2021 : Concerts released in the second quarter of 2021

In this new playlist and during the month of August at the rate of an addition every 2 days, I present to you live albums released in the second quarter of 2021 in a wide range of different styles, hoping that these moments in public will soon be accessible to as many people as possible again.

Deep Purple - Live in London 2002 (08-13-2021)

And to finish this playlist of live releases since April 2021, it is the English of 'Deep Purple' who are in the spotlight with this new release, this time from the concert at the 'Hammersmith Appolo' in London in 2002 after the two lives, 'Live In Newcastle 2001' and 'Live In Rome 2013'< / a> from 2013. Besides, the set-list resembles that of the Newcastle concert in 2001 but with some differences and the gig is cut off from the final 'Highway Star' (perhaps only in streaming) which is present on the Newcastle live. We can also note the solos of 'John Lord' on keyboards (it was his last show before his replacement by 'Don Airey') and those of 'Steve Morse' who first offers us 'The Well-Dressed Guitar' and then 'Steve Morse Riff Parade' in which he takes us for a few seconds for a picking of 'Here Comes The Sun' from the 'Beatles' and what about this 'Speed King' which brings us back to a time when anything was possible in concert with these successions of keyboards, guitar and drums solos or even this always different introductions of 'Lazy'. Anyway, it's still a good gift for all fans of 'Deep Purple' with this new live released by 'EarMusic' and if you want even more, the 2001 live in Australia at Wollongog has also been released on CD and Vinyl but not yet available on streaming platforms...

Line Up / Musicians :
Ian Gillan (Chant), Steve Morse (Guitare), Roger Glover (Basse), John Lord (Claviers), Ian Paice (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/officialdeeppurple/

Foghat - 8 Days On The Road (07-16-2021)

It's still old backpackers from the 70s who have just released a live, I named the English of 'Foghat' who remember us fondly and who continue to travel the roads to offer their fans what they have always done better, good energetic rock that gives hell. Formed in 1971, the first album 'Foghat' will be 50 years old next year. Their main album releases date from the 70s/80s, then, after a reformation in the 90s, the 2000s decimated the group since 3 of the 4 members died and it is now the drummer 'Roger Earl' who continues the adventure with singer 'Charlie Huhn', guitarist 'Bryan Bassett' and bassist 'Rodney O'Quinn'. We therefore find the essentials of the group with 'Drivin' Wheel', 'Slow Ride', 'I Just Want To Make Love To You', 'Fool For The City' or even 'Maybelline' from 1972 with this blatant parallel with a certain 'I' Going Home' from 'Ten Years After', and we feel in this live the pleasure of sharing with the public which gives even more energy to all these titles. In short, as I use to quote this proverb, "the best soups are made in old pots", 'Foghat' is still a good example of old groups from the 70s still in activity to continue to offer us what they have always done best : good direct rock and so effective...

Line Up / Musicians :
Roger Earl (Batterie), Bryan Bassett (Guitare), Charlie Huhn (Chant, Guitare), Rodney O'Quinn (Basse)

https://www.facebook.com/Foghat

The Rolling Stones - A Bigger Bang (Live) (07-09-2021)

We know the excessiveness of the concerts of the 'Stones' and this concert on the beach of 'Copacabana' is certainly one of the rock concerts of the last 50 years which has gathered the most people because on February 18, 2006, there are more than one million and a half spectators who were able to participate in this evening. Already known to fans because it was already released in 2007, it is now available on streaming platforms and the setlist is now complete with nearly two hours of concerts. Then parade the essentials of this legendary formation which have always had immense international fame and 'Copacabana' is one of the most grandiose testimonies of this band formed in 1962 by the two childhood friends 'Mick Jagger' and 'Keith Richards' who has toured over the past decades (and continues to do so) with an ever-so-intact pleasure, a pleasure that they continue to convey to their audiences on every tour. In short, no need to add more, all you must do is press the play button and turn up the sound to fully enjoy these moments that have become timeless and, for the pleasure to be complete, nothing beats the video which has been released in different versions ranging from simple DVD to deluxe versions for die-hard fans...

