BETWEEN NOTHINGNESS & ETERNITY

Man if the sound quality was better i'd give this five stars.These guys were on fire that day in the summer of 1973 in Central Park, New York. Actually in my vehicle I can get this to sound better with more bass. Just a shred fest at times.This band never ceases to amaze me with their virtuosity and intensity.The songs at the time were new to the audience and any who would purchase this live album.They had recorded them in studio and they would surface eventually on "The Lost Trident Sessions" many years later.

"Trilogy" has probably the worst sound quality especially early on. It opens with several gongs then the guitar comes in and builds. It kicks in then settles again. I like the piano and violin 2 1/2 minutes in. A calm 4 minutes in then it builds. Here we go ! They're on fire 9 minutes in. A big cheer 11 minutes in when they settle back and when the song ends.

"Sister Andrea" features an all out assault from McLaughlin at times. It's Goodman's turn on the violin. Just a killer track. "Dream" is the 21 1/2 minute closer. It's pastoral to start then starts to come to life before 5 minutes. So good. It settles back after 6 1/2 minutes with piano outfront. Here we go after 8 minutes. Incredible ! All hell breaks loose until after 12 1/2 minutes. Cobham is on fire 15 minutes in and so is McLaughlin. Just a light show really from John. It settles back before 19 minutes but not for long.Too much ! I'm not worthy.

Easily 4 stars.