Pink Floyd/OH, USA 1973 1st Gen

The surprising 1st gen source appears for the first time on the minor sound source of 1973, which has hardly been spotted until now, and the only existing recording rewrites history with the best sound quality ever!!! Pink Floyd 1973 3 March 8th, Cincinnati, USA. The sound source of this day, which is rarely seen even in 1973, has rarely been released on unofficial records in Japan or abroad, and in addition to the title “CINCINNATI 8 MARCH 1973”, there are two fan-made bootlegs. There are only three. The reason for this is probably that it was an incomplete recording, missing the last three songs of the show, and that the tape hiss was so intense that it would be difficult to say that the sound was good. On the other hand, it has long been regarded as important among tapers for the following three reasons. 1. It is a unique sound source that does not exist anywhere else other than this recording. 2. It is a valuable performance date when “Childhood’s End” was performed. 3. The performance is dynamic and extremely excellent. In other words, there are negative aspects. However, the program and performance were valuable and exquisite, so it was valued as a trade sound source rather than an unofficial title. However, in January 2020, the cassette source of this unfortunate sound source directly from the master recording was suddenly released online, and the situation suddenly changed and became the center of attention. This is the master sound, which is a 1st gen source that directly inherits the impact of extremely high-quality monaural recording, and includes a low-noise, high-grade sound that completely transforms the previously known tape hiss-filled sound image. Because the sound quality was breathtaking. This brand new 1st gen source is recorded on two different cassette tapes, one is Maxell XLII-S 60 (* 1988-89 production type) which contains the first half of the show (= the entire disc 1), and the other is the show This is TDK’s SA-90 (*1987-89 production type), which contains the second half. In other words, both are full of the colorful and energetic 1st gen sound unique to Hi-Posi, which is played back and digitally output using the famous Technics RS-B565 (*naturally, a Type ? tape compatible machine) with strictly azimuth adjustment. What has been contained in two discs is the 1973 Cincinnati where this latest work debuts and the strongest 1st gen sound in the history of sound sources is released!!! Furthermore, this tape transfer was made relatively recently in November 2018. It is also nice that the freshness of the sound is maintained without deterioration because it is In fact, the upper feeling is quite good. Until now, “Echoes” was a mass of harsh sounds amidst hiss noise, but here the chorus by Dave and Rick can be clearly heard. It has resolution. The recorder pressed the on/off button on the recorder, so there was a momentary sound cutout at 0:28, and about a minute of missing scenes at 6:02, but the beginning 0:47-51 was normal. Rick is playing a different melody, and Roger is playing a different bass melody from 12:49 to 53.While there are negative aspects, there is also the joy of being able to follow the song in a different way than usual. . “Obscured By Clouds” is attractive for its dense, high-resolution midrange and wide range of left and right channels. The power of the XLII-S tape used is clearly shown here, and the slow movement of the hard low range after the rhythm starts is vividly revived. “When You’re In” also has a beautiful mid-to-low range, with the organ melody starting at 3:26 with a clear core sound, the hi-hat carved around it, and the sound of the bass with a hook that stands out. It’s sure to be exciting. The noteworthy “Childhood’s End” has an outstanding sound rise, and the expected value of hearing sense reaches the maximum in an instant. The expansion and clearness of the high frequency range reaches its peak here, and even though it is monaural, you will be enchanted by the multi-layered sound of multiple sounds progressing at the same time. Dave’s youthful singing voice can be heard clearly, and the unique charm of Hi-Posi explodes here, such as the guitar’s edge being extremely prominent, and the sound of the sound that emanates from the entire performance penetrates deep into the heart. “Careful With That Ax, Eugene” also appears as a dense sound with a perfect sense of scale, as the expression of this day progresses as if confirming the sound of each one. In particular, the scream of this day is a direct and ferocious scream that is unparalleled anywhere else, and you will even feel a shiver at the fact that it has been revived with such a vivid sound. When it comes to disc 2, the tape changes and a glossy sound image by TDK’s SA appears. You will immediately notice that although the position is the same high position, it gives off a different sound impression from disc 1. In fact, during the show break, the direction of the recorder’s microphone and the surrounding environment may have been rearranged, but the high-grade sound has a charm that is hard to compare with Disc 1, and the sound image has drastically reduced hiss noise. The feature is that you can continue listening to the continuation. In fact, “On The Run” is a big listening point on Disc 2. Throughout the song, Rick shows off a variety of approaches unique to this day, and the 1st track allows you to enjoy the collision of the listener’s imagination and the player’s creativity with the clarity and attack unique to SA tape. This is the charm of gen sauce. In “The Great Gig In The Sky”, the contrast between the strong female vocals and the performance is radiated with a dazzling sound, and you will definitely be impressed by the sound that spreads outward. The rich tone that can be heard in “Us And Them” is also moving, and you will be impressed once again by the romantic composition of the song, which seems to melt away. Unfortunately, the recording fades out at the end of “Any Color You Like,” but the sound quality remains high until the end of the disc, and the dynamic performance using a wide range of sounds creates a breathtaking sound until the end. Expand with. In particular, it is significant that the passionate performance in the middle was recorded until it subsided, and it should be noted that even if it fades out in the middle, the musical resonance remains deep. Actually, “Brain Damage”, “Eclipse” and the encore song “One Of These Days” follow after this, but unfortunately these three songs were not recorded from the beginning because the recorder ran out of tape. If you want to take advantage of this and criticize the sound source and find faults, you can do it as many times as you want, but there are many performances that include approaches that can only be heard here, and the rare song “Childhood’s End” has good sound quality. The significance of listening to it more than compensates for this, and the 1st gen source, which has a significantly increased amount of information that can be extracted, makes the raison d’être of being the only recording that exists other than this one even more shining. I would also like to add that the problem that the source material released on the internet had, namely the pitch which was about 20% lower than a semitone, was completely corrected in the production of this title, so this work also has an advantage in terms of quality. . Armory Fieldhouse, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 8th March 1973 Disc 1 (49:08) 1. Echoes 2. Obscured By Clouds 3. When You’re In 4. Childhood’s End 5. Careful With That Ax, Eugene Disc 2 (43:39) The 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