Added on 08/27/2021: chance of the chronicles calendar of myprogmusic, this chronicle was written a few days before the death of 'Charlie Watts' who had been the drummer since the creation of the group and who died at the age of 80 on August 24.

Line Up / Musicians :
Mick Jagger (Chant), Keith Richards (Guitare, Chant), Ronnie Wood (Guitare), Charlie Watts (Batterie) + Invités : Darryl Jones (Basse, Choeurs), Bernard Fowler (Choeurs), Lisa Fischer (Choeurs), Bobby Keys (Saxophone), Tim Ries (Saxophone, Claviers), Michael Davis (Trombone), Kent Smith (Trompette), Chuck Leavell (Claviers, Choeurs)

https://www.facebook.com/therollingstones

Dream Theater - Lost Not Forgotten Archives: Images and Words – Live in Japan, 2017 (06-25-2021)

The Americans of 'Dream Theater' also chose this troubled liveless period to reissue the 'Ytsejam Records' catalog which was the label used to publish official bootlegs of live recordings. After 'Distant Memories - Live In London' in 2020, they are offering us this time 'Lost Not Forgotten: Images & Words - Live In Japan 2017' recorded in the mythical 'Budokan' which has seen a lot of big groups parade since the 70s (for the most old man, let's remember a certain 'At Budokan' of 'Cheap Trick' where the crazy atmosphere made us discover a crazy Japanese audience). Even if the duration is quite short (a little over an hour), this live highlights the entire 1992 album 'Images and Words' with this concert atmosphere which makes us share these unique moments of communion with the public and a remarkable sound recording. In short, a nice gift for all fans of 'Dream Theater' and for others, a good way to listen to this group which has become essential in the world of progressive metal, even if the album played in Japan is part of the period which, for my part, mixes progressive rock and metal. Note that at the time of writing this review, a second concert is already available on spotify with the live 'Lost not forgotten archives: A dramatic tour of events – Select board mixes' recorded during the 'A dramatic tour of events' tour in 2011 and 2012 and this album offers two hours of public recording...

Line Up / Musicians :
James Labrie (Chant), John Petrucci (Guitare), Jordan Rudess (Claviers), John Myung (Basse), Mike Mangini (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater

Joe Bonamassa - Now Serving :Royal Tea Live From The Ryman (06-11-2021)

'Joe Bonamassa' took advantage of the various global confinements to record a live of a rather particular genre because, like the Russians of 'Imperial Age' who had organized a concert at their expense, Mister Joe did not skimp on the means because he offered to himself the 'Ryman Auditorium' of Nashville to give this unprecedented concert in front of a completely empty hall but seen live by 20,000 fans. The concert is now available on CD and DVD since June 11, 2021 and mostly contains all the tracks from his latest album 'Royal Tea' (9 of the 10 tracks are played, 'Savannah' not being part of the set list) and the other 3 compositions are remarkable covers with 'Cradle Rock' by 'Rory Gallagher', 'Walk In My shadows' by 'Free' and a medley made of 'A New Day Yesterday' by 'Jethro Tull' and 'Starship Trooper' by 'Yes'. No surprise, this live is a real happiness from start to finish with an interpretation which further emphasizes these compositions and this authenticity of live, all this obviously benefiting from a flawless production. In short, this live of 'Joe Bonamassa', with his band of talented artists that accompanies it is still a real killer to listen to in a loop and intended for the general public because all the compositions can be appreciated from the first listening...

Line Up / Musicians :
Joe Bonamassa (Guitare, Chant), Reese Wynans (Claviers), Michael Rhodes (Basse), Greg Morrow (Batterie), Rob McNelley (Guitare), Jade MaCrae (Choeurs), Dannielle DeAndrea (Choeurs), Jimmy Hall (Harmonica)

https://www.facebook.com/JoeBonamassa

Klone - Alive (Live) (06-11-2021)

