Vídeo: Josep M. Jordana
HABITUAL VIDEO TEAM / G3G RECORDS
2008 - 55 min
HABITUAL VIDEO TEAM / G3G RECORDS
2008 - 55 min
Concert Recorded 10 february 2004 at G's Club-Sidecar, Barcelona.
The music here was previously released on CD-R as At the Sidecar
(Incus, 2004). Excellent as that is, this DVD adds immeasurably to the
listening experience. Bailey is filmed giving a continuous solo
performance. Although there are distance shots which show him on stage,
most of the time the camera is tight in on Bailey allowing viewers to
see his hands clearly and so to fully appreciate the ways in which he
produces his music. It also allows us to see his facial expressions—some
smiles of satisfaction and some frowns too.
In typical fashion,
Bailey makes occasional comments to the audience that display his
trademark dry, self-deprecating humour. So, after his beautiful opening
improvisation he announces, "It's like that, see. That was a traditional
American tune called 'Mabel, Mabel, Take Your Elbow off the Table.'"
Later, during one rather more rhythmic passage of playing, with a wry
smile he quips to the audience, "You can dance if you like." Yes, Bailey
was a natural-born entertainer.
Throughout, Bailey uses a
plectrum, playing on different parts of the guitar's body and neck to
alter the tonal qualities. He makes good use of volume pedal to sustain
notes and also to occasionally get close to feedback. All of these
techniques contribute to an integrated performance. There is never any
sense of Bailey dipping into a stock of practiced techniques or tricks.
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