missteacher

If Ben Harper was a preacher, I would go to church every Sunday. A big church. More than 10,000 people were in Paris Bercy concert hall yesterday to listen to him. It began like I thought it would end: magnificently. Right from the start.
He succeeded in keeping up the level for nearly three hours. Because Ben Harper is a real showman (he can raise the crowd in a couple of seconds), adding to the fact that he's an extraordinary musician and singer (he can sing without a microphone and still be heard in a 10,000 seat stadium).
He's a magician.

A couple of great moments:
The song "There will be a light" sung by a full crowd, lighters everywhere. Shivering.
The French flag on the giant screen and Harper starting "Get up, Stand up"... Political message? Kind of 70's atmosphere... GREAT !

Last album released:
- Both sides of the gun. Buy it now ! ;-) His political songs are among the best. They are reminiscent of Dylan's or Joan Baez's commitment.