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Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child: Eric Johnson (vocals, guitar, piano); Malford Milligan (vocals); Steve Barber (Hammond B-3 organ); Chris Maresh (keyboards, bass, background vocals); Bill Maddox (drums, percussion, samples).
"Rain" was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
The name may be a little misleading for fans expecting live versions of Eric Johnson's guitar hits, when in fact Live and Beyond is a collection of new songs recorded live on a three-date set in Austin with his band Alien Love Child. The album shifts from the spacy psychedelia of "Shape I'm In," through the jazz chords of "Rain," and into elaborate blues rock in songs like "The Boogie King," "World of Trouble," and "Last House on the Block." Accompanying the guitarist on these tracks is drummer Bill Marsh and longtime friend Chris Maresh on bass, while Storyville vocalist Malford Milligan adds his voice to "Once a Part of Me" and "Don't Cha Know." Live and Beyond showcases Johnson's ability to explode from one style to another, often within the same song, and still hold together a tight blues trio without resorting to the overplaying that many of his contemporaries can't seem to get out of their systems. ~ Zac Johnson
Principally recorded live in Texas, January 2000.
Full performer name: Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child.
Engineers: Richard Mullen, Burke Hunn, David Hough.
Personnel: Eric Johnson (vocals, guitar); Malford Milligan, Chris Maresh (vocals); Bill Maddox (drums, percussion).
Recording information: Texas (1995).
Eric Johnson Guitar 1 - Live And Beyond Songs
| 1 | Zenland | | | |
| 2 | Last House on the Block | | | |
| 3 | Rain | | | |
| 4 | Enzo Shuffle | | | |
| 5 | Once a Part of Me | | | |
| 6 | Don't Cha Know | | | |
| 7 | Boogie King | | | |
| 8 | Elevator Sky Movie | | | |
| 9 | Shape I'm In | | | |
| 10 | World of Trouble | | | |
Live And Beyond Music Review
Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)    Essential Eric!
This was an unbelievable date..
reunited with Electromagnets (Johnson's 1st release that smells of Mahavishnu in 1975 available on Rhino CD) drummer Bill Maddox, Stephen Barber on keys (on 1 studio track), and the new phenom Chris Maresh on Bass.
Recorded almostly live in Texas January 2000, the recording is clear, precise, and showcases Johnson at his finest in the whole range of his expertise.
It's a return to the freshness of Tones, only live.
Worth the price in gold for Eric and the fans.
Jimmy
Submitted by younghoffy (Peoria, Illinois)
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 Dissapointing
Although a live record from this guitar god may seem exciting, this cd is a dissapointment and is nothing like Eric in "G3: Live in Concert". It definetely falls short of his typical high standards for his cds. Most of the songs are cliched blues, too short in length and just not as interesting as the exquisite songs he's composed in the past. If you are just getting into Eric Johnson, buy his studio records first like "Venus Isle" (his best IMO).
For better live songs from Eric, checkout his performances on "G3: Live in Concert".
Submitted by a reviewer (Toronto, Canada)
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Great live album!
Eric Johnson has done great with this album. You can hear his influences such as Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, and more in his playing. I gave 4 stars because the vocals aren't that great.
Submitted by bjgatten (Ridgefield, CT)
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