[pocomo]

Has anyone listened to this relatively new release? I'm really enjoying both the performance and the sound. It has the "you-are-there" feel of a great live recording: lots of interesting bits happening simultaneously rendered with fine-but-musical detail. BTW, I put "Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out" in this same category.

 

[john_jcb]

I am enjoying his latest release of an older concert. I particularly like the DVD that was included. I have listened to it at work but have not had a chance to really sit down and listen. I am going to Seattle on Wednesday and will take it on the plane with me.

 

[FCJ]

I especially like the "Desire" stuff, since he rarely (if ever) performs it live anymore.

Also interesting is how Dylan changes lyrics to a number of the songs. Sometimes it can take a few seconds to figure out exactly what you're listening to.

 

[pocomo]

I get a real thrill

out of hearing the "alternate" lyrics. I believe he only changed them for this tour, and has gone back to the originals (pretty much) ever since.

I also think the duets with Joan Baez are amazing - esp. "The Water Is Wide". Have you ever heard other singers try to duet with Dylan? Check out him and Paul Simon doing "The Boxer" on Self Portrait - it's kinda hilarious hearing PS trying to keep up with BD as he shifts all over the place. I've heard Patti Smith try (on "Dark Eyes") and Elvis Costello ("Knocking on Heaven's Door") and it appears that it takes a lot of practice for it to turn out well.

 

[FCJ]

Quote:

Originally posted by pocomo I get a real thrill out of hearing the "alternate" lyrics. I believe he only changed them for this tour, and has gone back to the originals (pretty much) ever since.

I've found that he still changes them, even to this day (I saw him last month), especially the songs on "Blood on the Tracks."