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Carlos Santana Presents: Blues at Montreux 2004 | 
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Studio: Eagle Rock Ent
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 30941
Format: Box Set, Color, Compilation, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 238 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.9
MPN: 39127-9
UPC: 801213912797
EAN: 0801213912797
ASIN: B000I5YDAU
Theatrical Release Date: October 17, 2006
Release Date: October 17, 2006
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED!
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Product Description
July 12 2004 was a very special night at the Monterux Festival for any blues fan. With Carlos Santana as music director and special guest guitarist 3 musical legends took the stage. Each one delivered a full concert set packed with some of the finest blues guitar playing you'll ever hear. Bobby Parker Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Buddy Guy are all headline acts in their own right so it was a real coup to get them on one line-up. Throw in the guest appearances by Carlos Santana and Chic Meastro Nile Rodgers and blues heaven is complete!System Requirements:Running Time: 238 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/CONCERTS UPC: 801213912797 Manufacturer No: 39127-9
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 Santana's Hat Trick December 31, 2007
Kurt Harding (Boerne TX)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
If I hadn't received Blues At Montreux as a Kwanzaa gift, I might not have ever heard of it. The first thing I did upon receiving it was look it up on amazon and read the reviews. Then I took it home to watch and listen to all three DVDs in the package. The difference in my expectations after reading some of the less positive reviews and what I actually saw and heard is tremendous. There seems to be a lot of venom directed at this set because of Carlos Santana's involvement. And believe me, I too was a little concerned knowing the kind of schlock he has issued in recent years. But it also seems that many who attack this never even watched and listened!
In my eyes, Santana redeems himself a little here with this hat trick. He doesn't dominate the action, he merely participates on a couple of songs with each headliner and in my opinion even adds to them. So the focus should not be on Santana at all even though he "presents" this set, it should be on the principal performers, Buddy Guy, Gatemouth Brown, and Bobby Parker.
My favorite performances are actually in the order of the presentation of the discs. I did not know of Bobby Parker before but was spellbound by his electrifying performance. He played as if playing for a prize. His entire band is good but I note in particular the play of drummer Dion Clay and Dane Russel on harmonica. Parker's entire set is good, but a couple songs really stand out. Those are: Nothing But the Blues, Its Unfair, and Watch Your Step.
As for Gatemouth Brown, I expected a lot from him. I've seen him in concert at small clubs many times and he always put on a tremendous show. He is probably the most musically eclectic of the three featured artists and he shows some of that here. But the strongest part of this set just happens to be three of the songs (Drifter, Grape Jelly, and Okie Dokie Stomp) on which he shares the stage with Santana. Not only does he himself shine, he allows every member of his band to show what he can do. Particularly enjoyable is Eric Demmer on saxophone who at times looks so energized that one fears the big galoot is going to have a heart attack at any time. Those who haven't seen Gate play before should watch the unique way he strokes his guitar.
As for Buddy Guy, I've never been a huge fan, but I do recognize his many skills. Though I didn't care so much for the acoustic set, I really enjoy his covers of Hoochie Coochie Man and Stormy Monday.
So even though I am not ecstatic about every song on the DVDs, I still give it five stars because there is more than enough great music to make me satisfied that whoever buys this will get value for money. This is one I will be watching many times in the years to come.
5 stars just for Bobby Parker alone December 7, 2007
Pans Labyrinth
Wow, I was completely blown away by the first DVD featuring a performance by Bobby Parker. Bobby is a journeyman blues guitarist dating way back to the late 50's / early 60's, travelling all over performing shows to whoever appreciated the blues. With only a hand full of hits and albums released during his career, Bobby lights it up on this DVD like a man whose still plays with the energy of when he was just starting out. Man, is his show red hot, and I gotta tell you it's nice that Santana comes out and jams with him for the last few songs, but even Santana stops playing just to hear his childhood hero keep playing. Amazing set.
The other 2 DVD's are great, especially Gatemoth Brown. The man is old, but he his playing is fluid, simplistic, and bone cutting. While I wished he played more guitar than fiddle (which he is a killer fiddler), he lets his sax man carry on through much of his set. The jam with Santana at the end is a highlight as Buddy Guy even comes out to try Santana's guitar.
Lastly is Buddy Guy. Buddy Guy is a legend, and the most well known of the 3 blues masters appearing this night. He's a household name. He starts out acoustically for 3 songs which are unbelievable. Unfortunately, since Buddy Guy is well known, watching and listening to Buddy Guy I feel like he is the Jimmy Buffet of the blues. I mean that when he's on full on band mode, it's a party and everyone is invited to come on up and jam. And that's exactly what happens at the end of the show (minus Gatemouth). Santana, Buddy, Bobby Parker, Nile Rodgers, and Barbara Morrison just have a fun, flat out 30 minute jam at the end. While it's not as hot as it had the potential to be, it's not a dud by any means, in fact, once Buddy Guy leaves the stage, Bobby Parker takes over, and just lights it up like he did earlier.
If anyone appreciates deep Southern American blues, get this. For fans of Santana this is a no brainer to pick up.
 Blues Magic Moment October 28, 2007
Leroy Brown
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is for the real Blues fan, a solid treat for the soul. Watching it gives me a tingling sensation, wow! It just blows my mind! Parker, Brown and Guy show their carisma and skill and are second to none. I was surprised they matched Santana note for note, or should I say Santana matched them note for note. I am 57 and have been a Blues fan all my life and this is certainly a huge treat for me. Even my 15 year old son digs it. A great buy, value for money. Roy
blues bonanza.... July 10, 2007
howlnwoof (the music room..illinois)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Carlos Santana , who has infused his music with the blues for the past four decades ( remember , his band was originally called the Santana Blues Band ), pulls one off here . He brings Buddy Guy ,( who it is said was doing Hendrix before Hendrix ..... and was told by the Chess Bros. that sound would never make it ) Gatemouth Brown ( a true American musical giant) and Bobby Parker ( an incredible yet seemingly unknown guitarist , except among blues fanatics ) together in one venue for an unbelievable night of blues guitar fireworks . Well shot , great sound , and an incredible guest vocal along the way by Barbara Morrison make this set the steal of the year .
A HIGHSIERRABASSPLAYER FIVE-STAR RATING! March 4, 2007
P. Rhode (portola, ca United States)
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
The difference between the reviewers loping off a star and those giving this DVD a five-star is obvious - the lopers are people that don't play! This DVD (three actually) is an excellent production in sound and video quality as well as performance. The supporting bands are excellent as well. Hey, we're all aging, even you three and four star critics. It is indeed rare to get blues and jazz from these masters in the first place, and all the live performances will preserve our blues and jazz heritage. If you love the blues and jazz, this DVD is pure and simply excellent.
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