![]() P.C.’ for example, he sets himself the tough task of transposing his delicate touch, tone and brilliant technique into meaningful emotion, over his bristling rhythm section. The fact that each one of these magical excursions is an integral part of a song tells you all you need to know about a live album that revels in spontaneity. Spend just 5 just minutes in the company of an Eric Johnson solo and you will be swept up in a celebration of the moment. Much has been written about Eric Johnson’s incredible technique and deft use of tone, but as ‘Europe Live’ demonstrates, he’s one of the few contemporary guitarists who manages to combine feel, tone and excitement to great effect.Įach solo is a work of art and a narrative in its own right, as he extemporizes on a theme and takes it into different directions that weren’t probably even thought about at the outset of the song. ‘Europe Live’ really does sound like a proper live album, with the ebb and flow of a gig, packed with thrilling moments of breathtaking virtuosity, band interplay, and a requisite audience response. It’s an album that showcases his exciting flowing style and pushes fusion tinged blues-rock a step closer towards the mainstream. It’s 28 years since Eric Johnson’s head turning ‘Tones’ album and his signature tone remains a primary concern on the excellent ‘Europe Live’. ![]() Share the post "Album review: ERIC JOHNSON – Europe Live"
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