I saw this in Baltimore a couple of weeks ago. It was great to see Eric again after not being able to attend a live performance for a few years. His musical level never seems to stop expanding and rising. I look forward to the next encounter. Maybe this time I can find his guitar tech, Jeff, and be able to talk to Eric backstage like I always did before.
E.J. was amazing this night. I saw it from the fourth row. Pulling off this solo, which was backwards on the original of course, was just SICK!! "House Burning Down" was equally amazing. There are maybe 3 or 4 guitars on the original, and he managed to play almost all the parts!!
It's always so incredible when you get to see an artist create -- having been blessed to have been in EJ's presence many times over the past 24 years, Many times I have watched him hear something -- in the amp undertones, like this time, for example - (at the 5 min. mark, he just takes off in the most breathtaking passages anyone could conjure) -- and go somewhere new.
I watched EJ at Austin City Limits in 1988 where he played this same piece, and I think it sounded way better then, but being in person is also different than watching you tube.....so who knows. But one thing is for sure.....Eric Johnson is the best player around today.....period!
Not only is EJ a master guitarist in his own right (IMO, one of the top 10 of all time), but he's respectful of the past masters like Hendrix. This guy deserves way more attention than he gets.
wwooww Eric is killin it Hendrix would have played it the same way cause the version on the record is kinda slow to ... Eric isnt bein Eic here hes being Hendrix !!! AAAwwsoommeeee!!
i was sitting behind this guy watching him film this at the show. the only thing better was kenny wayned shepherd unleashing a bottle of white freekin' lightning
Went to the show. Just glad I can find some of the videos posted by you and others. I also felt it seemed slightly slow. I have seen Eric a couple of times and I felt he wasn't quite up to it this night.
Thanks for posting! I saw him in 2008 in Omaha and hope to see the KC show this year. For my money no one comes close to covering Hendrix except maybe Randy Hansen. I still prefer Eric's interpretation. Tempo is a bit sluggish on this.
captures spirit and demeanor of jimi
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retal06 1 year ago
I saw this in Baltimore a couple of weeks ago. It was great to see Eric again after not being able to attend a live performance for a few years. His musical level never seems to stop expanding and rising. I look forward to the next encounter. Maybe this time I can find his guitar tech, Jeff, and be able to talk to Eric backstage like I always did before.
artistfran 1 year ago
E.J. was amazing this night. I saw it from the fourth row. Pulling off this solo, which was backwards on the original of course, was just SICK!! "House Burning Down" was equally amazing. There are maybe 3 or 4 guitars on the original, and he managed to play almost all the parts!!
jimistreets 1 year ago
I doubt their are too many guitarists that would go on stage with an amp THAT clean, and still put it in your face like Eric does.
helrazr84 1 year ago
It's always so incredible when you get to see an artist create -- having been blessed to have been in EJ's presence many times over the past 24 years, Many times I have watched him hear something -- in the amp undertones, like this time, for example - (at the 5 min. mark, he just takes off in the most breathtaking passages anyone could conjure) -- and go somewhere new.
Thank you for sharing this amazing performance!
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Lokiboy8 1 year ago
I watched EJ at Austin City Limits in 1988 where he played this same piece, and I think it sounded way better then, but being in person is also different than watching you tube.....so who knows. But one thing is for sure.....Eric Johnson is the best player around today.....period!
Fenstrat62 1 year ago
awesome show! I was there with my dad!
GuitarMasterizer 1 year ago
He's no Hendrix
fartsallot 1 year ago
Not only is EJ a master guitarist in his own right (IMO, one of the top 10 of all time), but he's respectful of the past masters like Hendrix. This guy deserves way more attention than he gets.
seattlejohn01 1 year ago
Very respectful and clean. No BS. Refreshing.
JohnFredC 1 year ago
wish i was there :P such good playing !!!
satrianiandweed 1 year ago
YAAY!! I was there! Loooooooved his performance! I was impressed by all of the performances!
GuitarMasterizer 1 year ago
dude i went to go see this too,
i was sitting up in the middle of the amp
rock on ej !
kurerugi69 1 year ago
Saw the EHT show in Atlanta - EJ blew me away!! I love this video - the best one up of this song. I really cant get enough!
66Lucrezia 1 year ago
I am going to the one in Atlanta, can't wait!
rockidee 2 years ago
Stratoblogster Approved!!!
bizthin 2 years ago
Saw the show in Meas, AZ it was awesom. Got to meet Eric and most of the other muicians. Really good guys.
jcarp70 2 years ago
wwooww Eric is killin it Hendrix would have played it the same way cause the version on the record is kinda slow to ... Eric isnt bein Eic here hes being Hendrix !!! AAAwwsoommeeee!!
joeyzeeguitar 2 years ago
i was sitting behind this guy watching him film this at the show. the only thing better was kenny wayned shepherd unleashing a bottle of white freekin' lightning
Robtron3030 2 years ago
Went to the show. Just glad I can find some of the videos posted by you and others. I also felt it seemed slightly slow. I have seen Eric a couple of times and I felt he wasn't quite up to it this night.
zardoz1950 2 years ago
Thanks for posting! I saw him in 2008 in Omaha and hope to see the KC show this year. For my money no one comes close to covering Hendrix except maybe Randy Hansen. I still prefer Eric's interpretation. Tempo is a bit sluggish on this.
cbfeeling 2 years ago
If you Watch & like my Video please leave a comment it keeps me motivated to keep going to shows and putting complete songs up for you Guys L8 !
45CalChoad 2 years ago