Pink Floyd/West Germany 2.15.1981

Floyd’s treasured sound source is here for the first time!! “THE WALL” is still a hot topic, with the release of the documentary film “ROGER WATERS: THE WALL” commemorating the 30th anniversary of the release of the album, but this week we will be releasing a bootleg version of “THE WALL.” The surprising first appearance of THE WALL, a new sound source, is finally here! This was just after the start of the second year of THE WALL tour, in 1981, 8 consecutive performances were held in Dortmond, Germany from February 13th to 20th. This is the third day of the performance. I think enthusiasts will be surprised by this date alone, but this day’s performance is a rare day sound source that has never been released as a commercial bootleg in the past. It is a rare master that is hardly ever sold among collectors, and it is also a master quality version that is rare even among core traders. Naturally, it is the best recording take of this performance, and it is not available on the internet at all, but that is understandable. After all, this sound source is a treasured sound source that was independently obtained from a famous collector in Germany, where the performance of this title is performed!! There were quite a few performances of THE WALL tour in 1980, and in 1981. A decent number of titles have been released for the 2nd leg of the June performance (*13th to 17th), but for some reason there are fewer titles from the Dortmond performance, which was held for 8 consecutive days in February, and from this Sigma. In the early days of the label’s inauguration, they released “WESTPHALIAN WALL”, a perfect recording of February 20th (the last day). This newly released work not only provides new clues to what happened right after THE WALL started in 1981, but it can also be said to be a valuable title that allows you to experience unknown discoveries and excitement! But what about the sound quality? Please rest assured. This is a high-level superb audience recording that maintains the resolution and quality unique to Master Direct. I wrote at the beginning that there was no commercial bootleg of this day, but among traders there is one that uses a different source than this work (*non-bootleg sound source, hereinafter referred to as “Recorder 1”). I’m doing it. However, this product boasts a high level of excellent sound quality that is incomparable to Recorder 1, and everyone will be satisfied with not only the closeness and punch of the sound output, but also the wide range and transparent sound. It has become. The only drawback is that due to missing tape, there is a loss of about 10 seconds of sound in the second half of the show, from the middle of Nobody home to the beginning of Vera, and at the 3-minute mark of Waiting for the worms. It is. However, this part has been carefully remastered and treated using high-end equipment from the aforementioned Recorder 1, making it possible to listen non-stop without interrupting the flow of the performance. It is unfortunate that the sound is missing because it is an excellent master material, but it is noteworthy that all the performances of this day, which will be the first appearance of the bootleg, are revived with the original performances of this day. In addition, this treasured source, which was perfectly recorded from the on-site MC before the performance, not only has excellent sound quality, but also has the pleasant feature that there is almost no harsh cheering or noise around the recording device, and it has the characteristic of being a Japanese performance ( It is also noteworthy that you can closely listen to the performance sound as shown in (of course, this was not actually the case). It is THE WALL that is suitable for its first appearance and world’s first CD!! For example, “In The Flesh?” not only has the explosive sound of the pyro and the vocal line, but also the closeness of the sounds of each instrument and the fighter jet. The roaring sound is captured with a powerful sound, making it an opening where you can experience the spectacle of the show at its highest level from the beginning. On the other hand, in “The Thin Ice,” the sound spreads out with a good visibility that gives you a sense of depth, and you can feel the high quality that only Master Sound can have in the wide range of sound. Also, the clear sound in the midrange is excellent. “Another Brick…Part 1” captures the movement of the vocals and guitar, as well as the rustling of children that cannot be heard in other THE WALL titles, and the key point is that you can feel the clear outline and expression of the performance. . This is the same with “Part 2”, as the progression of the weak notes is properly recorded, the movement of the song is even more pronounced than in “Part 1”, and you can enjoy the pleasure of experiencing the sharp performance that can only be achieved by an excellent live recording. I think you can really feel it. “Mother” is an act where the surroundings and venue are quiet, so the tranquil expressiveness reaches the ears directly, allowing you to fully enjoy the finest musical experience. The guitar whine and the crispness of the rhythm in the middle are wonderful, and the bird chirping at the end of the song is also audible, but these quiet songs can also cause some harsh conversations and noises to be heard around