Santana: “Greatest Hits – Live at Montreux 2011” [Blu-ray Review]

Very few people have had such a prolific and storied career as Carlos Santana. For decades this guitar great has created music that crosses genres and entertains fans of all ages, and this Blu-ray disc is no different. The 23 songs included in this set are extremely entertaining and at times off the cuff. As you would expect many of his wildly popular, crowd-pleasing tunes (“Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va” to name but a couple) are present and accounted for.

What you might not be expecting though is an extremely cool jazzy/rap version of the AC/DC classic “Back In Black.” There are many other highlights in this highly entertaining live show including guest appearances by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. Of course there’s quite a bit of bonus material as well, including behind the scenes footage and an interview with Carlos Santana himself. This is a fabulous performance top to bottom and one that is captured in stunning HD with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound. It’s perfect for watching on the big screen with the volume cranked up as you kick back in your easy chair with the adult beverage of your choice. Don’t let this one get by you, it’s really good.

Track Listing:

01. Spark Of The Divine
02. SOCC
03. Back In Black
04. Singing Winds, Crying Beasts
05. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
06. Oye Como Va
07. Maria Maria
08. Foo Foo
09. Corazon Espinado / Guajira
10. Benny & Cindy Solo
11. Jingo
12. Carlos Speaks / Novus
13. Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) / I Want You
14. Batuka / No One To Depend On
15. Duende / Open Invitation
16. Make Somebody Happy / Right On Be Free
17. Evil Ways / A Love Supreme
18. Sunshine Of Your Love
19. Smooth / Dame Tu Amor
20. Soul Sacrifice / Dennis Drum Solo
21. Samba Pa Ti
22. Into The Night
23. Love, Peace And Happiness / Freedom

Run Time: 204 minutes
Release Date: February 21, 2012

Check out the song: “Oye Como Va”