Pink Floyd/UK 6.28.1972 Upgrade

Pink Floyd’s 1972 “Another Brighton Dome Sound Source” features a 1st gen source that far exceeds the previously released version!! At the world premiere of the prototype version of “Madness”, they were forced to stop playing due to equipment trouble. The retry performance they attempted on the same stage months later, and their energetic appearance is revived with piercing high-quality sound!!The best part of Floyd’s 1972 performance is that you can hear the vivid performance of the prototype version of “Madness” I’m running out. The approach of this period, which differs in many ways from the later completed form, was very popular, and it goes without saying that there are many good titles. Among these, the most important key point is the Brighton Dome performance in the UK on January 20th, where the prototype version of “Madness” had its world premiere. However, almost five months after the premiere, the Brighton Dome performance, which was held at the same venue on June 28th for the second time in 72 years, has not received much attention to date. “ECLIPSED BY THE DOME (Godfatherrecords G.R. 481/482)”, which appeared on an overseas label in 2011, has become known as the only title that allows you to listen to “another Brighton Dome performance” on June 28th. Since it is an overseas title from about 10 years ago, it is almost no longer seen, but the biggest reason why this performance has faded from people’s memories is because of the prototype performance that was held at the same Brighton Dome on January 20, 1972. This is probably because the world premiere sound source of “Madness” has a huge impact. Normally, “Brighton Dome in 1972” refers to the Dark Side world premiere sound source on January 20th, but if that’s the case, it’s strange that Brighton Dome on June 28th isn’t also talked about. That’s a story. This is because at the world premiere five months ago, the show was interrupted due to equipment trouble. Therefore, the performance of the prototype version that could be heard at the same performance venue was a “retry of the world premiere” that would come again five months later, a chance to redeem the stigma. There is no way that the members at the time have forgotten the bitter memories of the first performance, which had to be interrupted midway through, and for that reason, the retry performance of the prototype version of “Madness” that can be heard here also serves as a bitter answer performance. Therefore, it can be said that the current situation where such an important sound source is relegated to the corner of memory is extremely frustrating for both fans and the label. As if to quench that thirst, the 1st gen of this June 28th sauce was released online the other day. The sound quality of the first generation cassette, which was copied directly from the master recording, had a high quality that surpassed the previously known sound of the previous version. The pitch, which was slow in the public source, was corrected to return to normal, and the phase, which was slightly tilted from time to time, was firmly adjusted so that the sound towered correctly in the center. In addition, by removing minute noises almost on a bar-by-bar basis and polishing the whole thing, we were able to create an iron-clad upgraded sound with exceptional quality. Recording of this 1st gen, which conveys a retry of the world premiere, begins from the point where the heartbeat of “Speak To Me” begins, and at this point the sound exceeds the already released version (*hereinafter referred to as the “previously released version”). You can feel the potential. “Travel” also has a solid and heavy sound that runs with a lingering sound that exceeds the previous releases, but “Time” is the 1st gen that has been tuned correctly this time and shows its true power. is. The sound wave that penetrates here is at a special level, and Rick and Dave’s singing voices are close, transparent, and rich in thickness, making it a scene where you can feel the best of the original recording sound. “The Mortality Sequence”, which had equipment trouble at the premiere, also has an excellent opening SE reading and synthesizer sound. The compromise between words and music has been revived with a closeness and clarity that blows away the previously released records, and you can clearly see that the bitterness of the equipment trouble they experienced at the premiere is fading due to its high resolution. In addition, “Money”, which was forced to stop playing at the premiere due to equipment trouble, will be revived with exceptional sound quality. There is only a scene that is processed with fade out and in around 4:07 to 15 (*probably connected by replacing the tape), but if you listen to the front and back, you can confirm that there are no omissions in the performance, so the listening quality is poor. There is almost no impression, and you can enjoy the development that was interrupted at the premiere with pure dynamic high-resolution sound. “Us and Them” is sure to leave you overwhelmed with the direct feeling of the most transparent 1st gen sound. Here too, the sound deteriorates for only a few seconds in the middle (*3:00~08), but it recovers immediately, and everyone is overwhelmed by the vivid sound waves inherited directly from the master original sound. Sho. Also, there is a voice SE for about 1 minute from around 4:47 in the second half of the song, and this recording has the characteristic that the in-house SE can be heard very well throughout. From this, it seems that there was a recorder right near the speakers, and the fact that you can experience part of the quadrophonic sound output system is a must-see topic. The sound quality further improves when it comes to disc 2. The fact that it includes plenty of 2 minutes and 30 seconds of the state before the performance including tuning is also full of documentary feeling, but the resolution of “One Of These Days” is also amazing. The tough volume of the midrange has further increased, and the high tones that are centered around the guitar and synthesizer are outstanding, so you can enjoy a truly impeccable listening experience. “Careful With That Ax Eugene” not only shows the improved sound potential, but also the dynamic range (= difference in the strength of the sound) stands out, and the transparency in the first half is the highest level of depth and tone for a 1972 AUD recording. The flood of sounds from that day is conveyed to the present day. “Echoes” appears with exceptional smoothness, with the tenacious extension of the high register centering on the synthesizer in the first half and the sharp transition of the guitar emitted from the slide bar, which matches the thicker singing voice unique to 1st gen. It’s a surprising listen. In the “Nothing 14” section, the synthesizer’s expansion in all directions and the muted guitar’s chopping were beautiful, and the massive sound involving the bass increased in volume, bringing back the essential pulse of the original sound. After the end of the song, the sound is interrupted once after the applause rises, but if you listen to the front and back, there is no missing scene, and the tuning you can hear here is perfect for the on-site feeling of over 3 minutes and 45 seconds. In “Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun”, Roger’s singing voice is closer and clearer than on the previous release, and the magical flickering of the mental image hits your ears with the vividness and massiveness characteristic of the first generation tapes. You will be surrounded by joy. What’s even more surprising is that the recording continues to run endlessly even after the performance has ended, capturing over 4 minutes and 15 seconds of the atmosphere inside the venue after the performance, completely eradicating the bitter memories of the premiere. That’s what I’m doing. Just before the end of the tape, there was loud applause and cheers, and the live recording also conveyed that there seemed to be some movement on stage (* members appeared from the side of the stage, waved, etc.) at the end. You will be trembling with emotion. Even so, the sharpness and directness of the recorded sound that can be felt throughout the recording is quite impressive. This is a level that is definitely in the top even if you look at the entire recording of 1972. I don’t mean to criticize the Godfather album “ECLIPSED BY THE DOME”, which has conveyed the events of June 28th, but the sound recording and the existence of the title have been relegated to the corner of people’s memories. I think the reason for this is that the sound lacked the strength to overcome the impact of “madness/world premiere”. Rather than overcoming the impact of the first performance, we wanted to capture it with high-resolution, robust documentary sound. This toughness is necessary for the June 28th sound source that depicts the recovery of the first performance, and only by establishing this balance will the content of both performances be deeply etched in the listeners’ memories as a set. The Dome, Brighton, East Sussex, UK 28th June 1972 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (44:43) The Dark Side Of The Moon 1. Speak To Me 2. Breathe 3. Travel 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 (62:48) 1. Tunings 2. One Of These Days 3. Careful With That Ax Eugene 4. Echoes 5. Tunings 6. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun