Jeff Beck - Big Block (Performing this week...Live at Ronnie Scott's)

[AlmostEthical]

It really takes off once they go into the James Bond-ish riff a bit after half way through. Fantastic trio.

[toddallenhooper]

His songs always take you on a trip. So many things out there now don't have any dynamics, or direction, just wailin, JB has it all man!!!

[Knukleheada]

this must be how hellfires sound like... in a musically positive way.

[CapnCrossbones]

That chick is awesome bassist , he was traveling about his last tour recently with a lady from Ontario and I had the chance to see them live in Calgary. Wow both those ladies are deadly bassists! This lady always seems intimidated playing with Jeff but she always pulls it off flawlessly :D

[gatitame2azul]

compiling the CD for a big hurt at amazon, lol

[alfpsteinbach]

not jeff beck 

[CloseTheDoor69er]

@alfpsteinbach ... you are fucking kidding, right?

[pakorino1]

Incredible , Strong ,Intense, Perfect.

[lecrapaudvert]

Such a good track for a bass player.

[ViniciusMaffei]

2:22 - 2:29 = KILLER LICK

[MrFender2525]

Wish they were still together..what a group..

[SplitSpades11]

Was this on the DVD? I don't remember it? Or maybe it was lol! Also this sounds so vaguely similar to Big Block, Apart from the lick at 1:45 onwards, there is little resemblance to the original "Guitar Shop" recording form 89'...So much improvisation!

[CoLxBassic]

The drummer is Vinnie Coaliuta. He came to the forefront during his tenure with Frank Zappa. Amazing drummer.

[Crapweeds]

Anyone know the name of the drummer here? I'd swear I saw him with John Mclaughlin on here recently...

[outoworkdreamer]

you can just look at tal and see the sincerity of her performance. what an accomplished player.

[guitar5289]

can you barely hear the bass in this video, or is it just my computer?

[frband]

Thumbs up for Jeff Beck's magic thumb !!!

[kkmamoru]

ベックの両手の動きに感動！

カゼンツもグッド！

[TheLarsolini]

@kkmamoru Whaaaaaaaaaat???

[VUEL7]

He plays like Renato Villari O.O

[back2stayband]

which chords the keyboard?

[noodlam]

WOW! Thanks Palladium.



[Narek003]

OUT OF REALITY , OUT OF STANDART 

[JarosoCO]

:23 what we have here is a budding bass goddess

[MrEspenBakke]

I think we have established that jeff beck is an amazing fucking guitarist. so i would like to take a second and acknowledge Tal Wilkenfeld. It's really inspiring to see such a great young female bassist.

[A7Xmatt343]

Lol at 0:50 - 0:52

[countroshculla]

Sounds like the guitar is saying something, like a rant!

[searunrd1]

Happy Birthday, Guv 24 June, 1944

[prowlerx2009]

no mames esta de no mames depronto senti un orgasmo

[krko98]

Thanks eaglerocktv for the fantastic post- after hearing this, I realized something big I'd been missing. Hadn't owned a JB recording since Rough n' Ready was released, but always loved listening to RnR. Now returning to the past 40 years+ of JB's other work to see what all I missed. Incredible! What a voyage! What a set of shows Ronnie Scott's must have been - I keep looking for the next show to attend, before he'll be lost to his hot rods!

[DlABL0GlCAL]

jeff is saturated with music

[amihol]

Oh, who is better than Jeff Beck....

[kil2gore]

The chemistry between Jeff and his incredibly talented, beautiful bassist is palpable. Outstanding juju for a bad case of voodoo, yes, Hugatag.

[txoutxo]

Tremendooo concierto, k lo disfruteis si os gusta, buenisimo......

[CanadaRoksEh]

I was like wow this guy is amazing....then i saw he wasnt using a pick....

[zadraluca]

I saw him in Brussels a few months ago for his emotion and commotion tour and he's AMAZING!!!!!! Jeff is one of the best guitar players of the whole universe. Just by seeing him live I became a better player!!!!!

[PyePye7]

Everybody shut up! Just listen, idiots!

[stvndberryhill]

Who is the bass chick? I'd like to do bad things to her hinie!

[krko98]

@stvndberryhill She and the rest of us deserve better than that, as does YouTube. Maybe you don't, but I guess you can go "somewhere" and think about it!

