4/5 Twilight of the Gods
  by Peter Baklava (Charles City, Iowa)
Like many, I thought that Robin Trower got back together with Jack Bruce in order to produce a cheap payday capitalizing on past glories. After all, even the song titles were rip-offs of old stuff, right?

Well, I was wrong. Instead of a jaded, pale imitation of what used to be, like most rockers past their prime produce, this is actually a heartening reminder that talent and true greatness stand the test of time. I will readily agree that Trower and Bruce are not going to win any beauty contests these days; it's actually kind of heartbreaking to see the shape they're in.

But, DESPITE the ravages of time, Bruce can still produce jewels like "Just Another Day", which is just as good as anything on his masterwork, "Harmony Row". And Robin Trower plays ridiculously well for a sixty-four year old.

In the final analysis, there aren't that many rock musicians that you can classify as "significantly creative artists". But these are two such musicians, from a generation that lifted rock music toward respectability.

Look at the people Bruce has worked with: Clapton, Ginger Baker, Chris Spedding, Gary Moore, Carla Bley, Frank Zappa. Jack has the kind of musical intelligence that transcends genres. Trower has the flowing style of soloing that can remind you of a jazz saxophonist, and he is never anything less than tasteful.

So my advice is to get past the wrinkles, and enjoy the music. Jazz player Roland Kirk kept playing after debilitating strokes. Johnny Cash still commanded respect when he was frail of health.

Just be glad that these guys are still around, still creative, still sharing their gifts. What they're doing, in the face of a music industry that only loves pretty faces, is nothing short of HEROIC.



4/5 The Shine of Seven Moons
  by Mark Loebl (Long Island,New York USA)
Jack Bruces' style and panache persuaded me to take up bass in 1974. I've followed his performances since the "How's Tricks" tour and own most of his releases, on vinyl,CD and VHS. In my opinion the "Seven Moons" CD is his best recorded performance, with inciteful lyrics, a smooth,fat bass sound and perfect production. While I would have preferred to see this band live, I was relieved to hear it would be released on DVD.

I find Robin Trowers' music somewhat hypnotic having seen him twice in the last few years but playing with Jack Bruce causes him to "take it up a notch". Their two previous collaborations "BLT" and "Truce" were entertaining.He was obviously having fun here!

Gary Husband is one of the most lyrical drummers playing today.

The sound is quite good,as is the camera work.I wish they had kept to their shared work rather than including Cream tunes. The only reason I couldn't give this DVD 5 stars is that Mr. Bruce is really showing his age. The passion is still there but the fire doesn't burn as brightly. I can understand his possible inability to tour extensively. Sadly this fate awaits us all, and should remind us to ejoy all we can while we can!

Mark Loebl,West Babylon NY



4/5 A Solid Performance
  by Kurt Harding (Boerne TX)
Even though I already owned the studio CD of Seven Moons since its release a couple of years ago, I was delighted to hear that a live performance of the album was being released on DVD. So I ordered it as soon as I got word it was available. What's the verdict? Its a solid performance...
On this DVD, ten songs from the album, three Cream songs, and one other are presented. And while Jack Bruce doesn't sound exactly as he did in his days with Cream, he hasn't strayed far. As for Robin Trower, well he is just superb. One of the joys of seeing Trower live is the amusement one gets from watching his facial contortions while he plays. Backing Trower and Bruce is the steady, skillful drum work of Gary Husband.
My favorites on the DVD differ slightly from what I like best on the studio album. They are Seven Moons, Lives of Clay, Distant Places of the Heart, The Last Door, the exquisite Carmen, and two old Cream songs, Sunshine of Your Love and Politician. And while there are no "extras", what is here gives the viewer plenty of value for money.
Don't pay any attention to the naysayers. If you like Trower and especially if you like Jack Bruce, you are going to enjoy Seven Moons Live. Order it while its cheap, you won't be sorry.

4/5 What the . . . since when did either of these guys acrobats?
  by Phillip A. Anderson (Dallas, Texas)
Yeah, this concert seems a little slow, especially in this f'd up age of living second to second, mtv b.s. These guys never wanted to or pretended to be Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons. If you don't like Trower or Cream don't buy this! But if you like great freak'n music played by consummate professionals, then by all means buy this. I own over 400 concerts on DVD and this on fits in just fine, I would buy it again in a second if I lost it, and that's about as good as any music DVD gets.

Peace, Out!

3/5 Not bad, but lacking energy
  by Richard E. Johnson (Jacksonville, FL United States)
I think one of the problems with this DVD is the mix. I've only listened to it in 5.1, but the mix is a little too "nice". Instead of having the instruments up loud, the vocal dominates the mix. The issue I have with that is that the bass is mixed way down and as a result it doesn't sound full. I think if the drums, bass and guitar were up with the vocals it would be a lot more enjoyable. As it is it sounds fairly stark. This is sort of surprising since the studio CD was mixed a lot better.

Sure Jack Bruce, especially, is showing his age, but what he is playing is good. What Trower is playing is also good. Gary Husband is good, but doesn't seem to be as forceful as needed. Maybe it just wasn't their best night. I was also disappointed by the lack of older Bruce/Trower material; it would have been a lot better than Bruce's Cream hits, which were competantly done, but what's the point.

Having said that there's several nice moments on the DVD and if you're a fan of Bruce or Trower there's enough to like to buy this. If you're a casual Trower fan, then the Living Out of Time Live DVD is a better choice. For Jack Bruce fans, if you don't have the Cream reunion DVD get that first.