A fried of mine ( professionally trained ) ang multi Grammy winner ,was ask one night by another friend ( who thought he was a hot rocker ) if Carl played from memory or sheet music . Carl ,stunned and said I've never played anything the same way twice and have been playing for over 20 years .
The gentleman on the tambourine is none other than Mr Ray Cooper . One hell of a percussionist who has performed with just about everyone thats anyone from Clapton , Elton John , Harry Nilsson, Billy Joel, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Pink Floyd , The Rolling Stones , Mark Knopfler , David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Art Garfunkel . He plays just about any percussion instrument .
Another Ray Cooper admirer! I have followed Ray since the first time I saw him perform. He is a one-of-a-kind percussionist performer. I predict with 100% confidence that Ray will be featured in an upcoming submission or two.😎
That’s a Clapton look I’ve never seen before! I was starting to get a bit sleepy just before the lights came on and the rest of the instrumentation joined in! Then I became mesmerized by the orchestra and the guitar. I was waiting to see Clapton do what he does best. He is the consummate guitarist, and it’s a pleasure to watch him play- in any setting. Thanks for the submission, Dave, and to Harri for your joyful reaction 🎸🎸
The "24 NIGHTS" album/video shows him at his best. Different nights he played with a different line-up and or style, from blues to rock to the orchestra you just saw.
I suggest the Derek And The Dominos - Layla The Jams - Full Album. The five instrumentals are astounding. Number 4 is Clapton and the Allman Brothers Band with Duane Allman. I was lucky to see him on his Blues Tour in 1994 in Indy.
It is very worth watching the TV series to understand this in context. It was hidden, in the 1980s on BBC2. Then it won a sh1tload of awards. The repeat was PRIME TIME BBC1. Now remastered on Blu-Ray, which is sitting about 4ft away from me!
Harri, you are not the only person I have played this for who didn't have a clue how and when Clapton and the orchestra would make the blistering stark transition in the second portion of this performance. It is one of the great features of this 24 Nights performance. This four-part package of Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall has four very distinctly different styles and paces. Harri, thank you for your review and comments on this one.
In truth the TV series made more of an impact than this incidental music. I'm not decrying Eric and Michael Kamen's contribution, the haunting riff added to the suspense of this complex thriller, but the story, acting and subject matter made it one of TV's best dramas. The BBC broadcast the series in the mid 1980s in the UK and have repeated a few times since!! You can still buy the DVD at a major online retailer for £4.99 😊
I sense that Clapton makes a mistake at the beginning of this - he gets ahead of himself. Still, it's a great theme from one of the best things I've ever seen on TV ; a tense political thriller made in 1985 with brilliant acting by the late Bob Peck. This is essentially the moody, slow Main Theme leading into a more dramatic and up-tempo chase sequence. Clapton is allowed to let rip in his recognisable style here. It's more necessarily restrained on the soundtrack. I've got a EP cassette of this - loved everything about the series at the time. It was later made into a Hollywood movie starring Mel Gibson. I wouldn't bother seeing that - the original series is a masterwork with the Michael Kamen/Clapton score matching the unfolding story perfectly.
I'm sure I'll be pummeled for this, but Ray Cooper needs to go away. Yes, I know he's legendary, talented, awesome, etc. etc...but he's so over the top with the theatrics and drama it's distracting. It's a tambourine, Ray. Relax. A great piece of music that doesn't need his own personal embellishment. He's on the dvd of George Harrison's life supposedly being interviewed, but when he sits down in front of the camera to talk about George, he's so over-emotional and melodramatic that he insists he can't talk about it. Then why agree to be interviewed? Rant over, let the textual beating begin. As always...good stuff, Harri.
Nice review and all… but I honestly hate that guy. Eric Clapton beat on his wife is to me is an arrogant has been. His current concerts he uses auto tune to sound like his old singing because he can’t be bothered to be a professional. Not a fan. But for you, keep up the good work and I hope you discover lots of good music.
Ma tu devi stare zitto credimi, ho visto Clapton in Italia quest anno e non usa nessun auto tune, e la.sua chitarra é sempre la stessa, certo non sarà il clapton di 20/30 anni fa ma rimane sempre.il più grande chitarrista della storia del.rock per me
It always amazes me when rock guitarist play with orchestras they never have sheet music, while everyone else does🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵
A fried of mine ( professionally trained ) ang multi Grammy winner ,was ask one night by another friend ( who thought he was a hot rocker ) if Carl played from memory or sheet music . Carl ,stunned and said I've never played anything the same way twice and have been playing for over 20 years .
Usually have an autocue in one of the boxes in front of them. Less stage furniture to navigate (and most wear monitors in their ears).
The gentleman on the tambourine is none other than Mr Ray Cooper . One hell of a percussionist who has performed with just about everyone thats anyone from Clapton , Elton John , Harry Nilsson, Billy Joel, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Pink Floyd , The Rolling Stones , Mark Knopfler , David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Art Garfunkel . He plays just about any percussion instrument .
Another Ray Cooper admirer! I have followed Ray since the first time I saw him perform. He is a one-of-a-kind percussionist performer. I predict with 100% confidence that Ray will be featured in an upcoming submission or two.😎
and Eric is the one thanking the public
One thing that sets him apart is consistently amazing tone, note after note.
