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They step onto the stage of London's Royal Albert Hall: Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, and Eric Clapton. The capacity crowd, which includes Sean Penn and Jude Law, stands to greet them. Thirty-seven years after their farewell concert, the famously fiery Cream did the unthinkable--they reunited. This double-disc collection (and accompanying CD set) captures highlights from the historic four-day engagement, beginning with a buoyant "I'm So Glad" and ending with a triumphant "Sunshine of Your Love." It would be churlish to suggest that Cream appears exactly as they did in the 1960s (Bruce looks a little frail), but the legendary power trio still has the goods. Bruce is still the essence of soul (a particularly rich vocal on "Politician"), while Baker is as irrepressible as ever (a rare vocal on "Pressed Rat and Warthog," percussive tour-de-force "Toad"). Then there's Clapton, who remains as much a master of the guitar as of understatement. "Thanks for waiting all these years," he quips after a slow-burning "Outside Woman Blues," then adds, "We're going to do every song we know." The track listing is, indeed, generous, despite the absence of such Cream classics as "I Feel Free," "Strange Brew," and "Tales of Brave Ulysses." All told, there are 22 songs plus three alternate takes--and not a bad one in the bunch. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational reference pop and performance materials for teachers students professionals and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument style and difficulty level. In May of 2005 Cream returned to London s Royal Albert Hall to the same stage where they had completed what was thought to be their final performance in 1968. It was one of the most eagerly anticipated hard-to-get tickets in rock history.AThis two-DVD set documents Cream s momentous London shows.APerformances from each of the four nights are featured with classic material like Badge I m So Glad Crossroads Sunshine of Your Love White Room and much more. Also included are alternate performances and interviews with Ginger Baker Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.AIn 5.1 Surround Sound. Approx. 150 mins.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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You gotta hand it to em, I'm impressed.,
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This review is from: Cream - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2005 (2DVD) (DVD)
I couldn't wait to put it on and watch it.I kinda thought the reunion would happen one day. What a treat.It's more bluesy than I remember, but its great and the guys are true pros.The sound is great and picture quality is superb. She's a keeper. They look a little tense up there playing , man Ginger looks really old, he looks like he's got lots hard of miles on em . I hope they burried the hatchet and get along with each other and they keep playing more concerts. Imagine if they came out with some new material and it was awsome?Santana did it. Only time will tell I guess.You gotta love em.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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It was an experience of a Lifetime....,
By Johnny Matt "Hickey Brothers" (Toronto, Ont Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Cream - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2005 (2DVD) (DVD)
Jetlag and all and after doing a wild tour of London, what could be better then heading over to Royal Albert Hall for the Friday night finale in what has to be one of the greatest Concert Halls anywhere in the world.You can see Brian May beaming with a big smile all night, it was really mind boggling. The next day in the London papers they said " Albert Halls great ring of hospitality boxes, amid the hampers and champagne bottles you could see London's Captains of High Society shaking there Rolexes as they air-guitared to the straining notes of the Worlds first Supergroup, reformed, and performing magically before there eyes" They played every number flawlessly. It truly was incredible, Jack smiling all night and giving it. Eric was totally in form and played every number beautifully.... Ginger was right on the button, driving the whole thing along. This was the final show and you could tell no one wanted it to end, especially the band, it was like time had stopped. When they played "Whiteroom" - it gave me shivers. "Badge" was amazing especially when Eric did the George Harrison guitar part, the place went crazy, the encore was "Sunshine of Your Love" we where all signing our hearts out along with the band. HAPPY together, and playing so well. When they all bowed, arm-in-arm, you could see the joy not only on the faces, but of everyone there... Every number got a standing ovation. The night was "Perfect". and when Eric hugged Jack, the cheer was so load we thought the building was coming down. It was an unforgettable feeling, we had just witnessed one of the world's greatest bands and now you can witness this great event as well.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Way more than I expected!,
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This review is from: Cream - Live At The Royal Albert Hall 2005 (2DVD) (DVD)
To put it simply, this is one of the greatest live performances I have ever seen. In the 37 year period between their last show and this one at Alberta Hall, each member of this fabulous group has improved tenfold. The musicianship shown by each member is nothing short of astounding! Every song is played to perfection. I was especially impressed with Jack Bruce's singing, Claptons "blow-you-away" solos, and Baker's incredible melodic drumming. Picture and sound quality is as good as it can get. I was floored in 1967 by Cream. I am a 1000% floored by their performances now! If they were to record some new original music, I would be the first to buy it. Very, very happy with this purchase!
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