[stvndberryhill]

@krko98 Go fuck your mom you uppity little pussy fag.

[StumpCreekSentinal]

RIP IT JEFF!

[miezulet]

love the faces the bassist chick makes.

[Donsright]

why don't all u commentors just take the JIMMY JONES coolaid and DIE and leave all normal music lovers alone, you cannot relate

[cknwngonstrng]

haha I love the doom section from 3:35. what do you even say about a guy like Beck, total musical genius

[AriHale]

I haven't heard a guitarist that even comes close to Beck. And I've been an IA stagehand for the last twenty years.

[Cldfsn0200]

i think the effects used for this version is total shit. Guitar version is a million times better. Huge disappointment. Sounds like a high school age cover of the original.

[triplettam]

@Cldfsn0200 Sorry about your luck.

[TheDoc4U2008]

ilpopante, You wouldn't know good music if it slapped you in the face, per ur comment about Jeff Beck!

[ilpoppante]

PLEASE tell this ancient bones to go and play at the nursing home....clapton beck page and all the other grand dads...nice old uns but boring uuuuuuu boring

[cknwngonstrng]

@ilpoppante out of your mind my friend!

[bobbystockerdrums]

@ilpoppante ASSHOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know nothing,and couldnt carry Becks guitar strap!! Get a life!!

[tunemunger23]

@ilpoppante What the FUCK'S crawld up your arse, go an wach somthin else then>>>>>

[MrB17FlyingFortress]

Very nice

[Bullet2bone]

CLAPTON COULDNT CARRY BECKS JOCK STRAP.

[judithmassie]

So that girl who plays the bass is Tal Wilkenfeld.. WoW, she's amazing!!

[judithmassie]

buseeet, itu yang maen bass nya cewe ya???

[judithmassie]

SUPER AWESOME!!!!!!

[triplettam]

@judithmassie X2!

[troutriver58]

this is such an intense performance, you can see it on Tal's face - I never would have thought any performer could match Jeff's gift for virtuosity on stage, she pulls if off, in spades

[reaperon]

AMAZING !!!!!!! 

[ixlikexscurvy]

Did Stevie ray play at this concert???

[TheMusicDude1997]

@ixlikexscurvy hes..... dead.

[55slice]

Hard to believe Jeff will be 67 this year....I've been going to see his concerts since 1970 and he just gets better.....unfuckinbelievable.

[dappahand]

@55slice He just loves what he does, and is a really hard worker....

[DlABL0GlCAL]

Don't ever die Jeff

[Nounismisation]

i have the dvd of this, and something is different. tone. intonation. emphases. and the guitar is much higher in the mix. has anyone else noticed this?

[hellomcflyy]

shes working on an album

[666110666]

Exellent &  Perfect

[gillan64]

is that a  VINTAGE MODERN 2-nd from the top?

[Nevermindthelies]

@gillan64 Yup, think so. But mine's purple. The knobs look about right, so he could have had it recovered?

[gillan64]

@Nevermindthelies Hey, I have a purple one too, with matching 4x12 VM cabinet B (not slanted) . Just came from the store now, got a Vox AC15 hand wired with Alnico Blue- something I can crank a bit more.....

Cheers!

[hemet92544]

WHAT happened to TAI!! she is out of band now, not a fan of new bass player and slap bass, if Jeff fired Tai for Rhonda he is an idiot

[nuendo2496]

@hemet92544 I agree. Need yo get Vinny and Tal back.

[MrZeus169]

Sexual tension

[BlueM0nk]

ok first off who the FUCK is that little girl, who taught her how to play and why is she better than me??

[viclugyt]

Esta rola sonó INCREÍBLE ayer en el Metropolitan.. Jeff ES JEFE ...

[paularopero]

Tal, I love yaaaaaaaaa

[BuySilverCrashJPM]

I bet very few of you cockknockers could even afford to spend a night at Ronnie Scotts.

[mguyvig]

Mr Jeff Beck is not of this Earth.

[chef4cook]

Beck I THE F'in MAN!

[nonfoods1]

sometimes i swear,you KIDS just get on sites/pages to dis people cause you know you suck. to each their own. experience is the BEST teacher. its not age is it?? plus explain,and name drop when you 'critique'! ..........have a snappy day. this song is full

with continutiy and experience.

