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You can listen to the night of the famous sound source “THE BEST OF TOUR 72” in its entirety!! This weekend, the strongest live recordings by two famous tapers are finally here!! The performance at the Rainbow Theater in the UK on February 20, 1972… Just writing that will remind you of the masterpiece “THE BEST OF TOUR 72”, which is familiar to fans of unofficial sound sources. This classic sound source, known since the days of analog bootleg LPs, is widely known as a special audience recording that sounds just like a sound board, even though it only contains the prototype dark side part of the first half of the show, and “THE BEST OF TOUR 72” was released as the definitive version recently and was very well received. The recording is so famous and so superb that it represents the Rainbow Theater performance in early winter 1972, but if you change your perspective, it is just that the spotlight is on “THE BEST OF TOUR 72 source”, which is known for its outstandingly good recording condition, and it may be that it is not known that there is another recording source that recorded the show to the end, not just the first half of the show like THE BEST OF TOUR 72 source, on the same day. In fact, there are two other excellent audience recordings by two other famous tapers for the recording of February 20th, which is famous for THE BEST OF TOUR 72. Moreover, they are not only recordings of the prototype dark side part of the first half of the show, but also exist in the form that captures the second half of the show that follows, so it is a bit one-sided to talk about the final day of the Rainbow performance on February 20th without listening to it. This latest work, which will be released this weekend, is a complete title that contains the best version of the two existing sound sources, but by combining this with the aforementioned Sigma version of “THE BEST OF TOUR 72”, not only will all the sound sources of the day be available in the best form, but it will also be a document title that can fully complement the pattern of this day until the end of the show! [Disc 1 + 2] “The John Baxter’s tape” One of the two separate recording sources is “The John Baxter’s tape” recorded by John Baxter, which is a sound source that records the first half of the show to the middle of the second half of the show. This source made a brilliant debut on discs 3 and 4 of “THE BEST OF TOUR 72 (Sirene-135)”, which appeared in a 4-disc set from the prestigious Sirene label in 2006, and shocked unofficial sound source fans around the world. However, verification has progressed since then, and it is now known that it is a combination of two sound sources, John Baxter and another source on the same day. However, since the taper name was known from the beginning of the sound source debut, this mixed source is still called “The John Baxter’s tape” and is widely recognized. In addition, the sound quality recorded on the above-mentioned Sirene discs 3 and 4 was good but the generation was unknown, but this time, the 1st gen copy of the actual master obtained from John Baxter is used, and the biggest topic is that it is recorded with the best sound that surpasses that of Sirene discs 3 and 4 because it is a direct source of the original sound with a confirmed generation. The improved grade of sound quality and sound image allows you to grasp further details of the recording. For example, “Speak to Me” starts with a rustling sound as if checking the direction and position of the microphone, but if you listen closely, you can see that it is a full-length version that struggled to not miss the first sound of the heartbeat. At the start of this disc, you can feel the excellent sound quality unique to the 1st gen copy, but this will change to certainty at the moment “Breathe” begins. The direct impact of Gilmour’s singing voice and the transparency of the ensemble jump out with a vivid and full thickness, making it an opening that instantly shows the superiority of the sound. In “Travel Sequence”, the blend of the guitar cutting tone and the sharp sound of the electric piano appears with a wonderful sound, but you will be surprised again by the robustness of the mid-range that supports the sound field. The subtle sound of the hi-hat and the movement of the bass are also perfectly recorded, and you will surely get a much better understanding of what Floyd at this time was trying to grasp and develop from the axis of this song structure. “Time” is not only a massive sound image, but it is a song that shows that this source also has depth and depth, and the vividness of the hierarchy of the sound of the electric piano and the tom that appear at the beginning and the floating feeling are outstanding. In “Us And Them”, the music begins to sing with more and more density and breadth. The beautiful melody fills the air with a dynamic spread, and a moment of bliss comes as it slowly seeps from your ears into your brain. “Any Colour You Like” reduces the analog noise that appears for a moment at 00 minutes 23 seconds as much as possible, improving the audible grade so that you can listen to it without stress, and in “Brain Damage ? Eclipse”, the sounds, sounds and keywords that led the times swell and converge, and the special on-site sound that leaves a deep aftertaste pops out. “One Of These Days” is recorded including a scene of tuning in the wind sound effects, and the example bass motive sound that appears at the beginning comes out with amazing closeness and clarity. Although the texture of the sound image is different, this is exactly the performance that originally followed the famous recording “THE BEST OF TOUR 72”, and you will surely be shaken by the dense and powerful sound that resonates toughly. After the final song, the tuning will be performed again for about 2 minutes, but the fact that this is also recorded as it is and uncut is also a big topic. “Careful With That Axe, Eugene” also has a dazzling organic sound interweaving, and I think you will be captivated by the high quality that you can’t believe was recorded live 45 years ago. The scream is also accompanied by a sharp texture, but on the other hand, the fusion of the guitar and organ that emits a heavy tone leaves a thrilling listening response. After the final song, the tuning scene for about 2 minutes is captured without missing a single sound, so you won’t want to miss it. “Echoes” is