Robbie Basho - Robbie Basho Live at Network Coffeehouse - 1979 '2016

Tracks list

It is not often I get to write about my favorites from long ago, but thankfully
there is a renaissance of sorts for Robbie Basho these days with an overdue
reissuing campaign for his formal releases along with a host of attic
discoveries and live performances. Not bad for someone who died over 30 years
ago and probably sold less records than the Velvet Underground. The recording
here is raw and simple but succeeds in showcasubg the guitar sound and the
finesse of Basho’s playing, much better than I was expecting. At first,
there were several instrumentals, which although nice, it was even nicer to
eventually hear some cuts with his distinctive vocal work. Also, the
instrumental work was quite varied with classical takes from Germany and Vaughn
Williams, along with his western Americana songs, and even some of his Indian
interpretations. It is classic Basho and another fine release for the fans, both
old and new. But for us old timers, this features the only live versions of
‘Blue Crystal Fire’ and ‘El Cid’ known to exist, which
is reason enough to buy it. But I have one more reason… this has the only
recording of ‘Girl from Marizod’, which is one of the more
enchanting songs in his entire repertoire.

Tracklist:
01. Robbie Basho - Cathedrals et Fleur de lis (8:10)
02. Robbie Basho - Study for Steel String (John Paul Jones) (3:23)
03. Robbie Basho - German Rococo (2:43)
04. Robbie Basho - Scottish Rites (Study on Vaughan Williams) (5:25)
05. Robbie Basho - Pavan India (Pavan Hindustan) (9:00)
06. Robbie Basho - Variations on Grieg (6:05)
07. Robbie Basho - Prologue for Rocky Mountain Raga (0:45)
08. Robbie Basho - Rocky Mountain Raga (9:26)
09. Robbie Basho - Blue Crystal Fire (5:25)
10. Robbie Basho - Hello Leo (6:22)
11. Robbie Basho - Girl From Marizod (6:11)
12. Robbie Basho - Prologue for The Polish Rider (0:40)
13. Robbie Basho - The Polish Rider (2:49)
14. Robbie Basho - El Cid (cut) (4:08)

Related artists