Very Good recording. Thanks to mixter_ for sharing his master.
Original Info file:
Emeralds Tour
VG+
Lineage / Equipment:
6' - 8' from rail / dead center / fob -> 6.5' h -> slavesound omni's ->
custom bb - no bass roll-off -> edirol r09 (44.1/16) -> sandisk 8gb ultraII 15mb/s -> reader ->
audition 3.0 - slight level boost (no normalization) -> har-bal 2.3 slight eq
(bass attenuate, treble boost) -> cd wave editor (track split) ->
tlh (flac 8, etc...) -> DIME -> you -> sense of enjoyment -> sharing is caring ->
support the artist (yes) -XX convert to mp3 (no!!!).
K.I.L.L. = Keep It LossLess
Setlist:
01. Slightly Out Of Focus
02. 3:19 (Intro)*
03. Bordertown
04. Horse Heaven
05. Neil's Theme
06. lisa@ dixo.com
07. Mission Dolores
08. Snowfall
09. Monument
10. Pale
11. The Little Light Fades*
53:00
* I cannot be certain of these two titles. They may be variations or completely new/different selections.
Performed by...
Robin Guthrie - Bass VI, Pedals, Loops and Effects
Steve Wheeler - Bass
Antti Makinen - Drums
The performance:
Much has been lauded about the best guitarist in the world over Rock and Roll history. Suffice it to say there have been many arguments over who is/was the fastest over the years (Time magazine's #9 pick Yngwie Malmsteen, anyone?). Still, I have never heard any arguments over who is the "slowest".
Robin Guthrie formerly of "The Cocteau Twins" would be best suited for this category. To say it doesn't require as much technical proficiency to play the guitar in this manner, would be a gross mistake. Guthrie creates lush "aural landscapes" by looping and layering several guitar sounds over one another, something the Scottsman has been doing for 30+ years. It does take talent, skill and creativity to play each note and to suspend them in ether, giving the listening enough time wrap their mind around the music. Though not likely a candidate for The Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame (don't get me started), he has had an indelible impression on several other artists and guitarists over the years including Robert Smith and The Edge.
The recording...
I have intentionally left the quieter moments quiet. Much of the strength of this performance is through the subtlety and the dynamic range. Portions of the songs that employ bass and drums will be LOUDER whereas the guitar soloing will be quieter. That's OK, really. If not feel free to re-master for
personal use only and run everything up to -.1dB. My nemesis the "Yuh Yuh" guy makes his infamous appearance including his unique brand of bird calls. Much of this is done between songs and doesn't distract from the performance too much, otherwise an EX- perhaps.
Tracklisting...
I really could use some help on this one. I regretfully did not grab a set list. I was only able to identify the four tracks he played during the KEXP performance + five other for certain. Perhaps one of the more ardent Cocteau Twins - Robin Guthrie fans could have a stab at this one.
Oh and if you enjoy the stylings of...
Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, My Bloddy Valentine, Brendan Perry, Robert Fripp, Michael Brook, Durutti Column, David Sylvian, Christian Fennesz, Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois, Bill Nelson, latterday Talk Talk, John Foxx, David Gilmour, The Orb, Massive Attack and of course, Harold Budd.
Please support the artist by buying his latest albums "Emeralds" and "Bordeaux" on Darla Music Group out now!
http://www.robinguthrie.com/
Thank-you to my followers and supporters not the least of which fellow taper klingklang and of course my brother.
Enjoy,
mixter_
