Thanks for mentioning that, as it merits acknowledgement. Saw Beck 4 times. After Jimi, Jeff's the most innovative of the Woodstock generation of guitar players, imho.
@@TDDmusique "Who" are you speaking about?!..."WHOEVER" it is has a legacy you can never hope to come close to much less equal. Save the hubris for the other poseurs who live vicariously or snipe at their musical betters simply because they lack purpose, identity, manners or talent. We musicians are "all" incredible blessed to be members in a Fraternity unlike no other wherby we have the choice the grace and hopefully, the "talent" to "share" our journey with others, whether they be fellow artists or civilians. Save your criticisms, this is "not" an athletic even, its an art form, and other than prayer and devotion to God and others, music is the most "Sacred" element in the cosmos. You would do well to remember this in the Rite of Passage we all call life.
He is that and more.. I saw him play with Miles Davis at The Hollywood Bowl some yrs back.. Brilliance.. Happy 80th Birthday out to Joni Mitchell also❤🎉
What a wonderfully moving tribute to Jeff Beck. Beautifully played between them and heart felt with Jeff so obviously in their hearts when they did it. Thank you so much for doing this. We miss Jeff so much ❤🙏🙏🙏🎶
Blues is the only genre where humility is the only prerequisite for entry. I have always been accepted both as a player & fan regardless of colour, religion, education or background. Everyday I thank the folk who created for me, the most pure art there is. Lastly, without the likes of Joe Bonamassa, much of the newcomers to the genre would not know the importance of its history and that virtually all popular music has a blues hook. Stay well folks and be kind to yourselves.
Yes, Tal is amazing (at 20 yrs old). I have the blu-ray. Both video and audio quality are exceptional! My HD600s were made for it!@@charlieknowlton7003
Me too, that whole set at Ronnie Scott's was soo good. I also much preferred Tal on bass then the other girls he's had. Her touch and style just seemed to fit Jeff's playing perfectly
Saw them at their peak and it was overwhelming -- thunderous, immersive waves of beautiful sound -- and a true ensemble. Nothing like it. McLaughlin really reaches deep.
I saw Jeff and the Mahavishnu Orchestra on the same show back in 1975! It was at Hofstra University on Long Island. I still have the ticket stub and the price was $6.50!!
I just a few weeks ago saw John for the first time . We forget he's 81 years old and still complains so beautifully and present- at Shakti he sat for 2 hours crossed legged as well . I also saw one of the final three shows of Beck with Johnny Depp, and all the haters out there Depp was really really good as well . I was surprised. Music is always love - plain and simple :)
Joe's volume is louder than John's because if it was "equal" McLaughlin would have destroyed him! There is absolutely NO comparison between Bonermaster and McLaughlin... John's technical ability is way, way above Joe's... Joe did everything he could to minimize be humiliated...
@@sinsagoodmansbrother I'm sure Joe would agree that John's technique is way above his - but this was a track that suits Joe's style. I do think John was too low in the mix, but but I don't think his playing would have 'destroyed' Joe's. Joe worked more on tone and texture, while John had more creative melodic ideas - I thought they mixed quite well. Now, if they played a jazz or fusion piece, then Joe would have been shown up.
Great to see two amazing legends, John McLaughlin & Joe Bonamassa pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck. They both laid it down during their solos. Nevertheless, Joe Bonamassa hit his solo out of the musical sphere. It was so well articulated with such raw emotion. Sure Mr. Beck was smiling from the musical cosmos above. 💯🎸🎸
@@ronlee2611, who really cares at the end of our days on earth. It's basically a live performance tribute to a legend. Many are jealous of Joe's ability, since age of twelve. If you can do better, give John a call.
@@musicalSFCatso if one can't play one can't dislike? I only see one legend on that stage. And it's not Joe. That's my pow , but sure I don't play 🎸 so maybe I'm not allowed to think like that.
@@doc257 , what a bizarre reply. Who gives a hell, if you play an instrument or not. You feel maybe you're not allowed to think like that. Well maybe you should simply either make up your damn mind, shut your lips, refrain from making any comment. LOL. Many who know Joe's legacy, don't care what you think or feel. He's paid his dues well before adulthood in the music industry. Jamming with legendary guitarists/blues legends, early in his professional career, since young age of twelve. Speculate from your comment, have no clue about his professional musical career past thirty four years. G.L., dude.
