"On Stage"
Did anyone find out whether "On Stage" was really all-new or not?
I have Live III, and despite the so-so production values it's a fun listen, and I'd like more.
In other news, I'm not sure why there'd be a problem with people selling copies on Amazon or elsewhere. Since the CDs all come from the band in the first place, they're still getting their money.
I have Live III, and despite the so-so production values it's a fun listen, and I'd like more.
In other news, I'm not sure why there'd be a problem with people selling copies on Amazon or elsewhere. Since the CDs all come from the band in the first place, they're still getting their money.
That is a sad state of affairs Roy. The music biz can be cruel though, as I very well know.
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Hi Sheena... thanks for the welcome (I tried to slip in unnoticed, but I guess that didn't work out).
I guess my question really was whether or not the versions are the same. I wouldn't want to pay for another live album if I already have it, bar one track.
Roy, I agree that the band wouldn't get money if someone sold a used CD on Amazon. My point was that (unless it was a stolen or pirated copy) the band already received their money from the original sale of the CD.
I guess my question really was whether or not the versions are the same. I wouldn't want to pay for another live album if I already have it, bar one track.
Roy, I agree that the band wouldn't get money if someone sold a used CD on Amazon. My point was that (unless it was a stolen or pirated copy) the band already received their money from the original sale of the CD.
Neil to clarify I was not referring to used copies, this release"On Stage" appeared for sale on Amazon as a normal release not a marketplace thing. Some other online retailers also advertised the release, my point was that The Searchers knew nothing about it. As far as they were concerned it could only be bought at their gigs.
In answer to your other query the album On Stage has three tracks not on Live 111 Seven Nights to Rock, Love's Melody and It's Too Late. Fine if you want these as live tracks as they do not appear on any other live compilation.
Personally I think these Live CD' have run their course.
In answer to your other query the album On Stage has three tracks not on Live 111 Seven Nights to Rock, Love's Melody and It's Too Late. Fine if you want these as live tracks as they do not appear on any other live compilation.
Personally I think these Live CD' have run their course.
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Has to be a demand to take home a reminder of the night or people may simply want to hear the tracks with Spencer James vocals.
To me the Searchers sound are the original recordings. Good to know that based on your comment they are going down well though.
To me the Searchers sound are the original recordings. Good to know that based on your comment they are going down well though.
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I suppose it is an old chesnut the "searchers sound" and been discussed to death but whether it was Curtis/Jackson or Penders vocals on the original recordings 40 years ago, the band is now essentially a live band and the sound for the last 20 years is with Spence singing lead, with the same harmonies as for the last 42 years and John and Frank offering their individual contributions. Ed adding another harmony adds to the overall quality of sound as well.
I assume that what people want is a memory of the concert that they attend.
I assume that what people want is a memory of the concert that they attend.
Good points, Michael. I'd also suggest that while original is original, time ticks by, things change and i like the nowadays line-up as much as i like the old one, but in a different way since it's a different band - on the one hand - but it's still the Searchers, on the other hand.
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A quick thought regarding the live CD's, I could handle one more if it were properly mixed as opposed to being pretty much all being straight off the mixer.
BTW, I must say that I'm still a bit suspicious regarding certain things about the live discs such as the clarity of Spencer's voice on It's Too Late while the rest of the track is muffled.
BTW, I must say that I'm still a bit suspicious regarding certain things about the live discs such as the clarity of Spencer's voice on It's Too Late while the rest of the track is muffled.
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I'm sure there was a lot of "cleaning up" taking place on the recordings. Reminds me of a member of the progressive band IQ who told me once that for a live album they released, they recorded the set, stripped out everything except the drums and the crowd noise and went into the studio to record the rest!
Apparently this is quite common with live albums
Apparently this is quite common with live albums