Live in Atlanta

Seventh Key | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 24, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Locomotive Spain
• ASIN: B000ION6X6
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,295 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars All rock fans MUST have this in their collection!, November 15, 2005

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George Dionne (Cape Cod, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in Atlanta (Audio CD)

I have never heard of the group before this album. Once this 80 minute live masterpiece was finished, my jaw just dropped. This is what excellent melodic rock is supposed to sound like. Each song is beautifully arranged and executed. After just one listen of each song, they become instantly recognizable.

The outstanding musicianship should be no surprise since the group is made up of melodic rock veterans (ex-Kansas members). Every one of the 12 live cuts and 3 studio tracks is a potential hit in my book. All rock fans MUST have this in their collection!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kansas Bassist Shines!!, January 25, 2006

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Stuart M. Tysinger "Stryper Fan" (Johnson City, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live in Atlanta (Audio CD)

Bassist & singer Billy Greer (Kansas, Streets) is from my area & has always been a respected musician by all of us. His new band Seventh Key consists of: Mike Slammer (City Boy, Streets, Steelhouse Lane), Terry Brock (Strangeways, Michael Bolton), David Manion, Pat McDonald (Charlie Daniel's Band), Robby Steinhardt (Kansas) makes a guest appearance as violinist & Billy's brother (Johnny) makes an appearance on guitar. It was a concert of 60 family members & friends. The DVD was shot professionally by Crossover Entertainment Group, Inc. It includes songs from the 1st & 2nd cd's as well as cover tunes like "Sin City" from AC/DC plus 3 bonus studio tracks for a total of 15 tracks. This is one awesome live cd that cannot be missed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Greer's biggest hits all in one, May 16, 2011

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GM "GM" (Houton, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Live in Atlanta (Audio CD)

This CD might just be the best album that has never been heard by the masses. It was so good, I went on and bought the DVD as well. The DVD might just be the best concert and special bonus material never seen by the masses as well.

I got the first CD and liked it but it was nothing like this second recording. The bonus info on this second DVD explains the difference between the first recording and this second album. The first one was encouraged by Frontier records and strongly encouraged Billy Greer to rework some KANSAS demo's. This second recording is really Billy Greer solo material with SUPER production by Mike Slamer.

If you purchase this second album, it's like opening that favorite present on Christmas morning. You know,...the one you really wanted but dare not hope for such a thing. This is the real thing full of HIT #1 melodic rock material. It is carefully crafted and results in something that I would never expect out of a LIVE recording as well as the DVD. Billy Greer's writing tells you stories in music and verse. It has POWER and harmony with a masterful use of phrasing and that special blend of instruments and balance. Billy's voice is the best lead voice that has never been exposed. It reminds me of Lou Gramm, or Steve Perry, or BonJovi or even Steve Walsh. This is a tenor voice that can reach up high to the stratosphere. He reminds me of Paul McCartney with the bass walking the scales around in the background but remaining subtle. Lead bass but not out there in your face.

As you look at the players, indeed,...this reminds me of other famous groups with that perfect chemistry. Mike Slamer plays sonic runs in his own music but it is tempered just right to blend with a Billy Greer production. What can you say about Terry Brock to explain how important his vocals are in this mix. These are like those special harmonies that appear with Foreigner, Journey, Styx, and the others. Billy was wise in letting the organ/keyboards of David Manion come forward and this gives the songs a special B3 sound that no longer is around. Pat McDonald drums with just the right verosity and power to mark time shifts and crescendo.

If you are thinking about getting the CD or DVD you will be more than pleased. This is what radio rock was supposed to be.