Cream Album: “Strange Brew [Video/DVD]”

I was surprised to see this video in a record store last year because it's rare to find Cream videos anywhere. The Buddy Guy interview basically describes the band in a nutshell. This is a better video than the Royal Albert Hall Farewell because there are complete versions of Crossroads and White Room.

This video presents a mesmerizing insight into Cream, the band that redefined rock music in the late 1960s. Eric, Jack and Ginger more than demonstrate their musical prowess on the many songs that they play. Their combined efforts explosively unite to create the dizzingly electrifying sound that defined Cream. The three members reminisce throughout about the ups and downs they experienced during the group's brief life, as do other artists like Alex Van Halen and Buddy Guy. And I also felt that Jimi Hendrix's salute to the band via his wailing rendition of "Sunshine of Your Love" during a TV appearance was the ultimate tribute to the power trio. And while I was riveted by Clapton and Baker's astonishing musical abilities, Jack Bruce really gathered me up with his amazing dexterity on his bass as well as his soulful singing voice. Ginger Baker also speaks of a Rolling Stone article questioning whether or not Cream's music will ultimately stand the test of time, and Ginger enthusiastically insists that of course, it has. And I enthusiastically concur.

This movie rocks the world in the way it is so hard to imagine what we would be like without this movie that everyone in the world should see.

this dvd is more than worth the 15 bucks i bought it for. it has interviews with the band, some decent live clips (although they do leave a bit to be desired and are occasionally cut short or filmed badly, they are still pretty damn good), interviews with people like alex van halen about the band, and a full band history. is it worth buying? yes is it gonna be the best dvd in your collection? probably not does that matter? not at all

Less talk & more action, please (one thumbs down). Some good concert footage, typical 60's filming (I likey). Hendrix, why only about 30 seconds worth (mad). The interviews with Ginger Baker are interesting (one thumbs up). The film is more a documentary than concert. Glad it's added to my collection, cause Cream footage is pretty rare.