Sound Quality: B+
Performance: B+
Overall: 3
This is a pretty good bootleg of the pre-release 'Dark Side Of The Moon', there are quite a few issues which drop it down but ultimately it is enjoyable to listen too. This work changed some, even during the 'Eclipsed' tour and this is a good early version featuring some interesting sound effects.
The performance is alright but not great, the stand out track, for me, was 'Any Colour You Like', Dave really goes to town on the guitar solo great work. Some of the tracks were much of a muchness and some including most of the encores were a little disappointing.
Track breakdown...
Breathe: Around the 2:30 mark there is a noise, not sure what it is but it is loud and my guess would be it occurred after recording but I can’t be sure.
On The Run (jam version): I really like this old jam and this version gets a really nice groove going.
Time: Has more of a groove to it than on the later album version but during the solo the guitars are a little low volume compared to the rest of the band.
The Mortality Sequence (Great Gig In The Sky): Scripture pretty audible and clear and overall the song was really mellow and achieved what I believe the band were aiming for.
Money: Sounds odd without the effects at the beginning for sure and there is also more keyboards evident than on the album version. The guitars a little low on this track too, where they are most evident so basically seems to be the whole show. Good bass work from Roger on this version though, really nice.
Us & Them: There is a lot of noise going on to start the track, I think some of it is sound effects and some crowd noise but they really blend together so it is hard to tell. Vocals are pretty low volume. There is also some odd noises too that seems to be on the recording as well what appears to be a cut around 3:45 or so, it is hard to make out in the section before the vocals, then comes in with the vocals, missing the first part. Now it is making sense, the second half of the song, the sound effects are played at a high volume and it sounds like a field reporter at a riot. I recall seeing a documentary where they talked about the 'violence sequence' that was the fore runner to this track, they showed a piece of footage that was said to be the inspiration that led Rick to compose the piece. It sound like it could be the same thing, or similar.
Brain Damage: Includes the bongo sounding backing beat, some crowd chatter for a second or two. There is also some audio clips playing to the end track going into the next one.
Eclipse: The audio over the top is a little loud so Roger's vocals line is drowned out a little. this occurs through the whole song. We finish off with more sound effects, a siren winding down and a church bell.
One Of These Days: Volume seems to increase, quality is comparable but could be a different source. There is a slight momentary fade out around 3 minutes or so. During the middle, quieter section, Dave seems to be messing around on his slide guitar, fun. This song overall is a little messy but has a nice raw edge to it. The transition to the next track is a little odd like two electronic sounding pulses.
Careful With That Axe, Eugene: Near the beginning it sounds like someone a little ways away from the recorder yells at someone to sit down, it is just once and is not a big deal. Just before 2:30 there is a total sound drop out for just a moment. The sound has some issues around 6:45 and a handful of seconds later too. The volume seems to be decreased as well. The performance lacks a little intensity which I apologize for using way too much in regards this song.
Echoes: There is a cross between a pop and a whistle right at the beginning which sounds like the recording at some point. When the second part starts there is some audience clapping but it soon dies out, thankfully. This is a pretty nice version.
Most of the this tour is a pretty bad quality and while this is not great the underlying recording is pretty good so worth picking up if you can find it.
# Band: Pink Floyd
# Name: cass[Master]>HIFI>DAT*
# Discs: 2
# Recorder: aud rec1
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# Lineage: cass[Master]>HIFI>DAT
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# Generation: 1st gen
# Length: 89:58
Comment: cass[Master]>HIFI>DAT*
this is an untouched version, not dehissed, unlike the "Sportatorium" roio which is dehissed and speedcorrected. Speaking of speed, this sounds indeed like it is running too slow, but the pace sounds right thought... I guess it is rather a matter of pitch which is low.
Clear version anyway, especially compared to recorder 2. Just like "Sportatorium", this misses the final encore "Set the Controls" which has certainly never been taped by this taper. -Furry_Animal
last edited - 2005-03-21 : orig entered - 2005-03-21
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