Steve's Place

SEVEN MOONS LIVE
DVD
REVIEW

 My thanks to Jacob Morrison-Wood at weinerworld for the dvd
and the opportunity to do a give-away contest.
 




  I have to say that after watching the dvd I enjoy the cd much more than I originally did...... watching Robin work live continues to amaze me every time.
  After the release of "Seven Moons" when Robin announced he was going to be doing a number of concert dates with Jack Bruce my first thought was to wonder what songs they would play? Even though the two had combined on the release two albums in the 80's they had never played to an audience together. Having recently released their latest collaboration there was lots of material to draw on past and present.
 To be honest I never thought I would see Robin Trower playing a show with Jack and especially doing old Cream songs. When I got the set list for the shows this was the first thing that intrigued me. Robin Trower doing "Sunshine Of Your Love" alone would be worth the price of admission for me. How would he play it, especially given the fact that it is such a well known Bruce / Clapton piece and he was doing it with Jack Bruce?
Also surprising was only one song from the early years (Carmen, from the 1981 album B.L.T).
 While I liked the Seven Moons release, it took me a while to get into it. After listening to it a few times though I realized that it was that feeling of the 70's I get from it. And yet it was just another facet of Robins writing and playing skills. Something new again from Mr. Trower. After watching the DVD though I really started to enjoy it more.
 Watching Robin and Jack play is totally enjoyable. Two legends, basically unfamiliar with each other in a live setting watching and enjoying each others talents as they found their way through the songs. Some uncertain moments and a bits of ad-lib made it a very special show for me. Unpolished perfection from two of music's greats.
 Throughout the show Jack was very talkative and you could see he was so happy to be there, on stage, and performing with Robin and Gary.
 Gary Husband is an excellent drummer. Very aggressive throughout the set, subtle when required and a monster when called upon. For me personally, I always find drummers who are guitarists or keyboard players (of which Gary is one of the best) play just a bit different from regular percussionists.
 Lots of back and forth glances during the show made it seem very relaxed and created a warm friendly atmosphere on stage.
 Great camera work throughout, giving lots of angles and capturing the interaction between the band again made it enjoyable. Also lots of fret board shots which I enjoyed.
 All I can say is that this is an amazing piece of history and I am sure that all the Jack Bruce fans who went to see Jack are now also fans of Robin Trower.  Do not miss picking this DVD up.

Set list :

Seven Moons - The first song seemed to be a very nervous start for the band. Still getting used to playing together in front of an audience with something fairly fresh to all on stage. However about  half way through the song it became apparent that the comfort level was happening and a sense of comfort seemed to come out.

Lives Of Clay

Distant Places Of The Heart - I loved the ending when Robin ends on
           a single note as the camera shows Jack feeling for the end
           and then the two artists smiling at each other when it ended.
Sunshine Of Your Love - While staying within the basic structure of
           the song Robin played it his way. There were no comparisons
           to think about because there was no doubt that Robin was
           showing his interpretation of the song. Amazing to see this
           song done by him.
Carmen - The only song from early years. Thought they did a great
           job and Jacks vocals were pure Jack
She's Not The One - Love this song and live just became that
          much better which Robin seems to do best.
So Far To Yesterday
Just Another Day
Perfect Place
Bad Case Of Celebrity - the best that both have to offer.
The Last Door
Come To Me
White Room
Politician
 
 

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 Interview with Jack Bruce and Robin Trower
regarding the making of Seven Moons
HERE