GiGinJapan Artwork of Japanese CDs (mostly) Doors / Stockholm 1968: PRE-FM / 2CD / Non label
Konserthuset, Stockholm, Sweden 20th September 1968
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The 1968 Stockholm performance, which was familiar from the analog era as the classic of The Doors’ live sound source. Of course, all of the shows that took place twice a day were broadcast on the radio, and as a result, the Doors’ European tour, which was the first and last Appearance) Since the last day was recorded with a perfect stereo sound board, it has been popular among maniacs as a standard sound source for a long time.
Speaking of the CD release of this sound source, there is a feeling that “LIVE IN STOCKHOLM 1968” issued by the nostalgic TSP is a masterpiece of the dawn of the CD and has immediately won the definitive seat, and this is the door’s live sound source. Either one of the 67 Matrixes… it was a representative existence. The matrix has been treated to the extent that it has been issued several times even by the official, whereas Stockholm is refreshing. The unexpected development that Copenhagen three days ago was adopted for the 50th anniversary edition of the album “WAITING FOR THE SUN”, which was a perfect opportunity to release.
On the contrary, in recent years, Stockholm has developed into a serious situation where only nighttime shows such as GODFATHER’s “FROM THE ANCIENT GALLERY” are released. Since this sound source became a public domain in 2018, gray zone CDs such as “LIVE AT THE STOCKHOLM KONSERTHUSET, STOCKHOLM, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 1968 – RADIO BROADCAST” have appeared, but it is also only for the second show. One piece. As a result, the unexpected situation that the TSP board released in 1989 continued to be the best has continued until now.
Certainly, the first show has some recording problems, and Jim Morrison’s vocals are off from beginning to end in “When The Music’s Over”. Furthermore, the overall sense of presence is low, and it feels like a “real stereo PA out sound board”. The point is that the broadcasting station was not ready for recording at the first show.
Also, the Doors were at the peak of their popularity at the time, and they were at the peak of their unhealthy habits (mainly Jim Morrison), so the atmosphere was like waking up. It was I can’t help but think that such a point is also the reason why the first show has been omitted in recent items.
However, the first show had the big highlight of showing “Love Street” in the Doors’ live history. During the radio recording, they showed a stylish arrangement to show off songs that they had never played before, and as a result, the extremely valuable “Love Street” was shown. Besides, at the beginning of the first show, when the band is not at full throttle, it is also a good decision to pick up the pop “Love Street” instead of the usual intense song. I have to say that the recent situation where the release of items that include such precious performances has been rampant is still a serious situation.
Also, on the TSP board, the tuning scene before the band announcement was introduced in the first show was cut, but this time, by using the pre-broadcast pre-FM master, such a scene was recorded without omission. And after all, the second show has better sound quality than the TSP board.
As for the performance, it was successful that Jim woke up at once from the “A Little Game” section of the first show, and the second show had a much better recording balance, and a high-tension performance was shown from the opening. increase. After all, “Alabama Song” is a rare development in which Jim improvises and sings the standard “Mack The Knife” at the beginning. It was only this time before and after that he sang “Mack The Knife”.
Furthermore, just like the first show “Love Street”, the famous song “You’re Lost Little Girl” from the second album was specially shown for broadcasting this time. Until half a year ago, it was performed on stage, but since the summer it has been out of the set. Not only was it revived only on this day, but it also led to the result that the stereo sound board recording of the live take of the same song was left as a result.
And at the end of the high tension live, Jim joins with Ray Manzarek before the start of “The End” and encourages the audience to shout “Turn off the lights”. is recorded in The Bright Midnight brand, which had officially released the Doors’ live recordings, has now stopped its activities. Despite the best sound quality, the best of the super classic 68-year live sound source that has been completely overlooked will finally be revamped!
★ As the title suggests, the sound quality is the best because it is a radio source. It is a famous sound source from the analog era, but there is no CD in Pre-FM state, so it is inevitable that it will be the definitive version! !
