Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions (2021)

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Released:
2021-11-12

Overview:
The project was initiated as the result of the forced cancellation of Eric’s concerts scheduled for May 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall due to the continued disruption caused by the pandemic. Looking for a viable alternative and hoping to keep his options open, he reconvened with his band to the English countryside and staged a concert in the presence of only the participants themselves while letting the cameras roll. (Eric’s wife, Melia, the sole outside observer inspired the Sessions title.) The mostly acoustic set was envisioned to be like an "Eric Clapton Unplugged II," but not quite, as three songs are played with electric guitars. The result became far more than simply a sequence of greatest hits. Rather, it’s one of the most intimate and authentic performances of his entire career, an offering flush with real insight into the make-up of his indelible catalogue.

Director:
David Barnard

Runtime:
1h 17min

Genre:
Music

  • Cast:
  • Eric Clapton
    as
    Self - Guitars and Vocals
  • Chris Stainton
    as
    Self - Keyboards
  • Nathan East
    as
    Self - Bass and Vocals
  • Steve Gadd
    as
    Self - Drums
  • Melia Clapton
    as
    Self - The lady in the balcony