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Live at the Fillmore East

Jimi Hendrix · 1999

115 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A raw and electrifying live performance that captures Hendrix's revolutionary guitar prowess and spontaneous stage presence.

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electrifying live performance energy spontaneous guitar improvisation moments dynamic shifts in intensity
Context
Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at the Fillmore East' showcases Jimi Hendrix’s iconic performances during his late career, particularly highlighting the 1970 concerts. This album comes after Hendrix's significant studio work, reflecting a period filled with experimentation and collaboration, especially following the breakup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock

Live at the Fillmore East is an album by Jimi Hendrix, released in 1999. A raw and electrifying live performance that captures Hendrix's revolutionary guitar prowess and spontaneous stage presence. This album is notable for its critical reception as it highlights some of Hendrix's most powerful performances, including an extended version of 'Machine Gun'. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on rock music and has been included in numerous lists of the greatest live albums, showcasing the raw energy and improvisational skill that defined his legacy. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Live at the Fillmore East sound like?

A raw and electrifying live performance that captures Hendrix's revolutionary guitar prowess and spontaneous stage presence. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.

What makes Live at the Fillmore East by Jimi Hendrix notable?

This album is notable for its critical reception as it highlights some of Hendrix's most powerful performances, including an extended version of 'Machine Gun'. It serves as a testament to his enduring influence on rock music and has been included in numerous lists of the greatest live albums, showcasing the raw energy and improvisational skill that defined his legacy. Released posthumously in 1999, 'Live at the Fillmore East' showcases Jimi Hendrix’s iconic performances during his late career, particularly highlighting the 1970 concerts. This album comes after Hendrix's significant studio work, reflecting a period filled with experimentation and collaboration, especially following the breakup of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Who is Live at the Fillmore East for?

Live at the Fillmore East works well if you're into electrifying live performance energy, spontaneous guitar improvisation moments and dynamic shifts in intensity.

How many songs are on Live at the Fillmore East?

Live at the Fillmore East has 16 tracks, running approximately 115 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·115:07

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Stone Free 12:56
  • 2 Power of Soul Standout 6:19
  • 3 Hear My Train a Comin’ 9:01
  • 4 Izabella 3:40
  • 5 Machine Gun Standout 11:35
  • 6 Voodoo Child (slight return) Standout 6:01
  • 7 We Gotta Live Together 9:55

Disc 2

  • 1 Auld Lang Syne 3:54
  • 2 Who Knows 3:55
  • 3 Them Changes 5:38
  • 4 Machine Gun Standout 13:36
  • 5 Stepping Stone 5:20
  • 6 Stop 5:43
  • 7 Earth Blues 5:58
  • 8 Burning Desire 8:22
  • 9 Wild Thing 3:06

Release Date

January 1, 1999

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

115 min 7 sec