Customer Reviews

The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East 3/71

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The Allmans' LIVE AT FILLMORE EAST was two thirds of a great set of live performances(the rest found on EAT A PEACH)and a wonder of(seeming)improvisation and perfect/imperfect musical telepathy. What was amazing about LIVE is how long tracks could sound so short--the band moved instruments and cadences, rhythms and little licks, played between and beyond themselves, diddled and juiced around--and still maintained continuity, never left a listener adrift. Even on the lengthiest track, you always feel you're moving on a brief journey--like a car ride from your house to the supermarket(except that supermarket is forty miles away)--with very colorful landmarks along the way.
According to legend, the four-channel quad master of LIVE AT FILLMORE EAST was taken from a different night than that taped for the stereo Lp (which is more familiar). Maybe so, but the feel is no different: this was one very tight band, even when the rhythm section threatened to forget they had two Allmans to keep track of(and support).
While this album wasn't a sonic wonder, it sure is better than the original quad vinyl(inherently noisy and compressed).
This does seem to be from that mid-70s four-channel master, as there is little in the way of a center channel. No matter; DTS has put out more than a few of these, and despite the '5.1' designation, most multi-channel systems will give you enough center to keep you happy. Most of all, this a pretty clean sound, surprisingly so; if there's a problem it's in the remote recording situation and the mixing limitations. For these reasons the listener should take the overall sonics with a grain of salt, but it's not bitter. Like most vintage DTS audio discs, there is no comparison to the clarity and variety DVD-Audio(or recent DTS audio)provides, but this was 1971, after all. For me, to have 1971 multi-channel without a lot of tape hiss or noise or compression is a gift. All we need now: DTS for EAT A PEACH.

This is one of the better DTS recordings out there. Not to mention a classic recording on its own. The sound is perfectly mixed and truly brings out the beauty of this recording. If you have a DTS decoder PICK THIS UP!

In fact, this was the first DVD Audio I purchased; didn't even know what I was doing. I'd had a DVD player about 2 weeks, and when I found out they were doing DTS surround for audio only, I had to find something, and this was the 1st release I found. I did not hesitate...Fillmore East is STILL one of my favorite albums.

I never had the quad LP, but evidently that is the mix that was used to create this. It no doubt would have been better if they had gone back to the multi-tracks to create a new surround mix, but budgets are budgets. All things considered, this is a wonder to hear. The output isn't very high, so you'll have to turn it up...come on, use some of that amp! Also, it's true that the guitars are in the rear speakers (and that's about ALL that's in the rear speakers. I think it's a good thing, because you are able to hear just about everything the guitarists are doing all the time, which wasn't the case with all the 2 channel mixes. Also, the drums seem to be stronger; more punch to the low end. I'm not going to get rid of my stereo mixes, but most of the time when I want to listen to this album, this is the version my hand goes to (I don't have the SACD version). I'm somewhat amazed it's still available.

I had the quad LP in the 70's. We listened to it because a lot of the 2 channel LP's seemed poorly pressed. This DTS disc isn't perfect, but it is the best version you'll ever hear of this concert. Imagine, Duane- left rear, Dickey-right rear, and the rhythm and vocals up front. To me, the "Fillmore concerts" CD set was nice, but disappointing, in that many alternative recordings were used. I preferred the original song selection. This is worth owning (as is the Mobile Fidelity version, if you can find it.)

If an alien came down from outer space and wanted to know what rock and roll is, pull out this album and play it for "it". This album and band changed the face of rock forever. This album will be played 200 years from now.

Don't get me wrong the band sounds great but the recording in DTS is kind of messed up. Too much sound coming from rear speakers makes it sound like the band is behind you.

What's not to like?!? If you already own this or know it, you can't possibly have anything bad to say about the mix or otherwise on this terrific collection. If your system is worth a crap, it's gotta sound amazing! Easily the best version of this available; DTS needs to do WAY more discs of classic stuff & otherwise! This is the only way to hear music! Now if they'll just do the complete "Live At Leeds" or "Made In Japan"!! The Wolf

The Allman's performance at the peak of their greatness....I won't waste anyone's time trying to describe what an incredible band they were during the Duane Allman/Berry Oakley era. This remastered DTS recording....Listen for yourself. This has to be the definitive version of this five star classic live album. I've owned the Mobile Fidelity Orginial Master Recordings on both vinyl and the 14Ct Gold CD, (the vinyl still kicks). The Deluxe Edition (includes the bonus tracks "Mountain Jam" and "Drunkin' Hearted Boy") is very good. But the sound is no match for this DTS version. It simply doesn't get better than this.

Take it from one who was at The Fillmore East on March 13, 1971. This is the Mother-Loade, The Grand Wazoo, The Holy Grail and more. Trust me...Toss this baby into your DVD player, get comfortable and turn down the lights. You'll soon be screemin' "PLAY ALL NIGHT"!!! I know I did.

It was such a disappointment when I cued this disc. I looked forward to hearing a spacious recreation of the Fillmore and the ABB playing loud.

The sound quality is great, but the mix is terrible. Duane is more behind you and there is no focused soundstage, more audio hocus-pocus than an audio document of one of the all time best live rock concerts.

Do yourself a favor by choosing the SACD version of this disc. It is a different mix and it is very enjoyable. This statement is even more accurate if your system accommodates HDMI 1.3.

fantastic music, but why is so much of it coming from behind me? I hate to fall into the trap of reviewing the mix rather than the music, but i assume we all give this music 99 stars. I'm getting used to the mix, but I still wonder why Dickey, and Duane are playing from behind my couch, instead of to the left and right of my tv.