performance for several years after hunting it down on the Internet. If you haven't seen the video that accompanies the great music on the CD, track down a copy of the DVD and you'll be surprised at the new dimension the video adds. From B.B. King's playful performance with the crowd (and his clear admiration for Moore's skills) to Gary's passionate guitar-playing and deft fingerwork. It's really a treat to see. Moore is indeed underappreciated but stands with the best of them.
August 4, 2008Gary Moore's ability to make his guitar come alive has never been more evident as in this live performance. Gary understands what the blues are all about.
May 31, 2008I enjoyed the hell out of this CD! He has GREAT tone, and is a "Fretboard Master." I thought this was well recorded, and would be a "Safe Purchase" for anyone that likes Blues with Ripping Guitar Solos. One thing about Live CDs, you can't "Doctor" anything, like you can do in studios. Believe me, his stuff doesn't need Doctoring!!! Buy it.
February 14, 2008| | | Its been quite some years since I do not hear it, but the memories still remain | |
If you know how a guitar is supposed to sound. If you feel blues in a way that can make your bood turn blue... hen this is an album you cannot miss.
just for I still got the blues for you is something worthwhile for your definitive blues collection.
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