[asphaltcommando]

Yes, Tal is from Australia, is indeed cute as a button at a 23 years and is a true prodigy.

Beck has openly compared her to Jaco(Pastorius). No small compliment if your familiar with Jaco.

Yes, she is going to go very far if she can keep her head on straight. The list of big names she's played already is staggering.

I think she'll be alright.

[TheTbone6755]

what a fag noise !!noise !!!noise!!!

[Aardvarked88]

@TheTbone6755 You wouldn't know real music if it crawled inside your trailer park home and stole your welfare cheque.

[Rampant7990]

@TheTbone6755

I'm Jeff Beck fan for many years now. This partticular performance doesn't do the original song justice, especially for non musicians, or guitar fans.

Look up the original release of Big Block , it's here on FB, then repeat what you said above, (if you know anything about music). ; )

[JacKass00001]

@Rampant7990

I love guitars, but this is utterly BORING, with the exception of that little baseplaying imp. Fuck, Jeff Beck had gray hears even before this dynamo was born ..

[chef4cook]

@JacKass00001

Jack Ass is right! what a ponce.

[Rampant7990]

@JacKass00001

Dude I'm with you on this crappy live performance, but like I said listen to the studio recording this song and see what you think, please. If you appreciate guitar, then check out the CD Big Block is on, called "Guitar Shop". I don't care how much garbage setup they did or what happened to make this live version suck so bad, you really should give it a listen, it's literally not the same song.I was sick when I heard this live version.

Have an unbiased listen to the CD version: )

[MrBlacksheep100]

@Rampant7990 Not trying to be a smart ass but you didn't like that? I did. Not sure why you would expect a live version to be exactly like the studio version. Artists alter their performances all the time. Would you presume to tell Jeff Beck how he should play Jeff Beck?

[Rampant7990]

@MrBlacksheep100 Not as much as the studio version,but I like Jeff Beck.

I'm assuming ur going by my comment 2 someone else? If it's the 1 I recall, I was just commenting 2 some 1 that was trash talking J.B. as if he sucked period, saying this wasn't guitar playing etc. Can't remember, as there were more than a few who've bashed his live performances. 4 what it's worth, J.B. hasn't always been happy with his live performances.

This just wasn't his best., if u watched him live much u'll agree.

[MrBlacksheep100]

@Rampant7990 I apologize if I took your comments out of the context of the conversation. I can't debate you on the quality of this performance vs Beck's other performances. If you can direct me to some here on Youtube that are better I'd surely appreciate it. I thought all things considered this was an impressive piece although you standards and mine likley vary quite a bit. I'm just getting back into music after a three decade long hiatus. Perhaps that's the reason for our varying opinions.

[Rampant7990]

@MrBlacksheep100 No sweat man, I can relate. Check out "A Day in the Life" where he does a cover of that Beatles song like you've never heard. See if your hair doesn't stand up. :o)

Let's see... "Jeff Beck Drown in my own tears", "Jeff Beck - Brush with the blues", "Jeff Beck/Going Down/1983","Jeff Beck with Tal Wilkenfeld at Crossroads 2007 Live","Jeff Beck - Blue Wind" there are a ton of 'em on here. Enjoy, not many can match J.B. :o)

[dappahand]

@Rampant7990 People that have seen jeff play live, often say he can be a bit hit and miss at times.. This is because he takes risks in his peformance, and he is inovative... Not because hes laking musician ship or anything eles.. I saw him at the BIC in bournmouth oct 2010, and i came out of there amazed at the performance.. He mixed up so much creativity with really well thought out musician ship.. Hes got all the licks, and hes inventive...

[BuySilverCrashJPM]

@JacKass00001

Like to see if you can play like that at age 66

[SecretAgent068]

@BuySilverCrashJPM and on top of that I've read that he's tone deaf from all the years of blasting his ears on stage.

[JamesKendric]

that drummer is good i like him. he looks familiar, anyone know his name?

[farley528]

@JamesKendric The drummer here is the best all-around and one of the best session drummers today and for the past 25 years. He is the amazing and incredible Vinnie Colaiuta on drums! One of the great L.A. musicians.

