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(13 customer reviews) 45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
undeniably historic, but musically, a mixed bag,
February 16, 2002 OperablePig (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Monterey International Pop Festival [30th Anniversary Box Set] (Audio CD)
The importance and far-reaching impact of the original musical mega-fest, Monterey Pop '67, is a fascinating cultural study in it's own right. While I have not seen the video of this event, I have a feeling that it may better convey the mood and significance of the event much better than the music on this box-set does; in fact, the beautiful booklet that accompanies the cds even does a better job at that. The basic problem - a) the sound quality on the bulk of these performances is just not that flattering and b) the bulk of the performances do not show the artists on the top of their game. Before any of you get angry, let me elaborate:First off, the big exception to the rule is Jimi Hendrix's amazing set, his first performance in the states. This should really be available on it's own - the musicianmanship is top-notch, the song selection is definitive, the engineering is flawless (I'm pretty sure Eddie Kramer himself was on hand to capture this performance) and the closing...Read more
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
legendary performances..,
June 4, 2000 Luigi (Pavia Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Monterey International Pop Festival [30th Anniversary Box Set] (Audio CD)
This four-CD box is expensive but it's surely worth. It's a beautiful example of the best period of the pop, rock and soul music. The box includes the whole concert of Jimi Hendrix, that was historical because it was the first time he played with his Experience in front of the american public. At the Monterey Pop festival, Hendrix played wonderfully and the box also records the final moments when he destroyed his guitar. Also, you will listen the legendary performance of Otis Redding , that unfortunately died few months later for a plane accident. But the box also includes several other groups that, at this moment, were at the best. For instance I love the blues that was played by the Butterfield Blues Band, by the Big Brother & The Holding Company with Janis Joplin, the Canned Heat. Also the performance by Mamas & Papas and the Byrds were extraordinaly . The quality of the recording is excellent and also the booklet, that reports several pictures of the musicians,...Read more
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Great Concert,
August 6, 1999 By A Customer
This review is from: Monterey International Pop Festival [30th Anniversary Box Set] (Audio CD)
These four discs have some of the greatest music from back then. The 8 songs performed by the great Jimi Hendrix are worth it for any Jimi fan. The recording and version of his popular "Purple Haze" is the best I've heard. This cd is truly on of his greatest performances. The Who's performance was also awesome, for it was their first show in America. Their explosive songs amazed the crowd, and shows some of Townsend's best. These two performances are the highlights, but theyre are also many other tremendous performances with some of the best recordings I've heard.
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