Reginald Kenneth Dwight, commonly referred to as Elton John (now Sir), is one of the finest recording artists and song writers alive today – and watching Elton 60: Live at Madison Square Garden it’s not hard to see why. Classic after classic is belted out, accompanied by concurrent piano playing, ranging from fan favourites such as ‘Tiny Dancer’, ‘Rocket Man’ and ‘I’m Still Standing’, to lesser known titles such as ‘The Bridge’ and an additional 29 songs. With only short breaks between sets, it’s a miracle that John continues with such poise and grace, with only very minor strain evident in his voice.

To mark the man’s 60th birthday, he provided his own entertainment, performing to a packed out crowd in New York’s Madison Square Garden. Thankfully, there were multiple high definition cameras set up to capture the event, along with enough recording equipment to render a truly wonderful audio experience. Simply put, Elton 60 is the finest live recording I’ve yet seen committed to disc, with truly superlative audio and visual quality. How good? Read on.



Link: TweakTown