@@musicalSFCat don't care about his "career". I' m only into legends. You know: EC, Buddy Guy, BB King, Page, Hendrix, SRV, Raitt, Jeff Beck, Sister RT, Robert J, Lightnin', Big Bill, Muddy, Freddy King, Albert King. Albert Collins and so on. Never said he can't play, just not my taste.
The opening and closing of this song always reminded me of whales singing. I miss Jeff Beck so much! Joe and John performed a beautiful tribute. Thanks for sharing it
Una gran versión del arreglo de jeff Beck de este tema, pero dejando de lado el excesivo lucimiento de Joe en la interpretación, en el corto solo de john vive el el toque de jeff. Cuando menos es más
This song has done something to my soul since I first put on headphones and listened to Blow by Blow almost 50 years ago. An unmitigated masterpiece. Well done gents.
GIRLFRIEND DRUG ME TO SEE HIM 40 YEARS AGO OR SO IN DALLAS -- DIDNT REALLY CARE FOR MUCH OF THE MUSIC -- BUT THERE WAS NO DOUBT HE WAS A COMPLETE MASTER OF HIS INSTRUMENT
I respect ANY musicians that will even attempt the great Jeff Beck live! It's amazing to think a Stevie Wonder song could be elevated but Beck was THAT phenomenal. Gary Clark can absolutely blister this song as well.
It was given to Jeff Beck by Stevie Wonder, He wanted to give him Superstition but Wonders record company urged Stevie not to give Superstition. So it is not that amazing. It's a guitar piece.
Hear, hear! I also got hooked on “Extrapolation” when it came out _(before or after another similarly enticing album - “Devotion”),_ and it even went way further than that: • I got inhabited for a long time by *“Binky’s bean”,* in particular, because of its ‘weird’ metric, that I couldn’t figure out… It took me _- I’m not kidding -_ 25 years of playing it in my head and on the guitar to finally establish what it was, and you can imagine what a great release it was! :)) -- /!\ Spoiler ;-) -- The answer which came to me after all this time _(as I was sitting on “the throne”, one day, with one of my acoustics!)_ was that it was compounded metrics, with a composed cycling cell of 3 bars, 3/4 + 3/4 + 7/8 ! :) _(1-2-3, 1-2-3, 1234567)_ That’s what McLo can do to you as a musician, and I’m delighted to find out that only last week, he _(and the excellent Joe Bonnamassa, not an innovator as JMcL but a top quality synthesizer of blues, rock’n’roll and jazz)_ was still in top shape on stage!
@@LeeOLumbrosothanks for that very informative comment. Great reading. I tell you as f-d up as my life has become I still thank God everyday for giving us music.
Amazing performance! I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff perform live once in 1999. It was a special day for me! Thanks to both of you for keeping his music alive.
Nice rendition of Jeff Beck's Cause We Ended as Lovers. John McLaughlin and Joe Bonamassa did a great job. I have to give Joe props, since he always pays respect to the greats. He himself is a very talented guitarist. I have not had the pleasure to see Joe live but it is in my to do list. Sadly I wanted to see Jeff Beck live but he passed away before I had a chance. At the moment I live in a place that is in the middle of no where, thus seeing these great artists is not easy.
I was fortunate to see Jeff many times! Living in NY made it easy as he played there many times. Also say JM with Mahavishnu and it was superb. Last time I saw Jeff was at the Palm in Vegas, it was the Johnny Depo tour. Jeff was in fire as always, but I didn’t think much of Johnny Depp’s voice. The audience loved him of course.
Joe B had prepared a pitch perfect homage to Jeff B, then John M intervened with his contemporary (with Jeff) approach where jamming with Jeff up there was one more time possible. Thank you both, also hat's off for the band, especially keybs.
I was fortunate to see Jeff Beck 15 times, including his last tour last year with Johnny Depp. He was my all time favorite guitarist as well as musician. I am still in disbelief he has died, it hurts me as much as when my Mom died. I saw the 2 Crossroads concerts in Bridgeview, Illinois 2007 & 2010. I checked out the lineup this year & not having Jeff Beck for the first time did not enthuse me to want to go to the 2 day event. Seeing this performance was nice. John McLaughlin was one of Jeff Beck 's favorite guitarists. #RIPJeffBeck #GOATGuitarist #ICON
Honestly? I saw Mahavishnu on its first tour in the Fall of 1971; I heard "Blow by Blow" for the first time a couple of years later; I thought "Two Brits creating Fusion from two different directions, pretty cool." Bonamassa should have let McLaughlin play more...