This live is dedicated to the French of 'Klone', whose last album 'Le Grand Voyage' dates from 2019 and, while waiting to be able to put their next studio recording between our ears, they offer us compositions recorded in various concerts between 2016 and 2019, their last live 'Unplugged', which highlighted the acoustic side of the group, being released in 2017. We therefore find this atmospheric atmosphere with this time the reconnected electric instruments which give this feeling of quiet strength throughout the concert and whose capture of the live atmosphere is rendered in a remarkable way. We are therefore immersed in the discography of the French with, of course, the focus for the last two opuses, 'Here Come The Sun' and 'Le Grand Voyage' since 9 tracks are taken from them. The whole is divided between calm and melancholic compositions with slow tempos in which one abandons oneself completely like the magnificent 'Yonder', the Floydien 'Breach', the melodic 'Sealed' and 'Immersion' or the hypnotic 'Nebulous' or still 'The Last Experience' and its remarkable crescendo but also other more rhythmic titles with 'Rocket Smoke', 'Give up the Rest', 'The Drifter' or even 'The Dreamer's Hideway', the concert ending with the very beautiful 'Silver Gate' which makes us climb on a little cloud and the muscular cover of the song 'Army Of Me' by 'Björk'.

In summary, this live album from the French of 'Klone' is a good way to relax with these atmospheres conducive to escape during this summer period and, even if some privileged people could see them in early summer at the Antibes Square Nights Festival, allows as many people as possible to share these magical moments of concerts in this completely crazy period of cultural scarcity...

Line Up / Musicians :
Yann Ligner (Chant), Guillaume Bernard (Guitare), Aldrick Guadagnino (Guitare), Julian Gretz (Basse), Martin Weill (Batterie), Morgan Berthet (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/kloneband/

One Desire - One Night Only Live In Helsinki (06-11-2021)

After the release of their second studio recording 'Midnight Empire' in May 2020 and their European tour as the opening act of 'The Night Flight Orchestra' which stopped very quickly because of the Covid 19, the Finns of 'One Desire' still managed to organize a concert in Helsinki in October 2020. And even if this live did not allow them to have a full audience due to the pandemic, the lucky few participants show a real enthusiasm which gives a beautiful concert atmosphere. The set list consists of 12 tracks with one half taken from the first album 'One Desire' and the other half of their second album 'Midnight Empire'. So parade the melodic jewels of the Finns who show their ease on stage and this happiness of communing with the public with a concert start with catchy compositions, the break with the 3 ballads 'This Is Where The Heartbreak Begins', 'Only When I Breathe' and 'Falling Apart' well placed allowing for a remarkable well-deserved break, then the end of the concert returns to melodic jewels with 'After You're Gone' and its chorus taken up by the whole audience, the catchy 'Whenever I'm Dreaming', their hit 'Hurt' and, in final bouquet, a mix of 'Buried Alive' and its fast rhythm and the catchy 'Battlefield of Love'. In short, this magnificent live performance of the Finns of 'One Desire' shows that they will have to be reckoned with in the future to compete with all the melodic rock and hard-rock groups of which the Scandinavian countries are the main providers and that they will very quickly go from the first parts to the main group in concert...

Line Up / Musicians :
Andre Linman (Chant), Jimmy Westerlund (Guitare, Chant), Jonas Kulhberg (Basse), Ossi Sivula (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/OneDesireBand

KISS - KISS Off The Soundboard: Tokyo 2001 (Live) (06-11-2021)

Go back 20 years with the anniversary of the 'KISS' concert in Tokyo in 2001. For those who have not known the 70s/80s, 'KISS' is an American hard-rock group internationally known for two decades and whose the members performed in concert with make-up and costumes that were extravagant to say the least. While waiting for their farewell tour in 2022, they therefore come out of the recordings of concerts and this live in Tokyo (the Japanese have always been unconditional fans of the Americans) plunges us back into these crazy atmospheres of their concerts of the time with a set-list well supplied since it is more than two hours available to us. We find the essential titles with 'Detroit Rock City', 'Firehouse', 'Calling Dr. Love', the ballad 'I Still Love You', 'Black Diamond' and 'Rock And Roll All Nite' and, of course, the hit interplanetary 'I Was Made For Lovin' You '. In short, beyond the fans of the Americans, this live album is a good way for others to discover this legendary group and the live atmospheres of that time (see the video above from 'Love Gun') with, icing on the cake, long improvised solos that embellished the concerts with among others, for this one, a guitar solo in 'Shock Me' and a drum solo in 'God of Thunder'...

