ROLLING STONES – NEW ORLEANS 1978 (2 CD + DVD-R)
$59.00
JAPANESE RELEASE – 2 CD + DVD-R
Description
Live at Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 13th July 1978
　Nowadays, thanks to the excellent official video item “SOME GIRLS: LIVE IN TEXAS 78,” it’s easy to watch the 1978 US tour, but up until then, there was no decent footage of the tour. During this long period, the New Orleans performance offered a glimpse into the tour. There was a single-camera video footage available, shot either by a camera installed in the venue or a tripod set up in the stands for news coverage. While there was no doubt it captured a valuable day on the ’78 tour, the angle was rather distant, and the audio, presumably recorded by the camera’s built-in microphone, was fuzzy. It’s only now that we can say this, but the value of this footage lies in the fact that it “just barely exists as footage.”
　Separately, there are, of course, two audience recordings from the same day. The first recording, “Recorder 1,” had been circulating among traders for some time, but it was extremely stressful to listen to, with noise that seemed to have been mixed in due to repeated dubbing after “Respectable.” It was not at a level where an item release could be expected. However, in recent years, a first-generation version of “Recorder 2,” which was copied from a different source and the master, has been circulating, and even a remastered version by a enthusiast has appeared.
　Therefore, there were multiple versions of the second audience recording from the New Orleans performance, but the version mainly used for this release was the one uploaded online by a person calling himself Stony Road. Of course, even though it’s the first generation, the original recording quality is quite rough. However, with “Beast Of Burden” and “Happy” both missing from “Recorder 1,” it can be said that this is a sound source worthy of being released on a press CD.
　Although the sound quality is certainly rough, the sound image is quite on-the-fly and powerful enough, reminiscent of a live recording of a 1970s radio broadcast. Of course, the sound quality is still analog bootleg-like and old-fashioned, but it’s on a completely different level from the blurry recording of video audio.
　Therefore, no equalization was applied, but other issues were meticulously restored. First, the biggest issue, the severe pitch deviation, has been thoroughly adjusted, making the recording extremely listenable. However, that’s not all; several issues that were addressed when Stony Road uploaded the recording have also been thoroughly addressed. The most significant issue, the absence of “Street Fighting Man,” the highlight of the day, has been addressed with a remastered Marko Remaster version of the recording. Furthermore, Stony Road had replaced “Sweet Little Sixteen” with the version from Disc 2 of the VGP “ANY PORT IN STORM,” which was a low-quality copy of “Recorder 1” (sound quality is superior, but only one track was distributed), but this has also been restored with the Marko Remaster version. As a result, by combining the best of both versions on “Recorder 2,” the recording has been put together in a state worthy of a limited press CD release.
　But what’s most shocking is the intensity of the Stones’ performance that day. Mick was in top form, and while he was already going all out right from the get-go, “When the Whip Comes Down” seemed to give him a boost. On top of that, the band’s performance was also spectacular! The intensity of the 1978 tour is evident in this single song alone, and it’s a masterpiece. What’s more, that performance was only the start of the day; the hyper performances from Mick and the others continued to be intense. Even on ballads like “Beast of Burden,” Mick screamed at the top of his lungs, and then the band exploded into a frenzy with the famously punk-inspired “Lies” and “Respectable.”
　Up until this point, the performance had been intense and perfectly representative of the ’78 tour. But what’s amazing is that Mick even let out a yell during “Far Away Eyes.” Was that really the song? (laughs) Indeed, this song was a country song, standing out among a lineup of flashy tracks like straightforward rock numbers, the killer ballad “Beast of Burden,” and the smash hit “Miss You.” Mick later regretted that this song didn’t go over well with the audience, but it must have been even more so in a venue as large as the Superdome. He let out a yell, as if to express his frustration, while still singing with great effort. The intensity of this performance was completely lost on the muffled audio of the video.
　And the day of the runaway show that seems to be the 1978 tour was concluded with the first July performance, “Street Fighting Man.” This song brings to mind the image of Passaic in June, when the soundboard recording ended at the end of the performance, but the tension of the performance here is far greater. In fact, it can be said with confidence that it is the best of the 1978 tour. Again, the sound quality is rough. However, it is also true that this roughness matches the runaway performance of this day. If you are a fan of the 1978 tour, this is irresistible!
Disc 1 (58:04)
1. Let It Rock 2. All Down The Line 3. Honky Tonk Women 4. Star Star 5. When The Whip Comes Down 6. Beast Of Burden 7. Lies 8. Miss You 9. Just My Imagination 10. Shattered
1. Let It Rock 2. All Down The Line 3. Honky Tonk Women 4. Star Star 5. When The Whip Comes Down 6. Beast Of Burden 7. Lies 8. Miss You 9. Just My Imagination 10. Shattered
Disc 2 (46:01)
1. Respectable 2. Far Away Eyes 3. Love In Vain 4. Tumbling Dice 5. Happy 6. Sweet Little Sixteen 7. Brown Sugar 8. Jumping Jack Flash 9. Street Fighting Man
1. Respectable 2. Far Away Eyes 3. Love In Vain 4. Tumbling Dice 5. Happy 6. Sweet Little Sixteen 7. Brown Sugar 8. Jumping Jack Flash 9. Street Fighting Man
★★Special event
★The Rolling Stones’ “NEW ORLEANS 1978” comes with a special bonus disc featuring remastered two-camera professional shot footage of the New Orleans performance on July 13, 1978, the same day as the pressed version.
THE ROLLING STONES – NEW ORLEANS 1978 THE VIDEO(Special Bonus DVDR)
Live at Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 13th July 1978 PRO-SHOT(REMASTERED)
Live at Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 13th July 1978 PRO-SHOT(REMASTERED)
The New Orleans Superdome concert on July 13, 1978, spans 1 hour and 46 minutes, captured on two high-quality pro-shot footage. These supposedly outtakes from the news show feature a panoramic view from the right side of the stage, and a close-up of the stage from the center. The image quality is among the best among bootlegs, and is perfectly acceptable for general viewing. While the audio on the new pressing, “NEW ORLEANS 1978,” is far superior, this release remasters the original video audio, resulting in the best possible version of the 106-minute two-camera pro-shot footage from that day. As you’ll know from “When the Whip Comes Down,” the cutting and editing, utilizing the professional equipment of the time, is incredibly cool and will captivate anyone. The scene where two Beast of Burden footage overlaps on the same screen is also eye-catching. Experience the day’s events in a way that would be impossible to capture with sound alone, with these excellent images. Please enjoy the 1978 New Orleans performance video, which is full of valuable and fascinating footage, along with the press CD.
1. Let It Rock 2. All Down The Line 3. Honky Tonk Women 4. Star Star 5. When The Whip Comes Down 6. Beast Of Burden 7. Lies 8. Miss You 9. Just My Imagination 10. Shattered 11. Respectable 12. Far Away Eyes 13. Love In Vain 14. Tumbling Dice 15. Happy 16. Sweet Little Sixteen 17. Brown Sugar 18. Jumpin’ Jack Flash 19. Street Fighting Man
PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx. 106min.
(according to manufacturer info)
