Londres (Royal Albert Hall) : 24 février 1969

Yggdrasil, il y a un sujet à ce sujet dans la partie du forum Actualité autour de Jimi :

Ayler a écrit:

Pas de RAH avant 2012 ?

To mark Hendrix's 70th birthday in 2012, fans may get "the Holy Grail, a film of Jimi performing at (London's) Royal Albert Hall," says John McDermott, catalog director for Experience Hendrix.

Source : http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2010-11-02-jimihendrixstrip02_st_N.htm

FOXY PAPER - ‘Eyewitnessreport’ by Ben Valkhoff:
At about 18:45 the numerous doors of the Royal Albert Hall opened up and together with our president Mr. Glebbeek, and two other Dutch fans, I went inside. One hour later the hall was chock-full (5,000 people), among them the singer of the Bonzo Dog Band (Vivian Stanshall) and Gordon of ‘Peter & Gordon’. The support-acts were Van Der Graaf Generator, and Flat [sic] Mattress, founded by Noel Redding, with Mike Hugg (of the Manfred Mann Group) guesting on piano. Noel didn’t play bass here, but rhythm guitar. According to Jimi they play ‘Anglo Rock,’ which means British rock. It wasn’t impressive. During the inter mission we went backstage, after walking through many corridors. Opposite the dressing rooms there was a bar, where Noel promised us that we could visit Jimi in his dressing room soon. Because of the American film crew, who stayed there a long time, we couldn’t go in. Five minutes before they had to perform Jimi came, walking hastily. Therefore we hurried to find our Seats.
Jimi entered the Stage, dressed in a waistcoat with sparkling coloured ‘spangles’ at the back, green trousers, white boots and a red/yellow bandana tied around his head. In chronological order they played “Stone Free, “I Don’t Live Today,” “Red House,” “Foxy Lady,” “Sunshine Of Your Love,” “Fire,” “Little Wing” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).” Among these old numbers four brand-new ones were played, which will probably be on the new album. Three titles we could detect, namely “I’m Gonna Leave This Town,” “People, People,” and “Room Full Of Mirrors.” The show was interrupted twice by two toddlers, who ran onto the stage and shook hands with Jimi under thunderous applause. After the JHE had played their last number (“Room Full Of Mirrors”), and had left for the dressing-rooms, the crowd started to shout “MORE.” And.. .an encore was given. And what an encore it was! An encore of fifteen minutes during which “Purple Haze” and “Wild Thing” were played. A bongo [sic] player joined, and a flutist who nearly blew his lungs out in his efforts to be heard above the noise of Jimi etc. At the end of “Wild Thing” something happened which Jimi had not done for a long time. He turned around, and stormed at one of his Marshall speaker cabinets. By the third time he drove his guitar inside until a large hole appeared in the canvas, then took hold of the neck of the guitar, and started to hit - the amplifier which caused an enormous noise! The only thing that remained of the guitar was the neck, which he threw into the audience!!! Mitch surely didn’t want to stay behind, because his drumsticks also went into the crowd. Some tried to climb onto the stage, but these people were knocked off in an expert way by the roadies. It really became quiet when a few of the London ‘Bobbies’ came on stage. In total Jimi, Noel, and Mitch played 1 3/4 of an hour. Again, it was great...”

FOXY PAPER - ‘Eyewitnessreport’ by Ben Valkhoff:
At about 18:45 the numerous doors of the Royal Albert Hall opened up and together with our president Mr. Glebbeek, and two other Dutch fans, I went inside. One hour later the hall was chock-full (5,000 people), among them the singer of the Bonzo Dog Band (Vivian Stanshall) and Gordon of ‘Peter & Gordon’. The support-acts were Van Der Graaf Generator, and Flat [sic] Mattress, founded by Noel Redding, with Mike Hugg (of the Manfred Mann Group) guesting on piano. Noel didn’t play bass here, but rhythm guitar. According to Jimi they play ‘Anglo Rock,’ which means British rock. It wasn’t impressive. During the inter mission we went backstage, after walking through many corridors. Opposite the dressing rooms there was a bar, where Noel promised us that we could visit Jimi in his dressing room soon. Because of the American film crew, who stayed there a long time, we couldn’t go in. Five minutes before they had to perform Jimi came, walking hastily. Therefore we hurried to find our Seats.
Jimi entered the Stage, dressed in a waistcoat with sparkling coloured ‘spangles’ at the back, green trousers, white boots and a red/yellow bandana tied around his head. In chronological order they played “Stone Free, “I Don’t Live Today,” “Red House,” “Foxy Lady,” “Sunshine Of Your Love,” “Fire,” “Little Wing” and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return).” Among these old numbers four brand-new ones were played, which will probably be on the new album. Three titles we could detect, namely “I’m Gonna Leave This Town,” “People, People,” and “Room Full Of Mirrors.” The show was interrupted twice by two toddlers, who ran onto the stage and shook hands with Jimi under thunderous applause. After the JHE had played their last number (“Room Full Of Mirrors”), and had left for the dressing-rooms, the crowd started to shout “MORE.” And.. .an encore was given. And what an encore it was! An encore of fifteen minutes during which “Purple Haze” and “Wild Thing” were played. A bongo [sic] player joined, and a flutist who nearly blew his lungs out in his efforts to be heard above the noise of Jimi etc. At the end of “Wild Thing” something happened which Jimi had not done for a long time. He turned around, and stormed at one of his Marshall speaker cabinets. By the third time he drove his guitar inside until a large hole appeared in the canvas, then took hold of the neck of the guitar, and started to hit - the amplifier which caused an enormous noise! The only thing that remained of the guitar was the neck, which he threw into the audience!!! Mitch surely didn’t want to stay behind, because his drumsticks also went into the crowd. Some tried to climb onto the stage, but these people were knocked off in an expert way by the roadies. It really became quiet when a few of the London ‘Bobbies’ came on stage. In total Jimi, Noel, and Mitch played 1 3/4 of an hour. Again, it was great...”

