Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl cover

Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl

Van Morrison · 2009

71 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A transcendent blend of jazz, soul, and folk that breathes new life into Morrison's classic compositions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl' was released in 2009, Van Morrison had long been recognized as a seminal figure in music. This album marked a return to his iconic 1968 work 'Astral Weeks', showcasing a live reinterpretation that came nearly 40 years after its original release, capturing both nostalgia and renewed creative energy.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Astral Weeks / I Believe I've Transcended 9:55
  • 2 Beside You 5:59
  • 3 Slim Slow Slider / I Start Breaking Down 7:44
  • 4 Sweet Thing 5:37
  • 5 The Way Young Lovers Do 3:18
  • 6 Cyprus Avenue / You Came Walking Down 5:59
  • 7 Ballerina / Move On Up 9:45
  • 8 Madame George 8:43
  • 9 Listen to the Lion / The Lion Speaks 7:44
  • 10 Common One 6:39

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