[JamesKendric]

@farley528 He has a good groove to his playing, and technical wise he's really good. Thanks for sharing :D

[farley528]

@JamesKendric Hello again, I had the chance to talk a little to Vinnie colaiuta when he performed with Sting back in 1994 & '95 here in the Philippines, I was lucky enough. I suggest that you try to check some of Colaiuta's clip here on youtube. It's really somethin. Thanks for the reply.

[nowisfine]

@JamesKendric .....No doubt that Vinnie's technique and technicality is second to none, his ability to discuss his drumming in purely musical terminology is amazing!! He's an unbeatable studio drum machine, and he'd only consider touring with a pure master like Jeff Beck. They are truly complimentary to each other.

[HobbitHobbibo]

this video should have 6 000 000 views, its fucking awesome !!!! 

[Daven20005]

@HobbitHobbibo It's "it's", not "its".

IT IS (it's) fucking awesome.

[WhitikerForest]

awesome!!!

[RandyLahey100]

 AWESOME!!!!!

[messybluesboy]

Hell yeah, the chick on the bass is a hot little babe! She's genuinly sexy!

[rocknrollgunsnroses]

the girl bass guitar is beatiful

[hugatag]

If you have evil spirits stalking you then you must watch this video several times each day it will wash away all your bad luck! Jeff Becks guitar sounds kills all evil,give it a try. JB is an angel from heaven. Thanks for everything you do Jeff

[viewingut]

Doesn"t ever need a pic.

[nyg1954]

not a fan of that ring modulator thingie.I think that's what it's called.guitar sounds much better without it.one man's opinion.

[bebopchess]

@nyg1954 it's some kind of leslie simulator i think

[Stu411]

hardcore awesome...

[DeutscheGesinnung]

Tal is bad ass

[nowisfine]

to:SuperHighGloss- I thought I was the only one that noticed how subtle it was with Vinnie....THE ONE drummer that can leave them out and still make it "his", chose to tip the hi-hats too much....perhaps he was tired? All I KNOW is Colaluta needs nothing but a pair of sticks to make it, just like JB just needs a big amp and a Strat .... I've read some comments from doubters of Vinnie, if you doubt this guy, you're showing ignorance. Jeff's obviously LOVING Vinnie's drums ....GREAT SHOW !

[svenghoulieil]

When Tal makes a snarl, it's so cute

[SuperHighGloss]

i'm a fan fo beck and even more of colaiuta, but i dig more the versions on 'official u.s. bootleg 06'

in 'ronnie scott's' vinnie hits the overhead metal a bit too much

[heartache2005]

JB has got the three t's of guitar down - touch, tone, and technique. Tal is a little cutie pie and an excellent bass player, too. Vinny Colaiuta is a monster on the drums, enough said.

[DRAGIANNI]

Epic!

[ellalesh22]

A-mazing!! Can't stop moving and smiling

[threezerol944t]

Eat your heart out Clapton!!!!!!!

[VanHalenWorshiper]

woooooooow best finger picking ive seen! it's almost like he's not fingerpicking

[sainterosa]

... gosh, this makes me horny. :-/

[wordreet]

Have to pick my jaw up off the floor now! B¬]

[EFA7081]

I've just been schooled

[zyzzyvacation]

Notice Jeff doesn't use a guitar pick at all - it's thumb and fingers all the way with lotsa whammy bar action. Right on Jeff!

[lages87]

who is drummer??

[cnonyt]

@lages87

it's Vinnie Colaiuta

[lages87]

@cnonyt thanks!

it's a great drummer, was not recognized!

[blackflagskate]

tal is her own legend... shes killer. listen to her solo stuff. its wild.

[Sjjags]

Tal at 1:28

<333

[SteffanLlwyd]

That's der deepest blues huh?!

[mootorpaat]

what the fuck is wrong with that girl she acts so weird

[SteffanLlwyd]

@mootorpaat Good bass player..

[hoselton5]

@mootorpaat SHE'S A TEENAGER(MAYBE) ON STAGE WITH A LEGEND, ARE YOU AND IDIOT, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON STAGE? WITH A LEGEND?

[lidesnowi]

@mootorpaat

She seems to be feeling good and enjoing life unlike yourself!

