#16 - Carla/Etude/Tonight - Elton John - Live SOLO in New York 1999
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Hello subscribers. I have been having a break from uploading stuff for a long time due to my studies. But this time I have a treat for you. After years and years of searching, I finally found the complete soundboard recording of Elton John's shows at Madison Square Garden, 15th + 16th of October 1999 -- it is a mix of tracks from both shows. Although this is the complete recording it misses four tracks (Blue Eyes, Take Me To The Pilot, Circle Of Life, and Candle In The Wind). The quality, though, is the best you can get -- such an amazing sound!
The recording has a weird sequence which does not fit into the set list so I have synchronized the tracks with the matching set lists from the shows, so do not get confused when Elton says something about the next song which has nothing to do with the song he actually plays.
I have always loved this show and I believe that it is among the best of the entire Medusa tour. Elton's voice is in a superb shape and he delivers great versions of every song. The first song, Your Song, is a fantastic version. Elton's voice is very powerful and is very seducing. Skyline Pigeon is good, but with a few unstable moments, but the audience seems to like it. Fantastic version of The Greatest Discovery which is very smooth plus Elton seems to be very steady throughout the song. Border Song is also very good with great powers! One of the best ever versions of Harmony is performed here and though the song has been transposed one key down, it is still a great song. Daniel is always a great tune and Elton delivers a good version of one of Elton's favorite songs.
Honky Cat, the first up-tempo song during the set, is one of the best solo versions ever performed. Elton plays an incredible solo and hits the falsetto strong and clean. Fabulous and intense version of Rocket Man with great improvisations. However, I still believe that the version from Ephesus has yet to be beaten. Tiny Dancer is a very good version with very tight piano playing and great vocals. Better Off Dead is very clean and smooth and Elton's voice is just superb -- absolutely stunning! A top three version of Philadelphia Freedom is performed here and Elton hits the Ab4's in the chorus very clean and the piano is very funky and bluesy. Also the few falsettos work -- basically, everything works here!
Some more obscure songs are also played during these shows. The first song is Elton's Song which is one of my favorite songs and this version is very good -- again, Elton nails the falsettos and it is just such a beautiful song. The next song, which is also rather obscure, is Sweet Painted Lady which is also a great and memorable moment. One of my favorite solo versions of I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues is performed and Elton nails the song with a mix of album phrasing and some bluesy re-phrasings. Ticking is a great moment during the set with what I describe as one of Bernie Taupins best lyrics! Carla/Etude/Tonight is an awesome track and Elton sings Tonight brilliantly!
Burn Down The Mission is a top three version with fantastic vocals and an awesome solo. It has so many technically refinements and Elton knows exactly how to use them! The One is also fantastic, but does not beat Chicago 1999, Empty Garden has to be one of the best versions ever. Though the song has been transposed 2 keys down it still sounds great! Levon is great with an alternative solo and Crocodile Rock seems to be pleasing the audience! Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me is a fantastic performance which I absolutely love! Bennie And The Jets ends the show. This particular version is one of the best versions ever performed and has this amazing "in the mood" section which is awesome! Elton puts on fantastic vocals too!
Enjoy!
Note 1: The audience is fantastic!
Masterpiece!
first heard this song when I was 14......, I am 61 now....., more beautiful every time I listen....., the great Elton John......!
I am so grateful I was able to attend one of Elton’s solo shows. I attended the Matthew Shepard Foundation benefit he did in Denver ten years ago. It was an incredible evening. To my surprise, I found myself spending the last half hour of the show standing at the edge of the stage, just a few feet away from him as he played. The CD he signed for me during the encore break is one of my most treasured possessions. One of the most amazing moments of my life.
Wow what a great experience for you. I saw him in Ludwigshaven Germany in 86. Every time he would get up from the piano I would hold my hand up and wave him over. He always looked at me. Then finally last encore and bam! I was the only person he shook hands with the whole night.
The endless ups and downs of everyone's life, an inarticulate speech of the heart whille the clouds are rolling by and by...
Magnifique musique et chanson !!! Merci beaucoup Elton John pour m'avoir envoyé !!! Je commence grace a Vous une belle matinée , c'est superbe !!! Merci beaucoup !!! Magnifique !!!
Magistral...
these two songs make me tear up every time i listen to them. beautiful piano pieces!
Thank you.
Genius!
I was in the audience for the show on October 15th. Incredible performance.
And he did 'Elton's Song' with lovely falsettos
i can't understand, after the drug abuse in the 80's, the vocal chord's surgery, and in 99 Elton sings here a wonderful version of Tonight, his voice shape here fits perfectly in the mood of the song.
Stunning performance. Favorited.
this is amazing.
Simply the best...
The Best....
Maravilha, 🌟
Gaat mij over mijn emoties, ZOOO MOOI! Nienke
Thanks so much!!!
Knocked out
I know you'd love it if I could smile tonight, even if you don't tell me yourself 😍
Muito bom ;)
4:00 Tonight
Where to find the cd volume 2 of "Live at Madison square garden 1999" ?
That awful string synth pad detracts from an otherwise stellar performance. I wish he'd just play an acoustic for solo shows. Surely his monitors don't need to be so loud when he plays solo
I agree