Jimi Hendrix - Band Of Gypsys [Remaster]

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Item#: 2571156
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UPC: 724349344624
 
 
Artist:
Hendrix, Jimi
See Also:
Kinks (The) Leary, Timothy Billy Cox/Buddy Miles - The Band Of Gypsys Return Various Artists - Stone Free: Tribute To Jimi Hendrix Various Artists - The Spirit Lives On: The Music Of Jimi Hendrix Revisited Vol. 1 Various Artists - Gypsy Blood: Tribute To Jimi Hendrix Vol.2
Description:
Personnel: Jimi Hendrix (vocals, guitar); Billy Cox (bass instrument); Buddy Miles (drums, background vocals).
Liner Note Author: John McDermott.
Recording information: Fillmore East, New York, New York (12/31/1969).
Following the breakup of the Experience, Hendrix took a sabbatical in Woodstock, New York, hooked up with bassist Billy Cox, his old Air Force running mate, and began jamming with a wide variety of musicians, including R&B drummer Buddy Miles. Hendrix had become self-conscious about his image as a showman and rocker, and about the limitations of thrashing through the same repertoire night after night. BAND OF GYPSYS was an attempt by Hendrix to redefine himself, and in a way heralded his return to the ethos of the blues and R&B, a return assisted by a powerhouse, groove-oriented rhythm section.
During their brief tenure as a band, Band Of Gypsys performed New Year`s Eve at the Fillmore East, and this live recording captures some of Hendrix`s most monumental solos, particularly his long, intensely emotional improvisation on "Machine Gun" (including the screeches of bombs and gunfire) and his pithy blues work on "Who Knows." Buddy Miles`s "Them Changes" illustrates Hendrix`s mastery of funk, while "Message of Love" and "Power of Soul" demonstrate his remarkable ability to provide a simultaneous rhythm accompaniment and melodic counterpoint to his vocals, in the blues tradition of Robert Johnson. BAND OF GYPSYS was markedly different from Hendrix`s work with Experience, but rivals it in terms of scope, vision, and beauty.
Track Listing:
  • DISC 1
    1. Who Knows
    2. Machine Gun
    3. Changes
    4. Power to Love
    5. Message of Love
    6. We Gotta Live Together
  • Album Information

    Release Date:
    01/13/1998
    Type:
    Performer
    Genre:
    Rock & Pop
    Subgenre:
    Psychedelic
    Label:
    Capitol/EMI Records
    Producer:
    Heaven Research
    Catalog Number:
    93446
    Original Release Year:
    1970
    # of Discs:
    1
    SPARS Coding:
    AAD
    Studio/Live:
    Live
    Mono/Stereo:
    Stereo
    Runtime:
    45 : 39

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    Customer Reviews

    Overall Rating: 4.8

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    amazing

    AndrewL Sep 5, 2006

    • Suitability for all ages:5 out of 5
    • Entertainment Value:5 out of 5
    • Value:5 out of 5

    This album is amazing and a must buy for any avid music fan

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    Hendrixs promo excellente

    kn2muzi from San Jose Ca, Sep 4, 2006

    • Suitability for all ages:3 out of 5
    • Entertainment Value:5 out of 5
    • Value:5 out of 5

    If you are a JimiHendrixs fan and you like blues this will be an excellent product for you. Vintage live recording featuring Buddy Miles and Billy Cox . I'm listining to it over and over and over.

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    Anonymous from Liverpool, NY USA, Feb 1, 1900

    I thought the CD was great, but it took a long time to receive via mail!

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    Anonymous from Cody, Wyoming, Feb 1, 1900

    Jimi at his finest ...Then again, when is he not at his finest? ...Backed by funky & dynamic Buddy Miles on drums, along with soulful & deep Billy Cox on bass, Jimi gives us his soul. Thus, if you connect with Jimi's message, BAND OF GYPSYS belongs in your collection.

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    Anonymous from jersey, Feb 1, 1900

    this is a classic album with some real funky action. hendrix was a class act all the way.

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