Zurich Hallenstadion,
4Feb77
Berlin Deutchlandhalle, 29 & 30Jan77
Vienna Stadhalle, 1Feb77
Re-mastered, re-edited and re-released by
Man of Leisure Music (MoLM) on January 3, 2002
Set One (Disc One):
1.) Sheep 11:32
2.) Pigs on the Wing (pt 1) 1:44
3.) Dogs (29Jan77) 18:00
4.) Pigs on the Wing (pt 2) 2:16
5.) Pigs; 3 different ones (30Jan77) 16:51
Set Two (Disc Two):
1.) Shine on Yoy Crazy Diamond (1-5) 13:52
2.) Welcome to the Machine 6:42
3.) Have a Cigar 5:46
4.) Wish You Were Here 5:47
5.) Shine on You....(6-9) (1Feb77) 17:33
Encore:
6.) Money 8:30
This is a compilation of tracks remastered and re-released by MoLM to
resurrect the incomplete 4Feb77 Zurich Hallenstadion performance. Much
of
Dogs, all of Pigs and most of SoYCD6-9 were missing from the low
generation 4Feb77 source.
There are a number of qualities that make this show so interesting to
have and listen to. The taper is very close to the stage, and the
recording has some of the fullest sound you'll hear from the '77 tour.
The "prayer
sequence" from Sheep is one of the clearest, most audible version in
circulation. Dave's solos during Pigs (3d.o.) and SoYCD(1-5) are
remarkable in their quality and intensity, which also sets this apart
from some of the other '77 roios. This version of WYWH is also one of
the better performances going.
MoLM chose the "filler tracks" from the two Berlin and Vienna concerts
for several reasons, including similar sound quality, recording levels,
and audience noise. The 29Jan77 tracks are from "Animals from the
Soundboard", the 30Jan77 performance of Pigs (3 d.o.) is from "Absolut
Floyd," and SoYCD6-9 is from 1Feb77 Vienna Stadhalle.
Remastering work included spending lots of time blending tracks to make
this roio a "complete" concert, some minor speed correction, recording
level adjustments and de-clicking. All tracks are from the lowest
generation sources available.
Like any roio, it certainly has its flaws. In terms of the performance,
while some passages are clearly inspired, the band also commits some
obvious errors as well. Probably the most annoying aspect of this show
is that "close to the stage" means some unwelcome bass distortion.
Either that, or the
speakers were right on top of the taper. There are cuts or gaps in PotW2
and WttM. Potw2 also has some speed problems that are not worth trying
to correct. The encore, Money, is missing about one minute of its
beginning. The show came with only about three minutes of Dogs, and
about seven minutes of SoYCD(6-9). Neither track could be saved. Pigs
was totally missing.
A few words about Roger's "numbering" of shows. Obviously, since Pigs
(3do) is missing, it's hard to say for sure what number this show is.
However, if one were to speculate, it would likely be "9". After quite a
bit of research, here's
what I can tell you about the numbered shows of that early string of
Animals concerts:
29Jan77 Berlin is number "5"
30Jan77 Berlin is number "6"
01Feb77 Vienna is also number "6" (Rog goofed a few times)
03Feb77 Zurich is number "8"
17Feb77 Rotterdam is number "10".