RECORD MIRROR - ‘Mitch: Different Line-Ups Are Like Different Women’, dressing room interview by Valerie Mabbs:

‘The afternoon before the second Albert Hall concert for Jimi Hendrix and the Experience. The scene is set with amps piled high and roadies bustling efficiently around the stage. The amiable Mitch Mitchell is there setting up his drums, while Noel Redding wanders round trying to recuperate in the lull before the Storm.

Mr. Phenomenal!
Then we wait, fidget around anticipating the arrival of the phenomenal Mr. Hendrix-who finally bursts on the scene sporting the inevitable felt hat with gaily coloured scarf band. Then a run-through of the evening’s programme. Great promise of what was to come, with added irritations of Jimi’s mike packing up completely, or giving out a high pitched ‘scream,’ and interference from a recorder being used by a ‘representative of the press.’

Mitch’s own group
After several gruelling hours’ rehearsal and posing for photographs Jimi left, leaving all anticipating his return in the evening. Before the concert I joined Mitch in his dressing room to discuss the new developments among the Experience. Most people will now be aware of the new group, Fat Mattress, formed by Noel Redding, but fewer people are aware that Mitch also plans to form his own group.
[…] Mitch certainly doesn’t have time to sit around, and while Noel displayed his talents fronting his group Fat Mattress, Mitch busied himself entertaining his parents and uncle, while preparing to go onstage. People may now hint that the Experience have gone as far as they can go together, and are preparing their own outlets in case of ‘a rainy day.’ But the concert dispelled any such fears.

Harsh & brutal Jim!
Jimi’s opening numbers were harsh and brutal, but mellowed and progressed into some blues slanted tunes during his over sixty-minute appearance. There were the usual ‘chug chug’ and driving guitar numbers, and the ever popular ‘Foxy Lady’ - it seems no audience would consider a Hendrix set complete without this number.

Wild Audience
Audiences go wild and on this occasion one brave chap danced high up over the stage to show his appreciation - and an attendant who removed him was heartily booed! But it’s not just the fanatical audiences who remain faithful to the Experience; many musicians still flock to hear and appreciate the Hendrix magic. Among the audience on this one occasion were Denny Laine, Cat Stevens, Eddie Thornton, Viv (now wishing to be known as Vic!) Stanshall, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason. Surely proof enough that the Experience still have a lot of solid down-to- earth appeal for many people - even though Mr. Hendrix himself is rather elusive!

RECORD MIRROR - 23 Brook Street, London interview by Valerie Mabbs :

“After spending some time trying to track Jimi Hendrix down, I finally found myself sitting in his rooftop pad drinking tea with Jimi and girlfriend Kathy
“The concert at the Albert Hall was taped for probably our next LP,” explained Jimi.
‘We’ll also be working on some studio sessions, but I already have a number in mind for our next single. I’d like to break up ‘Stone Free’ and put it out like an American single. Do you mind if I play you some tapes?”’
At this point Jimi played over the recording from the Albert Hall. In its unedited form the track ‘Stone Free’ seems a particularly long number for a single, but it has a catchy ending and Jimi’s guitar work always has surprise interest....
I asked Jimi if he felt able to further his musical ability, and what plans he had for his future.
“I really feel unlimited,” was his prompt reply. “British audiences tend to think they know and have heard everything. If they listen properly though I’m sure they’d learn much more. We’ve always tried to be honest through our music and if people don’t understand, it shows they haven’t been listening. The music itself has a lot to say, even if it has a seven word repetitive lyric. ‘Stone Free’ for instance has city sounds and sounds of the establishment. It should mean a whole lot in itself.
“’ve been through a lot of changes,” continued Jimi. “The things I’ve learned I’ve tried to convey to the people in my own ways. It’s my own solution until something else comes along....”
“Before I left, Jimi demonstrated a new piece of Vox equipment... It’s a specially designed box [‘Uni-Vibe’] that creates weirder and more wonderful sounds than have been heard from a guitar before - even from Jimi Hendrix! That’s certainly something to anticipate, but it may be a while before the British public get a chance to hear this, as the Experience plan to return to the States once again, after a few weeks rest.”

