Ry Cooder/CA,USA 1974 Pro-Shot Edition & more

In 1974, Ry Cooder was at the height of his career, having just released the masterpiece “PARADISE AND LUNCH.” Now, a pro-shot release has emerged that allows you to witness that legendary session. This release contains two multi-camera pro-shots. The first half is a studio live performance at “Record Plant Studios.” The second half is a promotional film produced for his debut album, “RY COODER.” Let’s take a look at each individually. First half: Film footage that allows you to witness the legendary session First up is the main content of this release: a multi-camera pro-shot from “Record Plant Studios on July 7, 1974.” This was a studio live performance for broadcast at San Francisco radio station “KSAN.” The performance was broadcast live, and professional multi-camera filming was also conducted on site. This release is a DVD made from the best master of that performance. The visual beauty is truly superb. In today’s digital age, this isn’t the kind of release that boasts “completely official quality!”, but the retro flickering of the screen gives it a charming, atmospheric feel reminiscent of 1970s film. Above all, the master’s pristine quality, free from distortion or warping, is superb, making it a truly beautiful music documentary. And far surpassing the visual beauty is the audio. This is a perfect stereo soundboard recording, lustrous and beautiful with no noise whatsoever, not even a hint of age-related deterioration. Including the mix and stereo imaging, it’s “completely official quality sound” that could easily be released as an official CD without any problems. The interviews take on a historical film feel, suggesting that the audio might be synchronized with the FM broadcast version. What is depicted with such visual beauty and sound is a precious studio session overflowing with the potential of their prime. The set consists of only seven songs, but the content is extremely rich. Let’s take a look at the repertoire here. First (3 songs) – Police Dog Blues / How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live? / Alimony Others (4 songs) – Paradise and Lunch: If Walls Could Talk / Tattler Others: Teardrops Will Fall / I’m A Pilgrim This selection offers a comprehensive overview of Ry Cooder’s career, from tracks on his debut album ‘RY COODER’ to numbers from his latest album ‘PARADISE AND LUNCH’. Although there are only seven songs, each one is incredibly rich in flavor. After all, the backing band supporting Ry is incredibly luxurious. Russ Tittelman, the master who has worked on masterpieces by Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, is on bass, and the legendary Jim Keltner, who has supported the era with countless sessions, is on drums. Furthermore, percussion master Milt Holland joins them, and the chorus of Gene Mumford, Bobby King, and Cliff Givens adds to the brilliance. These dreamlike masters transform Ry Cooder’s roots music in the intimate setting of the studio. The intimate energy of them sharing music in a circle is the greatest charm that can only be experienced in this film. Second half: A promotional film visualizing his debut album Following that studio live performance is a promotional film made for his debut album, “RY COODER.” In a tranquil rural landscape, Ry performs four songs: “How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live?”, “Do Re Mi”, “Available Space”, and “One Meat Ball”. Between songs, there are narrations by Ry himself and historical footage, making it more like a short music film than a simple collection of clips. It’s a promotional video, so it’s lip-synced, but the sight of his original masterpiece coming to life is deeply moving. Moreover, the master quality is superb. While it also has a vintage feel typical of the 70s, the glossy image quality in every corner surpasses even the main “Record Plant” footage. Combined with the texture of the film, it has the visual beauty of a superb documentary film. This disc offers a chance to fully appreciate two previously unreleased films: a studio session that encapsulates the potential of Ry Cooder’s heyday, and a promotional film that brought his debut album, “RY COODER,” to life. Both are presented in superb master quality. The disc captures the unadorned texture of 70s film and features audio that could even be officially released on CD. It’s a precious video masterpiece that allows you to witness the era when Ry Cooder, a master of roots music, was at his most brilliant. The multi-camera pro-shot from “Record Plant Studios on July 7, 1974” is a live studio broadcast for radio station KSAN, and the video has the distinctive feel of 70s film, while the sound is “completely official-grade,” making an official CD release seem possible. The super-luxurious backing band, featuring Russ Tittelman on bass, Jim Keltner on drums, and Milt Holland on percussion, is also a highlight. The second half includes the promotional film for his debut album, “RY COODER,” allowing you to enjoy the beginning of his career in superb master quality. The Record Plant, Sausalito, CA, USA 7th July 1974 1. Police Dog Blues 2. DJ Tom Donahue Intro/Member Introduction 3. If Walls Could Talk 4. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live? 5. Tattler 6. Alimony 7. Teardrops Will Fall 8. I’m A Pilgrim Ry Cooder – guitar, vocals Russ Titelman – bass Jim Keltner – drums Milt Holland – percussion Gene Mumford – vocals Bobby King – vocals Cliff Givens – vocals Bonus Footage Ry Cooder 1970 (1st Album) Warner Brothers Promotional Film 9.. Intro/How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times 10. How Can A Poor Man Stand Such Times And Live 11. Do Re Mi 12. Available Space 13. One Meat Ball PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approximately 40 minutes.