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August 27, 2013 at 1:18 am Quote #29281 | |
kite (2009) | http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=462609 Sammy Hagar Source: Church Audio CA-11 cards => UGLY pre-amp => Tascam DR-2D (24/44.1) Location: Second row, stage right Disc one (46:22): Disc two (56:53): * w/Michael Anthony Md5 signature file is included. Sorry, no artwork (feel free to make some) Comments: Sammy’s “Four Decades of Rock” tour came through Chicago last weekend, and I felt compelled to see the show via discounted “obstructed view” seats which (like the previous week’s Black Crowes/Tedeschi Trucks Band show) weren’t obstructed at all. Altogether, definitely got my money’s worth relative to the people two seats over who paid three times as much for tickets. Sammy put on a very entertaining show which exceeded my expectations and whipped the crowd into a frenzy on a beautiful night in a beautiful setting. The setlist roughly followed his discography, with an introductory medley of Montrose tunes, followed by a batch of his hits from the 1980s. A six-pack of Van Hagar songs followed, five of which featured a very animated (and possibly overserved) Michael Anthony on bass and backing vocals. The last section of the show featured his recent solo material with the Wabos, including (I think) a couple of yet-to-be-released tracks. The band was animated and very tight; Sammy didn’t seem to have spent a lot of time rehearsing, but his flubs were forgiven by the adoring crowd who partied as hard as they could during his 105-minute set. His voice has lost a little edge over the years, but he still delivers (and has much better range than the former/current VH vocalist, Diamond Dave). Really fun show. In terms of sound quality, this was the loudest show I’ve seen in awhile, and I could feel every bass drum kick thudding in my chest. You can pick this up on the recording; the low end is really powerful and crisp. Vocals and guitar kind of go in and out in the mix; they’re not as prominent as they should be, but good enough. Sound quality is a lot better than I expected being close up. There may be yet another source released that was recorded in the back; this one lacks some of the “ambience” of the setting, but there’s a great immediacy to the recording where you feel like everything is happening right in front of you. If you’re a Sammy Hagar fan at all, you’ll find this worth the download. A couple of random comments: The show was a fun party, and I think the atmosphere translates well on the recording. If you like his music (with and/or without VH), you’ll probably find this well worth the download. For my part, it was 105 minutes well spent. A 24-bit version will be posted separately; this is in “CD-friendly” format. There are no fades, so the disc splits above are just a suggestion; you can break up the discs any way you want. Mp3 samples are included in the comments. kiteQuote |
August 27, 2013 at 6:15 am Quote #29282 | |
Mink (2663) | |
August 27, 2013 at 10:45 am Quote #29283 | |
ron (11464) | |
August 27, 2013 at 2:08 pm Quote #29285 | |
Gilligan (1518) | |
August 27, 2013 at 3:45 pm Quote #29287 | |
kaloway (2009) | |
August 27, 2013 at 7:16 pm Quote #29288 | |
ks34vh (2126) | Pretty nice setlist tho! Laughing at the Days Garbage Through Loud Volume, This is “Laughing At Reality”.. VHT Member since 2001 ks34vhQuote |
August 28, 2013 at 7:48 am Quote #29294 | |
sickman (2380) | |
August 28, 2013 at 8:12 am Quote #29295 | |
mcs5150 (1096) | |
August 28, 2013 at 5:41 pm Quote #29300 | |
dokkendude (3023) | |
August 28, 2013 at 9:21 pm Quote #29304 | |
jabbo5150 (337) | I thought Mike sang fine at the Detroit show, but the songs where he and Mona sang together, she was just brutal. I’ve never liked how she’ll just sing an octave higher than Sam for her harmonies. Good show though jabbo5150Quote |
September 7, 2013 at 3:20 pm Quote #29588 | |
ron (11464) | |
September 7, 2013 at 3:21 pm Quote #29589 | |
ron (11464) |
Another VHT outing where I didn’t get to meet anyone. I’m beginning to think it must be me! ronQuote |
September 7, 2013 at 6:20 pm Quote #29591 | |
Mink (2663) | Thanks for the heads up with the Rival Sons portion. I thought they were great in St. Louis. I’m looking forward to hearing this! MinkQuote |
September 9, 2013 at 9:18 am Quote #29618 | |
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