EL & P Emerson, Lake & Palmer/Massachusetts, USA 1971

A superb audience recording of the Boston Music Hall performance on November 12th, the first day of the North American tour that took place for about two weeks in November 1971. It is recorded with exceptional sound quality as an audience recording of this era, and just like the splendor of its performance, the sound quality is truly amazing. This sound source was made into a disc with the title “DOWN TO BOSTON”, but this time it has been recorded with a fresher sound that exceeds the previous releases, and it is also recorded about 3 minutes longer. Compared to the previous release, it is recorded 30 seconds longer from the beginning, and during that time, you can listen to the vivid drum, organ, and bass test playing that is full of tension. Hoedown, which is performed during the MC’s “From the next new work”, seems to have not been able to perform live yet, and is played at the same speed as the album. The Moog play in the interlude is still groping, and the fresh performance sounds fresh. Tarkus also captivates the listener with his careful and steady performance, which is also typical of this period, but the organ suddenly turns off during the vocal part after Stone Of Years, which has a wonderful organ solo. (5:40) After playing just the bass and drums for a while, the performance stopped (6:26). Keith didn’t seem to be bothered and said, “It looks like the power went out… Hey, the power light came on. Let’s press the keyboard, I think it’s okay. (There’s a sound) Yeah Good!” M.C. You can also listen to the rare scene where the performance restarts from where it stopped at 7:25. Although the performance was hampered by an accident, I am impressed by the band’s ability to deliver a dynamic performance that will make you forget it. The frenzied ribbon controller play that lasts around 13 minutes is also impressive. In Take A Pebble’s 4-minute piano solo, Bitches Crystal’s piano riff and Jeremy Bender’s arrangement-like play (with vocals) also pop out. In Piano Improvisations, where Keith’s elegant piano solo explodes, listen to a wonderful performance that seems to be a bridge between the early stages and Ladies & Gentlemen, a mix of the roughness characteristic of this period and the large-scale, sophisticated playing of the later stages. I can do things. Greg’s vocals also have a freshness that seems to be from the early 70’s, which is really the best. On Knife Edge, Carl boldly plays various drum accents, adding vitality to the song, albeit rough. The synth at 4:20 is amazing. The moment when Rondo collapses from the violent ending typical of this period is also the best. The intro with a rocking organ and a sound gimmick like a locomotive, the glissando with a dynamic scratching on the keyboard, and the fighting play with the organ that no one can imitate, all have nothing to do with the standard play of late ELP. You can listen to a truly powerful performance. Carl’s 11-minute drum solo is also the heaviest, hardest-hitting performance of his long career, allowing you to experience the ferocity of his heyday. As with previous releases, there is a sound cutout at 1:40 of Rondo (Reprise) (probably a tape change), but other than that, the entire concert is recorded. The sound quality and performance are both top class, and it can be said to be in a class of its own as an ELP live CD. Live at Music Hall, Boston, USA 12th November 1971 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. Intro. 2. Hoedown 3. Tarkus 4. Take A Pebble 5. Piano Improvisations 6. Take A Pebble(Reprise) Disc 2 1. Knife Edge 2 Rondo 3. Drum Solo 4. Rondo (Reprise) EL & P Emerson,Lake & Palmer/Michigan, USA 1971 On November 15th, the third day of the Boston performance, Detroit recorded the East Town Theater performance with high quality audience recording. . Although it does not match the direct feeling of the Boston performance, it is the first sound source recorded with a sufficiently clear sound quality for this era. The set is the same, but this one includes the encore A Time And A Place. You can enjoy the early live arrangement of the carefully played opening Hoedown, just like the Boston performance. In the first half of Tarkus, there are parts where the sound becomes distant, but it returns to normal after a while. This night’s ribbon controller play was exquisite! You can enjoy amazing playing performance even in Manticore’s organ solo part. The sound quality is average for this era, but it’s good enough and is definitely a must-listen for fans. Tarkus is recorded for nearly 30 minutes, but there is a cut in the second half of Aquatarkus. However, Aquatarkus on this day is also the best, and Keith’s improvisation that he wants to do is full of power and worth listening to. Take A Pebble, which is a slightly slow performance, is unusual in that Greg’s vocals are delayed. The piano solo shows a very original play, but in the middle of the wonderful piano improvisations there is a tape change cut. However, Rondo and rare A Time And A Place including subsequent drum solos are perfectly recorded. The speedy organ solo of A Time And A Place is a must-listen! It is definitely a very excellent recording take that is a must-have for all ELPs. Live at Easttown Theatre, Detroit, MI. USA 15th November 1971 1. Intro. 2. Hoedown 3. Tarkus 4. Take A Pebble 5. Rondo incl Drum Solo 6. A Time And A Place