Morrison, now 63 years old, was in a lively mood, seemingly energetic and enthusiastic, his biting humor muted. 'Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood Bowl,' the new recording made from those shows, captures a fascinating performance by an incomparable artist.ĭuring our phone conversation, Mr. But last November he did revisit his acclaimed 1968 masterpiece, performing it at two sold-out concerts in Los Angeles.
Morrison told me he probably hadn't listened to the original 'Astral Weeks' from beginning to end in 40 years. Van Morrison says he never listens to his own albums after he oversees the final steps of the recording process, and when we spoke last month, Mr.
