2008-01-23

The Mars Volta
Ann Arbor, MI, USA @ The Michigan Theatre

Source: IEM: Sennheiser G2 B @ 627.700 > Sony PCM-M1
Transfer: DAT-M @ 48kHz > Tascam DA-20 > UX 24/96 > Goldwave (edit, resample to 44.1kHz)
Position: Dead Center, Floor
Taper: MITAPER78

Notes: Although not the first time being able to catch the force of nature that was/is The Mars Volta but this was the first successful IEM pull for me. Was able to catch the tail-end of TMV's soundcheck and secured a good parking spot. Taping position was dead center and I thought the entire performance was quite lively with minimal RF drops. Of the frequencies available from what I could hear during SNDCHK I chose this one as it was the most balanced, if you can believe it. Cedric's voice is high in the mix but there is way less of persistent cowbell clicking in this mix than the others (but it is still there). Generally I do not list specifics for RF but this was many moons ago so there it is. Complete performance. Did my best tracking but it was a while ago so it is what it is. Until December 2024, this source as well as the other two I pulled (Aiwa CM-30, DPA 4061) had never been released but now, all are available on DIME. Hope collectors and fans enjoy.

Setlist:

Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)
Viscera Eyes
Wax Simulacra
Goliath
Conjugal Burns
Tetragrammaton
Agadez
Cygnus....Vismund Cygnus
Metatron
Drunkship of Lanterns
Ilyena
Day of the Baphomets