How's this for obsessed?
walkunafraid
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Some of you might remember my massive "Release" project that I started nearly two years ago (if not, the thread is here: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2906).
So last week I decided that I love the song so damn much that I wanted to play all 104 live versions that I own non-stop until I had heard them all. At the same time, I wanted to see if I could find one definitive live version of the song that stood out among all the others.
About this time last week I set about doing so. I made a playlist on my iPod with only "Release" live versions on it. I then set my iPod to random and let it play. I listened in my car on my way to/from work; I listened while running and working out; I listened at home; essentially, every time I listened to my iPod "Release" was all i listened to for about a week straight.
I finally wrapped up the project this morning. I never got bored, and it was pretty cool to hear the song from so many different years and cities.
In the end, I came up with one version of the song that I felt was superior to all others. I can't quite pinpoint the reason why -- the crowd participation/reaction is not anywhere close to what it is for some of the others (which is usually a very important factor for me). It's not from a show that I, or anyone I know, attended. However, it is sung so powerfully, with such intensity in Ed's voice, that it just reaches out and grabs me and doesn't let go. When this version came up on my iPod this weekend, I ended up listening to it 4 times in a row just because it is so captivating. It's like being in a room without windows with just Ed standing in front of you belting out the song, not noticing you are even there. It's beautiful.
It is Tokyo, Japan, 3/3/03. If you don't have it already, it is here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ATW16TBA.
So last week I decided that I love the song so damn much that I wanted to play all 104 live versions that I own non-stop until I had heard them all. At the same time, I wanted to see if I could find one definitive live version of the song that stood out among all the others.
About this time last week I set about doing so. I made a playlist on my iPod with only "Release" live versions on it. I then set my iPod to random and let it play. I listened in my car on my way to/from work; I listened while running and working out; I listened at home; essentially, every time I listened to my iPod "Release" was all i listened to for about a week straight.
I finally wrapped up the project this morning. I never got bored, and it was pretty cool to hear the song from so many different years and cities.
In the end, I came up with one version of the song that I felt was superior to all others. I can't quite pinpoint the reason why -- the crowd participation/reaction is not anywhere close to what it is for some of the others (which is usually a very important factor for me). It's not from a show that I, or anyone I know, attended. However, it is sung so powerfully, with such intensity in Ed's voice, that it just reaches out and grabs me and doesn't let go. When this version came up on my iPod this weekend, I ended up listening to it 4 times in a row just because it is so captivating. It's like being in a room without windows with just Ed standing in front of you belting out the song, not noticing you are even there. It's beautiful.
It is Tokyo, Japan, 3/3/03. If you don't have it already, it is here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ATW16TBA.
Everything has chains...Absolutely nothing's changed. - PJ
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
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what about that version in Kansas 03' when a bolt of lightning flashed accross the sky right as Ed sang "like you somehow...." without missing a beat he says "hi Dad"..... if that isn't enough to put goosebumps on your chills I don't know what is!
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The whole world will be different soon the whole world will be RELIEVED
#resistgezi #resistturkey #resisttaksim #direnturkiye #direngezi
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The whole world will be different soon the whole world will be RELIEVED
#resistgezi #resistturkey #resisttaksim #direnturkiye #direngezi
#standingman #duranadam
I'll have to go listen to that one again! It could be that listening to the audio only, the flash of lightning part was completely missed. Sounds like a chill-inducing moment indeed!
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
9/29/04 Boston, 6/28/08 Mansfield, 8/23/09 Chicago, 5/15/10 Hartford
5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
def listen to that Kansas 03 version again. You can hear the crowd collectively gasp at the sight of the lightning strike. Ed says hi dad like he was in response to his father. FUCKIN SICK!!!
Boston 04 Release was great, it was special at the time, but I was a little intoxicated, and actually don't recall too too much, but what a great city you have. I wish they released that concert. I suppose I should check PJ boot.org but that site is real confusing but it's quite possible I'm stupid.
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Don't think i would have the time right now, maybe in the future, but if anybody else does would be awesome
Thank you. I never did get them ALL, but I was told that there are some live performances for which no live recordings exist, so I settled with 104 out of 121. That reminds me though, I need to find any versions from the last two years now!
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
(hope that isnt breaking any rules by asking eeeek if it is... hit delete!!!!)
Sydney ♥ March 11, 1995
Melbourne ♥ November 20, 2009
To be continued... March 25, 2011 EV Solo Yeeeeeeeew!
So what was the outcome? TC soldier field does it for me best.
I just listened to this because you pointed it out. I think you have certainly found a good one!!
I remember that too. Yep, pretty obsessed....but thanks for the link. I'm looking forward to checking out your "winner."
I doubt anyone will ever get this way over any Backspacer songs because.....oh, wait....never mind.
Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
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EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
Just listened to Kansas '03 again...makes such a huge difference knowing the context of the song. The "hi Dad" comment is definitely a goosebumps moment. Still wouldn't rank it as high as Tokyo 03, but it's certainly WAY up there.
songforholly: Here is a link to the track: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QBJ8F0U0
Unfortunately, it's only a 64 kbps copy. I have no idea where I got that from, but I know somebody has to have a better quality copy. Is anyone willing to share?
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
The sound on that boot is one of the best I have heard, especially on Release
Yeah, that one was definitely way up on the list. I didn't really "rank" them except #1, but I definitely remember Soldier Field being a standout! Nice way to start your PJ concert experience.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
I have already started a similar project with "Johnny Guitar."
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” - Albert Camus
*goes to that bootleg site to find this particular version*
The whole world will be different soon the whole world will be RELIEVED
#resistgezi #resistturkey #resisttaksim #direnturkiye #direngezi
#standingman #duranadam
*edit to add WOW...beautiful!
Sydney ♥ March 11, 1995
Melbourne ♥ November 20, 2009
To be continued... March 25, 2011 EV Solo Yeeeeeeeew!
Old recording but you can still tell how good it was and is
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