Ben Folds Five
1998-02-20
Hammerstein Ballroom
New York, NY USA

danlynch Master Series Volume 9

Master Audience Recording

Nak 100's Cardiod Capsules > Sony D-7 DAT
Recorded from Mezz2 with microphone stand, eye level
with the upper portion of the large PA stacks

DAT Master > Panasonic SV-3800 > digital coaxial > Audigy 2 ZS Platinum > 
Soundforge* > 16 bit 44.1 wav > CD Wave (tracking) > Flac Frontend  (level 7, 
align sector boundaries) > flac

Soundforge was used for extraction, set fades and a level boost.  This 8 year old 
DAT played cleanly straight through on one play.  Although recorded from the 
Mezz2 section, this recording is quite clear as a result of the huge stacks that 
fill the cavernous Hammerstein and reach up to the Mezz2 level, and the use of 
hypercardiod uni-directional microphones.  As a result, this is less boomy recording 
than one made from the floor of this venue. Unfortunately, the sound system in the
venue did hit "the ceiling" and there is some peak level distortion in the louder
moments.  This is not caused by the recording, as my levels were well below the 
maximum.  Ultimately, I was surprised at how enjoyable this recording came out 
considering all the above.

This show captures the fun and energy of BFF at its peak of creativity and
popularity, and features a few rare nuggets.  Enjoy!

Total time 104:42
569 MB

01. Theme From Dr. Peyser  3:42
02. Battle of Who Could Care Less  3:27
03. Philosophy  5:06
04. The Bitch Song  3:13
05. Selfless, Cold and Composed  5:39
06. Missing The War  5:34
07. The Last Polka  5:31
08. Steven's Last Night in Town  7:04
09. Fair  6:19
10. Brick  4:35
11. Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down (one verse) *  0:38
12. Kate  3:01
13. Song for the Dumped  6:03
14. Eddie Walker  3:59
15. Your Cheatin' Heart (with Robbie Fulks)  3:04
16. Jackson Cannery  4:18
17. Smoke  4:54
18. One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces  3:46
19. Underground  9:34
Encores:
20. Boxing  4:42
21. Uncle Walter > Take Off Your Shirt Rap  10:25

* skip during the banter, no music lost (pause button error)

Recorded, extracted and edited by danlynch
2006-03-27

The danlynch Master Series is presented as the free share of the many DAT
masters I recorded in the 1990's in and around New York City.  The series is
dedicated to the variety of artists who have entertained over the years, and
the many music collectors who have generously shared their unique collections
both online and through personal trades.

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS ARTIST and buy the official releases at
http://www.benfolds.com

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