Pink Floyd/Austria 1977 Recorder 2

The definitive edition of Pink Floyd’s 1977 Vienna performance, “DEFINITIVE VIENNA 1977,” is making a shocking appearance, but in fact, this latest work was originally planned as a “5CD” + DVD. This is because the AUD recordings used for Discs 1 and 2 of this latest work are commonly known as Recorder 1, but there is actually a Recorder “2” recorded on the same day for this performance, and it is The CD side was planned to consist of a total of 5 discs: Recorder 1 (= 2 discs) + Recorder 2 (= 2 discs), and SBD recording (= 1 disc). However, during production, Recorder 2 had to be removed from the disc composition of the latest work “DEFINITIVE VIENNA 1977” due to reasons such as “cuts are noticeable” and “the sound quality is definitely inferior to Recorder 1”, and the current release version (3CD + 1 DVD) was adopted. It is. Even the production team at Floyd Professional had divided opinions on the significance of Recorder 2 until the end, but in other words, “Recorder 2, even though it has the drawback of noticeable cuts, is a great choice for its sound and documentary.” I think it was more proof than anything that sexuality has a potential that cannot be ignored even in a modern sense. Since the performances are on the same day, please refer to the commentary on “DEFINITIVE VIENNA 1977” for the recorded contents, but here we will note the differences between Recorder 1 used on Discs 1 and 2. First of all, this Recorder 2 is completely missing “Sheep” at the beginning of the show, and starts with a cut-in from the beginning of “Dogs” (* Only the intro performance part that introduces the song is missing for a few seconds, but the singing part is at the beginning. It is a perfect recording). There is a partial cut for a few seconds at 13:38, but this sound image allows you to easily distinguish the sounds of each instrument. Judging from the overall sound image and the state of the guitar’s sound output, it is easy to imagine that the recording position is at the rear of the venue, slightly to the left. In “Pigs (Three Different Ones)”, a pitch problem occurs from 11:41 to 47 (* It seems that the recorder’s battery is dead or there is insufficient power, or that the tape running is temporarily inhibited). However, it is also attractive that the sound quality remains as good as ever. The recording level of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. I-V)” suddenly drops from 9:48 to 10:04 and from 10:48 to 10:54, and the guitar cuts out just before the end, but the guitar Each impressive part captures the excitement in the venue from a different angle, which will further complement the vividness of the scene as a documentary. Also, it is true that the sound is a little farther away than Recorder 1, but it is also a feature of Recorder 2 that it does not have a rounded sound that is often found in mediocre recordings, and it shows the individuality of each instrument. It reaches your ears with a properly uneven shape. Among them, the clear and eloquent guitar wave of “Wish You Were Here” evokes a different sound and emotion from Recorder 1, and the harmony of the chorus is also slightly cut at 3:14 (* The reverse point of the tape was changed) ), but there is little blurring in the sound image and it does not detract from the impression. In “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. VI-IX)”, at 6:41 there is a cut for a few seconds due to a tape change or reverse point, and from 11:05 to 11:28 in the middle of the song, there is a slight sound in the left channel. Although there is some omission, the smooth diffused sound of the synthesizer that appears in that scene and the clearness of the high range of the electric piano that follows are of noteworthy quality. Also, after the end of the song, Roger and others say “Thank you, Good Night”, but whereas with Recorder 1 the recording ends a few seconds after the comment, with Recorder 2 you can hear the loud cheers and cheers that follow. Approximately 1 minute of earth-shaking applause was recorded in search of an encore, and this is also an advantage full of on-site sensations that can only be found in this recording. “Us And Them” also features a powerful guitar arpeggio, and (probably) the fact that the recorder is located further away than Recorder 1 has the opposite effect, giving a bird’s-eye view of the entire venue’s reverberations. You can enjoy clear sound. It is also worth checking out that the organ played in the background has a core tone comparable to Recorder 1. Indeed, if you comprehensively judge the quality of the recording, such as sound quality and seamless feel, it is inevitable that the winner will be the outstanding and solid Recorder 1. However, it is filled with scenes that could not be recorded with Recorder 1 and the charm of the unique sound of Recorder 2, and it would be no exaggeration to say that this recording is on par with Recorder 1, at least in terms of its high documentary value. Not. The Recorder 2 that can be heard in this work has been carefully corrected as much as possible to correct the pitch that was wildly and randomly distorted in the original sound, and has a level of perfection that improves the audibility by an order of magnitude compared to the sound that can be picked up on the Internet or the sound that was traded between tapers. It should also be noted that it is bearing fruit. In other words, this is a carefully tuned and enhanced Recorder 2. Live at Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria 1st February 1977 Disc 1 (48:11) 1. Dogs 2. S.E. 3. Pigs (Three Different Ones) 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. I-V) Disc 2 (53:22) 1. Welcome To The Machine 2. Have A Cigar 3. Wish You Were Here 4. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. VI- IX) 5. Money 6. Us And Them