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

On November 15th, the third day of the Boston performance, Detroit recorded a high-quality audience recording of the East Town Theater performance. 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