This is a hybrid Super Audio CD playable on both regular and Super Audio CD players.
Nancy Wilson (acoustic & electric guitars, mandolin, ukulele, background vocals); Scott Olson (acoustic & electric guitars, background vocals);
Tom Kellock (keyboards); Mike Inez (bass); Ben Smith (drums, percussion).
Recorded live in 2002. Includes liner notes by David Wild.
Recorded at the last stop on their 2002 tour, Alive in Seattle documents an impeccable performance and production, mixed for surround-sound playback on both regular and Super Audio CD formats. A warm artist/audience vibe permeates this set; it's easy to imagine families sprawled out on an amphitheater lawn, taking in the music on an early summer evening. All that's missing is any sense of urgency. The musicians hit every note flawlessly -- too flawlessly, perhaps. Ann Wilson hints at the problem in the album notes, where she describes bandmember Ben Smith's transformation from "studio cat to being a real rock & roll drummer." In fact, some element of "studio cat" dispassion colors these performances; even the sisterly banter between tracks seems forced, if not, in their spoken prelude to "Magic Man," slightly condescending. Ultimately it's Ann Wilson who brings each track home, with a vocal delivery that never lacks soul. On their cover of "Black Dog" she even challenges Robert Plant's original rendition, more than holding her own on high notes, power, and drama. On balance, that's enough to recommend Alive in Seattle, lack of warts and all. ~ Robert L. Doerschuk
Heart: Ann Wilson (vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, autoharp, flute);
Personnel: Nancy Wilson (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele); Ann Wilson (vocals, acoustic guitar, autoharp, ukulele, flute); Scott Olson (guitar, acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, background vocals); Tom Kellock (keyboards); Mike Inez (bass guitar); Ben Smith (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Tim Weidner.
Liner Note Author: David Wild.
Recording information: Seattle, WA (2002).
Photographers: Lance Mercer; Ray Woodhouse.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Charlie Crowe; Wayne Walden; Dale Lee; Mike Inez; Sebastian Whittaker; Richard Wilkinson.
**Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid** This CD will play in standard CD players. A Super Audio CD player is required to take advantage of the SACD sound technology.
Daniel Mendez; Phil Kneebone; James Geddes; Biff Dawes
Personnel
Nancy Wilson - vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele Ann Wilson - vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele, autoharp, flute ; Mike Inez - bass guitar Scott Olson - guitar, acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, background vocals Tom Kellock - keyboards Ben Smith - drums, percussion
What a concert! Absolutely great capture of a great concert.
One of my favourite albums! Submitted by Erland (Sandefjord, Norway) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Give more HEART ! A must for any Heart fan. They are in top form. I only wish I had been at the concert.
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A MUST HAVE THIS CD ROCKS. IT HAS GREAT SOUND QUALITY AND CONTAINS A BUNCH OF GREAT SONGS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! Submitted by a reviewer (COMMONWEALTH, VA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
My favorite Heart has shown with this live CD why they have been around for so many years. They still know how to ROCK. Submitted by a reviewer (Hewitt, Tx) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
A strong set from start to finish . . . . This release documents the final stop on the Wilson sister's 2002 tour and what a show. From the first song, "Crazy on You" to the closing "Dreamboat Annie" both from the "Dreamboat Annie" album, Heart delivers the goods. As you can see from the setlist the CD covers the highlights of their catalog with a few new songs from an upcoming new album that should come out in 2004. The new songs rock although "Break the Rock" might be a turn-off for some of the die-hard Heart fans. Highlights include a cover of Elton John's "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and Zep's "Battle of Evermore." Ann sounds and looks just great. Nancy gives one hundred percent and really works the stage. The sound on this disc is wonderful. I would recommend before you purchase the SACD version to look for the DVD release of the same show. It is presented in 5.1 and I was very happy to see the concert was presented in widescreen format as well. If you do not have the DVD capability then pick up the CD, you will be happy you did. Major highlights for me, a fan of Heart since 1976, is the inclusion of "Mistral Wind" and "Love Alive". MADDOG gives it 5 Bones. Submitted by A MADDOG Review (Melbourne, FL, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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