Keith Urban: Livin' Right NowMy bandmate and I are trading Concert DVD’s. I just recently gave him Lindsey Buckingham and Carlos Santana.
He in turn gave me a few. Last night I started to watch Keith Urban: Livin' Right Now. Let me start off by saying I only know of Keith Urban by name. And honestly, I have been actively avoiding anything to do with ‘country’ music.
I started up the DVD with the mindset…. Thrill Me. Well the first of many surprises was to hear Keith talk an Australian accent. Now wait, I’m about to listen to country music… right? With a small intro, the concert kicks into gear. Sparse stage and some pretty fine backing musicians. Just solid playing.
Then I was absolutely blown away at Urban’s guitar chops. Holy crap batman, he can play. Not just great rhythm guitar, but a mean ass lead. And he sings… well… while shredding the guitar.
This is not country. The only thing I heard was the country twang in his voice. Otherwise this is Rock/Pop gold.
This is from a concert in 2005 and it looked and sounded great. The way a concert should be recorded. Nice close-ups. Thoughtful editing for the viewing fan.
I’m a believer. I’ll admit when I see talent… country or not. I will definitely keep his music in my radar.
Here’s one of the songs off the DVD.
You Won. I just love the arrangement.