AboutChris M. Zangara Expertise I`m not only a Zeppelin collector but I have been collecting Zeppelin - and Page/Plant music & information for over 20 years. I am truly a lover of Page/Plant music in & out of Zeppelin simply because of the honesty & integrity of it all. - I have been studying them for as long as I have been listening to Rock/Blues Music. I look forward to any question and will answer the very best I can - as above all - I am just a fan like you!
I'm a huge fan of Zep bootlegs and listen to them exclusively anymore. Rarely do I put on their official studio releases (I guess I got my fill of them back in the day). I have a dual layered dvd called "Final Kingdome". It was a pro shot video from their last Seattle date in 1977. The version I have was done by Boogie Mama and claimed to be a major upgrade over previously available versions. Music aside, the video itself is rather fuzzy. I mean, sometimes the image is pretty good but most of the time, the image lacks sharpness and focus and the edges seem washed out. I've seen many bootleg videos so I know that's just the way they can be. Are you familiar with this and what is your opinion of the picture. And are there better versions available?
And regarding audio boots...I've heard many a soundboard recording criticized for being "dry"...in fact, I've seen audience tapes recommended over said such "dry" soundboards. What does that term mean? Is it when the "live" audience is inaudible, therefore the music doesn't capture a concerts "energy?"
Any insights would be welcomed. Thanks a lot!
Answer Hi Tony,
A dry recording is usually absent of low end so it comes out sounding stale as if recorded in a cardboard box or tin can. Dry also means lacking in reverb or effects from other levers on the soundboard that didn't make onto the recording so its as if the band is playing their instruments without amps or effects as it was meant to be heard on stage. Audience boots are my favorite. Especially June 21st 77 in LA. Also known as Listen to this Eddie.
I've seen 4 or 5 different Seattle videos but not the one you refer to. The best quality I've seen is pretty clear but there are still fuzzy areas to be sure.
