A Sideman's Journey

Klaus Voormann | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 8, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: UMe
• ASIN: B0028RFC2Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #194,085 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I'm In Love Again

2. So Far

3. Blue Suede Shoes

4. All things Must Pass

5. Have You Seen My Baby (Hold On)

6. My Sweet Lord

7. Mighty Quinn

8. Short People

9. The Day The World Gets Round

10. Mocking Bird

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Making Of The Album - A Sidemen's Journey

2. Voormann & Friends For Charity - Lakota Environm

3. With A Little Help Of A Friend

Editorial Reviews

KLAUS VOORMANN A Sidemans Journey (2009 German exclusive limited Deluxe Edition 2-disc set - A Sidemans Journey tells the story of how Klaus Voormann retraced the footsteps of his musical biography back to where everything began. Double Grammy winner Klaus has not only left his mark on musical history as a bass player but has also set some milestones as a graphic designer. His name conjures up revolutionary moments in pop history in the music world as well as in the cover-artwork scene. This album is the outcome of seven studio sessions in London Memphis Hamburg Los Angeles and Munich together with the best international session musicians and many major stars including Paul McCartney Ringo Starr Yusuf [aka Cat Stevens] Dr. John and many others comprised of 14-track CD album including 3 bonus recordings plus bonus DVD Making Of A Sidemans Journey which carries the viewer into the center of the action. This is not a staged production but a powerful and passionate documentary showing how this audio-visual work of art came into being; superbly presented in sealed individually numbered deluxe box with 68-page hardback book and art print) ** Limited to 10 000 copies **

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly beautiful box set from Klaus Voormann!, October 20, 2009

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This review is from: A Sideman's Journey (Audio CD)

This box set is absolutely beautiful! First, the packaging is spectacular--the box itself is a work of art with beautiful glossy images and design elements everywhere you look. Inside, there is a book of fantastic photos from Klaus, as well as the story behind 'A Sideman's Journey'. The CD contains 14 wonderful songs performed by friends and colleagues. Many of the tracks are songs that Klaus played on originally, such as My Sweet Lord, The Mighty Quinn, You're Sixteen, Just Like a Woman, and So Far, to name some of them. The song choices are mostly familiar so the CD is an instant favorite from the first time you play it. Particular stand-outs for me are You're Sixteen, sung by Max Buskohl, So Far, sung by Bonnie Bramlett, and I'm in Love Again, with Paul McCartney on vocals.

The DVD is a great added feature. Klaus brings you into the studio and you get to experience some of what he must have felt putting this project together, seeing so many of his friends, and having a great time reminiscing and creating a lot of wonderful new music. You can see Klaus the producer at work, bringing his vision for each song to completion. And even more fun is seeing Klaus the musician, playing his bass and collaborating with so many other fantastic artists. There is a lot of fun footage of Paul McCartney, the Manfreds (former members of Manfred Mann), Ringo Starr, Bonnie Bramlett, Dr. John, Yusuf Islam and many others!

Finally, there is a beautiful numbered handsigned lithograph included in the box set that alone is worth more than the price of the box.

Few musicians have actually earned legendary status, and Klaus Voormann is one of those few. He is equally talented in both music and art and through both has contributed a great deal to some of the best loved music ever recorded. It's so fantastic that Klaus, the sideman, is finally in the forefront with A Sideman's Journey!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic gift., November 12, 2009

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A well put together package. Agreat value even for themoney. The dvd is very intriging & enjoyable, the pictures are welldone. I was delighted with this. Very well constructed, great for my collection.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Low key musician with many high profile friends, October 2, 2009

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Marvellous package from a wonderful musician. The set includes a "handsigned numbered print" and all profits go to a charity.