Pink Floyd/France 12.1.1972

December 1st was the 8th show out of 10 in France, which was as hugely popular as Germany at the time, from Pink Floyd’s European tour in late 1972, ahead of the release of their new album “Madness” the following year. High-quality line recording of the St. Owen performance near Paris. Contains a remastered version of the take broadcast by the local radio station “RTL”. Although it has been a familiar sound source from the past, this edition contains the best version that has newly emerged in recent years, and can be said to be the best in terms of texture, freshness, and sound stability. In this edition, both discs 1 and 2 have been recorded with more accurate content, perfectly correcting the pitch deviation that gradually decreases in the second half. The first half of Speak To Me, Breathe, and On The Run, which were missing during the broadcast, as well as the first part of One Of These Days and Echoes (approximately 10 minutes in total), will be reproduced on the previous show, November 29th. The take from the Poitiers performance in France is connected with a natural texture, and it has been finished so that you can enjoy the whole show more smoothly. The sound is well mixed, but the sound is a bit thin, and the mono sound image lacks a sense of meatiness. However, the high frequencies are well cut out, and there is almost no deterioration in the sound image, so the listening experience is quite satisfying. You may be disappointed if you expect a sound similar to the BBC sound source, but since line recordings from this period are limited, “it is often the case that almost full live broadcasts, including “Madness” are broadcast. You can listen carefully to this valuable sound source while thinking, “The band gave me permission.” (According to one theory, there is information that radio station “RTL” was a sponsor of the French tour, so they were given permission to broadcast it.) Almost all of the new songs “Madness”, as well as One Of These Days, Careful With That Ax, The second part, which continues with Eugene, Blues, and Echoes, is also richly recorded. The final blow is that the premiere of Childhood’s End, which is included in “Obscured By Clouds”, was recorded last, and the fact that this song was included in this broadcast version can only be called a miracle in Floyd’s history. Its historical value is immeasurable. In any case, the great thing about this sound source is that you can see the details that could not be captured in the audience recording, and it can be said that it is a must-have piece in Floyd research. However, it seems that there were some troubles when recording the radio station, especially Roger’s microphone mistakes, and during “Us And Them” and “Brain Damage ~ Eclipse” Roger’s microphone was completely turned off. Especially the latter is in a karaoke state. (There is no laughter in “Brain Damage,” and suddenly in the second half of Eclipse, only Gilmour’s usual raspy vocals can be heard.) Even in “Careful With That Ax, Eugene,” Roger’s microphone is completely off, and he is seen from a distance. An indescribable take where you can hear Roger’s scream. In “Echoes”, the light microphone was turned off this time, which is also a valuable record, but it’s a shame. In this way, there are some parts where I think the band and management did a good job of allowing the broadcast, but anyway, the quality of the sound source is perfect, and it is definitely a must-have for not only collectors but all Floyd fans. The long-awaited definitive edition of St. Owen’s “RTL” broadcast sound source take is now available! ! Live at Center Sportif de l’Ile des Vannes, Saint Ouen, France 1st December 1972 SBD Disc 1 Dark Side Of The Moon 1. Speak To Me 2. Breathe 3. On The Run 4. Time 5. Breathe(Reprise) 6. The Great Gig In The Sky 7. Money 8. Us And Them 9. Any Color You Like 10. Brain Damage 11. Eclipse Disc 2 1. One Of These Days 2. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 3. Blues 4. Echoes 5 Childhood’s End RADIO BROADCAST RECORDING