also attractive for its fresh and beautiful sound spread and jump, but it includes a scene where the sound of the left channel is toned down for about 10 seconds from around 11 minutes 22 seconds before the cry scene (※ Uncorrectable). However, since this is a scene where the music converges once, you will hardly feel any discomfort in the ears. The flow towards the ending also comes out with a sound image with extremely high potential, and even after the final song, it captures the time between leaving the stage and returning to the stage again uncut, and the loud cheers and applause sent to them when they returned, and the tuning scene afterwards are also recorded uncut while maintaining the best sound quality. “A Saucerful Of Secrets” cuts out at about 8 minutes 30 seconds due to the remaining master tape, but the closeness and accuracy of the sound of each instrument is almost at the same level as the line recording, and there are moments when it feels superior to Disc 4, which is a different source that appears later. [Disc 3 + 4] “The Steve B’s tape” Disks 3 and 4 are different sources recorded by the master Steve B. This is the opposite of “THE BEST OF TOUR 72”, which recorded only the prototype dark side part of the first half of the show, and this recording is characterized by recording only the second half of the show from there, but this is also a very high quality super-high quality source, so it’s irresistible. Also, like the John Baxter source used for discs 1 and 2, this uses the 1st gen tape copied from the actual master tape owned by the recorder Steve B, so it is noteworthy that even the finest tones come out beautifully. For example, the sound of the hi-hat and the melody of the guitar spread with spatiality is wonderful, but on the other hand, the mid-range volume is also quite tremendous, and it is a high-grade sound image where you can feel his excellent recording skills that are unique to him, who has left behind many masterpieces. Its excellence explodes from the beginning of “One Of These Days” at the beginning of the disc, and the floating feeling of the tone when the rhythm disappears in the middle, and the texture of the loud and sharp sound of the guitar (= sound power in the mid-range to high range) are at an extraordinary level, which is clear to anyone’s ears at first listen. “Careful With That Axe, Eugene” also has a slide guitar tone and hi-hat grain that were a little difficult to grasp on Disc 2, but they come out with a crystal clear special grade sound, and the screams that are even more intense than usual are released in an instant, and the loud separation and merging of the performance is wonderful, and the separation of each instrument is also impeccable. It is also worth noting that thanks to these benefits, the construction of the ensemble can be grasped with a more certain feeling than what can be heard on Disc 2. “Echoes” also proceeds with a mega-crystal special sound image, and the vivid tone that gave many hints and deep inspiration to the audience that night, accompanied by a rich sound, asks us straight questions 45 years later. The deep echo and harmony on the vocals are also outstandingly beautiful, and the perspective of the guitar, which gets closer and farther away even in the crying scene, is captured with a three-dimensional A-class sound, so you will be able to lean forward and listen to it. “A Saucerful Of Secrets” has a dense sound with a chewy and chewy feel, suggesting further advanced musical considerations and deepening understanding to the listener. In particular, the part from around 8 minutes 30 seconds onwards was not recorded on Disc 2 = John Baxter recording, so it can be said that the fact that you can follow it to the end of the show with this ultra-high sound quality is a unique advantage. The scene where the guide vocals appear at the end is a long version that is repeated twice, just like the performance at Hakone Aphrodite the previous year, and the power of the song with a long range can be enjoyed with excellent sound quality. “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun” also perfectly captures the magical musical transformation that slowly changes its form, and everyone is sure to be excited by the performance that gradually factorizes the sound and searches for a solution. …As you know, the performance that Floyd performed “next” on the last day of this Rainbow Theater was the Tokyo performance here in Japan (※ Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on March 6th), which they landed about two weeks later. There is no need to say anything more about the divine performances in various places in Japan, the second performance in the same year, but if you are a Japanese fan who is more familiar with those great performances than anyone in the world, you will know what was removed from this Rainbow Theater, what was matured, and what was newly added to the final day of the Sapporo performance. Therefore, in order to meet the expectations of Japanese fans who are particularly strict about accuracy, all discs have been adjusted for hiss reduction, sound pressure and left/right balance adjustment, fine popping noise during tape running has been removed, and precise pitch adjustment has been applied, and the sound of both 1st gen tapes is sealed with the best possible perfection that can honestly be imagined. By unraveling this, you can not only get the whole picture of “THE BEST OF TOUR 72”, but also re-examine the 1972 Japan performance, making it the ultimate 4-disc set. Please pick up this work this weekend and check out its reliable sound accuracy, and we hope you will grasp the full picture of the final day of the Rainbow Theater with its high-precision sound quality! Live at Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London, UK 20th February 1972 (2 Diff Sources) The John Baxter’s tape Disc 1 (50:43) The Dark Side Of The Moon 1. Speak to Me 2. Breathe 3. Travel Sequence 4. Time 5 . Breathe (Reprise) 6. The Mortality Sequence 7. Money 8. Us And Them 9. Any Color You Like 10. Brain Damage 11. Eclipse Disc 2 (61:46) 1. One Of These Days 2. Careful With That Ax , Eugene 3. Echoes 4. A Saucerful Of Secrets The Steve B’s tape Disc 3 (44:03) 1. One Of These Days 2. Careful With That Ax, Eugene 3. Echoes Disc 4 (37:11) 1. A Saucerful Of Secrets 2.Blues 3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
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