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| Watching this compilation of 12 videos and performances from the past 15 years, it's easy to forget that this is the same Eric Clapton who once quit the legendary Yardbirds because they were becoming "too pop." Still, there's always a touch of the blues in Clapton's music, even in a piece of pure fluff like "Blue Eyes Blue." And when a great Clapton song and performance are matched to arresting visuals, the result can be magical. Cases in point: "Motherless Child," a traditional acoustic blues shot in beautiful, sepia-toned black and white; "Change the World," Clapton's brilliant, Grammy-winning collaboration with Babyface; and "Pilgrim," the hypnotic title track from his recent studio album given a riveting video treatment by director Lili Fini Zanuck. Clapton may still be something of a chameleon (as always, his appearance changes radically from video to video), and he may still be most comfortable simply standing (or sitting) there playing his guitar. But Clapton Chronicles leaves no doubt that he's getting through the video age with his dignity and artistry intact. Hint: buy this, not the audio CD of the same name. - -Sam Graham |
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