Live in Germany

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Album Description
A collection of the best of two live performances in 2002 & 2004 featuring clarinetists Tim Laughlin along with Jack Maheu and Tom Fischer.

Live in Germany, Music, Tim Laughlin, Alternative, Jazz, Swing with a bit of a New Orleans feel, featuring the two clarinet front line.
Keeper Of The Seven Keys: The Legacy World Tour - Live In Sao Paulo (2CD)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Melodic power metal at its best...
  • great live album by a great band
  • Excellent performance by an excellent band
  • Amazing live album!!!
  • Happy Happy Helloween oh oh oh oh
Keeper Of The Seven Keys: The Legacy World Tour - Live In Sao Paulo (2CD)
Helloween
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
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ASIN: B000MEYHTO
Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Intro
  2. The King For 1000 Years
  3. Eagle Fly Free
  4. Hell Was Made In Heaven
  5. Keeper Of The Seven Keys
  6. A Tale That Wasn't Right
  7. Mr. Torture
  8. If I Could Fly
  9. Power

Tracks:

  1. Future World
  2. The Invisable Man
  3. Mrs. God
  4. I Want Out
  5. Dr. Stein
  6. Occasion Avenue
  7. Halloween

Album Description

Germany's Helloween are undeniably one of the most influential heavy metal bands to emerge from Europe during the 1980s. By taking the harmonies and structure of classic bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest and infusing them with the urgency and energy of the growing thrash metal movement, Helloween created something unique and truly embody the essence of 'power metal'. The band remains a strong force today, as proven on this new double CD, Keeper Of The Seven Keys: The Legacy World Tour 2005-2006 Live on 3 Continents. Captured live in Sao Paulo, March 25th, 2006 during their latest global trek, this release is a must for any fan of fantastic Heavy Metal.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Melodic power metal at its best..........2007-07-19

There are some excellent, energetic leads on this CD and the palm mutes are full and chunky. I recently discovered Helloween, having not been a fan of speed metal in the past. But this stuff is really good. Andi Deris is no Michael Kiske on the vocals, but he does exceptionally well on the older material. There is not much bad to say about this CD and it ranks about the same as the Whitesnake Live In The Still of the Night. Stand out tracks include: "Mrs. God", "I Want Out", "Mr. Torture", "Keeper of the Seven Keys" (with it's awesome little twin guitar hammer on/pull off section that sounds very classical). The sound production is excellent, by the way. Surprised that I'm the first person to rate this...

5 out of 5 stars great live album by a great band.......2007-04-04

This album sounds great,the song "the king for a 1000 years" its amazing live(yeah 13 minutes with 17 seconds) the track list is magnificent and no question why did they choose brazil,brazilian audience has a lot of energy,they make you feel there all through the album...good job helloween!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent performance by an excellent band.......2007-03-01


Helloween has allways been a great melodic metal band; 1 year ago they released the "Keeper Legacy" album, in my opinion one of their best (if not their very best). This Live album couldn't come out in a better time; For those who like this band, you dont have to think about getting it. The performance was great, the sound quality simply terrific and the track selection almost perfect (excpet for some songs that you really come to miss). I had the chance to see one of the shows of this tour in Europe, and when I heard this for the first time, I almost thought that the guys were playing in front of me again. And dont miss the tracks of the past "Keeper" album performed by Andy Deris and with the sound quality of these days. A great experience for a metal fan. I seriously doubt that you can go wrong with this.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing live album!!!.......2007-02-27

One of the best Live metal albums ever. Helloween are amazing, great set list, amazing sound, great vox a perfect concert!!! The energy from the crowd that this band draws is also unparalled.

5 out of 5 stars Happy Happy Helloween oh oh oh oh.......2007-02-22

This album shows just how powerful Helloween sounds when they play live specially in front of an amazing crowd like Sao Paulo. If you close your eyes and listen to this record you can feel being part of the audience. One thing I dont like so much about this record, is that some songs are over 10 minutes , when they could easily could have chosen to play some shorter songs, but they decided to play mostly songs from the Keeper of the Keys albums. Best treat....I Want Out...just listen to the crowd!
Live in Germany
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Osbornes having fun with their music in Germany in July, 1989
Live in Germany
The Osborne Brothers
Manufacturer: Pinecastle
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NOKBVG
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

