Saturday, April 14, 2012

20th April 1994 (first night) - Oakland


Sound Quality: A-
Performance: A+
Overall: 5/5 iTunes

This is a greet bootleg, there are some volume variations in the first track but once the recorder sorts out the volume it is pretty much good. Did not spoil the show at all. Other that the the recording is very good, one small issue is the first very notes of 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' are cut but again nothing too bad.

The performance is amazing, a lot of great versions here, great guitar work from Dave and just a good concert all around.

Track Breakdown...

Astronomy Domine: Slow intro lasting about 1:20, lots of chatter during this time but thats to be expected.

Learning To Fly: Some volume changes on this but is does seem to go back to the same (ish) level so its not like you need to keep changing the volume. Nice solo. The longer one, which I pretty sure is Tim Renwick, was also good.

What Do You Want From Me: Well the intro, if I have to be honest, goes all bad '70s porn film on us!

On The Turning Away: Good version, nice guitar work.

Poles Apart: Really nice version, lot of emotion and another good guitar solo from Dave.

Sorrow: Yet another great version.

One Of These Days: Really great and long too.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond: The start is cut, not by much, just the few notes but noticeable as mentioned at the top of this review but Dave is feeling it.

High Hopes: Little bit ragged, but still enjoyable.

Another Brick In The Wall (part 2): Another good performance from the band, more good guitar work.

Great Gig In The Sky: I have to say the backing singers on this tour are the best the band has had for this song since the original Clair Tory (who did it on the album). Each one of the three parts has a different feel to it and each is executed night after night very well.
 
Money: Spirited version they often have fun on this track and this concert is no exception. The sounds effects are fun at the start and solos are great.

Comfortably Numb: Stunning!

Get this bootleg and enjoy, it is really great.

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