Pink Floyd/MD,USA 1973

On June 20th, the fourth day of the second North American tour in 1973, Columbia, Maryland recorded the Merriweather Post Pavilion performance in master quality high-quality audience recording. The sound quality is very stable, with the highest level of sound pressure, sound balance, and punch. It is recorded with an extremely fresh sound that is different from the takes of the same performance that exist among traders, and in addition to the cuts in the latter half of Money and the edits between songs during the cheering part, you can see some tape deterioration. However, overall, it is recorded with a very excellent sound as an audience recording of this era. As discussed among enthusiasts, on this day you could listen to a very excellent performance that was top class on the 1973 tour, and even though it was a large venue performance, it was perfectly controlled, as if you were listening to a studio live performance. You can enjoy a truly spectacular performance. If you have listened to many Floyd live sound sources, you will be surprised at this unusual performance quality in many places. The high level of perfection of the chorus, solo, and ensemble is noteworthy, and the fact that they boldly take on the challenge of giving an energetic performance is sure to please fans. Following the dramatic opening Obscured By Clouds, Gilmore’s high-quality performance in When You’re In, where he overwhelmed the listener with a highly accomplished solo backed by a crisp rhythm section, showed how strong the day was. It tells a story. This live performance took place at a time when his latest album “Madness” was topping the charts and rapidly gaining recognition among rock fans in general, but he performed a powerful and challenging performance without being intimidated by the extraordinary surge of popularity. Floyd’s powerful, steel-like performance, full of positive charm during this period, overwhelmed the listener with a truly exquisite performance. Floyd’s progressive performance, which can be said to be unique to the 1973 tour, has a powerful musical scale and three-dimensional feel as well as the venue size, and is worth listening to throughout. “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” is a splendid performance that is reminiscent of the late 1960s, with a sense of speed that does not make you feel tired, and it is said that the last performance that was so crisp was from this classic number. It can feel real. Even the 8-10 minute psychedelic part allows you to enjoy a masterpiece that maintains a certain sense of tension. Careful With That Ax, Eugene is played at a faster speed than usual, and it’s a wonderful take that lets you feel the positive and passionate performance of the whole band, which makes you believe that “this day is different”. It has become. The grotesque perfection of the sound during the 5-6 minute scream part is astounding. A must-listen for fans is the stunning sound image that transcends the evaluation of each individual play. Echoes also surprises with its high-quality performance, which makes it feel like you’re listening to a live studio performance. The vocals are also extremely powerful. You can see some points of tape deterioration in the 8-9 minute range, but the problem soon goes away. The part at the 11 minute mark where it’s just the rhythm section is unique. After that, the long part where you can listen to various seagull tones more than usual is also intense. Although the performance is fast-paced, the end part is also wonderfully stable. “Madness” is filled with ferocious clapping and enthusiasm during Speak To Me. The unique and sticky guitar playing in Breathe is also wonderful. The vocals are also glossy and have an excellent sense of stability. At On The Run, the sound is so powerful that after the performance, the audience becomes quiet, and then it is very realistic to see a big applause at the same time as the Time intro. Time clearly records the inorganic rhythm. The stable vocals and the powerful, ear-splitting guitar solo in the 3 minute range are also spectacular. Breathe (Reprise) is also recorded surprisingly clearly and is full of power. The Great Gig In The Sky also includes a piano recorded in ultra-clear, and the passionate scat part in the second half allows you to hear the most vivid two-voice singing voice you’ve ever heard. Money also has a very crisp performance, and Gilmore’s vocals are also very good. At 1:52, you can even hear a shout of “Hoo!” The guitar solo that follows the passionate saxophone solo explodes with a long play with a thick and beautiful sound. A must-listen to the superbly controlled and exquisite solo. He is so motivated that I have never heard of him playing a freeform game in the 3 minute range. Nick’s marching drums in the background also add to the atmosphere. There is a cut at 5:19, and then the ending fades out. The opening part where the scene of Us And Them changes completely is also played well. Vocals are also stable as always. In the chorus bridge part that follows the saxophone solo, Rick mistakes the lyrics and the beginning, and you can feel that Gilmore is irritated with the vocal part that continues, saying, “Even though it’s going well!” The climax of the last chorus led by Gilmore is perfect. In the end, it’s confirmed that Rick is having trouble with the noise and squishy synth solo at the beginning of Any Color You Like, but Gilmore’s guitar is still superb, and both Brain Damage and Eclipse at the end, including the female chorus, are rarely heard. You can enjoy the wonderful chorus and vocal parts like never before. The end part, with its perfect harmony, is a masterpiece and will leave you immersed in deep emotion. The encore One Of These Days, where the audience who was enthusiastic at the beginning is so powerfully silent and listens to it, is truly exquisite. Waters’ bass roars more than usual, and Gilmore’s guitar in the second half shows off an intense play that fills everything, successfully creating a completely different dimension space. Was it this amazing? This is an excellent piece that allows you to enjoy the richness of the performances from the 1973 Second US Tour in realistic, stable, high-quality sound. Live at Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia, Maryland, USA 20th June 1973 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. Obscured By Clouds 2. When You’re In 3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 4. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 5. Echoes Disc 2 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 Encore 12. One Of These Days