  1. Fire on the Mountain
  2. Walkin' the Floor over You
  3. Let's Be Sweethearts Again
  4. Muddy Bottom
  5. If I Should Wander Back Tonight
  6. Bluegrass Melodies
  7. Kentucky
  8. Sunny Side of the Mountain
  9. Listening to the Rain
  10. Some Things I Want to Sing About
  11. Your Love is Like a Flower

Tracks:

  1. Walkin' the Floor Over You
  2. Bluegrass Melodies
  3. Sunny Side of the Mountain
  4. Georgia Mules and Country Boys
  5. Nearer My God to Thee
  6. Kentucky
  7. Tennessee Hound Dog
  8. Faded Love
  9. Ruby
  10. Rocky Top
  11. Tennessee Hound DogDVD

Album Description

Recorded Live in 1989, this CD/DVD set documents the Osborne Brothers performance in Streekermoor, Germany. Only minimal overdubs and editing were possible, however, after two years of remastering efforts by Sonny Osborne and mastering engineer John Eberle, the final product has been vastly improved over the original master tapes. At the time the Brothers were touring with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. The liner notes describe in detail some of the experiences of touring with Monroe as well as the arduous mastering process. Live in Germany is a must-have recording for fans as it shows the Osborne Brothers at their peak and is one of the only live recordings available.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Osbornes having fun with their music in Germany in July, 1989.......2007-04-04

A very good value, this is actually a 2-CD plus DVD set (3 discs total). Kentuckian Bobby Osborne began his music career in 1949 with The Lonesome Pine Fiddlers. Sonny Osborne joined the group a year later at age thirteen. When The Osborne Brothers played Streekermoor, Germany on July 30, 1989, they had already been members of the Grand Ole Opry for 25 years and "Rocky Top" had been the designated state song of Tennessee for five years. Thus, these legendary bluegrass musicians were ambassadors for the genre, and they were greeted in the small venue on a rainy Sunday night by an extremely friendly and appreciative crowd. Along with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys, the band had been touring throughout Europe. The Saturday night before this show they had played Switzerland, and then a 600-mile drive was required to reach this engagement in Germany. The CD jacket includes some interesting anecdotes and recollections such as Sonny's and Bobby's memories of traveling with Monroe.

At the time, the Osbornes' band also included Terry Eldredge (guitar, vocals), Terry Smith (bass), and Steve Thomas (fiddle). Thomas, Eldredge and Smith would've joined up with them about 1988, a year before this tour. From Indiana, Terry Eldredge had previously played with Lonzo & Oscar, and he was appearing on the Grand Ole Opry before he was even old enough to vote. Terry's tenure with The Osborne Brothers spanned the period from 1988-2000. He'd began with them as their bass player but switched to guitar when Terry Smith joined up. The 1981 Virginia State Fiddle Champ Steve Thomas had previously played with Del McCoury's Dixie Pals, Jim & Jesse, Lost & Found, and The Whites. He was with The Osborne Brothers from 1988-91. Besides hearing all their classic favorites like Kentucky, Listening to the Rain, Georgia Mules and Country Boys, Midnight Flyer, Tennessee Hound Dog, and Rocky Top, the show offers a number of special treats for fans. I especially enjoyed twin fiddles (Sonny and Steve) on "Your Love is Like a Flower," an 8-minute jamgrass version of "Nine Pound Hammer," Terry Smith's lead vocals on "Blue Ridge Cabin Home," and Terry Eldredge's lead vocals on three numbers (Muddy Bottom, If I Should Wander Back, Listening to the Rain).

In 2004, the audio and video for the 1989 show were brought to the attention of Sonny Osborne and the owner of the Pinecastle label, Tom Riggs. Rather than allow the show to be sold to the Bear Family label and put out without editing and mastering, Sonny and Tom decided to work with the raw products that had been recorded on a one-track tape machine and grainy video camera. Considerable work was needed to make this 2-CD and DVD set ready for marketing. While it still leaves a little to be desired, kudos to all those involved (like John Eberle who did the mastering) to make this a viable product. Charlie Cushman and Terry Smith overdubbed rhythm guitar and bass. Fiddler Glen Duncan was called in to fix a spot in "Nearer My God To Thee." You get the idea. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like much could be done with the video, but it still captures the energy and excitement of a live Osborne Brothers show. Although the liner notes only indicate that there are ten cuts on the DVD, it actually has 30 tracks with almost all of the songs included. I'm not sure why there is this discrepancy between the CD jacket and actual video. The DVD even includes some songs that aren't listed on the CDs such as Nine Pound Hammer, Say Ol' Man, My Favorite Memory, and Rock of Ages.

