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Crossroads Guitar Festival
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Clapton,Eric
EAN: 0603497037827
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Enhanced, Live, NTSC
Label: Warner Strat. Mkt.
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), Italian (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled),
Manufacturer: Warner Strat. Mkt.
MPN: 603497037827
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Warner Strat. Mkt.
Region Code: 1
Release Date: November 09, 2004
Running Time: 210 minutes
Studio: Warner Strat. Mkt.
Theatrical Release Date: 2004-10
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Editorial Review:
A guitar concert featuring Eric Clapton.
Genre: Music Video: Concerts
Rating: NR
Release Date: 9-NOV-2004
Media Type: DVD
Although it could have been twice as long, this double-DVD set effectively captures over three hours of highlights from one of the most comprehensive and diverse collection of guitarists ever assembled for a single event. Recorded over three days in June of 2004 to benefit Eric Clapton's Crossroads Center in Antigua (as do the sales of this set), the show is not surprisingly heavy on the rootsy blues and country that comprise Clapton's primary inspirations. But it also includes folk (James Taylor), gospel (Robert Randolph & the Family Band), fret-shredding rockers (Steve Vai who delivers a dazzling performance), jazz (John McLaughlin), and, most interestingly, Indian classical music (a stunning piece from Vishwa Mohan Bhatt).
Most compelling are the rare and sometimes unusual collaborations. Joe Walsh and Taylor clown around on "Steamroller Blues," and Booker T. & the M.G.'s back both Joe Walsh on a rollicking "Rocky Mountain Way" and Los Lobos' David Hidalgo tearing into a sizzling "The Neighborhood." Clapton and J.J. Cale share the stage as do Clapton and Carlos Santana, and a show-stopping blues summit with Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Hubert Sumlin, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Clapton is a treat for all involved.
There are some shortcomings. The event isn't presented in chronological order--different stages, days, and backing bands are shuffled with Clapton's own set scattered throughout--ZZ Top's closing is a bit anticlimactic, and there are many omissions due to time constraints. But every act rises to the occasion, and this expertly recorded and shot DVD gives the viewer a front-row seat to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. --Hal Horowitz
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Missing Disc 1
Disc 01 is missing. The box came in with 2 Disc 02. I am still trying to figure out how this could have happened. The sealed item was delivered to my hotel address in Las Vegas. I was there on a visit when I placed the order. I opened the package when I got back to my home in Pakistan and got this surprise. I did not expect this from Amazon.
Rating:  - Just amazing uplifting music for a truly wonderful cause
This was just jam packed full of amazing music. I like how everyone there got a 1-3 song set and then things kept moving, it is truly for a great cause and really uplifts the watcher and gets them motivated not only for music, but just for being a good happy person for the rest of the day or the next day
Rating: - WildNZBoy From Down Under
petermcguireteanau is my web site. The crossroads is a good DVD, There are 2 disks in the pack and I thought the first was better than the second. I also have crossroads 2007 and it is also very good, A mix of music,, blues,, country rock etc,,
Rating:  - Eric Clapton - CrossRoads
Nice video and plenty long. It was a great concert, and the quality of the recording is supremo, especially if you play it through a HD upconverting player and watch it on a HDTV. Absolutely brilliant video and sound!!!
The only thing that is keeping me from giving it 5 stars is simply prejudice - I am a classical guitarist and there was not a single classical player in the entire concert. There was a sitar player who played on forever - please stop already!!! AND that's NOT a guitar! ... Read More
Rating: - Clapton's festival
Eric Clapton and the best guitarist (musicians) of our time. This is a wonder. You will watch it(listen to it) over and over. It is amazing that these artists could come together for such an amazing event.
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