Edgar Winter Live at the Galaxy available on DVD
A DVD of the concert of Edgar Winter live at the Galaxy recording in DTS Surround Sound
- Songs:
- Keep Playin' That Rock 'n' Roll
- Turn On Your Love Light
- Free Ride
- Texas
- Fly Away
- Show Your Love
- New Orleans
- Frankenstein
- Tobacco Road
It seems every time you watch a television commercial or a movie trailer these days, Edgar Winter's rock classics Frankenstein and Free Ride leave nostalgic baby boomers humming, but what has the eclectic rock seventies star been up to in the last 30 years? If you haven't been keeping up with his musical career, you will be pleasantly surprised by Edgar's new DVD, Live at the Galaxy.
Like a classic white burgundy, Edgar Winter has aged well. Dressed in black with a matching flowing cape, he makes his entrance smiling from ear to ear, accompanied by three GenX-ers (more about that later).
"Is everyone ready to rock and roll?" It is decisively apparent that Edgar means business with the opening tune, Keep Playing That Rock'n'Roll, a biographical song from his first album Entrance, which is still relevant today.
Edgar winds his way through Turn on Your Love Light, a spirited R&B number from his hard working White Trash days, to the familiar Free Ride and the sexy Texas, from his latest Winter Blues album. Edgar shows his softer side with Fly Away, a near-symphonic orchestration that mixes classic and gospel piano and expressive vocals.
Next up is the humorous New Orleans, from Winter Blues, that includes a Dr. John impersonation, followed by a full-blown Mardi Gras parade.
Next up is the monster, Frankenstein, which captures the band's unique and diverse skills. Having a #1 hit song that is part jam session is a blessing for Edgar Winter, allowing him to create a fresh and updated arrangement of this rock classic. Edgar closes with Tobacco Road, and fondly reminds the audience how much he loves and respects his older brother, Johnny.
The surprise on this DVD is his accompanying trio, Doug Rappaport on guitar, Mark Meadows on bass, and Chris Frazier on drums. They showcase their cocky talents with three powerhouse solos, which seem to outdo each other. But Edgar Winter is the teacher of this class, challenging each student to mimic his vocal gymnastics with their instrument.
Edgar Winter's Live At The Galaxy is wonderfully mixed in Dolby 5.1, so crank up the surround sound. Also included is a 30 minute Documentary, "The Man & His Music".
Edgar Winter with Leon Russell available on DVD
Review of "Live on Stage" in the German Blues News magazine 2002
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Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer in Concert on DVD
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Essential Edgar Winter Albums
The list of essential Edgar Winter Albums
Edgar Winter's White Trash (introducing Jerry Lacroix) - 1971
EPIC LP BN 26293
Producer: Rick Derringer
Album liners: Patti
Smith
Band
Tracks
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Edgar Winter's White Trash / Roadwork - 1972
EPIC PEG 31249 full description of "Roadwork"
Producer: Rick Derringer
The Edgar Winter Group / Shock treatment - 1974
EPIC EPC 65640 (LP) full details on "Shock Treatment"
The Edgar Winter Nobody's has heard ever before, released 1975
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Paragon PS&S 76581
This is actually the only Roy Ames project that ever got stopped by the courts. It's a collection of recordings from the days with Johnny Winter, before the break through
- Tracks:
- Tingo Tango
- Hello My Lover
- Searchin'
- Jordu
- Cry Me A River
- Save your love for me
- Quiet Gass
- Satin Doll
- Girl from Ipanema
- Harlem Nocturne
Jasmine Nightdreams - 1975 (*)
Original release Blue Sky LP 80772, full details of "Jasmine Nightdreams"
The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer - 1975
EPIC EPC 65640 (LP), full details of "The Edgar Winter Group with Rick Derringer"
Edgar Winter's White Trash / Recycled - 1977
Blue Sky SKY 82228, full details of "Edgar Winter's White Trash: Recylced"
The Edgar Winter Album - 1979
Blue Sky 35989 (LP), full description of "The Edgar Winter Album"
Edgar Winter in Good Times
Interview of the magazine Good Times with Edgar Winter
