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The Fillmore Concerts (Live)

The Allman Brothers Band

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Album Review

A good idea that worked out even better, with one small caveat. The Fillmore Concerts is made up of performances from the two Fillmore shows that originally comprised Live at the Fillmore East and the concert portions of Eat a Peach, plus one track ("One Way Out") from a Fillmore show from a couple of months later. The 16-track masters from each show are transferred to digital and remixed by original producer Tom Dowd. The sound is sterling and the two-hour-plus running time makes this a dream for fans of the band, as well as an improvement on the original releases of this material. It is also a slightly less honest release, where "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" is concerned — Dowd edited the version here together from two different performances, first and second shows, the dividing line being where Duane Allman's solo comes in. Not that this is the only concert album where this kind of editing has been done, but the original Live at the Fillmore contained a single take of the song, and some purists may prefer that. Otherwise, this set runs circles around more than 99 percent of the guitar albums ever released, with breathtaking sound (which, unlike the similarly conceived but less effective Derek & the Dominos Live at the Fillmore, loses none of its bite), and most fans might as well start here.

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Born, Raised, And Will Die To This Album

Now I'm well aware of what audience listens to the Allman Brothers, and I can say with ease it's not my age group. Fifteen-year olds tend to listen to Ashlee Simpson and Kanye West. But not I. Since my dad is a stone-cold Allman Brothers fan, you can bet I know my way around their tunes. The very first song I ever remember hearing was "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed." I would take that song to my grave, and it has a deep, deep, meaning in my heart. The Fillmore Concerts is basically every good song the Allman Brothers did, on one complete live album. It's pure rock exstacy. From their most popular and widely admired "Whipping Post," to the jazzy feel of "Statesboro Blues" this album will deliver. If any type of music would rock your soul and bring you back to the beginning of a new era, this is it. They have transcended normal rock and fused blues, R&B, and jazz together to form a one of a kind band. The two brothers, Duane and Greg, are the heart and soul of this combination. It's a shame no band will ever come close to how well these men have succeeded. This, is real music. And I still miss Duane.

This is by far the most definitive edition of these concerts.

The recently released "At Fillmore East - Deluxe Edition" (which is essentially the same) pales in comparison to this, save for a great rendition of "Midnight Rider". The other thing that makes this definitive is that on the Deluxe Edition, each track is treated as seperate tracks, whereas here, Tom Dowd treats us to the effect that this was the Allmans doing their best in one night. As for purity, I have no problem with the splicing of two performances of "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed". What Dowd did was to put together the best performed opening section with the best solos to create the definitive live reading of "Elizabeth Reed". I mean isn't that was Paul Rothschild did with The Doors' "Absolutely Live" album? Definitely sounds good to me. The version of "Hot 'Lanta" on here differs from the one included on the "Road Goes On Forever" compilation, but for the best. The addition of tambourine and (what I'm guessing is) baritone saxophone really makes this version stand out. The transition out of "Whipping Post" into "Mountain Jam" is excellent. I'm glad to see Dowd fix that tympani teaser that accompanies every other released version of "Whipping Post", and put it in it's rightful place. So for anybody looking to beat the confusion, I can gladly say, buy this version, and if interested, buy the version of "Midnight Rider" from the Deluxe Edition to complete the set.

Life Changing!

When Fillmore came out I was 17 years old. I probably picked it up, and laid it back down for a year or so, not having any idea what it was. Finally I was compelled to buy it, unheard. It was the HOLY GRAIL. I have been listening to it now for 34 years and it still ranks as the very best, with no contenders. In fact, most other music is crap compared to it. At no other time in recording history has such a group of diverse musicians come togather, and blend so well to create such wonderful music. It was truly a LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE moment.

Biography

Formed: 1969 in Macon, GA

Genre: Rock

Years Active: '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s, '10s

The story of the Allman Brothers Band is one of triumph, tragedy, redemption, dissolution, and a new redemption. Over nearly 30 years, they've gone from being America's single most influential band to a has-been group trading on past glories,...
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