Jimi Hendrix Ariola VR 54.121 made in Espagne (p)1971 stereo

Une version K7 du RAH pour l'Espagne.

Les crédits pour les morceaux sont un peu fantaisistes, non?

The Last Experience Everest RTB 5722276 made in Yougoslavie (p)1987 stereo

Une version K7 du RAH pour l'Europe de l'Est.

Chronique dans R&F n°50 de mars 71:



Pour la petite histoire, cette chronique vaudra à R&F un procès avec les disques Vogue...et une condamnation.

Chronique dans R&F n° 65 de juin 72:

Puisse une édition officielle correctement mixée enfin rendre un jour justice à ces enregistrements...

Chronique (de ?) dans Best n°47 de juin 72:

Chronique (de ?) dans Best n°32 de mars 71:

Ayler a écrit:

Puisse une édition officielle correctement mixée enfin rendre un jour justice à ces enregistrements...

Tu n'aimes pas le coffret Charly ? A vrai dire, tu as peut être raison, par exemple, il y a un léger "pchiiii" à un moment sur le solo de Stone Free...

Tiens, après avoir écouté pendant 2 jours non stop certains titres Rainbow Bridge et The cry Of Love, je vais me faire un petit "retour aux sources".

C'est très intéressant de mettre ces chroniques, merci upfromtheskies.

C'est un plaisir, JH!

JH-73 a écrit:

Tu n'aimes pas le coffret Charly ?

Ce coffret est déjà très bien, mais le mixage de la jam est loin d'être satisfaisant. Pour les titres en trio à ce jour non publiés (véritablement) officiellement, on gagnera en qualité audio, mais la différence ne sera pas aussi nette.

A vrai dire, c’est un plaisir d’écouter ce concert (je doit rien vous apprendre), tout les titres sont parfait (à l’exception de Fire qui n’est pas mon interprétation préférée, et Purple Haze et Wild Thing qui sont, comme écrit précédemment, plombés par des problèmes de justesse).

Le mixage est effectivement pas terrible terrible… je n’avais pas remarqué avant, mais la batterie de Mitch est largement sous-mixée sur le coffret Charly (tout comme les boots !!!), c’est vraiment dommage pour Voodoo Child et Room Full Of Mirrors. La qualité sonore provenant de mon ordi ne me permet pas de juger des autres versions officielles en les écoutants sur le net…

En espérant qu’un jour on retrouvera ce concert dans le rayon DVD (et accessoirement CD) !!!

bonjour tous le monde je tiens a dire que ce forum est un trésor d'informations, j'aimerais savoir si il ya du nouveau a propos de la sortie éventuel retardé du royal albert hall en dvd avec un documentaire utilisant les films de la tournée suivant hendrix d'apres :

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/new-movie-unveils-lost-hendrix-footage-20101118

et

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showthread.php?60902-New-Movie-Unveils-Lost-Jimi-Hendrix-Royal-Albert-Hall-Footage

et

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/hendrix-sister-collates-106-minute-royal-albert-hall-concert-film_1133988

merci d'avance

L'info de ces deux dernières années est ici :
https://jimihendrix.forumactif.org/t516-royal-albert-hall-1969-cd-dvd-proces

merci mais sincèrement je m'attendais a quelque chose de la part de LLC Experience, au lieu de ça ils ont sortie une version remodeler de live at berkley que j'ai biensur acheté ... en résumé ça n'a pas répondu a mes attentes surement qu'ils n'ont pas toutes les bandes manquante d’ailleurs je l'es remarqué sur une séquence de voodoo chile ont vois clairement une fin de bande avant de passer des entrevus de personnes inconnues et sans aucun intérêt

Ayler a écrit:

Londres (Royal Albert Hall) : 24 février 1969



Source : l'intégralité du concert a été enregistrée (et filmée) professionnellement, avec une excellente qualité audio. Cette qualité n'est malheureusement pas présente sur tous les albums (et ils sont nombreux !) consacrés au concert du Royal Albert Hall du 24 février 1969.

Est ce l'un d'entre vous pourrait me dire quel album aujourd'hui présente la meilleure qualité audio de ce concert ( RATTLESNAKE ou autres labels) ?

tristan a écrit:

Est ce l'un d'entre vous pourrait me dire quel album aujourd'hui présente la meilleure qualité audio de ce concert ( RATTLESNAKE ou autres labels) ?

Je suis personnellement assez satisfait (en attendant mieux) du coffret Charly (2006), qui présente 3 cd (répétitions, concert du 18/02 et concert du 24/02). L'ensemble de ce qui est présenté semble complet.



Je l'avais acheté "officiellement" (Fnac ou autre).

Celui-ci est bon aussi: "An Evening With The Jimi Hendrix Experience" (Purple Haze Records 2005).

ok merci à vous