DVD : Crossroads: Eric Clapton Guitar Festival 2007
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Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WEA DVD
EAN: 0603497987764
Format: Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Closed-captioned
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Rhino Records
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Manufacturer: Rhino Records
MPN: RHID352124D
Number Of Discs: 2
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Rhino Records
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Running Time: 240 minutes
Studio: Rhino Records
Theatrical Release Date: November 06, 2007
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 11/20/2007 Run time: 240 minutes
Amazon.com:
A lot of good (and some great) music for a worthy cause takes center stage once again as Eric Clapton hosts the second edition of his Crossroads Guitar Festival, a benefit for his Crossroads Centre rehab facility in Antigua and a near embarrassment of six-string riches occupying two discs. Staged in suburban Chicago in July, 2007, it features several of the same players who were at the first concert (2004, in Dallas), including Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer, Vince Gill, John McLaughlin, and Robert Randolph. They’re all in fine form, but it’s those appearing for the first time who make the biggest impressions. Derek Trucks, who performs on his own, with his wife (Susan Tedeschi, herself an excellent blues guitarist), and backing several other artists (including a frighteningly decrepit-looking Johnny Winter), is a strikingly versatile young player. On the other end of the generational spectrum, the veteran Albert Lee spins out a series of stupefyingly swift licks on “Country Boy,” while Jeff Beck is, well, Jeff Beck, at age 63 still inarguably one of the most original musicians to ever strap on a Stratocaster. While most of the others are content to play straight blues or blues-derived rock, Beck sounds as if he’s riding a spaceship with strings, wringing sounds out of his instrument that defy understanding, let alone imitation; backed by ace drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and 22-year-old Tal Wilkenfeld, who may be the most exciting electric bassist to emerge since Jaco Pastorius, Beck delivers versions of “‘Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers” and “Big Block” that are the highlights of the show. Elsewhere, Clapton, as is his wont, rises to the occasion in the presence of his peers and plays with considerable passion, even if his “reunion” with Steve Winwood lacks fire (mostly due to the lackluster nature of their Blind Faith-era material, other than the lovely “Can’t Find My Way Home”). In the end, one might wish for more good songs, as opposed to opportunities for extended soloing, but even diehard axe-heads will surely be satiated after some four hours of hot licks. As for everyone else, well, that’s why God invented the fast forward button. –Sam Graham
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: 
- Are you kidding me? Sheryl Crow is Awesome!
First of all, if you’re going to trash Sheryl Crow because this is a “Guitar Festival”, then you’ll have to dump the drummers and the keyboard players, what the hell are THEY doing here? Sheryl Crow has a really nice body of work out there,(no pun) and there is no question in my mind that she is a talented musician in her own right, eye candy claims aside. This is no poser, and you can bet she worked her butt off to be where she is today. Eric gets to invite whoever he wants to his guitar festival, … Read More
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- A let down
Firstly, I thought the MC, Mr.Bill Murray was hugely irritating. Especially as he referred to John McLaughlin as the founder of the “Mahi-Mahi” Orchestra (!). Funny ? Go figure.
Secondly, the production quality, especially the sound, editing and overall stage aesthetics were not a patch on the earlier Crossroads DVD. It’s a big let-down. Also, the `Audio’ option does not provide for a 5.1 option, only 2.1 is available.
Coming to John McLaughlin, he plays a rather tepid composition, … Read More
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- Crow must go !
Bill Murray was right at least once when he said, “You will remember this set the rest of your life”. He was referring to Disk 2 and the jam with Winwood, Clapton etc. But why was Sheryl Crow even allowed in Chicago on the day much less on stage with real musicians. Eric may have owed her or wanted something to allow her anywhere near a guitar. Could she have been backstage entertainment? Oh well. Despite her a great great DVD.
Rating: - Very satisfied
Fast shipping and item was in great condition. I would buy from this seller again.
Rating: - A Must-Buy for Blues Fans and Wannabe Guitar Heros
If you’re looking for a grassroots feel to a truely spontaneous concert, this collection of performances over a day-long concert in suburban Chicago is well worth the coin you’ll spend. The line-up is spactacular and the emotion created on-stage will spill out of your flat-screen and onto the livingroom floor. The two-dvd set will feature some of the greatest guitarists of all time on stage from various genre’ and comes to a turmultuous finale’ when 7 guitarist hit the stage to play Clapton’s favorites. The … Read More
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