Sonny's liner notes state "that this live show is so typical...we always tried to have fun with our music...enjoy ourselves and one another." I understand that this is just the first of several unreleased Osborne Brothers recordings that Pinecastle will put out in the future. I certainly look forward to seeing and hearing what else they find in the archives. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)
Nomad Poets: Live in Germany 2004
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Don't bother with this, get the DVD!!
Nomad Poets: Live in Germany 2004
Spooky Tooth
Manufacturer: Evangeline
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ASIN: B000PUBA2M
Release Date: 2007-08-14

Tracks:

  1. Waitin' for the Wind [DVD]
  2. Sunshine Help Me [DVD]
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  9. Hangman Hang My Shell on a Tree [DVD]
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Album Description

Nomad Poets is a live album recorded in Germany during Spooky Tooth's reunion tour in 2004. Featuring core members Gary Wright, Mike Kellie and Mike Harrison, this set features 10 tracks including 'Tobacco Road', 'That Was Only Yesterday' and 'Sunshine Help Me'. Evangeline. 2007. (Also available separately on DVD.)

Album Details

2007 Release of Three Principle Surviving Members of the Influential English Rock Band (Gary Wright, Mike Kellie and Mike Harrison) Performing Once Again Together Live in Germany in 2004. This CD Release Offers the Audio of a Companion Dvd Release.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Don't bother with this, get the DVD!!.......2007-06-28

Hey now! I LOVE Spooky Tooth and I have everything they ever did, including thier incarnation (before they became The Tooth) as a band called Art. I would never besmirch them their rightful due, and as far as I'm concerned a whole album of the guys tuning thier instruments would be good by me! But hear me now and believe me later!! You want the DVD version of this. None of the music on this CD is any different from what appears on the DVD. At least with the DVD you can SEE the band perform. Why buy the same music twice?? In a similar vein, you also do not need "Comic Violence", that B.S. reissue of thier excellent 1999 album, "Cross Purpose". Same music, different package and title. Do not be fooled! Okay? Good. I have done my good deed for the day, and boy do I feel better for it. Remember: DVD good, CD bad. BAD!!
Deutschland Tournee 1976 (Live in Germany 1976)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Knowledgable Blackmore fanatic, Dusseldorf 9.27.76 Best live Ritchie of this era that's been recorded
  • Live in Germany 1976 _ R Cordisco
  • A TRUE CLASSIC GEM!
  • German Tour box set
  • blackmore at his best
Deutschland Tournee 1976 (Live in Germany 1976)
Rainbow
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ASIN: B000F6YUIM
Release Date: 2006-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Intro (Over The Rainbow)
  2. Kill The King
  3. Mistreated
  4. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
  5. Catch The Rainbow
  6. Man On The Silver Mountain
  7. Stargazer
  8. Still I'm Sad
  9. Do You Close Your Eyes
  10. Over The Rainbow
  11. Kill The King
  12. Mistreated
  13. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
  14. Catch The Rainbow
  15. Man On The Silver Mountain
  16. Stargazer
  17. Still I'm Sad
  18. Over The Rainbow
  19. Kill The King
  20. Mistreated
  21. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
  22. Catch The Rainbow
  23. Man On The Silver Mountain
  24. Stargazer
  25. Still Im Sad
  26. Do You Close Your Eyes

Album Description

Absolutely stunning digitally remixed and remastered six CD box set featuring three complete live shows by this Classic Rock band, recorded live in Germany in 1976 during their first world tour. The band, at this stage, featured Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, Cozy Powel and Tony Carey. Although each of the three shows (from September 25, 27 and 28) have the same setlist, the performances are electrifying and fresh. Each of the shows are two CD sets that are packaged in gatefold miniature LP sleeves with similar colorful artwork. All three two disc sets are packaged in an attractive slipcase. Featuring 'Kill The King', 'Still I'm Sad', 'Catch The Rainbow' and more. 26 tracks total (two of the shows feature nine tracks, one show features eight). VAP. 2006.

