| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 09/13/2007 : 4:13:17 PM
Hey All, I was fortunate enuf to attend this with TR and I will post a full review(or if you prefer, observations) when I get a chance. In the meanTIMe, enjoy the performance yourself at the following link:
http://www.farmaid.org/site/c.qlI5IhNVJsE/b.3263901/k.A4EB/2007_Webcast_Videos.htm
And please feel free to review it yourself here in this thread. ENJOY!!!
PS: This is the first live performance of "Dreaming Tree" by T&D. |
| 1 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Fluffy |
Posted - 10/21/2007 : 2:03:54 PM
A review from JamBase:
Words by: Jessica Lopa :: Images by: Adam McCullough
Farm Aid 2007 :: 09.09.07 :: Randall's Island :: New York, NY
The 22nd annual Farm Aid benefit (subtitled "A Home Grown Festival") captured the essence of true giving with its focus on giving back to those who keep America's farming tradition alive. It was, at the same time, a festivalgoers' dream. With nonstop music and stage changes that were smoother than expected, day turned to night with few interruptions.
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds had what it seemed like all ears and eyes on them when they took the stage at 8:00 p.m. After a short explanation for his raspy voice, the two opened with "Lie In Our Graves." Matthews quipped at himself and Reynolds about being "the quiet acoustic set between the rock shows." All kidding aside, the two did not seem to need much more than each other and their set proved to be nothing short of dynamic. Reynolds supplied Matthews with masterful accompaniment, drawing upon his wide range of styles, techniques and dynamics. Reynolds molds pop rock chord progressions into etudes, an exercise for the fingers and the mind. On "Lie In Our Graves," Reynolds added a violin effect complete with double stops, expanding the texture as well as the harmonic potential of Matthew's material with a tremolo effect. Both "Lie In Our Graves" and "Crush" evolved into cadenzas where Reynolds used Middle Eastern harmonies, connecting with Matthew's progression and sending both songs over the top with the use of overtones. Most mild of the duo's set was their cover of Daniel Lanois' "The Maker," where Reynolds blended inconspicuously with Matthew's soft dynamics. One can speculate about the level of musicianship required to play a set with just two acoustic guitars and still attain the same level of intensity that a large crowd demands, but with their intuition and musical brawn Reynolds and Matthews are a pair who exceed at this task.
For the full review of the entire days events with pics please check out the following link:
http://www.jambase.com/Articles/Story.aspx?StoryID=11513 |
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