PINK FLOYD – MSG 1977 2ND NIGHT (2 CD)

Description

Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA 2 July 1977

　This superb audience recording from the “IN THE FLESH Tour,” comparable to the legendary “ULTIMATE BOSTON 1977” and “ULTIMATE OAKLAND,” has been polished up. A 2CD set featuring the updated sound refined by “GRAF ZEPPELIN” is set to be released.

　This release permanently preserves the “Madison Square Garden performance on July 2, 1977,” a legendary audience recording. This recording is one of the most classic and acclaimed sources from the “IN THE FLESH Tour,” and is a stereo master that has been reissued numerous times since the early days of the CD era. This release is a new masterpiece that surpasses the longest and finest version of that recording.

　Before getting into the details, let’s first look at Show’s position. As part of organizing our store’s collection, let’s take a look at the overview of his activities at the time.

《January 21st: “Animals” released》
・January 23rd – February 4th: Europe #1 (9 shows) ← *DORTMUND 1977 2ND NIGHT etc.
・February 17th – March 1st: Europe #2 (11 shows) ← *PARIS 1977 3RD NIGHT etc.
・March 15th – 31st: UK (9 shows) ← *WEMBLEY 1977 1ST NIGHT etc.
・April 22nd – May 12th: North America #1 (12 shows) ← *ULTIMATE OAKLAND etc.
・June 15th – July 6th: North America #2 (14 shows) ← ★HERE★

　This is the overall picture of the “IN THE FLESH Tour”. The tour is roughly divided into two parts: the first half is Europe and the second half is North America. Our shop has archived each leg with a stellar collection of masterpieces. Among them, the most competitive is “North America #2” towards the end. Let’s take a closer look at the dates.

■ Details of “North America #2”
– June 15th + 17th (2 shows)
* June 19th “CHICAGO 1977”
– June 21st + 23rd (2 shows)
* June 25th “ONE FLEW OVER THE BOARD (Cleveland)”
* June 27th “ULTIMATE BOSTON 1977”
– June 28th: ​​Philadelphia show
* June 29th “PHILADELPHIA 1977 2ND NIGHT”
– July 1st: MSG show (first day)
* July 2nd: MSG show (second day) ←★This release★
* July 3rd “MSG 1977 3RD NIGHT”
* July 4th “MSG 1977 FINAL NIGHT”
* July 6th “ROAR ENDS (Montreal)”

[The iconic recording from the end of the IN THE FLESH Tour has been upgraded]
…and so on. Eight live albums were born from the 14 performances, but the highlight was the four consecutive shows at the large New York venue, Madison Square Garden. The second night in particular is known for producing an iconic recording, and along with the Boston show, it has reigned as a symbol of the final stages of the “IN THE FLESH Tour.”

　The main source for this work is a legendary recording from the past. It is a super clear and direct recording, often mentioned alongside “ULTIMATE BOSTON 1977” and “ULTIMATE OAKLAND,” and “GRAF ZEPPELIN” has polished the best existing master of that recording. In fact, the sound is truly the best ever. “GRAF ZEPPELIN”‘s methodology is, so to speak, supreme on the original sound. Rather than blindly boosting the sound pressure or masking it with sheer force, they strive to repair the damage to the master that has been etched by time. Each type of noise is carefully treated, the balance is adjusted based on frequency analysis, and pitch/phase correction is performed without allowing even a 1/1000th of a second of error. They maximize the potential of the recording itself and recreate “the sound that was heard at the time.” In other words, it is a process similar to the restoration of paintings and cultural artifacts, and this work is a testament to that philosophy.

[A full live album that breaks the previous record by four minutes]
　However, this recording already boasts superb sound quality. While it has been meticulously polished, it’s not like it has been “reborn as something completely different.” In this case, the upgrade in “length” might be more noticeable.

　While the main focus of this release is undoubtedly the famous stereo recording, there is actually another mono recording of the same show. Although some parts of previous releases were secretly used to fill in gaps, this release re-checks the entire show down to the second to ensure there are no missing parts. We have attempted to extend the recording as much as possible. In fact, after a thorough review, we found that there were surprisingly many parts that could be filled in, and as a result, we have set a new record for the longest recording by about four minutes compared to previous releases.

　As expected, the performance parts were filled in even on previous masters, so this time the filling mainly covers the gaps between songs. What’s particularly significant is that the second part of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” on DISC 2 is recorded from before the performance, and the encore section is also recorded at a considerable length. The sound check section after “Money” is also included, further enhancing the completeness of the live experience.

　You might think, “Oh, it’s just a gap between songs,” but don’t underestimate it. After all, this recording was made at the very end of the historic “IN THE FLESH Tour.” As has often been said, the atmosphere, with firecrackers exploding everywhere, was filled with a palpable tension, and Roger’s frustration grew as the show progressed. The mood of the venue, which would later lead into “THE WALL,” is historically significant, even if only in terms of the intensity between songs. This is

　a long-loved traditional recording of the second night at MSG. Alongside “ULTIMATE BOSTON 1977” and “ULTIMATE OAKLAND,” it has reigned as the pinnacle of the “IN THE FLESH Tour,” and this is the latest version of that classic. This new masterpiece combines the highest level of mastering achieved through the meticulous mastering of “GRAF ZEPPELIN” with the longest recording ever achieved through the addition of extra sources. Enjoy this ultimate sound anytime, anywhere with this pressed 2CD set that preserves it permanently.

★A legendary stereo audience recording of the “July 2, 1977 MSG concert.” This renowned recording, long considered one of the finest from the “IN THE FLESH Tour,” has been meticulously remastered by “GRAF ZEPPELIN” to create the ultimate updated version. With additional sources added, this is the longest version ever, approximately 4 minutes longer than the previous release, offering an unparalleled experience of this historic performance.

Disc 1 (52:32)
1. Sheep ★0:00-0:07 Mono source added
2. Pigs On The Wing Pt. 1
3. Dogs ★17:16-17:37 Mono source added
4. Pigs On The Wing Pt. 2
5. Pigs (Three Different Ones) ★18:32 onwards (after performance) Mono source added

Disc 2 (76:18)
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Pts. 1-5 ★0:00-0:16 Mono source added, first complete version
2. Welcome To The Machine
3. Have A Cigar
4. Wish You Were Here
5. Shine On You Crazy Diamond Pts. 6-9 ★20:29-21:53 (waiting for encore) Mono source added
6. Money ★10:36 onwards (waiting for encore, sound check) Mono source added
7. Us And Them ★0:00-0:06 Monosource supplement