Line Up / Musicians :
Paul Stanley (Guitare, Chant), Ace Frehley (Guitare, Chant, Chœurs), Gene Simmons (Basse, Chant), Eric Singer (Batterie, Percussions , Chant, Chœurs)

https://www.facebook.com/KISS

Therion - Live in Budapest 2007 (06-04-2021)

'Live in Budapest 2007' is this time the first DVD of Adulruna Rediviva And Beyond 'released in 2014 which is offered to us in streaming. This concert celebrated the 20 years of the creation of the group and 'Therion', led by its leader 'Christofer Johnsson' had made things big since it is 2 and a half hours of concert that are offered to us with the official line-up of the era consisting of 'Christofer Johnsson' and 'Kristian Niemann' on guitar, 'Johan Niemann' on bass, 'Ferdy Doernberg' on keyboards and 'Petter Karlsson' on drums as well as vocalists' Snowy Shaw 'and' Thomas Vikström 'as well as' Lori Lewis' who at the time was invited with also' Piotr Wawrzeniuk 'and' Messiah Marcolin '. All of 'Theli' had been played there as well as 15 other tracks from the albums 'Vovin', 'Deggial', 'Secret of the Runes', 'Lemuria', 'Sirius B' and the last album released. at that time, 'Gothic Kabbalah'. In summary, the two concerts of 'Therion' released on DVD in 2014 are now available in streaming and allow you to hear or hear again the prosperous period of this formation between the end of the 90s and the end of the 2000s with all the albums mentioned above which have become essential for all fans of 'Therion'...

Line Up / Musicians :
Christofer Johnsson (Guitare), Snowy Shaw (Chant), Thomas Vikström (Chant), Kristian Niemann (Guitare), Johan Niemann (Basse), Ferdy Doernberg (Claviers), Petter Karlsson (Batterie) + Invités : Lori Lewis (Chant), Piotr Wawrzeniuk (Chant), Messiah Marcolin (Chant)

https://www.facebook.com/therion

Maiden United - Sailors of the Sky (Live in Europe) (06-04-2021)

'Maiden United' is a band which covers compositions of 'Iron Maiden' but by rearranging them in semi-acoustic versions. They already have 5 albums to their credit, the last one 'The Barrel House Tapes' being released in 2019. With this live 'Sailors of the Sky', they revisit for nearly 2 hours, compositions of the English in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with for example the river title 'Empire of the Clouds' which is divided into several parts. In the vast majority, the tribute exercise is often associated with trying to reproduce the original group, but in this case, and this is the great strength of this formation, they completely transform the compositions of 'Iron Maiden' by bringing their personal touch by remarkable rearrangements which gives a whole new light of the originals. In short, beyond the fans of 'Iron Maiden', some of whom may not join, the various productions of 'Maiden United' go beyond a simple cover group and 'Sailors of the Sky' is intended for a large audience who love warm and quiet atmospheres much closer to progressive rock of the 70s/80s than to the energy of metal...

Line Up / Musicians :
Frank Beck (Chant), Daan Janzing (Guitare), Joey Bruers (Basse), Polle van Genechten (Piano), Huub van Loon (Hammond), Dirk Bruinenberg (Batterie) + Invité : Ezster Anna Baumann (Choeurs)

https://www.facebook.com/MaidenuniteD

Kansas - Point Of Know Return Live & Beyond (05-28-2021)

