05.26.1994
Source:
Analog > Mini Disc ---
Unknown Analog Recording
Transfer:
CAS-Unknown > Sony SU-S4520 > Sharp
MD-MT877 > Audiophile 2496 > Sound Forge 5.0d > WAV > CD WAVE > FLAC Frontend
1.1.0 > FLAC
Gen:
Unknown (possible very low gen)
Mastered by:
B. Branch
MP3 Sample:
Right click & save
Notes / Branch:
This is completely untouched (no eq'ing). I acquired this
show from a Radio DJ here in Oklahoma. It was unclear whether or not this was
the master recording or a copy. Since I am unsure, I feel it's safe to list this
as a first gen cassette. From listening to this, it sounds like this was
recorded with a shotgun mic of some kind from within the soundboard area. This
is not the entire show, and Prison Sex is cut half way through, not sure why
Notes / Galen:
Hmm... Well, I was under the distinct impression, based on
conversations with the person that torrented this recording, dating back to
2002/2003, that back then this recording was complete. So I was a bit surprised
when an incomplete recording was released. To further confuse things, the analog
lineage was compressed from a tape player of some kind into a Mini Disc. Now, a
MD recorder by default shaves off parts of the wavelength - this is one of the
critiques of the MD as a device in & of itself. Almost correlative to a MP3
versus a WAV file. So, this recording was transferred to MD then transferred to
digital, post compression. Not trying to nit-pick, was just confusing as to why
the recording was not just played out of a stand alone unit > cables > computer
by-passing the need for compression & MD in & of itself; from a collector's
perspective I believe this is a valid point to point out. Also, the "Sony
SU-S4520" is a remote control for older Sony models. As it is, this is actually
a decent recording. The crowd noise is, at times, simply very loud & intrusive
but that is getting a bit picky now isn't it? To my ears, this sounds actually
more like a VHS recording that was put to a cassette or a MD or a computer,
whatever. Take a listen to the sample & take a listen to a recording like, say,
02/07/1994 Atlanta, GA recording (Source A).
Go ahead. Sounds strikingly similar to my ears. As a note, I do recall hearing
something about a video with this date/Flaming Lips involved to maybe, just
maybe, there is something like that laying around - a complete source? Anyone
placing bets?