[LodoGrdzak]

That crowd looks a little...sedate in light of the extreme throw-down I'm seeing and hearing. What the fuck?

[Daruka2011]

@LodoGrdzak

that is Ronnie Scotts jazz club in Soho, London.

Great cozy place with varied crowd. EXPENSIVE drinks. but then again they come to listen , not get crazy. Best place for live Jazz on earth in my opinion.

[TheAerosmither]

in 1:25 did he say Fuck! and the girl looked directly back too him like >>> yeah come and fuck me =/ with a big smile in her face...no wonder..he is Jeff Beck.

Cheers V

[JInnestigers]

the bass player is actually 21. Yes I know that she looks 12 :)

[buckyddog]

jaw dropping!

[gunshy9]

I saw him again back in june of 2010. Nobodies better than this guy and he alway puts a superb band together. THE BEST PLAYERS! He just gets better and better

[coal4life]

Big block! And you should see his car collection.

[lukemanify]

My friend went to see Jeff on a n outdoor gig in Finland last weekend. On friday I got a msg that only 3000 tickets were sold for a 25000 venue. Hope it was a joke. Haven't heard of him since. The guy is a genius without a match. And I'm not tawkin* bout my fried.

[jimw5jimw5]

I have no words...

[jimw5jimw5]

I have no words...

[taximan55]

She's in good Company! Orianthi now Tal both from Australia this is Great

[Galactu5]

simply too awesome for words.

[gsillato]

I am hooked . Call Dr Drew !

[woodwired1]

I saw an interview many years ago where Rod Stewart stated that Jeff Beck had told him that he did not think of himself as a very good guitar player.

How`s that for being modest.

[spudgun05]

the young lady playing bass had better be wearing shades because her future is bright

[mirv10]

@spudgun05 That's Tal Wilkenfeld on Bass. She looks about (12) twelve! Cute as a button and a very good musician. I think she's from Australia.

[1JAT1]

@mirv10 pretty awesome boobs for a 12 year old ;p

[hugatag]

@1JAT1 I take it U watched the DVD ?

[lndc1]

@mirv10 She's a guitar player/bass player

[dhh02192]

@mirv10: According to her fb page she's from Sydney, and she was 20 in May of '06.

[edotuxly]

this is good as it gets

live

[rceretta]

@generatrix99 He didn't miss anything. It was tottaly intentional. He used a 64th rest.

[Buddythunder1]

Masters doing what masters do.

[MrClaydough]

Love this! Loved the transisiton he made in 70's. The girl on bass is pure delite.

[bill3979SucksBalls]

@MrClaydough Hey you old faggot who's balls are you sucking now worthless faggot!!

[Blkserpent1]

Who is this cat with this 64th biz. As far as current drummers go Vinnie earns his check, and then some. I won't get into an internet gang banger session, but Van Halen would do wise to hire this man. As for Jeff, he's an inspiration to REAL guitarist young, & old across all divides. This man made me start picking up the fiddle again. Wicked, just plain wicked.

[DENISTHEMENACE77]

Agree 100% with u buddy, but some people just have ears full of shit now a days hahahaa, probably wouldn't know what a real guitar sounds like if it hit em in the f in face. P.S. playing for 20 yrs, I know what the fuck I'm talkin about. JEFF BECK= LEGEND

[HylianGuitarist]

Straight up awesome.

[Fierystar1]

His name is under "AWESOME" also !!!!!

[scturtle2]

It is just me but It seems like jeff attacks a guitar as much as plays it

[generatrix999]

ooops, Vinnie came in a 64th note late @2:01

See he's not perfect. Drummers, you gotta psychically follow the guitar player, can't expect them to play in time.

[gcarlson]

@generatrix999 drummers first job it to keep time, not follow someone else's

[generatrix999]

@gcarlson

He is keeping time.

Time is subjective. 

Its Beck's band , follow the leader or get the look, like its your fault.

[bill3979]

@generatrix999 A 64th. What a complete dickhead.Yeah, you're right. It's Becks' band, and he has the drummer he wants. It's not you.

[bill3979SucksBalls]

@bill3979 your an old fart from the 1960s

[gcarlson]

@generatrix999 a 64th? holy shit, dude. get a girlfriend