I was so privileged to see tye Mahavishnu Orchestra in Adelaide around 1975. Jean Luc Ponty on violin and the album was Visions of the Emerald Beyond. It was amazing, it was spiritual and musical.
Yes saw the show in Perth and absolutely fantastic !So much power and grace and Luc Ponty bouncing off of McLaughlin was incredible.Great memories and you don't see anything like this anymore.Consider myself lucky for sure !!
Bonamassa has learned the trick (and uses it for all it is worth). McLaughlin has his own style, but humble as he is, laying low and do not overplay. Classy John!
Theres not many active guitarists with a career longer than Jeff Beck. JM a maestro in several genres. Great to see JoeB and John on stage together celebrating Jeff.
Of course JM sounded great, but this is the best I've ever hear Joe play. I never thought I'd a fan of Joe's. Both these dudes playing tribute to Jeff Beck is a a beautiful thing. FrancescoB - The Jazz Whistler
Funny, I built Billy Cobham's Fibes drums mid-70's. Delivered them to the Mahavishnu Orchestra at the Nassau Coliseum, NY. I remember John and Jan jamming post gig in the dressing room. Looked like they somehow shared a Fender Champ amp.
I saw Cobham playing his Spectrum this year in Berlin on his 80th birthday. One of the best concerts in years. Class act.Great drummer still - Also saw McLaughlin in Hamburg this year and again next month in Berlin. Top class.
Joe should have plugged John into one of his backup amps . It’s like hearing someone play a Stradivarius and then suddenly switch to a toy store kazoo. John deserves the best , not to struggle to turn knobs and be visibly dissatisfied with their sound .
At first I was like "come on Joe, give the old man a break" but then I realized he really needed to pay homage to how great Jeff Beck was cause every lick he was playing was Jeff's.
@@Newcastle423 I disagree. Inspiration perhaps but no one will ever sound like IMO the GOATGuitarist ever Jeff Beck. His style of playing was his own. 1 of 1.
John handed it back to Joe when he was finished saying what he wanted. This was a mutual admiration song. Each watched the other in disbelief. Theres great players, really-really great players, then there's The ELITE. John was sent from a distant galaxy to humble us hacks.
5:22 This may be why! I've never seen McLaughlin under play anything, and Bonamassa usually gives other artists plenty of time to shine. They probably both didn't want to give John enough rope to really hang himself!
When I was 16, I remember getting hold of the Shakti 'Natural Elements' LP and literally ran home to listen to it. Still vividly remember how I was blown to bits by the virtuosity of John McLaughlin. Still have the LP. And here we are today, the man himself at 81, paying tribute to another legend. Rest in peace Jeff Beck. We miss you..
Mine was Jon Mcglaughlin Electric guitarist. I was 16 and into vai and van halen etc but also Al Di Meola. I had no idea what to make of it but it held me captive until I appreciated it. I got into Mahavishnu and Shakti later. John is a bona fide Genius and has influenced a lot of my favourite players especially Beck RIP. LUv and Peace.
I heard Joe talking recently about twisting the tuning pegs of other legendary players to prevent being out matched…. Another trick displayed here is to simply take their turns during the solos…poor McLaughlin reaches to take the lead twice and ol bonamassa plays right through to the next bar…in all seriousness lol love you Joe , love you John , you guys are what’s keeping guitar alive , thank you
I saw him play at a medium sized venue in 2009 with Chick Corea and the " Five Peace Band" .. just after they finished their last tune, this very large, amazing bass player by the name of Christian Mcbride ran over, picked up JM and carried him around on stage showing him off to the audience like he was some kind of deity.... seemed like he just couldn't help himself... Everyone on the room's minds were blown by Mcglaughlin including the band.
mclaughlin way to low in the mix...one phrase... INNER MOUNTING FLAME! mclaughlin and jerry goodman inspired me to develop my own style...i smashed jms blistering staccato barrage together with jgs lightning legato excursion... and voila...i finally found a way worth playing.
