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Jimi Jamison: Live at Firefest VIII
Survivor star Jimi Jamison returned to Firefest for the second time to perform at Firefest VIII on October 21st 2011, at Nottingham Rock City. His band, including guitarist Tommy Denander, who's played on over 1800 albums), and keyboardist Jona Tee, also performed with Jeff Paris at the festival. Setlist: "It's the Singer Not the Song (Survivor song)", "Burning Heart (Survivor song)", "First Night (Survivor song)", "Desperate Dreams (Survivor song)", "High on You (Survivor song)", "Chasing Euphoria (Jimi Jamison & Bobby Kimball song)", "A Dream Too Far", "Blood on Your Money (Cobra song)", "I See You in Everyone (Survivor song)", "Oceans (Survivor song)", "Rebel Son (Survivor song)", "Didn't Know It Was Love (Survivor song)", "I'm Always Here", "Eye of the Tiger (Survivor song)"
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Plot Summary
This concert film captures the performance of Jimi Jamison, the iconic voice of Survivor, at the Firefest VIII festival. Jamison delivers a set filled with his signature hits and beloved rock anthems, showcasing his enduring vocal power and stage presence for fans of classic arena rock.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording focused on a specific performance, critical reviews are scarce and generally revolve around the fan reception and Jamison's performance quality. Audiences generally praised the energy and the opportunity to hear classic songs performed live.
What Reviewers Say
Fans appreciated the chance to relive classic hits from Survivor and Jamison's solo career.
Jamison's vocal performance was noted as strong and energetic throughout the set.
The recording captured the live atmosphere of the Firefest VIII event effectively.
Google audience: Audience feedback typically highlights the nostalgic value of the performance and Jimi Jamison's enduring vocal talent, with fans expressing satisfaction with the live rendition of his well-known songs.
Fun Fact
Firefest was a music festival primarily focused on AOR (Album-Oriented Rock) and melodic hard rock bands, making Jimi Jamison a fitting headliner for its 2011 installment.
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