Album Details

Japanese Edition of a 6cd Digitally Remastered Box Set Collection Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Ritchie Blackmore and Co.'s 1976 Concert Tour of Germany. These Discs were Recorded at Shows in Koln, Dusseldorf, and Nuremberg.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Knowledgable Blackmore fanatic, Dusseldorf 9.27.76 Best live Ritchie of this era that's been recorded .......2007-02-27

I have been a Blackmore fanatic for 30 years, have attended his brithday party, have helped with promotions, have seen all the line ups. This "Dusseldorf 9.27.76 show is smokin..Ritchie is very on. Tony Carey contributes here..he had a "sound"...he was the right guy for the Dio era Rainbow..he knew how to use the analog synths..and had an identity which many do not. Compare his great work on this disc to the sad and boring playing of David Stone on the DVD. No comparison. If you want the best perfomance of this version of Rainbow get this particulr show of the three being released.It's worth the $ Now, if only they could find Castle Donnigton with Graham Bonnet..Ritchie was demented that night.

5 out of 5 stars Live in Germany 1976 _ R Cordisco.......2007-01-30

If you love Blackmore & you love Rainbow you must have this package, the sound is outstanding its "Classic" Rainbow. The packaging alone is worth it. If you liked Rainbow Live you will LOVE this. I hope somewhere there is some video of these shows lying around.

5 out of 5 stars A TRUE CLASSIC GEM! .......2006-07-31

It's about time this music has seen the light of day! This line up Rainbow is by far the CLASSIC! Blackmore/Dio/Powell/Bain/Carey deliver, and deliver hard! 3 great shows, and athough pretty much the same setlist, each show has its special moments, and it is well documented you never know what kind of nght your in for with Ritchie, whether he's in a mood or not, Blackmore never seems to disappoint. Each show varies, but Ritchie simply rocks! Ronnie, whom i consider one of metals best vocalists sounds fresh and in command. what can be said of Cozy Powell that hasn't already been said, just a great rock drummer! This boxset is a MUST for any fan of Rainbow, hardcore fan or not! it took 30 years to see these shows released complete, well worth the wait...it is a shame us die-hards had to wait this long, but now we have it to enjoy forever! Rainbow rules!!! only one other thing to say, BUY THIS! a little pricey, but WELL worth it!

5 out of 5 stars German Tour box set.......2006-07-30

Great concerts! All three. But one of the second two and i can't remember which one is clearly edited!

5 out of 5 stars blackmore at his best.......2006-07-23

I was extatic to see this release. there are 3 shows from germany and all three are fairly different. buyer should note that material from both the 'On Stage' and 'live in 1976' albums are on these discs. that being said, the remixed shows give more depth to the music. each show is complete and unedited. it was fascinating to me to see how the band performed differently on different nights. the mood changes, variations in guitar intros and solos, and the ad-lib solo's from dio give the close listener a way to see how each artist had his own creative force during each show. this gives a very similar feel to 'live in japan' by deep purple; a 3 cd set of the different nights. i found this to be a real treat. the band sounds great. the closer 'do you close your eyes' disappointingly does not appear on the second set. bottom line:

buy this if:
1. you are a hardcore fan.
2. want to hear the shows the way they were actually played (note, 'on stage' edits/deletes parts of some songs and completely deleted stargazer; the songs are also out of order).
3. want to hear how the band played each show on a given night(note, 'live in 1976' gives the correct order but switches nights to get the 'best' versions on to one double disc).

don't buy if:
1. you are just getting into the band (my suggestion would be to try out 'live in 1976' first and go from there).
2. if you want to hear 'long live rock and roll' played live instead of stargazer (get live in 1977).

hope this is helpful, Burrn!
Live in Germany '76
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Excellent Ranbow concert
  • There truly is gold at the end of the Rainbow!
  • Great Live album! Underrated
  • Lacks preparation and post-production
  • Live in 4 different german cities
Live in Germany '76
Rainbow
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ASIN: B00005A0KI
Release Date: 2001-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Kill The King
  2. Mistreated
  3. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves
  4. Catch The Rainbow

Tracks:

  1. Man On Silver Mountain
  2. Stargazer
  3. Still I'm Sad
  4. Do You Close Your Eyes

Album Description

After Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1974, he formed Rainbow by adopting Elf as his backing band, featuring Ronnie James Dio on vocals. 8 tracks featuring, 'Kill The King', 'Mistreated' and 'Stargazer'.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Ranbow concert.......2007-07-25

This dual CD album has all the highest rated Rainbow songs in extra versions with fabulous solos and plays. Mandatory for all Dio/Blackmore/Rainbow collectors.

