Shadows And Light DVD

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In 1979 Joni Mitchell on the peak of her creativity toured with Jaco Pastorius (bass) , Pat Metheny (guitar), Lyle Mays (keyboards), Michael Brecker (sax) and Don Alias (drums) the alltime Jazz Rock dreamteam.The DVD comes from a Santa Barbara concert and  Joni Mitchel added film exerpts (East of Eden, Classroom Hell ?) and material she shot for the 'Heijira' release. This added material is a little bit strange IMO, but the concert itself is fantastic. The overall musicianship,(BTW Joni Mitchell is a brillant guitarist herself) the compositions and the interplay are great. It's  especially touching  to see the late Jaco Pastorius who's got a solo section (as has Pat Metheny). A masterpiece of filmed Jazz Rock! 

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Alucard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 10 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 3888	Topic: Shadows And Light DVD Posted: June 26 2006 at 06:29
	In 1979 Joni Mitchell on the peak of her creativity toured with Jaco Pastorius (bass) , Pat Metheny (guitar), Lyle Mays (keyboards), Michael Brecker (sax) and Don Alias (drums) the alltime Jazz Rock dreamteam.The DVD comes from a Santa Barbara concert and Joni Mitchel added film exerpts (East of Eden, Classroom Hell ?) and material she shot for the 'Heijira' release. This added material is a little bit strange IMO, but the concert itself is fantastic. The overall musicianship,(BTW Joni Mitchell is a brillant guitarist herself) the compositions and the interplay are great. It's especially touching to see the late Jaco Pastorius who's got a solo section (as has Pat Metheny). A masterpiece of filmed Jazz Rock!
	Tadpoles keep screaming in my ear "Hey there! Rotter's Club! Explain the meaning of this song and share it"

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24429	Posted: June 26 2006 at 06:37
	I've got the CD, and it's indeed one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard. Joni Mitchell has always been one of my favourite female singers, and I absolutely love her voice and the way she interprets her songs. The musicianship is stellar and the compositions are also fantastic. I have a particular weakness for "Edith and the Kingpin", where Joni sings superbly and the musical accompaniment adds to the beauty of the song.

Alucard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 10 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 3888	Posted: June 26 2006 at 10:04
	Raffaella you should get the DVD you'll love it, the only weak point are Joni's clothes, but you can always switch the coulours off. BTW 'Edith & the Kingpin' is one of my favourite tracks too and 'Hissing Of the Summer Lawns' my favourite JM record.
	Tadpoles keep screaming in my ear "Hey there! Rotter's Club! Explain the meaning of this song and share it"