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Although I grew up in the 70’s I’m ashamed to say that until his “Harvest Moon” CD I was relatively unfamilar with Neil Young’s music. Oh, I knew the hits that played on AM radio when I was a teenager, but the depth of his artistry had not taken root in me until more recent years. Given my personal history that is probably just as well, since I’m not sure I’d have known how to appreciate him as much as I do now. It has taken some time for me to experience the kind of love, regret, and gratitude that Niel Young’s songs speak to so well.
So for me this concert film was a moving experience. It renewed my appreciation of the “Prairie Wind” album as a significant milestone in Neil’s discography, providing much more personal context from Neil’s life. And, re-experiencing those older songs in light of my older age (and his) also helped them to say new things.
The simplicity and beauty of Neil’s singing … the love that you sense on-stage between Neil, his band, and the backup singers … the level of respect from the audience … the editing that avoids MTV-style quick cuts … all of these combine to make this a profoundly beautiful experience.
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