Bob Dylan/Germany 1991

Time has passed so much that it is no wonder that live recordings from the 1990s can now be classified as vintage. Therefore, this time we will release Bob Dylan’s 1991 stage, but if more than 25 years have passed, this can already be called a vintage period. During this period, Dylan was relieving himself of the fatigue from studio recording by splitting the production of two albums: the previous year’s “UNDER THE RED SKY” and the Traveling Wilburys’ “VOLUME 3” with George Harrison and others. Apparently, 1991 was an unusual year in which he did not make any recordings for his own album. At the same time, guitarist GE Smith, who had supported Dylan for three years, who had once considered retiring and regained his confidence as an artist through live show after live show, left the band. I also faced the reality that I had to replace it and start over from scratch. There is no doubt that the three years they were with GE Smith were their peak, and that’s why the first tour in 1991 with new band members was clearly lackluster compared to the same period a year ago. Ta. Because of this, 1991 was an unfortunate time when not many items were released even then. However, in 1991, Dylan decided not to make any studio recordings, but on the other hand, it seemed like he was trying to train his band by devoting himself to touring. The band had a surprising selection of members, including the return of former King Crimson member Ian Wallace, who served as Dylan’s backing in 1978, and the 1991 schedule was actually packed with tours starting in January. This hard schedule paid off, and by the time they toured Europe in the summer, the band’s performances had evolved to a rock-solid level. However, the number of items released at that time was too small, and what’s more, many of them are difficult to obtain now (and only incomplete items were released). There is no doubt that this is a particularly overlooked period in Dylan’s long live history. This release is the result of a long-awaited solution to this situation. The decision was made to hold a performance in Studgart on June 17th. After all, the sound quality is excellent. The balance of the entire sound image, including Dylan’s voice, is extremely on. If it had been released in 1991, it would have been misunderstood as “sound board?” I think that the fact that the complete recording items of these best audience recordings were not released was also a major factor in being overlooked. The quality of the recording is also really attractive. It is a recording state with a gentle sound quality that is so rounded that you would want to describe it as soft rather than warm. Coupled with the extremely clear stereo sound quality, the texture is mesmerizing if you listen to it with headphones. As expected, it has only now been released as a limited press CD. We guarantee that it is of a quality that everyone from beginners to enthusiasts can listen to with confidence. Dylan’s stage in 1991 was a truly unique time, different from the previous year or the following year. First of all, “New Morning”, which was introduced to the live repertoire for the first time from the American tour in April, became established as it was always played at the opening. However, as the tour progressed, it became rare for the song to be played in full chorus, and when Dylan appeared during the performance, he played the harmonica and played the keyboard at his leisure as the song progressed. (Unlike today’s Dylan, he’s not at the level of “playing” haha) and even singing, and that mysterious opening has been a hot topic since then. Here in Studgart, he was banging on the keyboard as soon as he appeared, but the next day he stopped touching the keyboard, so it was actually a valuable scene. Not only does Dylan explode in 1991 mode from the opening, but it is also a characteristic of this year that he speaks profusely throughout. From the following year to the present, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more talkative Dylan. There is a theory that alcohol was an influence here, but it is rare for Dylan to be able to explain songs in such an easy-to-understand manner. Among them, the masterpiece is “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door”. It’s like, “Have you ever thought about heaven? Here’s a song about heaven, and it’s near Chicago!” Still, the band’s performance is incomparably better than at the beginning of the tour, and the lead guitar played by John Jackson in a dry tone is clear throughout. “When I Paint My Masterpiece” had significance in that it began to be played frequently on stage starting with this European tour, and conversely, “Like Rolling Stone” had been playing it almost every night since 1988. ” suddenly stopped being played from that day on, and there was a surprising change in that the band was no longer treated as a regular. And Ian Wallace’s drumming for the first time since 1978 is suddenly more lively than in January or February. Also, “Trail Of The Buffalo” is played by Dylan alone. Maniacs are familiar with the version played on stage in 1988, and the extremely rare arrangement version played by the band in 1989 is included in released titles such as “HOT AUGUST NIGHT 1989” and “HAGUE 1989″. You will be asked. However, the 1991 version is sung in a more original folk style than the past versions, and the persuasive playing that only Dylan can do leaves you speechless. This may have been a foreshadowing for the release of an album of traditional songs played and sung the following year. Dylan’s 1991 tour, when there were no items available now, not only the sound quality but also the energetic performance was outstanding. Besides, his surprisingly arrogant “kind MC mode” is just too funny. Introducing items perfect for making enthusiasts re-evaluate a year that was overlooked in every sense of the word. This will be a new piece that represents Dylan’s stage in 1991. Beethovensaal, Liederhalle, Stuttgart, Germany 17th June 1991 ULTIMATE SOUND!! Disc 1 (46:07) 1. Intro 2. New Morning 3. Lay Lady Lay 4. All Along The Watchtower 5. Shelter From The Storm 6. Gotta Serve Somebody 7. Wiggle Wiggle 8. When I Paint My Masterpiece 9. Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat 10. Trail Of The Buffalo (trad. arr. Woody Guthrie) Disc 2 (50:17) 1. It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 2. Mr. Tambourine Man 3. Bob Dylan’s Dream 4. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door 5. Everything Is Broken 6. I Believe In You 7. Highway 61 Revisited 8. What Good Am I? 9. Ballad Of A Thin Man Bob Dylan – vocal & guitar, electric piano on New Morning John Jackson – guitar Tony Garnier – bass Ian Wallace – drums