After their sumptuous album 'The Absence Of Presence' which took me back to the days of 'Point Of Know Return', it is precisely this album released in 1977 that is in the spotlight in this live 'Point Of Know Return Live & Beyond' which was recorded during their tour of 2019 and early 2020 stopped by the Covid 19 crisis. Indeed, the set of the mythical album of 'Kansas' in which their flagship title 'Dust In The Wind' appeared is played in its entirety and I found myself plunged back a few decades with listening to the vinyl (33 rpm for the older ones) which turned many times on the family turntable until I heard more crackles of scratches from the record than the music itself. It is therefore with shivers of happiness that parade the magnificent 'Point Of Know Return', 'Portrait', 'Dust in the Wind', 'Nobody's Home' or even 'Carry On Wayward Son' with an interpretation very faithful to the original and flawless production. The other compositions played are taken from the rest of the 'Kansas' discography and we find some must-see tracks like' Cold Gray Morning 'by 'Freaks of Nature' from 1995, the beautiful 'The Wall' from the album 'Leftoverture' from 1976, or the famous 'Song of America' from the same album but also lesser known tracks like 'Two Cents Worth' from the album 'Masque' from 1975, 'Summer' from their penultimate album 'The Prelude Implicit' from 2016 or 'Musicatto' and 'Taking In The View' from 'Power' from 1986, the concert ending in style with 3 other compositions 'People of the South Wind' from 1979, 'Refugee' from 2016 filled with a palpable emotion and finally a 'Lonely Wind' which brings us back to the very beginning of the group with a beautiful tribute to 'Steve Walsh'. In short, this concert by the Americans from 'Kansas' is still a great gift for all the historical fans of the group but is also an album that should reach a large audience because it highlights this legendary group whose albums still serve as a reference for many artists and who have all become essential works of progressive rock of the 70s...

Line Up / Musicians :
Ronnie Platt (Chant, Claviers), David Ragsdale (Guitare, Violon), Billy Greer (Basse), Rich Williams (Guitare), Tom Brislin (Claviers), Zak Rizvi (Guitare), Phil Ehart (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/KansasBand

Therion - Live in Atlanta 2011 (05-28-2021)

This third live is dedicated to 'Therion', a formation led for more than thirty years by 'Christofer Johnsson' and of which I have already reviewed the last two albums on myprogmusic (the enormous 'Beloved Antichrist' from 2018 and 'Leviathan' from 2021). And it is not one but two live that 'Christofer Johnsson' offers us with first of all 'Live in Atlanta 2011' which takes us back ten years after the release of 'Sitra Ahra' and which is none other than the digital version of the second DVD of 'Adulruna Rediviva And Beyond' released in 2014. At that time the line-up was composed to the vocals of 'Lori Lewis' who just joined the band officially, 'Thomas Vikström' and his daughter 'Linnéa Vikström', also new concert recruit, and 'Snowy Shaw', the rest of the group consisting of 'Christofer Johnsson' and 'Christian Vidal' on guitar, 'Nalle Påhlsson' on bass and 'Johan Koleberg' on drums. We therefore find the essentials of 'Therion' in 2 hours of concert which alternates muscular compositions like 'Typhon', 'The Blood of Kingu' or even their hymn, 'To Mega Therion', but also the quieter atmospheres with the beautiful melodies of 'Christofer Johnsson' like 'Clavicula Nox', 'The Siren of the Woods' or the magnificent 'Lemuria' sublimated by a 'Lori Lewis' in great shape. In short, even if the fans already knew this concert, this 'Live in Atlanta 2011' allows us to dive back into the discography of 'Therion' which is a formation made for the stage with exceptional singers who give an impressive energy to each concert...

Line Up / Musicians :
Christofer Johnsson (Guitare), Lori Lewis (Chant), Linnéa Vikström (Chant), Thomas Vikström (Chant, Flûte), Snowy Shaw (Chant), Nalle Påhlsson (Basse), Johan Koleberg (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/therion

Alestorm - Live in Tilburg (05-28-2021)

Need a little pick-me-up in this period that has deprived us of concerts for too long ? Look no further, I have what you need with the last live of the Scots from 'Alestorm' because if you are a fan of completely crazy folk metal with anthems to blackmail an entire stadium, you are in the right place. And let's go for an hour and a quarter of unstoppable melodies repeated in chorus by all the public (magnificent capture of the concert atmosphere) and interpreted by our buccaneers with the pretty duckling in a masterly way. And if you are not yet convinced by this group of merry fellows, we can salute the beautiful gesture of the Scots to make the entire concert available on YouTube ici, to share for the greatest number all this communicative energy. In short, this live of 'Alestorm' is a great gift for all fans of the Scots and for those who do not yet know this original formation and who like good-natured folk metal, you should have a great time listening to this 'Live in Tilburg'...

