ys the violin, StefanLessard is on the bass guitar, Leroi Moore blows the woodwinds, Carter Beauford plays thedrums and Tim Reynolds guests on electric guitar. Matthews is a very talented musician. Heprovides very unique singing styles and an abstract, awkward ability to play the guitar. Tinsleyplays the violin like no other. It is odd to find a band like them with a violin, but he really makesit work. Lessard, who joined the band when he was only 16, provides funky bass choruses thatfill in the empty spots. Leroi Moore plays flute, saxophone, and clarinet. Carter Beauford lightsup the drums with a talent that few have. Finally, Tim Reynolds is a renowned guitar player;know for his excellent improvisational skills. He excels in solos on his electric guitar, which areeasily recognizable on this album. These six musicians joined together on the night of August 15,1995, to play the sold out Red Rocks Amphitheater. The Dave Matthews Band walks out on stage to a loud sea of cheering. As the acoustic guitarbegins to slowly pick the familiar six notes that make up the introduction to Seek Up, the crowdsgoes wild. . As the anticipation grows, the band joins in. They play together for a little bit,before setting into the actual lyrics. The crowd anxiously awaits the familiar voice of DaveMatthews on lead vocals. About three and a half minutes into the song, he comes in. His voice isvery unique, and has a large range. He has raspy lows and clear highs. He is a natural. Look at me, in my fancy car, and my bank accounts. Oh, how, I wish, I could take it all,down to my grave, oh, how Id save and save. These lyrics basically sum up the entire song. Seek Up describes the people who live for the riches and power, all of which will mean nothing inthe end. Even if all the money in the world is obtained, one cannot take all of that with him whenhe dies. Lyrics such as Seek up an emotion and your cup is overflowing sugge...
