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Audience 7.3 - At times this does sound much better than the rating. Lots and lots of atmosphere, the guitar echoes in the hall a little, it sounds cool! -
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CD 1 - Audience 7.4 - Tape a little hissy, but since the highs are preserved we can live with that. It’s pretty clear at times, and then sometimes a touch cluttered up but overall the listener can appreciate this old tape for the explosive performance captured decently for the time. CD 2 - Audience 7.4 - A very powerful low end is the hallmark of this tape, and then there’s Robert, man this is his show! A good tape, a great performance. CD 3 Audience 7.3 - Unlike the other FE 69 recordings, this tape showcases Jimmy’s guitar, and of course Robert who probably would not even need a microphone he is so dynamic. This show he is literally just phenomenal sounding.
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Audience 7.3 - A newer tape source here, still average but features much better definition so there’s much to be gained by upgrading. Page seems to tune up frequently so I wonder if there were temperature problems or other? Interesting beginning to Heartbreaker here, never heard that intro before. -
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Audience 7.3 - A tape new to the collectors, it is not without its limitations but it is audible. Without the re-mastering I would not recommend it on any level but for its rarity, however, it is now listenable (as if a layer of grime was wiped away). -
Audience 6.6 - Almost abysmal, but for the fact that you can actually hear the band playing. I am harsh, I have heard worse. It is for collectors only – and has its place since it is a pretty uncommon recording from a great tour. Artwork is great on this, it is worth having but someone really should clean this up a bit. -
Soundboard 9.8 - Precise and perfect, tremendous! -
SDBRD 9.2 Excellent of course with some early pegging of the meters that gets worked out pretty quickly. I like where the bass is in this mix. -
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Audience 8.0 - In this particular case, the rating doesn’t say anything about how amazing this tape is. Sure, it’s not glorious hi-fi with ultra-wide dynamic range, but it is actually much more than that. It’s just, pure magic. Short, yes, it’s not complete by a long shot and I am a little sad we don’t have the rest, but what we do have is proof of why Zeppelin took off after touring the States in ’69. I can’t imagine what people were thinking at this show. They could not have ever gotten anything as monumental as this from any local artist or 2nd tier touring act. This is indescribable; I can’t even find the right words. Page and Plant are killing it, in perfect unison, playing the best live versions of these tunes I think I have ever heard, approaching the majesty of the Fillmore West 4-27-69 but not as clear (obviously). The guitar tone is similar, with that funky echoplex delay sound especially on You Shook Me which launches into another dimension. The sound, at first, you might be dismayed, but stick with it. By the time you get a couple minutes in, you will be mesmerized. It’s an 8.0 that you’ll listen to a few more times for the lesson Page and Plant give in how to hypnotize an audience. The Kinetic Circus, Chicago, IL. 2-07-1969- Train Kept A Rollin'
- You Shook Me
- Communication Breakdown
- As Long As I Have You
- Fresh Garbage
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Soundboard 9.3 - Good separation of instruments, bass is accurate and detailed, guitar crisp and biting, vocals strong and clean. Artist: Led Zeppelin Date: 1973.07.15 Venue: Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Location: Buffalo, New York USA Disc 1 01. Rock And Roll 02. Celebration Day 03. Black Dog 04. Over The Hills And Far Away 05. Misty Mountain Hop 06. Since I've Been Loving You 07. No Quarter 08. The Song Remains The Same 09. The Rain Song Disc 2 01. Dazed And Confused (incl. San Francisco) 02. Stairway To Heaven Disc 3 (Original Soundboard Recording) 01. Rock And Roll 02. Celebration Day 03. Black Dog 04. Over The Hills And Far Away 05. Misty Mountain Hop 06. Since I've Been Loving You 07. No Quarter 08. The Song Remains The Same 09. The Rain Song -
Audience 7.5 - Kind of middle of the road as far as dynamics in the recording, but the big plus is that every instrument is heard, with nothing rising above or falling underneath the mid-range ceiling. Pushing volume up really high will bring some of the inherent sonic limitation into the picture, which is lurking about but not intruding until you push it. What you can really get into here is the absolutely packed set list, and a more extended Good Times Bad Times than was typical at the time. Really, this is something even the average Zep fan might find interesting. -
Soundboard 8.8 - Deep and rich lows, and nicely detailed highs are the hallmarks of what I consider to be one of the better 1980 shows the band performed.