WChrisMullen Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I included all of the commercially-available recordings of Moby Dick. Which version do you think is better? I am torn between HTWWW and TSRTS. I prefer the length of HTWWW but the ending of TSRTS has some crazy fast drumming that sounds almost like a thunderstorm. It's one of the few times I could hear the Doppler Effect on drums. I might have to give the upper hand to HTWWW simply because of its length and its consistency. I prefer 20 minutes of awesome to 10 minutes of awesome I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 That's a hard choice Mr. Mullen. ( from the live shows) The best of the three live may be the Long Beach, but after hearing TSRTS version for decades now, I have memorized almost every "hit" note for note- (and still love to listen to it) - it's hard to denounce that one for first place....... I'll go with 72' just on performance alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ithey used the LA Forum version of Moby Dick and rightly so. After comparison with One More Daze I find the Forum solos superior to the slightly incomplete version of Long Beach. nevertheless, this one smokes all the way. The RAH rendition comes close. The (heavily edited) drum solo on TSRTS original album has the best bits spliced together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WChrisMullen Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Ah, i feel dumb by misattributing the version used on HTWWW. I could've just glanced at the back cover but NO. I can't figure out how to edit the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfilm Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The raw, gutsy groove and the crisp, powerful sound makes me go with RAH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott78 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I like tsrts same version the best . But the Royal Albert hall is great too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I'm going for Royal Albert Hall. To me, it sounds best & does more justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nutrocker Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Of the four officially released, IMO you can't go wrong with MSG '73 (The Song Remains The Same)...even if it is cut in more than half in the film or on the album. THIS one, however, gets my vote as the overall best version of "Moby Dick": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I chose this because the reasonable length is conducive to multiple, day-to-day listening. Also, hearing those yells and grunts from Bonzo is just great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've gone for The Royal Albert Hall version, the solo, the footage, the sound, unbeatable. I think his solos got too long going further into the 70s (& I'm a drummer). I'd love to have good footage of him playing a solo on his green kit, circa 1971 or '72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 I think his solos got too long going further into the 70s (& I'm a drummer). Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutrocker Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I think his solos got too long going further into the 70s (& I'm a drummer). Ever heard either of the epic thirty five minute drum solos from Landover 1977 (May 26 and 28th to be precise)? Listen to either of those, your statement about how the drum solos got too long is 100% accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ever heard either of the epic thirty five minute drum solos from Landover 1977 (May 26 and 28th to be precise)? Listen to either of those, your statement about how the drum solos got too long is 100% accurate. I've not, I've got the Seattle DVD though & a copy of Destroyer, which also back up my comment. I think 10 minutes is about the limit for a drum solo played for the general public (ie - not at a drum clinic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ever heard either of the epic thirty five minute drum solos from Landover 1977 (May 26 and 28th to be precise)? Listen to either of those, your statement about how the drum solos got too long is 100% accurate. Makes one think that Robert and Bonzo had made a bet on how long he could stretch out his solo, either that or...cocaine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandolf Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Makes one think that Robert and Bonzo had made a bet on how long he could stretch out his solo, either that or...cocaine? Either that or it a big excuse for Jimmy, Robert and Jonesy to fuck a bunch of groupies backstage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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