Pink Floyd/Netherlands 1968

Amsterdam on May 23, 1968 recorded the early show and late show of the day from the live performance at Paradiso in master quality. For a long time, only takes with poor generation existed for this sound source, but this edition is mastered from a genuine “1st Gen” tape discovered in recent years, and it is possible to confirm a marked improvement in sound quality. Masu. Compared to the sound sources that have been on the market so far, the musical tones are clearer and the hiss noise has been greatly reduced. This is a valuable record from 1968, when Gilmour officially joined the band following the departure of Syd Barrett. Early Show is a rare sound source that includes Let There Be More Light. This is a sound source from the time when Gilmour, a new member, started by imitating Syd Barrett and was gradually trying to establish his own originality, and you can feel it in his play that made heavy use of effects such as Interstellar Overdrive and A Saucerful Of Secrets. You can. The sound localization and stability are also quite excellent for an audience recording of this era, and Rick’s organ sound that can be heard in the second half of Interstellar Overdrive, which gives you a sense of the mysterious mood, and the ending, which is full of scale, are recorded with great force. In A Saucerful Of Secrets, an early arrangement of nearly 15 performances, Rick’s psychedelic play on the organ with a drum roll in the background in the first half, and the organ chord play that approaches the mysterious tone of the bridge to the second half are exquisite. Gilmore’s fresh backing play sounds fresh. (Early show: Recording time 47 minutes 28 seconds) From the beginning of the late show, you can listen to the early version of “Keep Smiling People” of “Careful With That Ax, Eugene” (Roger’s title call is also included). This is recorded with better high-quality sound compared to the early show. The “1st Gen” tape that appeared this time had the correct pitch for the early show, but the pitch for the late show was quite high, so of course this was recorded just right. Also, all of the existing songs have a digital modulation problem between the songs after the performance of Keep Smiling People (immediately after the first howling), but this take contains the best version without such problems. Keep Smiling People is an instrumental number that starts off quiet and gradually becomes more rhythmic. Even in the chaotic performance, the talented and unique approach of the young members can be seen, creating a phantasmagoric song that symbolizes this period. You can enjoy a performance full of creativity. In the second half of the rare Let There Be More Light following the early show, you can listen to a long solo in the style of Ritchie Blackmore that makes you imagine young Gilmore’s fingers crawling around the frets. Anyway, the sound is good and it’s very impressive. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun has the instruments recorded louder than the vocals. The crisp and energetic performance is wonderful, and Rick’s unique tone and performance catch your ear. The live take of Flaming, a song from the first album, is also very valuable, and you can listen with great interest to Gilmore’s bold psychedelic playing. Any fan will be silently listening to the tasteful performance of A Saucerful Of Secrets, which was recorded with the highest sound quality. Anyway, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a miracle that such a high-grade sound image remained in the recording of this era. (Late Show: Recording time 53 minutes 50 seconds) Live at Club Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 23rd May 1968 AMAZING/TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 Early Show 1. Let There Be More Light 2. Interstellar Overdrive 3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 4. A Saucerful Of Secrets Disc 2 Late Show 1. Keep Smiling People 2. Let There Be More Light 3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 4. Flaming 5. A Saucerful Of Secrets First European International Pop Festival Live at Palazzo Dello Sport, Rome, Italy 6th May 1968 SBD (VPRO Rebroadcast Version, Remastered) Live at the “First European International Pop Festival” held in Rome, Italy on May 6, 1968 Contains a broadcast take of the performance. Contains the 1997 rebroadcast version of FM station VPRO, allowing you to experience Floyd’s performance during this precious period with official-grade ultra-high sound quality and outstanding freshness. For this re-release, we have improved the sound quality and music dynamism by adjusting the overall sound and strengthening the mid and high tones. It was widely known as the “Piper Club” sound source, and there is a record that it was performed in front of only 400 people at a vast venue. At the beginning, there is no doubt that you will be overwhelmed by the continuous sound of Astronomy Domine’s head organ. The mix is ​​also vivid, and you can clearly understand the combination of Floyd’s band at the time. The third track also includes an interview with Roger. I am amazed at the speedy arrangement of Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun at this time. The guitar solos are like listening to The Doors. Interstellar Overdrive, which shows a unique approach from the intro, is probably the best part to listen to. You can fully enjoy an innovative performance at the time, full of improvisation, with the highest sound quality. Limited Bonus Disc 1. Italian Announcer 2. Astronomy Domine 3. Roger Waters Interview 4. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 5. Interstellar Overdrive SOUNDBOARD RECORDING