Keith Emerson - Emerson Plays Emerson (2002)

2016-03-13T16:49:54Z

Keith Emerson - Emerson Plays Emerson (2002)


01 - Vagrant.
02 - Creole Dance.
03 - Solitudinous.
04 - Broken Bough.
05 - A Cajun Ally.
06 - Prelude To Candice.
07 - A Blade Of Grass.
08 - Outgoing Tide.
09 - Summertime.
10 - Interlude.
11 - Roll'n Jelly.
12 - B&W Blues.
13 - For Kevin.
14 - The Dreamer.
15 - Hammer It Out.
16 - Ballad For A Common Man.
17 - Barrelhouse Shakedown.
18 - Nilu's Dream.
19 - Soulscapes.
20 - Close To Home.
21 - Honky Tonk Train Blues.
22 - Medley (Nicola, Silver Shoes & I'll See You In My Dreams).

Keith Emerson 	- Piano, Arranger, Composer

This is the album that longtime fans of Keith Emerson have dreamed of. For most of this hourlong CD, Emerson sticks exclusively to grand piano, eschewing the bank of synthesizers (and Hammond organ) that tended at times to distract from his abilities as a keyboardist. Since this CD was produced over a period of time in different locales, the sound varies depending on the conditions under which the recording was made. Emerson's originals include the reflective ballad "Vagrant" (though it has its flashy moments), the gorgeous and somewhat bittersweet "Solitudinous," the jaunty boogie-woogie "A Cajun Alley," "Roll'n Jelly" (a bluesy salute to jazz great Jelly Roll Morton), and a new version of "Barrelhouse Shakedown" (which mixes ragtime and boogie-woogie). One track that adds synthesizer is Emerson's moving elegy "For Kevin" (written in memory of his late engineer and friend Kevin Gilbert), which he wraps by slamming his forearm in frustration with Gilbert's untimely death. Another is "The Dreamer," composed for his soundtrack to the film Best Revenge. Emerson revisits classical composer Alberto Ginastera's fiendishly difficult "Creole Dance" with great success. A funky take of George Gershwin's "Summertime" adds electric bass and drums. But the biggest surprise is the inclusion of Emerson's guest appearance on Oscar Peterson's TV series Piano Party, as the jazz legend joins him for a wild duet of Meade "Lux" Lewis' boogie-woogie hit "Honky Tonk Train Blues," accompanied by a rhythm section and a big band. To top it off, a medley recorded by the pianist at the tender age of 14 wraps this intriguing CD. Emerson's detailed liner notes describing the music are also translated into German and Italian. ---Ken Dryden, allmusic.com

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Keith Emerson Band feat Marc Bonilla – Moscow 2011

2016-03-14T16:51:45Z

Keith Emerson Band feat Marc Bonilla – Moscow 2011

CD1
01. Karn Evil (1st Impression Pt.2)
02. Piano Concerto (3rd Movement)
03. Bitches Crystal
04. Malambo
05. Touch And Go
06. Lucky Man
07. Miles Away Pt.1
08. Miles Away Pt.2
09. Crusaders Cross
10. Fugue
11. Marche Train
12. Finale

CD 2:
01. The Barbarian
02. Tarkus
03. Nutrocker Suite

Keith Emerson - Keyboards 
Marc Bonilla - Guitar, Vocals 
Travis Davis Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals 
Tony Pia - Drums

Apparently, there is no explaining how the heavily edited DVD version of this 2008 concert actually made it out before this double CD of the entire show, but at least the CD set is out now. On Moscow, the Keith Emerson Band includes ace session guitarist, vocalist, and composer Marc Bonilla (who's toured before with Toy Matinee), bassist Travis Davis, and drummer Tony Pia, who, while currently a member of the Doobie Brothers, has also played with Edgar Winter and Brain Setzer. The program features numerous Emerson, Lake & Palmer nuggets (including a 35-plus-minute "Tarkus"), some brief Emerson originals (film cues from his soundtrack work), a pair of Bonilla pieces, and two co-writes between Bonilla and Emerson. There are also idiosyncratic adapted -- and sketchy -- readings of classical works by Bartók ("The Barbarian") and Tchaikovsky ("Nutrocker"). The ELP material is better than serviceable, having the luxury of both a bassist and a guitarist; Bonilla's considerable chops add depth, texture, and very different nuances to the originals. Emerson and Bonilla arranged the material together, so it's natural that the guitar is an equal foil for Emerson's still quite fiery and technical keyboard playing. That said, in a few places -- "Tarkus," the extended (nearly ten-minute) version of "Lucky Man," and "Piano Concerto" -- Bonilla's six-string pyrotechnics almost steal the show. The biggest shortcoming here is his voice, which doesn't possess any of the theatrical resonance or grandeur of Greg Lake's, even though he attempts a direct impersonation -- adding a wholly rockist vibe to the proceedings that feels forced. The sound quality is pristine, fully balanced, and shockingly warm for CD. It carries the kinetic force of a live recording with the sonics of a studio offering. Criticism aside, Emerson's still large and fanatical fan base will no doubt be delighted that the CD version is finally available for purchase. ---Thom Jurek, Rovi

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