- French Release on Entertainment International Records
This album "Experience" is the original soundtrack of the motion picture ( movie ) with the same name, a movie about "Jimi Hendrix" and his Experience band with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.
For audiophiles and devotees of Jimi Hendrix's groundbreaking guitar work, a 1971 French pressing of the "Experience" soundtrack on Entertainment International Records offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in music history. This 12-inch vinyl LP captures Hendrix and his band, The Experience – bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell – at their most electrifying, documented live at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1969.
The historical context surrounding this release is significant. Released two years after the concert, "Experience" arrived at the height of the psychedelic era. Rock music was undergoing a seismic shift, with experimentation and sonic exploration reigning supreme. Hendrix, a true guitar virtuoso, stood at the forefront of this movement, wielding his instrument with unparalleled skill and innovation.
The soundtrack transcends a mere concert recording. Director Steve Rash incorporates insightful interviews with Hendrix, providing a rare opportunity to delve into the creative mind of a legend. However, the true power lies within the music itself. The Experience unleash a dynamic performance that pushes the boundaries of genre. Hendrix masterfully blends blues, rock, and his own signature style, creating a sound that is both instantly recognizable and undeniably exhilarating.
While some may find the sheer intensity of Hendrix's performance overwhelming, for serious music fans, "Experience" is a revelation. It serves as a potent document of a groundbreaking artist pushing the creative boundaries of live music. Details regarding the production team and recording studio remain elusive, adding to the mystique surrounding this French pressing.
Regardless, the sonic fidelity captures the raw energy of that London performance with remarkable precision. Hendrix is at his most ferocious, while Redding and Mitchell provide a rock-solid foundation that would leave any rhythm section speechless.
On September 18, 1970, Jimi Hendrix died in London, England. With his passing ended another era -one that can best be described as troubled, confused, violent, assertive and demanding.
Jimi's music was in stride with the times. Although he was extremely theatrical, he was a master of the guitar, using its sounds and even feed-back, to obtain effects never before realized by any musician. The electron-ics utilized by the group resulted in an experience never before imagined. Jimi has said, 'I feel guilty when people say I'm the greatest guitarist on the scene. What's good or bad doesn't matter to me; what does matter is feeling and not feeling. If only people would take more of a true view and think in terms of feelings. Your name doesn't mean a damn, it's your talent and feeling that matters. You've got to know much more than just the tech-nicalities of notes; you've got to know sounds and what goes between the notes."
Eric Clapton, talking of the music scene, has said "We're all hooked on something. Take the drugs away from many rock musicians and blues players and you'd be left with only half a man. It's no good blaming the war in Vietnam for our situation, we're not copping out. Ours is a universal problem, how to find peace in a society which we feel to be hostile. We want to express that search in our music, since that is our most eloquent voice. We need the drugs to help us, to free our minds and our imaginations from the prejudice and snobbery that has been bred into us. And there is no one who doesn't wish for that."
No doubt Jimi Hendrix had those same feelings; no doubt his music expressed those hopes and desires. Unfortunately, Jimi will never know what impact his music has had on the overwhelming problems facing today's youth.
The music heard on this album has never before been released by any other record company, and is available now because of Warner Brothers Records. This sound track was recorded at Jimi's concert at Albert Hall in London, England on February 18, 1969, during the filming of his only feature motion picture, entitled "EXPERIENCE." The motion picture covers this concert as well as his subsequent tour of Germany.
These are probably the last recorded sounds of JIMI HENDRIX.
Album Sumary: Original soundtrack from the movie "Experience" Jimi Hendrix . The Experience movie was a concert film directed by Steve Rash that featured performances by Hendrix and his band, The Experience, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, in 1969. The film also included interviews with Hendrix and his band members. The soundtrack album was released two years after the movie's release, in 1971, by Ember Records. " |
Music Genre: Hard Rock Blues Music |
Collector's info: Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design, |
Record Label Information: Entertainment International SLDEI 782 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP Record |
Country Made in France |
Band Members and Musicians on: Jimi Hendrix Experience |
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Track Listing of: Jimi Hendrix Experience |
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Album cover photos of : Jimi Hendrix Experience |
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ). |
Jimi Hendrix was a true original, a musician whose innovative approach to the guitar helped to define a generation of rock music. His untimely death cut short a career that was still full of promise, but his influence continues to be felt to this day. He remains a true icon of American music, and his legacy is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation in the arts.
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