Van Morrison To Deliver A Complete ‚Astral Weeks‘ Concert
The Hollywood Bowl was where the complete „Pet Sounds“ concept was birthed,making it a suitable home for Van Morison to revisit „Astral Weeks.“
Morrison will perform „Astral Weeks,“ his 1968 solo album, at the Hollywood Bowl with a band featuring the musicians who appeared on the landmark album. Morrison used a rhythm section of jazz players on the album, among them the great bassist Richard Davis who’s now 78.
This event, being held Nov. 7 and 8, is being recorded for an “Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl” DVD. Like Brian Wilson did with „Pet Sounds,“ it’s likely a tour of the work will follow.
This clip gives you an idea of what he sounds like singing 40-year-old songs.
http://weblogs.variety.com/thesetlist/2008/09/van-morrison-to.html
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