That’s a Clapton look I’ve never seen before! I was starting to get a bit sleepy just before the lights came on and the rest of the instrumentation joined in! Then I became mesmerized by the orchestra and the guitar. I was waiting to see Clapton do what he does best. He is the consummate guitarist, and it’s a pleasure to watch him play- in any setting.
Thanks for the submission, Dave, and to Harri for your joyful reaction 🎸🎸
I am thrilled that you liked this one.
@@davebzen795 It would be hard not to like it!
The "24 NIGHTS" album/video shows him at his best. Different nights he played with a different line-up and or style, from blues to rock to the orchestra you just saw.
Wore this album out
Eric has also colaborated with the New Orleans Jazz greats .
I suggest the Derek And The Dominos - Layla The Jams - Full Album. The five instrumentals are astounding. Number 4 is Clapton and the Allman Brothers Band with Duane Allman.
I was lucky to see him on his Blues Tour in 1994 in Indy.
Brilliant! I bought the CD single of this a long time ago with about 4 or 5 versions for the TV series.
I haven't heard this since the programme on tv , it starred Bob Peck and Joanne Whalley ( before she married Mr Kilmer ) it was a great drama .
It is very worth watching the TV series to understand this in context. It was hidden, in the 1980s on BBC2. Then it won a sh1tload of awards. The repeat was PRIME TIME BBC1. Now remastered on Blu-Ray, which is sitting about 4ft away from me!
Luv Clapton ❤
❤ Eric Clapton is the greatest musican ever period. ❤ Forever Fan ♥
As a huge fan of Eric, I don't know how I missed this. Thank you Dave and Harri!
Anne, you are very welcome and have no longer missed it. You can find this and many gems if you check out Clapton's 24 Nights.
Harri, you are not the only person I have played this for who didn't have a clue how and when Clapton and the orchestra would make the blistering stark transition in the second portion of this performance. It is one of the great features of this 24 Nights performance. This four-part package of Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall has four very distinctly different styles and paces. Harri, thank you for your review and comments on this one.
Just blew me cap off mate!!!!! ☘️🇺🇲
Eric 👍 love him ♥️
Stunning Clapton! Great reaction Harri
Wow Eric
❤❤❤
Epic, Dave 😇🥰🤩😍 What a performance 👍👍👍
And thank you Harri
"Epic" is a very appropriate description of this, one of many of Clapton's 24 Nights concerts. Thank you, Agnete and Harri!!
@@davebzen795 🤗🥰😀
song sugestion my dear friend! I'll never smoke weed with Willie again. Tobt Keith. love your chanel!
Sublime
I like that descriptor for this one. Glad that you enjoyed it.
In truth the TV series made more of an impact than this incidental music. I'm not decrying Eric and Michael Kamen's contribution, the haunting riff added to the suspense of this complex thriller, but the story, acting and subject matter made it one of TV's best dramas. The BBC broadcast the series in the mid 1980s in the UK and have repeated a few times since!! You can still buy the DVD at a major online retailer for £4.99 😊
Picturing Ronnie Craven running through Northmoor just listening to it.
I know this is a song for a TV show but this easily could’ve been a James Bond song!
Good idea!
I'm thinking it sounds more Lethal Weapon. Him and Michael Kamen did those together.
I sense that Clapton makes a mistake at the beginning of this - he gets ahead of himself. Still, it's a great theme from one of the best things I've ever seen on TV ; a tense political thriller made in 1985 with brilliant acting by the late Bob Peck. This is essentially the moody, slow Main Theme leading into a more dramatic and up-tempo chase sequence. Clapton is allowed to let rip in his recognisable style here. It's more necessarily restrained on the soundtrack. I've got a EP cassette of this - loved everything about the series at the time. It was later made into a Hollywood movie starring Mel Gibson. I wouldn't bother seeing that - the original series is a masterwork with the Michael Kamen/Clapton score matching the unfolding story perfectly.
"Slow hand"
I call no man God.
That would make Carlos Santana the Godfather. As a point of personal preference, I think Carlos would have done a superior job with this. Cheers, --bd
Of course, "God" was from 1965-66.
I'm sure I'll be pummeled for this, but Ray Cooper needs to go away. Yes, I know he's legendary, talented, awesome, etc. etc...but he's so over the top with the theatrics and drama it's distracting. It's a tambourine, Ray. Relax. A great piece of music that doesn't need his own personal embellishment. He's on the dvd of George Harrison's life supposedly being interviewed, but when he sits down in front of the camera to talk about George, he's so over-emotional and melodramatic that he insists he can't talk about it. Then why agree to be interviewed? Rant over, let the textual beating begin. As always...good stuff, Harri.
Nice review and all… but I honestly hate that guy. Eric Clapton beat on his wife is to me is an arrogant has been. His current concerts he uses auto tune to sound like his old singing because he can’t be bothered to be a professional. Not a fan.
But for you, keep up the good work and I hope you discover lots of good music.
Ma tu devi stare zitto credimi, ho visto Clapton in Italia quest anno e non usa nessun auto tune, e la.sua chitarra é sempre la stessa, certo non sarà il clapton di 20/30 anni fa ma rimane sempre.il più grande chitarrista della storia del.rock per me