Wishbone Ash - Live 30th Anniversary Concert

Starring:Wishbone Ash
Studio: Eagle Vision USA
Product Type: DVD

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The 30-year history of Wishbone Ash has hardly been smooth, with numerous personnel changes and gradually fading popularity since the band's most acclaimed album, Argus, was released in 1972. What you'll witness here, then, is an inspiring and altogether good-natured example of survival embodied by original Wishbone guitarist Andy Powell. Looking youthful at 50, his formerly long hair now shaved off altogether, Powell remains a virtuoso ax-man, matched by fellow ace Mark Birch (temporarily filling the shoes of the departed Ted Turner) to recreate Wishbone's signature twin-guitar sound. As the sole survivor of Wishbone's original lineup, Powell happily presides over the group's considerable legacy, epitomized here by outstanding performances of the Ash classics "Phoenix" and "Blowin' Free." The concert's a no-frills affair with an occasionally uneven mix, but the music comes through with clarity and gusto, reminding us that Wishbone Ash's unique blend of musicianship remains influential some three decades later. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Straight ROCK ...Straight in the face.......2005-06-22

Classic rock though classic has not faded away. Whenever the twin guitars roar , it raises its head and punches the neorock in thier face. THIS IS ROCK ! Not Metal but ROCK. This is a great DVD , worth collecting not only for the music and workmanship but just for the mere fact that is has become so freaking rare. technically brilliant. Great stage pressence and crystal clear video and audio. 30 Years and it just begun all over again....Rock hard ride free....Free Bird - Phoenix.

A Bit Disappointed.......2003-09-25

I love Wishbone... but when it first started playing and I didn't recognize most of the band members except for Andy Powell I was a bit disappointed. Overall though the musicianship was excellent. Looks like I'll have to go back a ways to find the original band.

Required viewing for classic rock fans.......2002-12-31

For Wishbone Ash fans who have yet to see them live, this is a well-produced tribute both to the past and present. It is somewhat amazing that Andy Powell has been able to maintain the Ash sound over 30 years while musicians (typically of high caliber) came and went from the band. The DVD video is crisp and shot in a very straightforward fashion; the lack of glitz is welcome. Generally the sound (Dolby 5.1) is clean and well mixed; however, unfortunately, Claire Hamill's vocals either got lost in the mix or suffer from a malfunctioning microphone or amp. In sum, although the overall performance lacks a little energy, it is a refreshing experience to view and hear classic rock without the MTV baggage that accompanies most music today.

Class Act.......2002-02-16

My view on this release is that it was just a great thing for Andy Powell to do. And it is done so well, a great production. The sound is excellent and the video is very well shot and edited. Andy Powell is a class act. He just keeps rolling along. I also have to commend Martin Turner, Ted Turner and Steve Upton for allowing Wishbone Ash to continue. These guys are all very cool. Some people may take issue with the fact that the band only has one original member, so this DVD is not for the purist or the uptight. It's is for the fans who love to see this music kept alive and performed live. It is great to see Laurie Wisefield again. Overall a very enjoyable DVD. Well worth the money.

Classical rock from.......2002-01-22

Difficult to keep a handle on who Wishbone Ash are as they've had more band member changes than their 30 years of playing good 'ol traditional British Rock. This show, recorded in April 2000 in London was put together by sole surviving founder member and co lead-guitarist Andy Powell, features 12 songs ranging from the early Blowing Free and band theme Phoenix to later acoustic works such as Errors of My Way and Ballad of the Beacon. No chicken-mutilating theatrics or pyrotechnics feature here, just quality, laid back rock from craftsmen musos who care more about harmony and melody than shredding prowess or the latest digital sound processing gizmo.

This DVD is shot in full-frame 4:3 video and is of excellent quality with only minor aliasing detracting from an excellent transfer. The soundtracks too are excellent and feature surround DTS and DD 5.1 tracks with good use of surround and centre channels to setup a realistic sounding soundstage.

Probably won't appeal to Korn freaks or axe-hero worshippers but to those who appreciate quality and musicianship, with a little laid-back nostalgia, it's recommended.

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