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Being an avid SRV fan, I am always on the look out for CD's that I do not have and DVD's that I may not have seen! This was a recent purchase (September 2006), bought from another ebayer at a reasonable price. Prior to receiving it, I wasn't quite sure what to expect... This is a tuition based DVD, tutored by an veracious, exuberant American (I think - could be Canadian!) chap called Greg Koch (unfortunate surname but memorable!). There are eight SRV tracks he has chosen to impart his learnings and tuition on how to play what often seems like unplayable to me! This is not an SRV tribute DVD; there are plenty of DVD's out there if you are looking for the man himself. This is something different but something good! Each chosen song is broken down into three sections; the first section gives a little history and often comical commentary to the roots of the song (what album / year / feel) followed by the band, consisting of bass player, drummer and Mr. Koch playing it as it was played by the man himself! Needless to say that barring only two guitarists that I have EVER heard in my long love for the blues, I was truly in admiration of his technique, style and sound that matches VERY closely to SRV himself. It is evident that Mr. Koch has a passion and admiration for what was one of the greatest modern day blues players; possibly of all time (in my opinion). The second section concentrates on just Greg and his guitar; who does an excellent job in slowing it all down, explaining relevant scales and this is further veneered by a two shot camera view of both left and right hands. He takes his time, goes through each phrase at a understandable pace and then speeds it up to real time so that you get a feel for what the end product should sound like.The third section (where offered) deals with the SRV "scorching" solos and the same principal is applied. Songs comprise: Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love / Couldn't Stand The Weather / Crossfire / Empty Arms / The House Is Rockin' / Riveria Paradise / Scuttle Buttin' / Stang's Swang. As I have been baffled by "Riveria Paradise" for some years, this was the first song I really dug into. I am a guitarist of 20 years and would probably put myself in the "good" bracket in terms my ability - strong ties to the blues probably keep me a little constrained in some respects. Anyway, back to the subject matter! It took me no more than about half an hour to get the basics right subsequent to the tuition of Mr. Koch and a further two hours to get it "hmmmm....nice"!! I'm unable to read music and to be frank, I couldn't be arsed with that now anyway as for almost all of my guitar playing life, I have learnt by ear or have been shown by my peers. Tab is as close as I can be bothered to get my hands dirty myself... This DVD is perfect for any SRV fan that wants to pick up a few of those special SRV touches that sometimes seem a little elusive. Don't get me wrong, it in no way covers all aspects of each chosen track but does pick out the core of what you need to know. If you are a mid to good player, you love the blues, more specifically love what SRV brought to the world of music, then this DVD is a must have in your collection! Greg Koch's work here should be commended; his unique humour, attention to the detail and knowledge of one of the greatest guitar masters is exceptional and if I had the chance, I would like to thank him personally for a great job!Read full review
A Must have for any SRV fan fantastic teaching of some classic SRV'S tracks. You cant go wrong with this dvd, you will learn the techniques that made SRV one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
This dvd is mainly for advanced players. Not as detailed as lick library, but still pretty good in its own right.
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