5 out of 5 stars There truly is gold at the end of the Rainbow!.......2006-09-12

All right fellas, let me get this out of the way immediately: I'm a MAJOR Dio-era Rainbow fan, so I was very excited about getting this record. And I was right to be excited! This is a great release, showcasing Rainbow during their German tour of 1976 supporting "Rising". The band is on fire here, following Ritchie's lead all the way to the end of that Rainbow.

This is a superior choice from "On Stage", simply because it features a full performance of the band, as opposed to a greatly edited one. While these CD's are culled from a few of those german shows, they retain the sense consistency that you get from an actual show. The show starts with an early version of "Kill the King", a song destined to become a live staple for subsequent tours and to be included on the band's next record. While I do believe that the song had yet to develop to its full scale, I find this version to be amazing! Next comes Deep Purple's classic "Mistreated", which I must admit is a rather odd choice: I mean, Ritchie left Purple cos he didn't like the direction they were headed, and yet he chose to "steal" one of the songs that showcased that direction more blatantly! I would have thought he would pick "Burn", or something like that, but...I guess that's Ritchie...I love the guy's music, but he DEFINITELY has issues...

Rainbow's take on this song is great, but I do prefer the Purple version...I miss Ian Paice's looser playing (which is here replaced with Cozy Powell's heavy drumming...I love it too, but it's very different) and I don't think that the "guitar solo" is particularly inspired...

The next two songs redeem the affair, with "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" and "Catch the Rainbow" being absolutely awesome, especially the latter, where Ritchie indulges in all sorts of ways. Disc 2 starts with a powerful rendition of "Man on the Silver Mountain" and continues with "Stargazer". Now, I have to be honest: I didn't originally like this song when I got "Rising". I thought it was too long and complicated. But hearing it live totally changed it for me, taking it to the next level. I can't understand how was it that it wasn't included in "On Stage"!!! A shame, nothing less...

The last two songs are a bit of a surprise: two extended versions, first of the Yardbird's "Still I'm Sad", and "Do you close your Eyes", which, in their original studio format, were short tunes, the former being an instrumental take. But here, the band stretches them beyond recognition, turning them into 2 true classics. Ritchie is clearly enjoying his newfound freedom, and it shows in his playing; Dio is in top form, belting all the way into the stratosphere, Cozy is the heaviest drummer on earth since Bonzo Bonham, and while Tony Carey and Jimmy Bain play more discrete parts, they sure know how to make the best with what they are given.

All in all, this is a great record of a great band at the peak of their performing powers! Be warned, though: if you don't like extended versions, stick to the studio albums. Otherwise, GET IT!

5 out of 5 stars Great Live album! Underrated.......2005-07-30

This show's the most talented group of musicians ever assembled playing freely and intensly.

Disc 1

1.Kill The King- 10/10 A great concert opener! A very fast paced track with a lot of energy. This track shows all of the musicians on it as it highlights Dio's amazing vocals, Blackmore's great fretboard work, Cozy Powell's excellent drum work, Jimmy Bain's fast solid bass work and Tony Carey's keyboard work.

2.Mistreated- 10/10 An excellent take on the Deep Purple blues classic here as Ronnie gives it more of an epic feel which is a good thing. Also a cool extended jam too.

3.Sixteenth Century Greensleeves- 10/10 One of Rainbow's classic tracks. Blackmore opens the song with the traditional song Greensleeves and goes into Rainbow's Mideval themed track. This song is a mix of heavy metal and renaissance.

4.Catch The Rainbow- 10/10 Rainbow's classic ballad is performed as good as the studio here with an extended jam of course. Dio's voice seems better here than on the studio version.

Disc 2

1.Man On The Silver Mountain - 10/10 A Very cool intro here by Blackmore. The track is faster than the studio version which isn't as good in my opinion but the keyboards add an interesting effect on this version. Also Blackmore's solo is excellent obviously.

2.Stargazer- 10/10 The Highlight of the whole album is this track, Rainbow's epic masterpeice performed live. Dio's as good vocally as on the studio and Ronnie tells the story of the song before Tony Carey's amazing keyboard solo/intro. Blackmore has an extended solo in the middle of the song which he improvises using arabic scales. Ronnie improvises the lyrics a little towards the end which adds to the intensity of this song.

