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  1. Originally posted by haytrain[..]

    Cool. The only problem is, much like Casper, I don't have the HD space.


    Well, you can always buy an external hard drive. We have one, but my entire laptop is back-up on it together with some other stuff from the main PC.
  2. Originally posted by MWSAH[..]

    Well, you can always buy an external hard drive. We have one, but my entire laptop is back-up on it together with some other stuff from the main PC.


    Once I get a job.....
  3. Originally posted by haytrain[..]

    Cool. The only problem is, much like Casper, I don't have the HD space.


    try one album that you listen to a lot in mp3. Re-rip it in lossless and see if you can hear the difference. I can definitely pick up on the quality boost. The music has shit loads more depth. (I suggest trying Pop in lossless. Should come in at about 500mb)
  4. Originally posted by haytrain[..]

    Once I get a job.....


    Agreed But they aren't that expensive though. At least here in tiny Holland.
  5. 1983-08-20 - St. Goarshausen, Germany - Loreley Amphitheater (Video)


    Sound

    This show was broadcasted on TV channel WDR for Rockpalast '83. It's just one of the three 'available' TV / Radio Broadcasts on U2start. You can hear all the instruments and vocals quite clearly as you'd expect with plenty of bass and perfect balance.

    But I noticed, for about 20-30 seconds, a very clear buzzing sound, which absolutely shot my ears towards the end of An Cat Dubh, which wasn't pretty. The rest of the show sounds like a stretched analogue tape - however, to be still circulating in that good of a quality 25 years later is beyond me, however bad the sound may be.


    Performance

    I just felt that the band were restricted at this show. Sure, the members go outside to the barriers and dance everywhere, but they just had nowhere to go. Compare this show with Devore '83 and see what I mean - there seems to be a lot more freedom there. But overall, they're playing top-notch and none of the songs falter.

    Some very interesting snippets here, like A Little Peace, America and In The Midnight Hour also make an appearance too. This show would have to be good to consider that Gloria, I Will Follow, Sunday Bloody Sunday, The Electric Co, New Year's Day and ''40'' made up the vast majority of the Under a Blood Red Sky live album.


    Camera

    There's lots of closeups here and shots of the audience. But it seemed the cameramen had something for underneath the drums and Larry - see how many shots there are of the drums and Larry. But the camera is stable and doesn't jump too much around and the band all get shown equally being shown what they do best - playing as the greatest band in the world on some of their best songs written to date.

    And no poor video effects made their appearance here. Which is a good thing.

    Rating: 9 out of 10
  6. Originally posted by drewhiggins1983-08-20 - St. Goarshausen, Germany - Loreley Amphitheater (Video)


    Sound


    And no poor video effects made their appearance here. Which is a good thing.

    Rating: 9 out of 10


    Congratulations, you've just made me download this. Had only got the audio. Can't wait to check it out. Thanks.
  7. Originally posted by aussiemofo[..]

    Congratulations, you've just made me download this. Had only got the audio. Can't wait to check it out. Thanks.


    Haha!! Success for the BRT
  8. Can't post tonight, still have to listen to the last 7 songs, I'll do that early tomorrow.
  9. Originally posted by MWSAHCan't post tonight, still have to listen to the last 7 songs, I'll do that early tomorrow.


    Have listened and watched. But I'm out tonight and tomorrow all day. I'll post Sunday.
    I like it a lot, but did anyone else find Edge's guitar too quiet at times (video), esp during Electric Co.?
  10. Originally posted by djrlewis[..]

    Have listened and watched. But I'm out tonight and tomorrow all day. I'll post Sunday.
    I like it a lot, but did anyone else find Edge's guitar too quiet at times (video), esp during Electric Co.?


    The Edge is also a bit distant with the audio, I must say..
  11. Found some time to start writing my review while listening to the last couple of songs. Here is my full take now.

    1983-08-20 - St. Goarshausen, Germany - Loreley Amphitheater

    AUDIO REVIEW

    Setlist: A typical War-setlist, with great songs like SBS, Electric Co, An Cath Dubh, Out of Control etc. Nothing wrong here

    Performance: Quite good, not the best though. Out of Control is great, as always. SBS was a bit too random for me. Electric Co was another cracker. And U2 didn't extend 40 in the beginning, but the performance was good nevertheless.

    Sound: A bit fuzzy. Too much of Adam and Larry, too little of Edge. Bono's voice is very clear though and he sings everything perfect. NYD is fucked up at some point. It fades away and comes back again, and the sound is switching to all sides.

    Audience: Enthusiastic, U2 was already a great act that time, and they proofed that here again. I just wonder why they started to whistle after SBS, maybe some Video-reviewer can say that. It's like something bad is happening there.

    Summary: Good, not great. Good performance of great songs, highlights were Electric Co, Gloria, An Cath Dubh and Out of Control for me. 8/10 I'd say.
  12. Originally posted by djrlewis
    I like it a lot, but did anyone else find Edge's guitar too quiet at times (video), esp during Electric Co.?


    I found it a little quiet - I think the sound crew were playing poker or something, because they didn't do the best job on the sound here. It hisses, it snaps, crackles and pops like a box of Rice Bubbles and sounded like it was being rubbed against metal.

    But again, it's one of the best early shows, even if they are a little restricted.
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