"I would just like to add I am very familiar with this
venue, and can say the lack of crowd noise yet clear taping is probably due
to taping outside the actual stands. I have stood outside the fences
and heard concerts as clearly as this. This is not a soundboard."
'Nickeh'Brent's Bootlegs
(Audio - 8)
First I'd like to say that this is an incredible show. It is very similar
to to Hartford '81 except you don't get exactly the same songs (very close
though) and it sounds a bit better. You get to hear Geddy announce YYZ as "YY
Zed". You get to hear a sweet reggae rendition of "Working Man". You also
get to hear an entire energy packed set of Rush at one of their finest
moments. Oh yeah, did I mention it has great sound? This show isn't entirely
perfect though (pretty close). Every once in a while the sound cuts off for
a brief moment in one channel but its not that often and nothing that would
make you pissed off about it. Other than that flaw -- this boot gets Brent's
seal of excellence. (1999-04-01)
Cary's Notes
(Audio - 8)
This is the best MP show that I have heard (though I've not heard 6-16-81
yet). It's not a soundboard like the Hartford show, but it sounds much
better in my opinion. The mix is near perfect, definitely better than that
of Exit Stage Left. This is also the complete show from the beginning of
Overture to the end of La Villa, though I suspect it's missing the encore.
Pick this one up if you can, it just doesn't sound like a bootleg.
(2001-06-24)
Bill Girton
(Audio - 8)
This is a very good audience recording. All of the instruments can be
heard fine and the audience does not interfere. It is a full show from the
Moving Pictures Tour. There are a few minor sound disruptions caused by the
person recording the show. It sounds like he shuffles the recorder around.
There is also a little splice during The Trees. Nothing drastic. The band
puts on a good performance and there are a few additional intro's to some
songs. This is actually when the band began to include Wipeout into the set.
Overall a very good show. (2001-06-24)
Chris
(Audio - 9)
Excellent bootleg, about as good as you are going to get from an audience
recording. Nearly flawless with the exception of a small cut in The Trees.
(2001-06-24)
Nate Hertzog
(Audio - 8)
This one is really cool. The sound starts out kinda weak on Overture and
Temples, and then during Freewill it gets a bit muffled for a few seconds,
after which the sound becomes great and it stays great for the rest of the
show. It quickly became one of my favorites. The closing medley is just
awesome, with the reggae Working Man. And this has The Camera Eye.
(2001-06-24)
Ben's Notes
(Audio - 8)
A more complete picture of the Moving Pictures tour! Where "Left" fails "
RIGHT" succeeds! First and foremost, this is a complete show! Why bands
continue to release shortened versions of concerts is beyond me Any way?
This is a great sounding show! I'm almost convinced that this is a
soundboard since the crowd doesn't seem to get in the way of anything.
(However, everything I've read thus far says audience!) With that in mind it
may have been a "production" soundboard for a live album (or a radio
broadcast) since there is enough crowd noise to make it sound LIVE but not
enough to make it sound like an audience source. (And this is much more live
than the ever stagnant "ESL"!) One of the things that makes me wonder about
the original source are Neil's high-hat "chicks" during Xanadu, CLEAR AS A
BELL! A few "source" related problems here and there, (as well as a tiny cut
in The Trees) and maybe a few generations removed from the master, but all
in all great sound! THIS is what Exit Stage Left should have been!
Definitely one to have in the collection! (2001-06-24)
HENDRIX
(Audio - 9)
I will say that the first time i heard this boot, I thought of my first
Rush concert. That was the Moving Pictures Tour 81 in Vancouver BC. Let me
tell you it was fantastic, more than I expected... magical if you will. Same
goes for this wonderful bootleg, clear hardly any croud noise..... what a
treat to hear Neil, Geddy and Alex rip it up in probibly the best time frame
for the band. ESR is a shade better than Anaheim 81, atmosphere a plenty
here for sure. If you like Rush get this show and witness a great band on a
great night. (2005-02-10)