the recording machine and inside the venue. I was surprised that there was no commotion or loud cheers (*This is normal for us Japanese people, but this kind of scene is unusual in overseas performances. It is exactly like a Japanese performance). This is the same for the subsequent songs “Goodbye Blue Sky” and “Empty Spaces,” which perfectly captures the scene of the venue falling silent and listening intently without missing a single note, which makes this day’s performance even more appealing. It brings you up close to the listener, and is sure to give you an unprecedented listening experience and lingering aftertaste. “Young Lust” perfectly captures the sound of the guitar that spreads in the midrange, and Gilmore’s energetic singing comes directly to your ears from a close position, making it attractive. On the other hand, “Don’t Leave Me Now” has a vivid sound that blends the effective sound effects of Sigh and the sound of Roger’s live singing, and the contrast between the violently changing scene in the middle and the sexy first half scene is shocking. Probably. In addition, “The Last Few Bricks” clearly captures the eerie sound of the guitar, making it a great scene where you can strongly feel Floyd’s ability to evoke images. “Hey You” has a slight cut-in at the beginning, but this is because the show was set up to suddenly start with the customer lights on, and like many THE WALL sound sources, this can’t be helped. By the way. However, the recorded sound is the same as disc 1, with a beautiful close-up sound with no sense of discomfort in the spatial presence. As I wrote at the beginning of the article regarding the lack of musical sounds in “Nobody home” and “Vera”, the remastered sound image of Recorder 1, which aims to improve the sound quality of the compensated part, in no way detracts from this treasured new source. I think you can understand that there is no such thing, and I’m sure Roger’s vivid expressiveness, which seems to suck up the magnetic field of the land and exhale the air, will leave a big impression. “Comfortably Numb” is the highlight of the second half of the show, and you can fully enjoy the excitement of Gilmore’s singing and each note of the guitar flying from the transparent depths. From the beginning of the song, the sound is both transparent and precise, and the scale of the song is felt at a wide range of dynamics. Please experience the surprise of being able to feel the scale of the song up close. Also, in “The Show Must Go On”, the chorus’s harmony and Roger’s uniquely hooky bass quietly blend together to create a wonderful sound, and in “In The Flesh”, you can hear the sound that is often found in mediocre audience recordings. It is also worth noting that it is not a lumpy lump of sound, but a delicate and sticky sound that clearly picks up the chord decorations from the piano. In “Run Like Hell”, there is clapping from all over the venue according to the rhythm, but this is also a scene that gives the impression of a Japanese performance somewhere. The sharp guitar sound is heard up close, and the percussive drums are also beautifully recorded, so you can feel the powerful and high-quality dynamism even if you don’t like it. In “The Trial,” I’m surprised that the dynamic feel of the bass range emitted by the performance is not crushed at all, but in the scene where the wall collapses, the roar and vibrations that astounded the audience at the venue were perfectly picked up. , it is filled with the vividness of a live documentary recording rather than a live sound source. Do you think that all THE WALL titles are the same? It is true that if the sound is not good, it will be difficult to understand the details of the performance, so it will feel like the performances are similar. However, Sigma’s THE WALL title is different, with Floyd’s professional staff setting high ideals and hurdles for sound quality and performance content. All of the backing titles that have carefully selected sound quality and performance content have received high praise, and that is why this work, which appears alongside them, is THE WALL’s sound attack, which is full of new discoveries. All of our staff would like you to experience it for yourself. It is a topic that cannot be overlooked because it is a show in 1981 with a greater sense of stability and dynamics, unlike the show in 1980, which attracted a lot of attention = a large number of titles, and above all, this show revived with a treasured master direct. WALL will definitely deliver the vivid excitement and emotion of “In The Flesh!!!” rather than the question “In The Flesh?”! Live at Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany 15th February 1981 TRULY AMAZING/ PERFECT SOUND Disc 1(55:12) 1. MC Intro 2. In The Flesh? 3. The Thin Ice 4. Another Brick In The Wall Part 1 5. The Happiest Days Of Our Lives 6. Another Brick In The Wall Part 2 7. Mother 8. Goodbye Blue Sky 9. Empty Spaces 10. What Shall We Do Now? 11. Young Lust 12. One Of My Turns 13. Don’t Leave Me Now 14. Another Brick In The Wall Part 3 15. The Last Few Bricks 16. Goodbye Cruel World Disc 2(53:41) 1. Hey You 2. Is There Anybody Out There? 3. Nobody Home 4. Vera 5. Bring The Boys Back Home 6. Comfortably Numb 7. The Show Must Go On 8. MC Intro 9. In The Flesh 10. Run Like Hell 11. Waiting For The Worms 12. Stop 13. The Trial 14. Outside The Wall