Ben Harper and Relentless 7
Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
(Virgin)
****
From the thundering bass grooves and heavy drum fills of “Faster Slower Disappear Come Around,” to the final, twisty feedback on “Serve Your Soul,” Harper and his latest incarnation, Relentless 7, fill this live release with rich, powerful sounds. This albums argues that, as Harper ages, his live show drives with intensity. Unbelievable moments of the concert include covers of Hendrix’s “Red House” and Bowie’s timeless “Under Pressure”. There is so much of the spectrum here to offer: bluesy, improvised riffs, powerful drumming and Harper’s superior voice. Yet, what is most apparent is how the audience eats it up — at a Jazz fest, no less. Luckily for fans, if the audience noise doesn’t quite bring the show justice, the Ben Harper Experience was captured on a wonderful DVD. Still not enough Harper? Harper will be live in Edmonton, opening this year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival in August.
Are You Experienced?
4.18.2010 by Curtis Wright
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