Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Kansas - 1982-07-24 - Norman, OK

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  1. Band: Kansas
    Tour: Vinyl Confessions Tour
    Place: Norman, OK, USA.
    Date: July 24, 1982

    ==> Excellent Soundboard <==

    First off: thanks to Lamplight and Ragsrobby for the original upload! This is a wonderful quality soundboard show, a real gem! It surfaced for the first time about 2 years ago. Upon listening I thought the sound had a lot of potential if only it would be tweaked a little. So I used Cool Edit Pro 2.1 to expand the stereo field and equalize and normalize the levels. To my ears it's a drastic improvement. But I'll let you be the judge of that. For those having the original, let me know what you think of it. FLAC Frontend was used for decoding and encoding (level 8) the files.

    -kerrylives


    Here are Lamplight's original comments:

    Uncirculated Soundboard

    As I promised, an un-circulated KANSAS show from 1982's VINYL CONFESSIONS
    tour! This show is HOT - HOT - HOT! Fantastic quality and performance! This show
    was given to my friend and me by someone close to the band. It was on a cassette (not
    sure what brand, but a good MAXELL or TDK-something like that) It was recorded
    right from the soundboard on July 24, 1982 in Norman, Oklahoma. The only thing that
    is disappointing is that the last song of the encores is cut off.. (The end of "Down The Road"
    and the "Mangum Opus" segment.) I looked through my cdr collection for a version to
    add as a bonus so you would have it, but the only version I have transfered is the version
    from Omaha, Nebraska which has been released on the SONY video, so it is off limits
    here. (I tried!)

    My friend (ragsrobby - a new DIME member) took the tape and did the cd mastering
    with SOUNDFORGE onto 2 cds. (A very nice sounding tape to begin with,
    and he did a great job of mastering it!)
    I used SOUNDFORGE to rip it and title the tracks, FLACfrontend 8 to encode and
    2 cups of great coffee to pass the time while converting... This is a great show! We hope
    you enjoy it!! Lamplight and Ragsrobby
    Sorry, there is no artwork - hint hint...

    PLEASE DON'T SELL COPIES, OR REDUCE THE QUALITY!
    KEEP IT LOSSLESS!!!!


    THE BAND

    John Elefante - Lead Vocals, keyboards & guitar
    "Smokin'"Dave Hope - Bass
    Richard Williams - Electric and acoustic guitars
    Phil Ehart - Drums
    Robby Steinhardt - Lead Vocals & violin
    Kerry Livgren - Electric and acoustic guitars & keyboards

    Warren Ham - Keyboards, flute, sax, harmonica & back-up vocals



    THE SONGS

    CD ONE
    Stage Intro Music - Kerry unreleased
    Paradox
    Windows
    Right Away
    Sparks Of The Tempest
    Diamonds and Pearls
    Mysteries and Mayhem
    No One Together
    Hold On
    Dust In The Wind
    Chasing Shadows

    CD TWO
    Robby introduces John Elefante
    Crossfire
    Face It
    Fair Exchange
    Miracles Out Of Nowhere
    Kerry keyboard solo
    Play The Game Tonight
    Carry On Wayward Son
    Encores - Phil Ehart drum solo - Portrait (He Knew)
    Down The Road (ending fades)

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  2. This is excellant!!! Thanks for posting.

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