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2012 five track live acoustic release from the great contemporary Jazz trio.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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It's been a few years since we've had an acoustic album by Medeski Martin & Wood. This is a collection of live material, as with its acoustic predecessor, "Tonic." "Free Magic" is a balance of melodic and avant-garde music. 'Doppler' gently wakes up in a relaxed avant-haze. After six minutes of atmospheric percussion and melodica, the song puts down that morning cup of coffee and begins in earnest. This minor-keyed adventure is Chis Wood's contribution to the album. As would be expected, Wood plays a fantastic bass solo on one of the album's strongest songs. The second selection begins with four minutes of free jazz before transitioning into a beautiful blues. While the second movement starts off in a slow blues, it soon kicks into triple time and swings hard. John Medeski really stretches out on 'Blues for Another Day.' 'Free Magic' > 'Ballade in C minor,' 'Vergessene Seelen' is twelve minutes of spacey avant-garde. Instant gratification is found in 'Where's Sly.' While featured on "It's a Jungle in Here," many know it as a road-tested live favorite. The song plays for around eight minutes until it blends into an eight minute drum solo by Billy Martin. 'Nostalgia In Times Square' > 'Angel Race' is an accessible and spirited closer. "Free Magic" makes for a good acoustic contribution to the band's catalog. Traditionally, there has been a divide between fans that appreciate MMW's acoustic and electric material. "Free Magic" won't change this as it offers a contrast to the band's typical offering of pyrotechnic avant-groove. In the end, it's still Medeski Martin & Wood and it's great for what it is.... Read more ›
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Scott McWade
Format:Audio CD
Crisp recording of live acoustic MMW, like the Tonic release, but newer material and terrific takes of a couple of old favorites, Where's Sly and Mingus' Nostalgia in Times Square. Sounds fresh, lots of soul jazz, priced right, simple packaging.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By NHR
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Loved it. My nephew turned me onto MMW and this is my first experience of their music. Definitely different - in a fun way.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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After several CD more experimental MMW come back to one music more easy to hear. Recorded in differents concerts but the same good music. Again, acoustic music ,like "Live at Tonic", less experimental, but new and fresh. The textures are great, special mention for Mr.Medensky, incredible with the acustic piano. Is nice to hear free music again but no difficult to hear, in some moments are incredible. Special mention for the version of Charlie Mingus theme.The rest of the album are from owns compositions. A great opportunity to find MMW again and with a very good price, and REAL free magic music
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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If you like MMW DO IT!!! This album should definitely be in the top of your modern live jazz record collection.
