Kriton Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Because of the recent thread on "What are we missing" - and the indication that Klipsch speakers are best for live music and the counter-argument that "live" performance doesn't necessarily equal a "good" cd, or a better recording from the studio original. What I would like is some forum feedback on good live recordings - now I dont mean good live performances, spectacles or the like - you know fantastic light shows that end up being crappy albums - but good recordings that are equal to or better than the original studio recordings... I will start - Sinatra - Live at the Sands w/Count Basie: I think this is probably one of the best Sinatra albums I have ever heard, though recorded late fifties, early sixties, it is lush and dynamic with a lot of variations - has great sound in my opinion, Sinatra at his best, and the interaction with the audience is classic, apart from the mildly racist commentary and the soliloquy about Dean Martin being the captain of the US drinking team. Peter Gabriel - Secret World Live: Fantastic live recording of Gabriel classics, excellent sound quality of the recording IMO, there is crowd noise ocassionally, but the mix seems to be spot on, has a lot of depth caused by the huge venues it was made in - but doesn't reverb you out of the room, or make the singers sound like they are in a tunnel. I highly recommend it. U2 - Under a Blood Red Sky - Not the greatest sound production values, but the album gets across the angsty simplicity of the band in the early 80's, and why they were (are?) the most popular band in the world. I like this album alot, but it is pretty noisy, and is meant to be that way, I think. Anyone else want to throw some in here? K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 My list of live shows is short, but The Eagles Hell Freezes OverBlue Man groupRush 30 year anniversary (or what ever it's called)AC/DC Live in (some city in england, can't recall what city) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Stop Making Sense by the Talking Heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOOTERDOG Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Pink Floyd-Pulse This is full of gradure like nothing else. Awesome stage show, lighting and sound. Its pure eye candy. And Gilmore is just freakin awesome, especially the solo's on comfortably numb and sorrow scooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxas guy Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Deep Purple - "Made in Japan" remastered Oldie but goodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 "The Name of This Band is Talking Heads" - a recently re-released 2 CD set that is simply a must have. Another must have: "Waiting For Columbus" by Little Feat. It's a bit older too, but it's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Not sure if it "best" by any standards..... That said, from my youth... when music really mattered!!! hahahaha Frampton Comes Alive! - Peter Frampton songs like this available now as extended versions... "I want you.... to show me the way....." "Do you feel like we do" (yes with the vocoder....just ROCKS!!) Outside this summer crank those up and ENJOY!!!!! Of course, any number of southern rock groups as well as Yes, Zeppelin, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Queen, Kiss, Moody Blues, Doobie Brothers, Foghat, BTO, oh man, I could go on and on forever with one hit wonders... I enjoy them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Pink Floyd-Pulse This is full of gradure like nothing else. Awesome stage show, lighting and sound. Its pure eye candy. And Gilmore is just freakin awesome, especially the solo's on comfortably numb and sorrow scooter Scooter... I must be missing something. Amazon reports this not being released until September 2006 List Price: $24.98 Price: $16.24 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. See details You Save: $8.74 (35%) Availability: This title will be released on September 12, 2006. You may order it now and we will ship it to you when it arrives. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BTC5LW/qid=1142032685/sr=11-1/ref=sr_11_1/002-2231215-0250459?n=130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 That's the DVD...Moon.. Was already out on VHS...... I can't wait to see it on DVD too. I LOVE this CD very very much. For me, to hear the audience sing along with Gilmore is chilling over the top cool if your a fan. I made it my number one CD I enjoyed in 2005 to re visit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Ah... I C Cool.... A DVD to look forward to. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Eagles: HFO and FWT1 U2: Rattle and Hum and if you can find it Sting:Bring on the Night is one of my all time favorites and if you want a lot of energy it is an oldie but a goodie Cheap Trick: Live at Budokan, it may not be the best recording but it still makes the hair on my neck stand up after nearly 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I strongly second Pulse! The VHS version had "One of these Days" on it and they simply blew it away. I had the fortune of seeing this show in Nashville and as far as a concert might go, I'd say this was a life altering event. We were speechless about it for several months. held in Vanderbilt's football stadium, HUGE speaker array up front with more on sides and more behind. We were on the turf and could feel the heat from the explosions from the pyrotechnics. All during the show, I'd noticed a tractor trailer with SOMETHING about it... turned out, it held the "disco ball" and came up from the ground instead of perhaps coming down like I think it did in the vhs. Comfortably Numb was surreal. When the chopper flew overhead & they had the double spotlight... it really gave you a feeling of what they might have felt like in Vietnam with a cacophony of sound around you and a chopper flying overhead... was really a stupendous show & I'm looking forward to the dvd also. I just hope they have ALL the music on it and don't cut some out (like they did on the cd's by cutting out one of these days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I know you are looking for recordings so my answer doesn't qualify but I'll stick it in here anyways. Best live concert I ever experienced was Bob Marley and hey, I was at Woodstock, not to mention umpteen other great concerts, so I know from live. Not the same but try "Babylon by Bus" by of course, his jah-ness, Bob Marley. Ya mon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Just this last Wednesday I was in the front row at a Wilco show in Charleston SC. Other than being a little scared that Jeff Tweedy was going to yell at me, I swear it didn't sound any different than when I play their recent live album Kicking Television on the Khorns. It's a hell of a live album but the Khorns really bring the concert home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletcherkane Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 "An evening with Shane and Shane--Live at Spaceway Studios" Killer Live album CD with bonus DVD of the same set. One of the best mixed concerts I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 DELBERT McCLINTON LIVE; recorded at Burgen Musicfest 2003, great sound and sonic quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamer Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 DELBERT McCLINTON LIVE; recorded at Burgen Musicfest 2003, great sound and sonic quality. got to second that,seen Delbert many times!!!! I will throw in one that is heavy in the rotation right now Blues Traveler/Live from the fall. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfogg Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Live at Luther college. Scary good in L7. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Concert for George -CD of Soundtrack of movie . Concert for George Harrison. Excellent 2 CD set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkp Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Sarah McLachlan "Afterglow Live" is also phenomenal. It comes with one CD and also a DVD, both highly recommended. (The DVD has a few more tracks on it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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