Van Morrison
Van Morrison Live Performance at Montreux Festival 1984 Featuring Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart
In 1984, right around the time of this electric live recording at the Montreux Festival, Van Morrison was riding high on a creative wave following the release of 'Inarticulate Speech of the Heart,' his critically acclaimed album that came out in 1983. This record saw Morrison delving deeper into his soulful roots, and it's apparent in his performance at Montreux, where he blends jazz, blues, and spiritual elements seamlessly. The show not only captures his dynamic stage presence but also showcases the artistic confidence he had gained by this point in his career. Interestingly, this era marked a sort of renaissance for Morrison, as he began to embrace personal themes and more complex arrangements, leaving behind some of the simpler pop sounds. His medley that includes 'Baby, Please Don't Go' and 'Gloria' captures the heart of Morrison's musical journey, as he masterfully fuses the old with the new.
