Jeff Beck Wired MFSL Gold CD UDCD 531 Erstpressung Japan Ultradisc I RAR

Produktinformation

Erscheinungsdatum: März 1990
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MFSL)
Import aus: USA
Format: Audio CD

         Tracks

1. Led Boots (4:06)
2. Come Dancing (5:54)
3. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (5:30)
4. Head For Backstagepass (2:43)
5. Blue Wind (5:53)
6. Sophie (6:30)
7. Play With Me (4:09)
8. Love Is Green (2:30)


 
Produktbeschreibungen

 
Beck, Schlagzeuger Narada Michael Walden und Produzent George Martin begeben sich hier auf eine außergewöhnliche Jazz-Rock-Reise. Sie legen Zwischenstopps ein bei dem abenteuerlichen "Led Boots", dem brillanten R&B von "Come Dancing" und dem Song voller Hooks "Blue Wind" (geschrieben von dem früheren Mahavishnu Synthesizer-Spieler Jan Hammer). Max Middletons Spiel am Clavinet im Funk-Stil bei "Play with Me" und seine pulsierende Spielweise am Rhodes Klavier bei "Sophie" ergänzen mit Klangfarbe und rhythmischer Intensität Becks Gitarren-Performance, die ihren unverkennbaren Sound und ihre stimmenähnlichen Tonfolgen entwickelt. Das ein Jahr nach dem Durchbruch mit Blow by Blow veröffentlichte Wired gibt sich im allgemeinen ein bisschen temperamentvoller, aber selbst dessen bedächtige Momente -- besonders das gefühlsbetonte, breit angelegte "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" von Mingus -- wird dir noch die Haare zerzausen. --James Rotondi

Stereoplay
Ob MFSLs Klang-Perfektionisten im sonnigen Kalifornien sich allzusehr von Namen blenden ließen, als sie dieses Beck-Opus ins Programm hievten? Ohne Zweifel: Mit dem Keyboarder Jan Hammer und dem Drummer Michael Walden vom Mahavishnu-Orchestra konnte der Saiten-Wirbler 1976 gleich zwei Ausnahmemusiker für sein ehrgeiziges Jazzrock-Projekt gewinnen. Doch viel zu selten stehen Gitarrenkünste im Zentrum des Geschehens wie Liebhaber der impulsiven Beckschen Saitenattacken es sich wünschen würden. Darüber tröstet auch der vergoldete Klangnachschlag nicht hinweg. ** Interpret.: 06-07 ** Klang.: 06-07
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Review by Mark Kirschenmann
Released in 1976, Jeff Beck's Wired contains some of the best jazz-rock fusion of the period. Wired is generally more muscular, albeit less-unique than its predecessor, Blow by Blow. Joining keyboardist Max Middleton, drummer Richard Bailey, and producer George Martin from the Blow by Blow sessions are drummer Narada Michael Walden, bassist Wilbur Bascomb, and keyboardist Jan Hammer. Beck contributed no original material to Wired, instead relying on the considerable talents of his supporting cast. Perhaps this explains why Wired is not as cohesive as Blow by Blow, seemingly more assembled from component parts. Walden's powerful drumming propels much of Wired, particularly Middleton's explosive opener, "Led Boots," where Beck erupts into a stunning solo of volcanic intensity. Walden also contributes four compositions, including the funk-infused "Come Dancing," which adds an unnamed horn section. While Walden's "Sophie" is overly long and marred by Hammer's arena rock clichés, his "Play With Me" is spirited and Hammer's soloing more melodic. Acoustic guitar and piano predominate the closing ballad, "Love Is Green"; Beck's electric solo gracefully massages the quiet timbres. Wired is well balanced by looser, riff-oriented material and Walden's more intricate compositions. Walden and Hammer give Wired a '70s-era jazz-rock flavor that is indicative of their work with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Bascomb's throw-down, "Head for Backstage Pass," finds Bailey skillfully navigating the mixed meters while Beck counters with a dazzling, gritty solo. Hammer's "Blue Wind" features an infectious riff over which Beck and Hammer trade heated salvos. As good as "Blue Wind" is, it would have benefited from the Walden/Bascomb rhythm section and a horn arrangement by Martin. One of Wired's finest tracks is an arrangement of Charles Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat." Beck's playing is particularly alluring: cleanly ringing tones, weeping bends, and sculpted feedback form a resonant palette. Bailey and Middleton lend supple support. Within a two-year span, the twin towers Blow by Blow and Wired set a standard for instrumental rock that even Beck has found difficult to match. On Wired, with first-rate material and collaborators on hand, one of rock's most compelling guitarists is in top form.

Condition: VG: VERY GOOD  

"Item Condition" notes:

SS / OVP:       CD & LP is factory sealed in shrink-wrap or cellophane.

NEU / NEW:      CD & LP is open and not yet played.(Achtung: = Nicht alle neuen CDs werden vom Hersteller eingeschweißt!)

NM: NEAR MINT   CD & LP Just about in perfect condition.

E:  EXCELLENT   CD & LP Near perfect, may show very light signs of use & maybe one very light scratch.

VG: VERY GOOD   CD & LP  CD has some very minor wear (several very light scratches or marks). If insert, may have dimple marks or very light wrinkles/folds,

G:  GOOD        CD & LP  Some to very heavier wear or tear (some to very scratches throughout the CD), still plays perfectly. If insert, may have some wrinkles, folds, ripples, tears or multiple case. If  case has cracked or is broken.

Demo-Copy:      CD & LP = Promo - not for sale - particularly rare!!