with Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
Al
Di Meola - One Of These Nights DVD
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
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Al
Di Meola - One Of These Nights DVD
Al Di Meola is a virtuoso without equal;
I have always said that and will maintain that belief. He is unrivaled
in his genre, a true innovator and legendary performer that certainly deserves
to have more performances such as this documented to DVD. One Of These
Nights is an exceptional video of high quality and sound.
When he played in the super group Return
To Forever he was the anchor on lead guitar. Once he took flight with a
solo career, everything started to take shape. He has gone through many
phases in his career. The heavy electric jazz fusion period was exciting
and what many fans want to hear, if you are partial to that sound you will
not appreciate this DVD.
Di Meola ventures into his acoustic Latin
classical side on this set. Occasionally he cuts loose with a few exciting
electrical voyages via his converted acoustic guitar. I found the transitions
he made with that particular piece of equipment amazing. He rarely had
to swap guitars because of the versatility the instrument offered. The
guitar was a match for his own exceptional flexibility.
The give and take with percussionist Gumbi
Ortiz is such a joy to watch. The magnificent interplay is a show of mutual
respect from both men; it becomes rather obvious very quickly that both
musicians are in their element, enjoying every second of their musical
bliss.
This is one of the best DVDs I have had
the pleasure to view. From top to bottom its solid, the production and
picture is outstanding, so much so that it allows you to be right there
in the front row. For me, that is exactly the way I want to feel while
watching a performance. This is an absolute must for any Di Meola fan.
CD info and links
Rating: 
Tracks:
Tracklist from May
17th, 2004 at Scala, Ludwigsburg, Germany:
01. Innamorata
02. Misterio
03. Azzurra
04. Orient Blue
05. Rhapsody Of
Fire
06. This Way Before
07. One Night Last
June
08. Fugatta
09. Libertango
10. Beyond The Mirage
11. Egyptian Danza
Features: Biography,
Making Of
Other musicians:
Mario Parmisano, Gumbi Ortiz, Ernie Adams, Sturcz String Quartet.
Running time 116
minutes
Audio: 4.1 surround
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