Rolling Stones/Switzerland 9.26.1973 Late Show Upgrade

The second day of the 1973 European tour in Bern in September, and the second show, was a recording of the audience that was unearthed ten years ago, delighting enthusiasts around the world. The fact that there were two different sound sources also surprised enthusiasts, and one of them, “recorder 1,” was released as “BEFORE THE AFFAIR” at the time. Since it was a monophonic vintage sound source, the label naturally equalized it when releasing it. This was to remove the clapping that occurred around the recorder, which was a concern in some scenes. By the standards of 2013, this processing was not bad, and it was a pity that the essential high pitch was released as it was, even though they had made great efforts to make it easier to listen to. “BERN 1973 2ND NIGHT SECOND SHOW” was based on such “BEFORE THE AFFAIR” to solve this problem and record it in an even easier-to-listen-to state. Although the original is the same master as the Godfather version, the advantage of being able to hear it at accurate pitch is great, and it can be said to be a hidden masterpiece that sold out during the great popularity. However, on the second day of Bern, the “recorder 1” sound source of the second show did not appear on the market after the new items, and rather, after the death of “BERN 1973 2ND NIGHT SECOND SHOW”, it fell into the unexpected situation of being practically difficult to obtain. In Europe 1973, where it is no exaggeration to say that all sound sources should be supplied stably, what else can we call this but a serious situation? Of course, the performance itself could be heard by DAC’s “SWISS MADE VOL.2” using “recorder 2”. Although this “recorder 1” is mono, the big appeal is that it captures a fairly large sound image centered on Mick’s singing voice, and it should definitely be ranked high among the Europe 1973 sound sources. That is why it is impossible that the current items have not existed for a long time, but at the same time, it is also true that the “recorder 1” item released 10 years ago was recorded in a state that makes you feel the date. The equalization mentioned earlier, “removing applause nearby,” certainly suppressed the noticeable applause, but on the other hand, the processing created a sense of equalization that was like a swishing and splashing sound in the areas where it was applied. At the time, the merit of the applause being less noticeable seemed to be greater, but that was also the limit of technology in 2013. Therefore, while the appearance of a new item containing “recorder 1” was urgently required, for the above reasons, a reissue using “BERN 1973 2ND NIGHT SECOND SHOW” (hereinafter referred to as “already released”) is impossible. Therefore, this time Graf Zeppelin went back to the original sound source on the Internet and carried out an overhaul. Graf Zeppelin has a reputation for precise adjustment of vintage mono sound sources, so this time the solid mono sound that was not felt in the 2013 version is revived. Even if you just take this, the difference from past items is clearly visible. Moreover, since the release 10 years ago was by Godfather, the master of the equalization label, this one is clearly more natural. And yet, there were many parts where the original hiss noise became more noticeable due to the addition of equalization in the previously released version, but there is no such unevenness. And above all, the original sound is left as it is without any processing to reduce the clapping, so the naturalness is more prominent. Indeed, after the end of “Angie”, the sound of clapping that was accidentally forgotten that the taper was hitting the microphone out of joy at hearing the new song that was a big hit is included, and at the end of the live performance, “Jumping Jack Flash”, there is a lot of clapping every time Mick’s singing part ends. In that respect, the processing of the already released board was not wrong, but it cannot be denied that the unnaturalness that occurred because of that was offset. After all, it is better to record using the original sound. Of course, Europe 73’s performance cannot be bad. On this day, Mick Taylor had a feeling of inability to get through the phrase at the beginning of the solo in the opening “Brown Sugar”, but in the next “Gimme Shelter”, the Taylor style unique to Europe 73 exploded at once. Furthermore, he constructed a wonderful phrase in “Dancing With Mr. D”. There is really something special about Taylor on this tour. Another attraction of this tour is that Mick shouts powerfully throughout the entire live performance, but this “recorder 1” captures his singing voice with a large sound image, making it a masterpiece. Also, 20 days ago in Cologne, the band members were introduced to the intro played by Keith in “Honky Tonk Women”, but on this day, instead of introducing the members, the band started with Charlie’s rhythm, which was a rare intro that reminded me of Cologne. It seemed like a live intro that would look good on stage, but it never took root. This is the second show on the second day of Bern, which was a relatively recently discovered sound source among the European 73 sound sources, but has been difficult to obtain for a long time. A new definitive version recorded in a natural state that is appropriate for the time when the previously released version can no longer be called the best is finally here. (Remastering Memo) This title is a kind of revenge version of “Bern 1973 2nd Night Second Show” that came out around 2013. This time, it is based on the same source (Aud mono sound source), but a different net source that is not a copy of the GR version. As mentioned later, the intro is supplemented with another source, so it is hard to tell, but originally this version had a 2-second longer beginning than the previous version. After phase correction and correction of sound cuts on one channel, it was finally converted to mono. The positioning is clear without phase shift. Bandwidth adjustment. Adjustments were made to the low and mid ranges without any unpleasantness. In the previous version (and the GR version), the sounds of the audience’s applause were generally cut out. This version has no such processing, and is the pure, natural sound. Although it is a matter of preference whether or not the applause is included, here we focus on the sound output at the actual actual site. In addition, since there are traces of the applause that have been deleted from the previous version, there remains a floating sound with a splashing sound like the sound of a jump rope. The only cut during this live performance was in Midnight Rambler, and the missing part was filled in again from another source on the same day. I don’t think there is any discomfort in the sound. However, there is actually a cut in the song during the compensation part of this other source (around 5:24 on the main Rambler), and even if you check the previous and GR versions, the corresponding parts are well cross-faded. It’s a bit early, but the live intro also has a part where Mick’s screams are involved, so about 18 seconds at the beginning are compensated for with a different source. The sound quality is great. I think you’ll be surprised. This is a new masterpiece title that I want all fans to listen to. Live at Festhalle, Bern, Switzerland 26th September 1973 (Late Show) PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) (72:47) 01. Introduction ★0:00-0:18 supplemented with other sources 02. Brown Sugar 03. Gimme Shelter 04. Happy 05. Tumbling Dice 06. Star Star 07. Dancing With Mr.D 08. Angie 09. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 10. Midnight Rambler ★5:10 – 5:56 supplemented with other sources 11. Honky Tonk Women 12. All Down The Line 13. Rip This Joint 14. Jumping Jack Flash 15. Street Fighting Man