(TomP) Remaster
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Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Live at the Unicorn Coffee House
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Spring 1966 (possibly May 18, 1966)
Source: Dime post by steeve_a - thanks !!
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=151332
which was a remaster of...
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=150361
Changes Made (Nero 7):
Cross mixed all tracks (71:29), improves instrument clarity and channel balance
Reduced Left channel tr01 by 5% to centre stereo image
Fixed the short balance shift on tr01 (0.20-25)
Reduced Right channel tr06 & tr14 by 10% to centre stereo image
The original was a wonderful job by steeve_a, although a few final touches (above) make
it an even better listen - in steeve's own words in comments on his post...
"I just got a PM with a suggestion on how to further improve this torrent. Noting that
the stereo imaging was "phasey and indistinct" the fix was to "cross-mix... the channels
(ratio 71:29) and the stereo image snaps into great focus, instruments are more distinct,
you can hear the room ambience and the stereo balance is fixed."
I just tried doing this to the files and so far am very impressed with the results.
Many thanks to the DIMEster who sent me that tip! "
...well this is it so you now can hear especially Mike Bloomfield more clearly in the
mix and...
...Hope you like it !!
Paul Butterfield: Harmonica and vocals
Mike Bloomfield: Guitar and vocals
Elvin Bishop: Guitar and vocals
Jerome Arnold: Bass
Mark Naftalin: Organ
Bill Davenport: Drums
SET LIST *
01 - Instrumental 1:28
02 - Look Over Yonders Wall 2:08
03 - Born In Chicago 4:13
04 - Love Her With A Feeling 5:40
05 - Get Out Of My Life Woman 3:24
06 - Never Say No (Elvin Bishop - vocals) 3:42
07 - One More Heartache 3:42
08 - Work Song 12:33
09 - Coming Home Baby 7:17
10 - Serves You Right To Suffer 2:47
11 - I Got A Mind To Give Up Living 6:36
12 - Walking By Myself 4:36
13 - If You See My Baby (Mike Bloomfield - vocals) 3:55
14 - World Is In An Uproar (Mike Bloomfield - vocals) 4:18
15 - In The Midnight Hour (Jerome Arnold - vocals) 3:30
16 - You're So Fine (Elvin Bishop - vocals) 3:08
17 - Got My Mojo Working 5:13
* Artworks attached from the original post seem not to have this same list - anybody??
Original Notes >>>
CONTRAST CLAUSE: Although sourced from Torrent #150361 uploaded here by randall June
11,2007, I used various noise reduction techniques to remove the static from the last 7
songs. Further post-processing was done to repair tape drop-outs and other anomalies,
and some noise reduction was used on all tracks to reduce tape hiss. The entire show was
re-equalized to improve the bass response and I did remove some segments between songs
with the band tuning up so as to fit the entire show on a single CD. Links to two sound
samples are at the end of the torrent description. Everyone is encouraged to download
the original torrent here:
http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=150361&hit=1
[As per a comment from DonTaco this torrent was originally uploaded here November 8,
2004 by hezekiahx2 torrent id#13264. Many thanks to hezekiahx2 and to randall for
re-uploading it!]
LINEAGE:
-- I downloaded this from DIME June 11, 2007 (Torrent #150361)
Notes from original torrent at EZTree: "I have seen this up here before. Thought I would
put up my copy so that everyone gets a good upgrade.This was done with 2 mics and a reel
to reel. Most people list it as a soundboard. I knew the taper and this is what he used.
It is up to you as to how it is listed."
"2nd Gen Maxell tape @7 1/2 ips (Technics 1506) to Tascam Prof CD Recorder > CDWav > Flac"
"There was 'no' editing performed on this by me! Each set was on one side of the reel. I
never used noise reduction and all my tapes are at 7 ½ ips. Nothing has been edited out
or EQ’d."
POST PROCESSING:
-- Some noise reduction with Cool Edit Pro 2.0 to reduce the tape hiss.
-- Segment of show with bad static was processed with ClickRepair 1.3.1 (w/ Pitch
Protection active and DeClick set to 35). There was still some static remaining which
I was able to remove with the Click/Pop tool in Cool Edit Pro 2.
-- Tape dropouts and other anomalies were repaired manually using Cool Edit Pro 2.0
-- Tape volume was evened out manually
-- Segments between songs with tuning and long pauses were trimmed so that the entire
show would fit on a single CD.
For more information on the performances and recordings of the Paul Butterfield Blues
Band in 1966 & 1977, check out the following website:
http://www.bloomsdisco.com/1966-1967.htm
For more information on this particular performance you can check the webpage at
db.etree.org:
http://db.etree.org/lookup_show.php?shows_key=162819
SOUND SAMPLES:
I Got A Mind To Give Up Living:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BSS1DW73
Love Her With A Feeling:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GMA8PFNO
FINAL NOTES:
My intention in remastering this torrent was primarily to remove the static from the
otherwise best version of this show I've heard (obviously sourced from a low generation
reel-to-reel tape). But I also like to put together CD's that sound great on my stereo
in the living room, in my car, and between sets at the clubs I frequent. These are
digital files and the originals are intact, to be archived forever. What I've uploaded
is an edited and remastered version which is in the best tradition of party tapes. Pop
this in your car for a long drive and the miles will melt away. Enjoy!