Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Beach Boys - SMiLE (unreleased studio) 1966 - FLAC


OK. This is true Rock N' Roll history. The harmonies of the Beach Boys are 100% amazing and if you appreciate the history of popular music this is essential listening. This version of the legendary unreleased SMiLE album, (one of Brian Wilson's works of genius) is presented by Purple Chick known for her fan releases of Beatles works.

I can't say enough about the quality of this release. It is outstanding. It is a pleasure to listen to, start to finish. The historical value is worth the download alone. I don't know how long this will be up here because a version of this was officially released in 2004, though very different (Brian Wilson re-recorded much of the content and much of what is presented here is not in the official release). I have renamed all the tracks with proper titles, tagged everything with all information and artwork as is my custom. It is my honor to present to you possibly the most talked about unreleased album of all times, The Beach Boys unreleased classic "SMiLE".

-Presented by RMac©

Original notes:

The Beach Boys
SMiLE - a STEREO reconstruction
(or "Not another damn SMiLE mix??!!??")
by Purple Chick

SBD > ? (many varied sources, I'm sure) > 'original' CDR > EAC > FLAC > you

1: Our Prayer/Gee
2: Heroes And Villians
3: Roll Plymouth Rock
4: Barnyard
5: Old Master Painter/You Are My Sunshine
6: Cabin Essence
7: Wonderful
8: Song For Children
9: Child Is Father Of The Man
10: Surf's Up
11: I'm In Great Shape/I Wanna Be Around/Workshop
12: Vega-Tables
13: On A Holiday
14: Wind Chimes
15: Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
16: In Blue Hawaii
17: Good Vibrations

Very Unnecessary Bonus Tracks:

18: Vega-Tables (vocals only)
19: Our Prayer/Gee (mono)
20: Heroes And Villians (mono)
21: Roll Plymouth Rock (mono)
22: Child Is Father Of The Man (mono)
23: Surf's Up (alternate)
24: I'm In Great Shape/I Wanna Be Around/Workshop (mono)
25: Vega-Tables (mono)
26: In Blue Hawaii (with mono sections)
27: Good Vibrations (stereo - original lyrics)


Brian Wilson's 2004 arrangement of SMiLE as performed by the Beach Boys back in the day. In glorious STEREO, just like it says on the cover. We decided to do it the way we imagined which necessitated edits, manipulation, speed tempo and pitch correction, etc. Despite killing all the sacred cows it sounds mighty fine to us.

seeder's note:
There have been many, many other attempts at reconstructing SMiLE. This one is by far the best I've heard. It all flows together beautifully, the arrangements and cuts are probably as good as we're going to get. Also, unlike any other version, it's almost completely in stereo. I think only "On A Holiday" is mostly mono, by necessity. Good Vibrations really packs a punch.

So if you're downloaded other versions, you might want to take a chance on this one also.

Rapidshare download links here.


Friday, October 23, 2009

Van Halen – “Hurricane Halen” 2004-09-17 – Phillips Arena, Atlanta, GA - FLAC



OK. It is here elsewhere in lossy, and now for those of you that demanded it, here it is in Flac - Lossless format!

Jump
Runaround
Humans Being
Up For Breakfast
Mike's Bass Solo - Somebody Get Me A Doctor
Poundcake
It's About Time
Alex's Drum Solo
Top Of The World
Unchained
Why Can't This Be Love
Sammy talks
Eagles Fly
Tropic Of Capricorn

Disc 2:

The Seventh Seal
Best Of Both Worlds
Eddie's Guitar Solo
Dreams
Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love
Right Now
You Really Got Me - Panama
When It's Love

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BEETLES CHRONOLOGY Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 - 1962-1970 2 Disc DVD [NTSC]



BEETLES CHRONOLOGY Vol. 1 & Vol. 2 - 1962-1970 2 Disc DVD [NTSC] (yes, I spelled Beetles wrong on purpose)

A comprehensive collection of promotional films and videos.
With menu and chapters.

See artwork above for track listings.

Rapidshare links here.


Thursday, October 22, 2009

Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes - Wantagh 2000.07.10 - DVD Pro Shot & iTouch video


Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes
July 10, 2000
Jones Beach Amphitheater
Wantagh, NY
Pro Shot Video
Bad Wizard Label

I have always been a big fan of when Jimmy played with the Crowes having had in the collection previous amateur videos which were pretty good to say the least and the various audio bootlegs that were available to us all right through to the official release from the Greek Theatre in 1999. This release is a welcome addition to any collector, Jimmy whilst playing with the Crowes was always on fire, some people regard the vocalist as being "Tame / weak / not Robert Plant etc" should ignore this fact, cause this is all about Jimmy playing old zep standards at some of his highest standards. The highlights for me were Lemon Song, Celebration Day, In My Time of Dying. Lets not forget that the Crowes are a pretty tight and professional band and can certainly handle their instruments. The DVD itself is indeed a pro shot, where it come from who knows and who cares, the picture quality is fantastic with multi camera angles, there is a minor tape flaw in places but this does not detract from the viewing at all. The sound is simply fantastic also. This is a fantastic release and a master class in guitar playing, the intermingling of Jimmy with the Crowes guitarists is fantastic, such a pity they stopped playing. A big thumbs up on this one to the people who released it, lets hope for more. (Big Lee From Tipton Jan 07)

I converted this for use on my iTouch and thought I would share that as well. Enjoy

-RMac©

Set List:
01 Celebration Day
02 Wanton Song
Misty Mountain Hop (Removed)
03 Hots On For Nowhere
04 No Speak No Slave
05 Sick Again
06 What Is And What Should Never Be
07 Horsehead
08 Oh Well
09 Ten Years Gone
10 In My Time Of Dying
11 Just Can't Be Satisfied
12 Your Time Is Gonna Come
13 Remedy
14 The Lemon Song
In The Light (Removed)
15 Shapes Of Things
16 Nobody's Fault But Mine
17 Heartbreaker
18 Bring It On Home
19 She Talks To Angels
20 Out On The Tiles
21 Whole Lotta Love

Rapidshare download links here.



Elvis In Concert TV Special - 1977 Last Concert DVD



Elvis In Concert Remastered by Back In Time Video - 1977 Last Concert DVD

Do I really need to describe this? This has never been officially released on DVD to the best of my knowledge. If I find out that it was it will be removed.

Rapidshare download links here.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

New rapidshare policy may affect the availability of some postings on this blog.


New rapidshare policy may affect the availability of some postings on this blog. Below is the new policy:

Your files are currently using more than 25 GB of space.

Please note that on October 20th, 2009 a new method of storage management will come into effect.

If an account is using more than 25 GB, all inactive files associated with that account will be deleted.

Active files (i.e. files that have been downloaded at least once during the last 90 days) will of course not be deleted, regardless of the storage used.

I am asking that if any of you come across dead links, please notify me of them. Due to three hard drive crashes in a short time, I don't have access to everything that I have posted here. Some of the things that I have ripped from CD's in my collection I can easily replace, others may be gone for good. I do plan on having the data from at least two of my hard drives recovered, so if there is something here that is now dead, let me know and I will do my best to re-post.