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Music Section : Post No. 1



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♕ James Marshall "Jimi" Hendrix ♕
(November 27, 1942 – September 18, 1970)
Website : www.jimihendrix.com
Genres :Psychedelic rock, hard rock, blues rock, acid rock, funk rock
Years active :1963–1970



Jimi Hendrix was born in Seattle WA on November 11, 1942. Many years later his manager Chas Chandler would suggest changing his name to Jimi.Jimi started playing the guitar as a young teenager and picked up influences from Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Elvis Presley-and others. Although Hendrix continued to play a good dose of American roots music in his live sets, in the recording studio he began to explore new territory.

The Experience's first album, Are You Experienced, was a blast of Brtish psychedelic pop-rock, with the emphasis on hard rock with some jazzy Canterbury type numbers as well. In early 1968, songs like 1983 and 'Burning the Midnight Lamp' put The Experience on the forefront of rock composition and execution. As a live performance band, The Experience could not be touched as they revolutionised the world of rock with their explosive performances.In 1969 Jimi dropped his fascination with all things British and started an American blues/rock band called Band of Gypsys. Towards the end of his life Hendrix was turning to the blossoming world of jazz-rock/fusion, a genre that he had helped create and promote. A project with Miles Davis was in the works when Jimi died in his sleep at the age of 27.


'Are You Experienced?' opens with 'Foxy Lady', another powerful slice of Hendrix lead with ominously dark bass notes swarming underneath. Speaking of ominously dark, a lot of Hendrix music scares me a little. I'm very one on picking up the emotion that music presents to me. It's hard to fathom the emotions Hendrix was feeling whilst recording these songs, or the emotions he intended to present to the listener.The music of Hendrix is something of a trip therefore, and that's as true of 'Are You Experienced?' as it is of either of the follow-up albums. 'Manic Depression' displays very well the sense of dark and fear, of alienation - that I receive when listening to certain Hendrix material. 'Red House' is a welcome straight blues. The album continues alternating, different inflextions, different sides of Hendrix's talents. Some tracks here seem more performance than composition, 'Love Or Confusion' and 'Can You See Me', for example. Other songs, such as 'I Don't Live Today' and 'Fire' strike a better balance. Stunning performances, not only from Hendrix but from his supporting musicians too. Striking material, good lyrics, etc. The instrumental 'Third Stone From The Sun' is wonderful, a piece with a lighter guitar tone and a jazzier feel to the ensemble playing. A feel of being sent someplace else, of darkness and power.


The music of Jimi Hendrix has passed down. After his death, many guitarists incorporated Hendrix trademarks into their playing. It was a means of tribute. The effect of this however has been the fact of Hendrix's talents being taken for granted. If you arrive to his music as an 18 year old today, you won't have seen the man play live. You won't have a full appreciation of the impact Hendrix made upon the music scene. You may have read about his impact and his legend, but that's a very different thing from actually living through it.

♫ Press Play : Jimi Hendrix ...for the Ultimate Rock Experience.

ϟ Rating : ★★★★

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