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DiscountDelight - At Carnegie Hall, Vol. 1-4 (Chicago IV)
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List Price: $44.98
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Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227617424
Format: Live
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: 2005-08-23
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Summary: In this day and age of "homogenized" live albums, one performed with both passion and heart, the way a live album used to be!
Comment: I know there are lot of you who have issues involving the original mix/master of both the 1995 Chicago Records re-issue, as well as the original 1990 Columbia CD release, such as the "kazoo"-sounding horn section, in which this remaster cleans up.
I chose the Chicago Records issue, along with their Group Portrait box set (sadly not reissued/remastered when Rhino picked up the Columbia/Chicago back catalog), and Chicago IX CDs from 1995 (as they all have the same signal level for consistant transfer to Sony MiniDisc), for the purpose of making an expanded version, a true anthology, of this legendary band in their "glory years" (1968-75, I-IX), in which I will include two tracks ("25 or 6 to 4", this live version absolutely smokes the studio cut from II, and "I'm A Man") from this ignored masterpiece as well as tracks from III and XIII (also ignored on Chicago IX) to add onto it.
Note about the mix, especially the brass section, although that "kazoo" effect was cleaned up on this remaster, don't forget, this album was recorded in 1971 (yes, 1971!!!), and the legendary Carnegie Hall's acoustics were never conducive to electronic amplification, as one reviewer mentioned, but it is raw, first take, and the way a live album should be, not remixed beyond recognition to the point of it sounding TOO perfect, (although this remaster does improve the mix some bit) but instead one done with passion, heart, and something missing, especially in this day and age of "homogenized" live albums, which are mostly loaded with overdubbed tracks, "crowd noise" enhancements, and too-perfect-lip-synced vocals: integrity and respect for their loyal die-hard fans, the music business, and 100% effort in every note played and sung! It's not perfect but it is all real, with none of the enhancements!
Most bands on today's "live" albums are simply going through the motions, and not really pouring out their heart and soul into making one, they just simply do it to make money, rather than do it for the fans, who they now resort to gouging out of $25.00 a ticket to see what winds up as garbage, and in agreement with one reviewer, this is the best of the 3 live sets Chicago has recorded. No matter what issue of this album you choose, original or remastered, if you are old-school as both a music fan as well as a musician like me, get this one! Highly recommended!
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Summary: It could have been better, but....
Comment: I can still remember when I first brought this 4 disc LP home. I tore off the cellophane and popped record one on my trusty Dual turntable. I had already heard Chicago perform live 5 or 6 times and I thought I knew what to expect. After all, they could ROCK! Were my expectations correct? No!
Although the performance was by and large a success, the recording was a flat out disaster--or so I thought. I also believed that the recording engineers, mixers, producers, et al, should never be allowed to work again. Ah,to be young.
Looking back at it now though, I have realized that the recording was about as close to "state of the art" as could be hoped for. (Although that said, the "Live in Japan" album is a much better sounding record).
The concerts themselves were about as accurate a reflection of what a Chicago concert was all about at the time. Wild, raw, full of energy and passion. Some stunning solos. And a new piece was introduced on the album "A song for Richard and his friends" As Robert Lamm says, it is a song about "Wishing President Nixon would quit". That would happen soon enough. Who knows, maybe we now need a song about our current President.
Anyway, this is a classic period piece. I would not recomend it to anyone as an introduction to Chicago, but if you are a fan, this is a must have.
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Summary: Old Friends
Comment: Growing up, one of the first records I ever bought was Chicago V. It blew me away & still does. I continued buying all of their albums till the death of Terry Kath altered their sound. Remarkable moments in the history of rock! However one recording I never did hear was the "Live at Carnegie" sessions. A sample listen on Amazon convinced me to pay this one a visit. What a treat!! Like old friends they brighten up your life. The repertoire is excellent, along with the sound quality. The only tweak I might make would be to eliminate the 4th "bonus disc" only because the first three are so satisfying. Highly recommended to original Chicago purists!
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Summary: Exceptional Concert Material From Exceptional Pop Rock Band
Comment: Want a classic concert compact disc package from a band that gives everything they have to the pop rock listening world? This item is it! Chicago is at their absolute best in this great offering by Rhino. This item is worth every penny spent on it, not only because of the great live Chicago music, but also for the great packaging that Rhino puts into this product. And don't forget that a prevously unreleased bonus disc is included! The band explodes with its hungry youthful early 1970's energy here. And in my opinion you will not find better bass guitar performing than by Peter Cetera on any other live performance EVER recorded. Another very noticable treat on Live At Carnegie Hall is the incredible guitar playing of the late Terry Kath. This is a must have live selection for the fan who wants to hear a truly great legendary band at work! Chicago aims to please here! Get this!
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Summary: ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
Comment: People who know Chicago from their soft-rock hits like "You're
The Inspiration" or "Old Days" will be surprised to discover
that in the beginning they were an "underground" band, just as
likely to be played on "free form" FM stations as AM Hit Radio
back in the Early 70s. This amazing document of their week-long
engagement at Carnegie Hall in 1971 shows the group at peak of
their creativity in that first, prolific, musically great period.
Yes, there are some very long jams, and a lot more blazing guitar
solos than the "If You Leave Me Now" fans would expect, but it
is done with such creativity, passion and sense of FUN that it
gives one pause. I for one prefer their earlier phase, when
they actually had things to say and were not chained to record
company hit-making policy. Suffice it to say that on this
collection the group plays with a vengeance. Robert Lamm's vocals
and keyboard playing are sublime; Peter Cetera sounds
more committed and ROCKING than he ever would again; the horns
are just fantastic; Terry Kath is on FIRE!! Yes, there are
a few ragged spots and the sound is not as good as in a studio,
but the overall impression one gets is of an era where music
really meant something! I had the multi-LP set back when it
was originally released. I loved it then, and I love it now!
Well worth your time and money if you want to hear a great group
before they became Peter Cetera's backup band (and then, even
worse). "Chicago At Carnegie Hall" gets an A+ from this listener!
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Editorial Reviews:
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When it was first released as a four-LP package in 1972, this marathon live recording hit #3 on Billboard's Pop album chart and was certified RIAA gold. Following up their 1971 album Chicago III, this historic set features all the early hits and spotlights Chicago at the peak of their initial success. Painstakingly remastered, it now includes a full disc of previously unreleased material showcasing their trademark horns, Robert Lamm's keyboards and vocals, and the guitar virtuosity of the late Terry Kath. The set's packaging makes a nod to the original LP release, with an outer cardboard slipcase, four CDs in individual jackets, a 36-page booklet with original LP artwork, and mini-reproductions of the three huge posters that were part of the original release. Walter Parazaider (sax, woodwinds), Lee Loughnane (trumpet), James Pankow (trombone), Robert Lamm (keyboards, vocals), Terry Kath (guitar, vocals), Danny Seraphine (drums), and Peter Cetera (bass, vocals) formed Chicago in the Second City in 1967. They released their debut album, Chicago Transit Authority, in 1969. The double LP sold more than two million copies on the strength of sweet pop hits and psychedelic rock explorations that appealed to traditional Top 40 fans as well as hipper listeners tuning in to the new free-form FM radio. This was just the start of Chicago's enduring popularity, which includes five consecutive #1 albums, 21 Top 10 singles, and worldwide sales of over 120 million. Chicago continues to be a major concert draw, their lineup now including Bill Champlin (keyboards, vocals), Jason Scheff (bass, vocals), Keith Howland (guitar), and Tris Imboden (drums), along with founding members Lamm, Parazaider, Loughnane, and Pankow.
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