........and Bonapostle did 'cos I met here there and weren't we lucky!
This was my first BH live concert. There really are not the words, but I will try to find them to describe it.
As some of you will know from my posts I am often critical of live sound being ruined by the engineers for being unnecessarily loud. So credit where it is due.
The sound at last night Markthalle concert was fabulous. Absolutely brilliant. Beth was high but not too high in the mix so she could use all her vocal dynamic. No one else in the band was louder than anyone else other than when they soloed and the mix was perfect. No need for any ear plugs, it was raucous when it needed to be and sublime when required. It shows that it CAN be done.
Given that aural platform to start with Beth Hart is nothing short of stupendous. Seemingly there is nothing she cannot do. The vocals come from the heart and the music from her very soul. She lives the songs and you can only live them with her.
Rhianna, Beyonce, Anastasia, et al might be commercial superstars but Beth Hart has more heart, soul, fire and.........humility than any of them and of any female singer I have ever seen or heard.
To witness such a consumate performance was nothing short of an honour. I have not been so impressed by a performance for a very long time. I know she sang the 'Don't explain' vocals live in the studio but I wasn't prepared to see her hit or surpass every note on every song high or low.
She is simply magnificent, an incredibly talented lady with a magnificent band. Special mention to touring guitarist PJ who, when required, demonstrated an awesome talent.
The crowd responded as it had to. With standing ovations that required a second encore. I felt she was genuinely touched, but she should know that she touched us more. When you can walk out of the door with THAT feeling. It is such a great feeling and you don't get that every time.
For me it was a PERFECT CONCERT.
Thank you Beth Hart. 'Til we meet again.
Netherlands - she's coming your way. You lucky, lucky people!
No Hits, No Hype.......................Classic Rock Jan 2012