( 13 reviews )
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Posted: Jul 7 2009
It pains me to give only two stars to this slick dvd because in a lot of ways I really like it. The problem is the instruction style. I bought this to learn the solos. They spend next to zero time explaining what they are actually doing. For example, instead of saying "put your first finger on the seventh fret of the A string and slide down to the fifth fret of the A string", they simple play a portion of the song and then replay it again somewhat slower (which is still too fast for me.) During the solos, you can't tell exactly what the guitarist is doing. That got the rating to 3 stars in my opinion. I bumped it down to 2 stars because of the huge price tag. On a more positive note, it is really cool to watch this guy play Hendrix (even if you can't ascertain everything he is doing.) Also, you can definitely pick up a few things that are very helpful. I eventually succeeded learning some Hendrix solos by using the Hal Leonard Hendrix Smash Hits book (comes with tabs and a CD.) I will say that after learning the solo by using the Leonard book tabs, and then returning to this dvd, I did find it more interesting for my purposes. However, trying to learn Hendrix solos using this dvd alone is very time consuming and frustrating. I guess the bottom line is that this DVD is more of a refinement tool than anything else.
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Posted: May 12 2009
I bought this DVD to accompany the tab book I already have. Whereas tabs are note for note, this DVD presents the BARE SKELETON of the songs. You won't play like Hendrix, you will play a dumbed down version that does not do Hendrix justice. I have the Electric LadyLand DVD and it is way more informative, illustrative, and you play LIKE HENDRIX-NOTE FOR NOTE! I returned this DVD, it's too much money, and the lessons often are shorter than the song they are supposed to "teach." It's horrible....
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Posted: Mar 1 2009
Though not as in depth and complete as Andy Aledort's coverage of the Axis:Bold as Love album, this Dvd does offer some insights and quick lessons to cover Hendrix's first LP. The narration by Velvet Turner sounds like he's reading it for the first time, but so what. The only real complaint is that this comparatively weak treatment is priced at 59.95. While Axis initially sold at 9.95, (now 14.95) it is quite complete and over 3 hours long. What's with dat? Anyway, you'll definitely glean some insight and learn a thing or two, even if you are.....er,Experienced...
