Hi-Rez & CD Quality downloads of long-lost MONO mixes, BBC compilations, Spectral Remixes and other curiosa, all meticulously restored from the best sources. Hendrix, The Who, Beatles, Love, Mothers, Stones, Them, The Dead, etc. Free for All!
F.A.Q.
Who? Retired sound engineer who loves music from the 60's & early 70's.
What? My aim is to make rare stuff publicly available again with the best possible sound quality.
These a the real gifts of life. Never knew this existed, and now brought to us by the prof. Can't find words for my happiness. Just thanks ... Causinger
The version of this that I downloaded a long time ago sounds like it is free of noise reduction to me. It is clear and airy and hasn't been reduced to mono yet. In fact, I wasn't even aware that there *was* a version with NR.
The files are named thus: cohen1968-08-31-t09
The lineage is listed as: TV broadcast > ?reel > WAV > FLAC
J., that's the Dime one I mentioned. I still had it somewhere on my HD, along with your remaster from 2007/2008 which has the bonus tracks. That source has quite a bit of NR, I'm afraid.
If you feel like it, compare the beginning of Stranger Song with this version on headphones, you'll notice how the Dime source nearly has no reverb because nearly all ambiance is gone. This other source was no great improvement sonically, but it had about 50% less NR. Let me know if you need it as I found it.
Sorry folks. I was unhappy with the first version, which I finished off too quickly before going on holiday. Here's the definitive version (well, until a better source presents itself). Thanks, PS
Damn, Once again you come through with the Leonard Cohen. I've said it many times but can't help it, your rip of his first album is one of my most treasured files. It gets a lot of play over here. Thanks.
I'm not sure what compelled me to read these comments again, but seeing you've already upgraded the set, I'm glad I did. I heard the first track from his new LP yesterday. The track (You Want It Darker) sends chills through me. There will never be another LC in my lifetime. Thanks again Prof!
Prof, as a long-time lurker can I say my pleasure at your blog is deep and abiding. Your taste is excellent and the deication to the original sound as compared to the loudness wars and digital feel is exemplary. Redbook stuff! Please accept my simple and sincere thank you for the joy you have wrought.
Thanks for sharing this! I had a couple versions of LC in London that I had found over the years, there is such an improvement in your version that I am happily deleting them as I write this. The improvement is like night to day! You have made my day and I wish to sincerly thank you. Your work is amazing!!
I loved Leonard Cohen's music since the first time I listened to a lossy mp3 I downloaded who knows where! You always offer the topper most quality, so this precious gift is one I really appreciate. Thanks!
Many thanks. I've had bootlegs of this on CDr and vinyl in the past but this is the best version by far. Well done. You've given a lot joy to a lot of Len fans!
Wow -- very excited by this one as well. Your blog is a veritable goldmine. I wish there was an RSS feed so I could follow it properly but I'm very happy to be catching up now.
These a the real gifts of life. Never knew this existed, and now brought to us by the prof. Can't find words for my happiness. Just thanks ... Causinger
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this is exciting news, kindest thanks, Prof.Stoned
ReplyDeletethanks again Prof., keep 'em coming!
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ReplyDeleteThe version of this that I downloaded a long time ago sounds like it is free of noise reduction to me. It is clear and airy and hasn't been reduced to mono yet. In fact, I wasn't even aware that there *was* a version with NR.
ReplyDeleteThe files are named thus:
cohen1968-08-31-t09
The lineage is listed as:
TV broadcast > ?reel > WAV > FLAC
...and there are some BBC session bonus tracks.
Let me know if you need this.
J., that's the Dime one I mentioned. I still had it somewhere on my HD, along with your remaster from 2007/2008 which has the bonus tracks. That source has quite a bit of NR, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteIf you feel like it, compare the beginning of Stranger Song with this version on headphones, you'll notice how the Dime source nearly has no reverb because nearly all ambiance is gone. This other source was no great improvement sonically, but it had about 50% less NR. Let me know if you need it as I found it.
I am just ecstatic to see this here. Thank you and thank you again, Prof!
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Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteSorry folks. I was unhappy with the first version, which I finished off too quickly before going on holiday. Here's the definitive version (well, until a better source presents itself). Thanks, PS
ReplyDeleteDamn, Once again you come through with the Leonard Cohen. I've said it many times but can't help it, your rip of his first album is one of my most treasured files. It gets a lot of play over here. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteProf, it always makes my day to check your site and see something new here. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what compelled me to read these comments again, but seeing you've already upgraded the set, I'm glad I did.
ReplyDeleteI heard the first track from his new LP yesterday. The track (You Want It Darker) sends chills through me. There will never be another LC in my lifetime.
Thanks again Prof!
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ReplyDeleteStunning. Respect.
ReplyDeleteThanks Prof. I'm looking forward to the new album, so this will fill the gap in the meantime and help satisfy the longing.
ReplyDeleteProf, as a long-time lurker can I say my pleasure at your blog is deep and abiding. Your taste is excellent and the deication to the original sound as compared to the loudness wars and digital feel is exemplary. Redbook stuff! Please accept my simple and sincere thank you for the joy you have wrought.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this! I had a couple versions of LC in London that I had found over the years, there is such an improvement in your version that I am happily deleting them as I write this. The improvement is like night to day! You have made my day and I wish to sincerly thank you. Your work is amazing!!
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ReplyDeleteThank You ,Prof. For This Lovely Gift Of Leonard's Early BBC Show.And Thank You Mr.Cohen.You'll Be Missed.
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ReplyDeleteI loved Leonard Cohen's music since the first time I listened to a lossy mp3 I downloaded who knows where! You always offer the topper most quality, so this precious gift is one I really appreciate. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteMany thanks. I've had bootlegs of this on CDr and vinyl in the past but this is the best version by far. Well done. You've given a lot joy to a lot of Len fans!
ReplyDeletev1.0 08-09-2016 (Paris theatre only, released as 'London '68')
ReplyDeletev1.1: 18-09-2016 (Paris theatre only, released as 'London '68')
v2.0: 08-09-2021 (Peel session added, Paris theatre newly mastered)
Way cool, thank you.
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v2.1: 10-09-2021 (Paris Theatre mastering corrected -it was too hissy- and Julie Felix show added)
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ReplyDeletev2.2: 11-12-2021 (Paris Theatre and Julie Felix show newly mastered, still not perfect but notably better detail)
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Professor! Great work as always!
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Thanks so much for yet another improvement to my music library!!!!
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ReplyDeletethank you professor, looking forward to hearing this!
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