3.Still I'm Sad- 10/10 One of Rainbow's best tracks! The version from On Stage is slightly better but this one is still amazing. Cozy Powell plays one of the best drum solos ever recorded and Dio's vocals are amazing and Blackmore starts shredding toward the end of the song.

4. Do You Close Your Eyes- 9/10 Much Better than the studio version here as theres more energy. This is not one of Rainbow's best tracks but still worth listening to. Good idea to add another Rising track to the album since this is the Rising tour.


Rainbow has done better performances...actually this is the band on an off night but they're still better than every other band on an off night.

Band
Ronnie James Dio- Vocals
Ritchie Blackmore- Guitar
Cozy Powell- Drums
Jimmy Bain- Bass
Tony Carey- Keyboards

3 out of 5 stars Lacks preparation and post-production.......2005-01-07

I am an avid Rainbow fanatic. This album does exactly match up to "On Stage". Well , I am amusician invvolved in recording and I know that not all gigs are at 100%. This release is a typical case. There are mistakes in the songs and Blackmore going off on his tangents and Dio not quite reaching the bar he set.

I have waited for years/decades for the release of "Stargazer" by Rainbow with Dio. When I finally heard it I wished I had never heard it and now I know why it was never released. Dio is currently,(2003) doing it on his tour and his band did an outstanding job (with Doug Aldrich).

I suggest that a completist get this, but for a great release get "On Stage" instead

2 out of 5 stars Live in 4 different german cities.......2004-12-21

Thats what this should be called, for thats what it is. %80 of the songs on this album can be found on the "On Stage" album,which, mind you, is all from the SAME show. it gets two stars for "star gazer" and thats it becuase "do you close your eyes" is just a average song and all of the rest sound exacty like they do on "On Stage". The main probablem with this is that its all taken from sevral different live shows and it sounds kind of stapled together unlike "On Stage" which is a smooth atmosheric, consistant live experience. How many people do you know that have been to a concert? most likely they will tell you about what songs were done that night and what experiences thay had ON THAT NIGHT, not sevral nights scattered across the country. just get ON STAGE, it blows this boot leg quality recording to hell.
More Nektar Live in New York
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Raw but fun
More Nektar Live in New York
Nektar
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ASIN: B0000072I6
Release Date: 1993-01-22

Tracks:

  1. Fidgety Queen
  2. That's Life
  3. Show Me the Way
  4. Marvelous Moses
  5. It's All over Now
  6. Astral Man
  7. Remember the Future, Pt. 1
  8. Remember the Future, Pt. 2
  9. King of Twilight

Album Description

Includes bonus track. Vine. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Raw but fun.......2000-11-29

Ok, its not the best sound quality, the performances are not note perfect, and its really a bunch of pieces thrown together rather than a full show (after the first track, the band says 'good night'(!). But its still a great listen for those times on the freeway when you want something to rock on to but still hold on to some of your "progressive pretensions".

I think this CD is preferable to the other live in NYC CD due to the inclusion of most of Remember the Future, Nektar's stand out classic.
In Exile - Live
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    In Exile - Live
    The Brandos
    Manufacturer: Spv Germany
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000704L
    Release Date: 1997-07-17

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    1. Hard Luck Runner
    2. Anna Lee
    3. Solution
    4. Partners
    5. Warrior's Son
    6. Light of Day
    7. Come Home
    8. Last Tambourine
    9. Hard Times (Come Again No More)
    10. Skillet Good N' Greasy
    11. Gettysburg
    12. Fight for Love
    13. Gunfire at Midnight
    14. Strychnine
    15. Recruiting Sergeant
    16. Get Tough
    17. Fortunes of War
    18. Psycho
    Hold Me (Live in Germany)
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      Hold Me (Live in Germany)
      Big Brother & The Holding Company
      Manufacturer: Dig Music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      1. Feels Like '67 Again

      ASIN: B000ROALYE
      Release Date: 2007-07-17

      Tracks:

      1. Down On Me
      2. Combination of the Two
      3. Call On Me
      4. Save Your Love
      5. Blind Man
      6. Summertime
      7. Turtle Blues
      8. It's Cool
      9. Hold Me
      10. Woman Is Losers
      11. Piece of My Heart
      12. Ball and Chain

      Product Description

      It was forty years ago today, and the summer of 1967 in San Francisco was magic, indeed. Out of that historic scene came Big Brother and the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin, with a rock sound from the outer planets surrounding a fiery core of ageless blues. Time has passed but the heat hasn't subsided as Peter Albin, Sam Andrew, and Dave Getz welcome guitarist Chad Quist and spectacular singer Sophia Ramos for a brand new blazing of all the Big Brother favorites and some stellar new songs.

