Comments on: Pink Floyd – Definitive Rave Master (Sigma 52)

By: aleebee

aleebee — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:30:30 +0000

For me, ‘Definitive Rave Master’ *is* the definitive release of the Boston 1975 show, having compared it to Sigma’s ‘Rave Master’, Watchtower’s ‘Raving and Drooling’, and Highland’s ‘Live At the Garden’. Now, of course, we have Sigma 79 ‘Rave Master Matrix’ to consider, promising ‘Ultimate Sound’. But you know what, I’m not going to hurry into that purchase…

By: DLee

DLee — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:37:24 +0000

Well, after approx. 3 months, I’ve forgotten slightly, but I would (still) say that it would depend on your personal preferences, as Sigma 52 might be the definitive release for some, but others might still prefer the original “Rave Master” – I’d say that for overall quality, each certainly rivals each other, with at least most, if not everyone, probably prefering one just slightly over the other, based on somewhat different preferences as to what a listener considers to be the ideal sound quality. As for myself, I would personally, if I were “forced” to choose just one of the 2, find it very difficult – I think it’s just better to have both in the collection, as long as it can be afforded.

By: chambau

chambau — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:41:30 +0000

DLee, after 3 months now, what would you say about this release? Do you share gsparaco’s opinion that it rivals RAVE MASTER set or would you now say it is THE definitive release?

By: DLee

DLee — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:33:49 +0000

Even with the extra audience noise before and/or after the ‘Echoes’ track, it still would have easily fit onto just 2 discs – even more easily than “Rave Master” did, by approx. 10 seconds! Costed me approx. $20 bucks more than it could, even should, have had. The original Hopkins-sourced recording was also used for the WatchTower label’s “Raving & Drooling” (2-CD), which doesn’t have such a good front cover, in my opinion, but is otherwise comparable to the other older releases mentioned. I’m slightly disappointed in “Definitive” after having listened to it just once so far (just received it this morning), as I don’t think it’s necessarily THE definitive version, but merely the definitive version for the subjective tastes/preferences of some Floydians – not necessarily ALL Floyd boot collectors &/or fans. However, I might have more to say, if it becomes necessary, later, after I’ve had a chance to listen to it 4-5 more times, which could take me quite a while since I received several other boot CD titles this morning by Cream, Derek & The Dominos, and The (Rolling) Stones.

By: alucard72

alucard72 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:05:40 +0000

Funny how Sigma’s original “Rave Master” fitted onto two discs… Do we really need to hear the extra audience noise before “Echoes”?

By: npollack

npollack — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:52:07 +0000

Millard is famous for the Sports Arena show in LA 75, which I was lucky enough to attend. I already have a few different releases of the Boston show, is this really that much better?

mecham

By: gsparaco

gsparaco — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:32:58 +0000

The Heartbreakers, Highland and Sigma Rave Master used the Hopkins tape. Millard lived in Los Angeles, not Boston.

By: strummerville

strummerville — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:59:06 +0000

Was the Hopkins tape used for “Echoes In The Gardens” (Heartbreakers)….? I always thought that was a Mike Millard recording.