Live On The Double Planet by Michael Hedges - DeepRiffs

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Sporting some very classy covers along with Michael Hedges' own elegant and diverse guitar compositions culled from eight years worth of Windham Hill recordings, Live on the Double Planet boasts 12 tracks picked by the guitarist from live recordings that covered dozens of performances. In addition to his trademark instrumental stylings ("The Funky Avocado," "Breakfast in the Field"), Hedges displays a fine voice on Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" and the Prince-penned "A Love Bizarre." Throughout this wide-ranging effort, Hedges' incredible right hand keeps perfect time in its role as sole accompaniment for the musician's vocal work and simultaneous soloing. Of course, Hedges' amazing technique frequently comes close to overtaking Live on the Double Planet, as tracks like "Because It's There" and "The Double Planet" sizzle technically. But these fret burnings are scattered around soft ballads that, with their kind earthiness, are unmistakably Hedges' own. Too passionate to simply file under new age, Hedges displays all his originality and fiery musicianship on this first-rate live offering. ~ Vincent Jeffries

1. All Along the Watchtower

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Vocals: Michael Hedges; Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

2. Because It's There

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Hedges; Composer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

3. Silent Anticipations

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Author: Michael Hedges; Production
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

4. Ready or Not

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Vocals: Michael Hedges; Performer
Author: Michael Hedges; Production
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

5. A Love Bizarre

by Michael Hedges

Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Vocals: Michael Hedges; Performer
Composer: Prince
Sheila E.; Composer
Lyricist: Prince
Sheila E.; Composer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

6. Breakfast in the Field

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Author: Michael Hedges; Production
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

7. Rikki's Shuffle

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Fretless Bass: Michael Manring; Performer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Composer: Michael Hedges; Composer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

8. Woman of the World

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Vocals: Michael Hedges; Performer
Author: Michael Hedges; Production
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

9. The Double Planet

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Hedges; Composer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

10. The Funky Avocado

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Hedges; Composer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

11. Come Together

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Vocals: Michael Hedges; Performer
Author: Paul Mccartney
John Lennon; Production
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

12. Two Days Old

by Michael Hedges

Primary Artist: Michael Hedges; Main Performer
Author: Michael Hedges; Production
Guitar: Michael Hedges; Performer
Harp: Michael Hedges; Performer
Producer: Michael Hedges; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 54 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/12 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop, New Age, Singer & Songwriter, New Acoustic, New Age Acoustic

Label

Windham Hill Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1986

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

19341106623