[Heeplist] Heeplist] Heeplist] Heep Koko

Sun Feb 22 16:38:24 EST 2015

I think for a lot of us that got into Heep at or near the beginning of the band feel Live 73 is the highlight of the band. Dave S

Norbert von Fransecky <news at musikansich.de> wrote:
>It was not by accident that I didn't mention '73. I was never so in with 
>this record. What is quite an odd thing. I am just reading the Byron 
>biography "Born to perform" - and the author made it THE highlight of 
>the Heepstory - like many others, including Ken Hensley.
>And to me too the great live records made in the seventies are beyond my 
>dearest records - Made in Japan, Seconds out, Scorpions' Tokyo Tapes, 
>Rainbow on stage, Quo live, Yessongs - to name just a few - mostly I 
>like them more than the studio records - but not so with '73.
>Maybe it is because I first got in touch with Heep in the Lawton Aera. 
>My first real rock concert was Heeps Innocent Victim Tour. I still own 
>their autographs on the backside of non sold tickets from the Hannover gig.
>
>Norbert
>
>
>Am 22.02.2015 um 10:42 schrieb Jyrki Usva:
>> It's a different band now than it was then, especially at the times of classic "Live 73".
>>
>> Jyrki
>>
>> Lähetetty iPadista
>>
>>> Norbert von Fransecky <news at musikansich.de> kirjoitti 22.2.2015 kello 11.34:
>>>
>>> I think "Koko" is a very interessting record. Being away quite a while from the release of "Into the wild" the band took the chance to give a great overview over all the last 20 years starting with the "first comeback" done by "Sea of Light"
>>> But I don't think it can compete with live records like "Live in Europe 79" or "Spellbinder" - and there are songs especially at the beginning where the vocals are very poor. "Against all odds" and especially "Traveller in Time" are more than disappointing sung by Bernie.
>>>
>>> But in generally it's great to hear in which condition this band - running straight to its 50th anniversary - and the nearly 70year old "Wah Box" is. WONDER(!)ful!
>>>
>>> Norbert
>>>
>>>
>>>> Am 22.02.2015 um 08:59 schrieb Jyrki Usva:
>>>> Bought the blueray from local shop, watched it a couple of times yesterday. Great performance of the songs they played on the road for 2-3 years having the same setlist and adding two songs from Outrider. Now waiting for the vinyl to appear in my usual shops.
>>>>
>>>> Jyrki
>>>>
>>>> Lähetetty iPadista
>>>>
>>>>> DAVID M SHERROD <porcupineheep at cox.net> kirjoitti 21.2.2015 kello 19.56:
>>>>>
>>>>> I can't say enough about how good this release is now that I've had a chance to hear in full a couple times already today, can't wait for the DVD to get here next week and watch this great show. Instant classic live album and every track is great and I love the mix, every member sounds amazing... Dave S
>>>>>
>>>>> Tapio Minkkinen <tapio at uriah-heep.fi> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Dave
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I agree with you completely, fantastic live recording! I haven't had
>>>>>> time to watch the whole DVD, only a couple of songs but it also looks
>>>>>> great. For those who haven't been able to see them live lately this is
>>>>>> a good proof of what a great hard rocking live band Heep is today!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> TapioM.
>>>>>> tapio at uriah-heep.fi
>>>>>>
>>>>>> www.uriah-heep.fi
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Lainaus DAVID M SHERROD <porcupineheep at cox.net>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wow!!!! Been checking out the new live album and it blew my socks
>>>>>>> off someplace, I admit I was listening on my ear buds pretty loud
>>>>>>> and so far it might be their hardest rocking live album yet, Mick is
>>>>>>> on fire and up in the mix the way I like it. Yes, they rock hard,
>>>>>>> and the vocals sound great as dose the rest of the band, can't wait
>>>>>>> to hear more, but I'm really impressed so far. Most of the older
>>>>>>> bands always sound a to laid back like they're going through the
>>>>>>> motions more than really rocking, but Heep sound fresh and sound
>>>>>>> like they're a far younger band than they are. And like they still
>>>>>>> have something to prove like a band in their prime. Can't wait to
>>>>>>> see the video and hear the rest of the show, but it sure sounds like
>>>>>>> a classic live release to me so far.. Dave S
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