Greetings All,
A fabulous Furthur show on a dreaded Tuesday in Seattle. It was supposed to rain, but it held off. Awesome.
One major change from the Portland, Or shows of last summer I think is worthy. Last year they had gotten to this point of deconstructing jams until it was just Mr. Russo or Mr. Chimenti. And they'd do it for too many numbers in a row. Last night they still deconstructed jams magically, but didn't let the boogie fall out. I love it when Jeff becomes "Thelonius Monk Jeff", but I really love it if I still feel like boogying while it's going on.
I know some here don't like and/or appreciate John K. My view is that he has continued to evolve and grow to a very great degree. In my opinion his skill is widely appreciated by his band mates. Phil was smiling, nodding his head, and seemed to be revelling in Johns solo's on The Eleven and again for China Doll. He's got these cool tonal textures he's adding. Not sure how he's manipulating the gear, but my wife and I call it ...Allmans-John, EC-John (Eric Clapton/British Invasion), and of course Jerry-John. Last night he added Gilmour-John (circa 1977 - Animals album). I think it's a cool thing to pop in a vignette of Gilmourish tone, played in pentatonics, in the middle of a killer China Doll solo. It may have been at another point at the show. I'm exhausted and it's not up on Archive yet. My opinion is still that he's a killer musician, and a great fit.
Bob was great last night. Sang great. Played great. And...he was just right in the mix so his trebbly tone wasn't oppressive.
Phil as well. Nice vocals. Killer Eleven bombs. Good stuff.
Great night. See them if you can. I'll add a link when it shows on Archive. Too tired to go to Eugene, OR tonight. Have fun Pete!
Peace
M
http://www.deadheadland.com
A fabulous Furthur show on a dreaded Tuesday in Seattle. It was supposed to rain, but it held off. Awesome.
One major change from the Portland, Or shows of last summer I think is worthy. Last year they had gotten to this point of deconstructing jams until it was just Mr. Russo or Mr. Chimenti. And they'd do it for too many numbers in a row. Last night they still deconstructed jams magically, but didn't let the boogie fall out. I love it when Jeff becomes "Thelonius Monk Jeff", but I really love it if I still feel like boogying while it's going on.
I know some here don't like and/or appreciate John K. My view is that he has continued to evolve and grow to a very great degree. In my opinion his skill is widely appreciated by his band mates. Phil was smiling, nodding his head, and seemed to be revelling in Johns solo's on The Eleven and again for China Doll. He's got these cool tonal textures he's adding. Not sure how he's manipulating the gear, but my wife and I call it ...Allmans-John, EC-John (Eric Clapton/British Invasion), and of course Jerry-John. Last night he added Gilmour-John (circa 1977 - Animals album). I think it's a cool thing to pop in a vignette of Gilmourish tone, played in pentatonics, in the middle of a killer China Doll solo. It may have been at another point at the show. I'm exhausted and it's not up on Archive yet. My opinion is still that he's a killer musician, and a great fit.
Bob was great last night. Sang great. Played great. And...he was just right in the mix so his trebbly tone wasn't oppressive.
Phil as well. Nice vocals. Killer Eleven bombs. Good stuff.
Great night. See them if you can. I'll add a link when it shows on Archive. Too tired to go to Eugene, OR tonight. Have fun Pete!
Peace
M
http://www.deadheadland.com
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