Camel DVD The Opening Farewell

Phil_aka_Pip

Bought at the Cambridge gig (see Camel Thread in the Live Music dept).

Played by a 4-piece, with a keys player who really impressed me. Almost as good as the late Pete Bardens, I do hope Mr Latimer persuades this guy to play with Camel again.

Good set list, excellent playing - from everyone. I would query the bass sound: there's plenty of bass in it, but it would be more "definite" if it had more mid-range in it. I guess it's quite compressed as well. However it could be heard so its not a complete downer.

Recommended to any Camel fan, and also to anyone who would like to see a fine example of this splendid band in action.

RocknRollDave

Don't know the first thing about Camel, so am watching Lady Fantasy from that DVD on YouTube right now. Love the bit when it kicks up a gear after 3 mins or so, almost Santana-esque. But in a good way

Can see where Steve Rothery copped some of his licks/ sound from, maybe? Definitely some parts that sound like Marillion (I didn't say that was a bad thing, by the way!)

Main thing that surprised me was the guy's voice when he started singing - nothing like I expected!

Phil_aka_Pip

With all due respect to Andy Latimer (and much is due), I don't think he's the worlds greatest vocalist. However he's such an exquisitely good musician that I don't think it matters.