      Hold Me is taken from an inspired appearance before an adoring audience at the Burg Herzberg Festival in Germany. The recording quality is superb and the group's fervor was caught with six cameras! The original band members' joy at playing this concert is reinforced by knowing they found an amazing performer to handle the legendary Janis Joplin vocals. Sophia Ramos has grit, soul and charisma to spare as she charges through the Big Brother classics: Piece of My Heart, Ball and Chain, Women is Losers. Summertime has never been sung better.
      Live in Aachen, Germany
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Live in Aachen, Germany is EXCELLENT
      • A nice BUT FLAWED CD set! READ,please!
      Live in Aachen, Germany
      Tangerine Dream
      Manufacturer: Boot Moon UK
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000165FVC
      Release Date: 2004-03-30

      Tracks:

      1. Undulation
      2. Calymba Caly
      3. Thermal Inversion
      4. Elisenbrunnen
      5. Force Majeure
      6. Price

      Tracks:

      1. Silver Scale/Horns of Doom
      2. Phase Change
      3. Diamond Duster
      4. Diamond Diary [Guitar Part]
      5. Choronzon
      6. Trap Feeling/Scrap Yard

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Live in Aachen, Germany is EXCELLENT.......2007-01-17

      This has become my favorite CD to listen to because the music flows together so well and has such catchy rhythms. I rank as the best TD with Force Majeure & Pergamon.

      4 out of 5 stars A nice BUT FLAWED CD set! READ,please!.......2004-05-11

      PLEASE NOTE; Half of this set is the second disc of the MONTREAL ,CANADA live disc in the same series! It is well known by T.D. fan-sites and has been talked about there.

      Both sets are great,but you need to buy both this and the Montreal cd set and switch the #2 discs to get both shows complete. Now you know the secret!

      NOW A REVIEW....

      This is another of the "BootMoon" series of CD sets....it has fine sound ,but not perfect.It has loads of live versions of tunes you know ,if your a big fan of the group.(Exactly why it fares a bit less well in my rating.I like surprises ,and un-heard songs!)

      I was lucky enough to order this and the Montreal set right off the bat,so I could share that bit of a warning above with unknowing buyers.

      It seems that these were shows that are "hard-core" fan favorites that were not to be in the Bootleg Box sets .Now these limited releases make these concerts available to us average buyers to enjoy! But act fast,these are exremely limited in number.(They are "numbered",too.)

      If you are a total fanatic for this T.D. Bootleg stuff,then you really need these things.(I am overjoyed with them!) I wouldn't recommend these to passing buyers(not for "starters"),but anyone with a whetted appetite from the Bootleg Boxes will find these very satisfying,I'm sure.

      But,REALLY,note what I wrote above. This IS the truth...there was a "switch-up" on disc #2 in the two sets. Be FOREWARNED! Now ,buy and enjoy!!!!
      Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 15: Live in Ludwigsberg Germany
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        Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 15: Live in Ludwigsberg Germany
        Mountain
        Manufacturer: Trademark of Quality
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        ASIN: B000FHYIKQ
        Release Date: 2006-06-19

        Tracks:

        1. Intro/Never In My Life/Goin' Down
        2. Theme For An Imaginary Western
        3. Third Degree
        4. The Doctor
        5. Man's World
        6. Blood Of The Sun
        7. For Yasqur's Farm
        8. Nantucket Sleighride/Hall Of The Mountain King
        9. Mississippi Queen
        10. Crossroads

        Product Description

        1. Intro
        2. Never In My Life
        3. Goin’ Down
        4. Theme For An Imaginary Western
        5. Third Degree
        6. The Doctor
        7. Man’s World
        8. Blood of the Sun
        9. For Yasgur’s Farm
        10. Nantucket Sleighride
        11. Hall of the Mountain King
        12. Mississippi Queen
        13. Crossroads

        Format: CD

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        2. Murs Rules The World [Explicit Lyrics]
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        6. Play It at Your Sister
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        9. Refractured Box One [Import]
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        Warp 10+1 Influences

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        Digga! Digga!

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