Live in Ottawa
59 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock · blues rock
Electric guitar explosions intermingle with bluesy grooves, creating a powerful live atmosphere unique to Hendrix's artistry.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout electric guitar explosions
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Live in Ottawa' came during Jimi Hendrix's post-experience phase following the breakup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. At this point, he was exploring new musical directions and collaborations, as evidenced by his evolving sound and the inclusion of tracks not previously recorded studio versions.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock, blues rock
Live in Ottawa is an album by Jimi Hendrix. Electric guitar explosions intermingle with bluesy grooves, creating a powerful live atmosphere unique to Hendrix's artistry. This album showcases Hendrix's raw performance energy and improvisation skills, capturing a pivotal moment in his live touring history. It stands out for its critical reception, particularly for highlighting his virtuosity and stage presence, which influenced countless future rock musicians. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live in Ottawa sound like?
Electric guitar explosions intermingle with bluesy grooves, creating a powerful live atmosphere unique to Hendrix's artistry. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Live in Ottawa by Jimi Hendrix notable?
This album showcases Hendrix's raw performance energy and improvisation skills, capturing a pivotal moment in his live touring history. It stands out for its critical reception, particularly for highlighting his virtuosity and stage presence, which influenced countless future rock musicians. Released in 1970, 'Live in Ottawa' came during Jimi Hendrix's post-experience phase following the breakup of The Jimi Hendrix Experience. At this point, he was exploring new musical directions and collaborations, as evidenced by his evolving sound and the inclusion of tracks not previously recorded studio versions.
Who is Live in Ottawa for?
Live in Ottawa works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, wave-like pacing throughout and electric guitar explosions.
How many songs are on Live in Ottawa?
Live in Ottawa has 9 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Killing Floor 6:08
- 2 Tax Free 10:52
- 3 Fire Standout 3:39
- 4 Red House Standout 9:21
- 5 Foxey Lady 5:33
- 6 Hey Joe 6:20
- 7 Spanish Castle Magic 7:49
- 8 Purple Haze Standout 6:52
- 9 Wild Thing 2:50
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
59 min 24 sec
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