Line Up / Musicians :
Christopher Bowes (Chant, Keytar), Mate Bodor (Guitare), Gareth Murdock (Basse), Elliot Vernon (Claviers), Peter Alcorn (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/alestormband

John Mellencamp - Lonely Street (Live 1984) – Unplugged (Live 1992) – Big Red Apple (Live 1980) (05-24-2021)

After 'Other People's Stuff', 'John Mellencamp' shared on streaming platforms 3 live from the 80s and 90s, first 'Lonely Street (Live 1984)', then the acoustic concert 'Unplugged (1992)' and, finally, 'Big Red Apple (Live 1980)' which you can find in the above playlist on spotify. It is therefore more than 4 hours of concerts that are offered to us, and we return to the discography of the first albums of the American who began his career in the mid-1970s under the name 'John Cougar Mellencamp' but also covers of compositions from the time of different artists. These 3 lives are therefore a great gift for all fans of the American and a good way for others to discover this artist whose last studio recording 'Sad Clowns & Hillbillies' date of 2017 and which accounts for a good twenty studio recordings...

Line Up / Musicians :
John Mellencamp (Chant, Choeurs, Guitare)

https://www.facebook.com/JohnMellencamp

Amorphis - Live at Helsinki Ice Hall (05-21-2021)

We start this playlist of the last concerts released in 2021 by the Finns of Amorphis 'who are now a benchmark in the field of metal and who browse their rich discography, their first album 'Karelian Isthmus' dating back almost 30 years. And, having a live of 'Amorphis', it's not common because apart from a release in 2010 with 'Forging The Thousand Lakes' and the short bonus album 'An Evening With Friends' in 2017, the Finns haven't spoiled their fans too much with their concert album releases for 3 decades. But let's not sulk our pleasure because this concert 'Live at Helsinki Ice Hall', of an hour and a half, offers 15 titles which were recorded in the city which saw them begin, and consists of half of recent compositions (8 of the last two albums 'Under the Red Cloud' of 2015 and 'Queen of Time' of 2018) but also highlights their first period of the 90s. And what better during this troubled time than to have a live performance of a group that releases an impressive energy, the live bringing an additional dimension of power. In short, beyond the fans of the Finns who will certainly keep this album on repeat for a long time, 'Live at Helsinki Ice Hall' is an excellent concert which should satisfy all fans of a powerful and melodic metal at the same time...

Line Up / Musicians :
Tomi Joutsen (Chant), Esa Holopainen (Guitare), Tomi Koivusaari (Guitare), Ollie-Pekka Laine (Basse), Santeri Kallio (Claviers), Jan Rechberger (Batterie)

https://www.facebook.com/amorphis

Journey - Rollin' On (Live 1981) (01-31-2021)

After the 'John Mellencamp' '80s concerts, I come back to the live from 1981 of 'Journey', already known to fans but which appeared on spotify in January 2021. The Americans, who in the 70s/80s were one of the flagship melodic rock groups now called AOR, do haven't released many albums after this first period because the last studio recording 'Eclipse' already dates from 2011 but are coming back to the fore with the lineup consisting of 'Arnel Pineda' on vocals, 'Neal Schon' on guitar, 'Jonathan Cain' on keyboards, 'Randy Jackson' on bass, 'Jason Derlatka' on keyboards and 'Narada Michael Walden' on drums (new single 'The Way We Used To Be' released at the end of June 2021). This live recorded during their American tour in 1981 after the release of the album 'Escape' makes us relive these concert atmospheres with, of course, a recording not necessarily at the top for this period and the set list obviously contains several titles from their last opus of the time with a certain 'Don't Stop Believin' (the new line up performed it remotely in 2020 ici) but also the essentials of the band from the end of the 70s with for example 'Any Way You Want It'. In short, hearing a new album from the Americans, this concert is a beautiful journey through time for all fans of 'Journey' and allows you to listen to this group which largely contributed to the rise of American melodic rock in the 70s and 80...

Line Up / Musicians :
Steve Perry (Chant), Neal Schon (Guitare, Choeurs), Ross Valory (Basse, Choeurs), Jonathan Cain (Claviers, Guitare, Choeurs), Steve Smith (Batterie, Percussions)

https://www.facebook.com/journey