The British trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer played an important role in both the rise and fall of symphonic rock in the early 1970s. After an energetic and influential start with albums like Tarkus and Trilogy, this super band with diminishing inspiration fell into pompous and millions of greedy albums and tours, steadily alienating it from its audience. In 1979 the group fizzled out and then
… sporadically met for reunions. Like in 2010 when they were headlining the British High Voltage Festival. Undoubtedly it was a treat for the audience, judging by her enthusiasm, to hear glorious highlights like Lucky Man and Pictures At An Exhibition once again. On DVD we mainly see and hear three men struggling with the complex repertoire that they once managed to bring with great verve and showmanship. Bassist, guitarist and former prog prince Greg Lake is so fat he can barely reach his instrument while drummer Carl Palmer seems to have trouble keeping up with his intricate drum patterns. Keyboardist Keith Emerson, who once juggled complete organs, plays with a face as if he can barely keep up. In short, detached from the original festival atmosphere, this concert does not really want to appeal. (MR) Keyboardist Keith Emerson, who once juggled complete organs, plays with a face as if he can barely keep up. In short, detached from the original festival atmosphere, this concert does not really want to appeal. (MR) Keyboardist Keith Emerson, who once juggled complete organs, plays with a face as if he can barely keep up. In short, detached from the original festival atmosphere, this concert does not really want to appeal. (MR)more
