Do You own any?
Are they awesome or do they suck?
Bad sound quality? good?
I was just sitting here listening to Zeppelin's unrealeased "Swan Song" and just wishing they had done more with it, like add Plant Vocals but it's still a fantastic jam though.
So just wondering what Your opinions on "Boots" were
2007-12-28 06:25:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
Oooo Fonz 40 Rush Boots?
I'm admit to HUGE jealousy
2007-12-28 06:32:17 · update #1
I have a small selection of Buckingham Nicks, Fleetwood Mac, and Stevie Nicks. {All on CD}
Some are proper bootlegs, others were properly made discs from other countries, but the songs on them must have been leaked by someone.
The majority of them have pretty good sound {the 'Japan' album is the worst ~ you can hear the audience very clearly}.
Buckingham Nicks :~
CD of the album {only officially released on LP}, + demos.
Two CDs of live performances, including early versions of Rhiannon and Sorcerer
Fleetwood Mac :~
Live 1975 concert
Live 1975 radio concert
Live in Nashville 1977
Live in Japan 1977 {known as 'Stage: Live in Japan'}
Live 1982 ~ Mirage Tour {audio of the VHS / DVD}
Live 'Tango in the Night' Tour 1988
Stevie Nicks :~
Various demos, outtakes and unreleased songs
Live 1981 White Wing Dove tour {full audio of the VHS concert}
Live 1984 Wild Heart tour
Live 1986
Live 1994 Street Angel tour
I also have a DVD of Stevie Nicks' 1983 performance at the US Festival, and I had the 1981 concert transfered onto DVD.
2007-12-28 07:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are two drastically different recording styles of bootlegs.
1. Soundboard recordings. This is when a tape or disc is recorded through the soundboard/mixing board. With these recordings, you don't get the acoustics of the venue. You are getting a direct feed, before the music is sent to the speakers. If the mix is balanced, you got a perfect recording. Just like a studio.
2. Acoustic recordings. These are made by microphones placed somewhere in the audience. These recordings can be really bad because of the venues acoustics. Also, you hear all the people standing near the microphones. These are most always bad. Especially for the bands who play arenas. The best bet is theaters and outdoor shows on a windless night.
I'm lucky enough to have about 300 soundboard recordings of the Grateful Dead.
2007-12-28 10:24:56 · answer #2 · answered by Teaim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since the question is in the Rock and Pop section, wouldn't you all assume the question is about music and not movies?
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNYWAY, I have heard more bad bootlegs than good. Unless you find someone who patched into the soundboard, it's hard to capture a quality recording. One of my prized possessions is a Police bootleg cassette from 1979 where they played at a technical college. I got it in 1983 and the sound is still phenomenal, even though I rarely play it.
Disclaimer: Bootlegs are illegal and I have never recorded any show myself.
2007-12-28 06:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Stevie B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to collect them like mad, and then I realized that I never listened to them. I'm not a huge fan of live albums anyway, so I can't figure out why I even tracked most of those down. Probably the only boot that I still have that gets any play at all is the original Wicked Lester sessions (pre-Kiss Gene and Paul) and a handful of unreleased Ace Frehley demos.
NP: "Comin' Under Fire" - Def Leppard
2007-12-28 06:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by Mike AKA Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a couple of Iron Maiden bootlegs back in the late 80's but the sound quality sucked. I only got them because i had just gotten into Maiden at the time and i couldn't afford any of the official stuff.
2007-12-28 08:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have near 40 for Rush & I think they suited my needs fine. After I'd gotten Every Rush album out, I was still wanting more. So besides finding other bands that were similar, (Triumph, etc) I figured the next best thing would be live shows I missed out on.
So I think a decent quality one is awesome. There're still a lot I wish I had.
2007-12-28 06:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by Fonzie T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it weren't for bootlegs I'd miss out on a lot of stuff by my fave band, QUEEN. Lot of live stuff and stuff the band didn't feel good enough to put on an album. Also bits and pieces of songs that FREDDIE never finished. They are pricless! I have about as many QUEEN and FREDDIE bootlegs as I do official releases. Not to mention my dvd bootlegs!
2007-12-28 09:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by Cool Cat loves Mr. Bad Guy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the concept of bootlegs is pretty cool, although I admit that I don't go out of my way to collect them. It's hard enough just keeping up with the regular releases in my CD collection.
2007-12-28 06:46:42 · answer #8 · answered by Rckets 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't own any; I respect the musicians' integrity too much. General consensus is that the quality is less than desired. I'm not going to cast aspersions against anyone owning them, though.
If you're interested, ask me sometime about how knowing one of Geddy Lee's first cousins got me some awesome perks. ; )
2007-12-28 08:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by the buffster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha, I have the fake Aerosmith Live Bootleg album!
I videotaped the Neil Young concert I went to last month in Boston and it came out pretty good. (My first attempt at illegally recording).
That's all I've got.
2007-12-28 07:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Beatle fanatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