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[HungryHippo]

I can see where you all are coming from in regards to the artwork discussion but really, we should all be grateful that this show is finally getting a proper release. granted, its not as hyped as the other AL shows but, I for one, have waited YEARS to hear it, so I could really care less how the cover looks or what kinda case it comes in. :yes:

[daniel@falaschi.net]

The cover for the pitts show has nothing to do with previous doors covers. It is a good idea to be innovative but sucj a radical change is hard to accept. Don´t like teh cover, but jeff has been smart and said that in the future we fans will be able to choose from different proposed covers.
Sounds good to me¡

[daniel@falaschi.net]

I noticed that none of the pittsburgh recording was used for AL or IC. Do you an idea why? I hope we are not infront of the weakest show from the recorded tour.

[Six Bachelors]

But very little of either Boston show made either of those releases and I consider it a strong show musically and a really exciting performance. Obviously not a whole lot was suitable for a live release (in Rothchild's opinion) but my point is that Pittsburgh isn't necessarily weak simply because it wasn't used on AL or IC (although You're In For A Special Treat is from AL - in fact that's why it's missing from the multi-tracks right?) - it might just have been rough around the edges or lacking a sheen or full of technical glitches, blah blah.

I know a lot of people have criticised Pittsburgh but a lot criticised Boston and I love that release so I'll wait until I hear it.

I just think it's great we get to hear shows that are nearly 40 years old in beautiful multi-track quality. I'm still amazed at the sound of the Boston release - it's so full and vibrant, but it's not loud or lacking in nuance. Even if Jim was that night!!!!!

[mojorisin_577]

I hope Bruce added some areno echo during the mix, like he did on the Boston 70 release! That was great!
I dont like the plastic sound......for example: Philly 70...

[uklizard]

whilst i have a large collection of large shows i don't have pittsburgh. So i'm looking forward to hearing it.
Saying that the version of backdoor man and five to one off the midnight sampler do sound good. Jim's voice holds on the screams. I wonder if the new to be released pittsburgh will sound different to the sampler?

[derekarmstrong]

I LOVE the slight echo they added to Boston - it makes it sound like you're really there, in some huge amphitheatre.

I'll admit, I'm skeptical about the Pittsburgh show...what I've heard, I've been unimpressed with. The Back Door Man/Five To One from the Sampler were boring. Someday Soon DOES sound better (only slightly) in Seattle. As for WTMO, I like the climax of the song, but will it hold up to the rest of the album? Guess we'll find out.

HOPE EVERYONE VOTED (if you could in the 20-some-odd states holding their Primaries today). VOTE OBAMA!!!

[daniel@falaschi.net]

The Live in Philadelphia CD has jim with a blue t shirt. I guess this is the same t shirtjim was weraing in Pittsburgh. Now I can see why morrison is accused of wearing allways the same clothes, not washing himself etc.
just a stupid matter.

[lovemygirlnicole]

"...everything record'd is worth a list'n..."for some reason the whole concept of Bright Midnight Records changed...it started with our old friend Danny I>P> bring the music back,the real doors,for the real fans,real recordings raw and unheard,from sound boards to bootlegs,we diehard fans were promised and given prime vintage doors music...even a few Highlights and Best ofto keep us wanting...then things changed..we slowly got less... and now theres angels waiting in the wings...where's the feast we were promised....

[daniel@falaschi.net]

"...everything record'd is worth a list'n..."for some reason the whole concept of Bright Midnight Records changed...it started with our old friend Danny I>P> bring the music back,the real doors,for the real fans,real recordings raw and unheard,from sound boards to bootlegs,we diehard fans were promised and given prime vintage doors music...even a few Highlights and Best ofto keep us wanting...then things changed..we slowly got less... and now theres angels waiting in the wings...where's the feast we were promised....

Wellcome to the boards man...but couldnt you start posting with a kinder coment? That is not he way to make yourself known here!
Personaly, I feel that the doorsmusic and releases have been given a great push since jeff sampol took over. Two live concerts in the last 6 months hadn´t happened since the early days of BMA. management is also working with man new projects at the time: Felt Forum, Doors documentary, IOW, and I suspect they are working on things they even didnpt mention to us at all. The issue of releasing sounboards has been discussed here ,any times, and there re many oppinions regarding that matter.
Even if I´m noy hugely impressed by the new live releases, it seems fair thet fanscan now get more live material from the band they like.
And here we have the huge luck to speak t the manager too...something quite rare.

[lovemygirlnicole]

sorry, i didn't mean to come off in a negative way...Jeff is doing and has been doing a great job, the new releases are great, just why all the secretes, i mean I'm talking about history here, what has been laid down, carved in stone..you know what i mean...just let us know whats out there, whats on our plate so to speak, like historiens explain in great detail...let us Brightt Midnight Records fans know whats waiting in the wings man..."all i'm searching for is peace..."J.M. give us some MORE MORE MORE PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

[cneberg]

HOPE EVERYONE VOTED (if you could in the 20-some-odd states holding their Primaries today). VOTE OBAMA!!!

Go away with this thing, this is "The Doors Message Board."

[The Royal Sperm]

O F F  T O P I C !!!

go to the severed garden please!

[PAwoman]

sorry, i didn't mean to come off in a negative way...Jeff is doing and has been doing a great job, the new releases are great, just why all the secretes, i mean I'm talking about history here, what has been laid down, carved in stone..you know what i mean...just let us know whats out there, whats on our plate so to speak, like historiens explain in great detail...let us Brightt Midnight Records fans know whats waiting in the wings man..."all i'm searching for is peace..."J.M. give us some MORE MORE MORE PUSH PUSH PUSH PUSH

I'm completely new to this...I just registered. And somehow I feel like I already did something wrong. But anyway, I felt compelled to be a part of this site after reading about this new Pittsburgh release, and some of the questions being presented. I was at that concert in May of 1970. Admittedly, it was close to 40 years ago, but it was truly one of the most memorable two hours of my life, and I'm happy to report that my frontal lobe has taken excellent care of these memories. Jim was wearing a plain dark blue t-shirt (i think it had a breast pocket in it), blue jeans (slightly belled, I guess what would be called "boot cut"?). Now here is where it get's a bit cloudy...I swear he was wearing low-cut, navy blue, Chuck Taylor converse. Does anyone know if this is correct? I was only a few feet from the stage, so I could see everything quite well.

[PAwoman]

Are these Photos from Pittsburgh 1970?

I went to that concert, and the only photos from Pittsburgh 1970 are the three on the third page of the insert... Two on stage, and one outside of the Civic Arena. Jim is wearing a cowboy hat, and you can see "downtown" Pittsburgh in the background. It appears to be getting dark, so early May in western PA, that would be about 8:00 pm. I guess "The Blues Image" were already playing when the Lizard king arrived. BTW...the Civic Arena is gone after one more Penguin season.

[The Royal Sperm]

what about this bootleg?