Kate Bush – Before The Dawn
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Concord Records – CRE00303 |
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Country: |
UK, Europe & US |
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Genre: |
Pop |
Style: |
Pop Rock |
Tracklist
| Act I | |||
| A1 | Lily | ||
| A2 | Hounds Of Love | ||
| A3 | Joanni | ||
| A4 | Top Of The City | ||
| B1 | Never Be Mine | ||
| B2 | Running Up That Hill | ||
| B3 | King Of The Mountain | ||
| Act II | |||
| The Ninth Wave | |||
| C1 | Astronomer's Call (Spoken Monologue) | ||
| C2 | And Dream Of Sheep | ||
| C3 | Under Ice | ||
| C4 | Waking The Witch | ||
| C5 | Watching Them Without Her (Dialogue) | ||
| C6 | Watching You Without Me | ||
| D1 | Little Light | ||
| D2 | Jig Of Life | ||
| D3 | Hello Earth | ||
| D4 | The Morning Fog | ||
| Act III (Part I) | |||
| E1 | Prelude | ||
| E2 | Prologue | ||
| E3 | An Architect's Dream | ||
| E4 | The Painter's Link | ||
| F1 | Sunset | ||
| F2 | Aerial Tal | ||
| F3 | Somewhere In Between | ||
| F4 | Tawny Moon | ||
| Act III (Part II) | |||
| G1 | Nocturn | ||
| G2 | Aerial | ||
| H1 | Among Angels | ||
| H2 | Cloudbusting |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Noble & Brite Ltd.
- Copyright © – Noble & Brite Ltd.
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BG46276
- Distributed By – Rhino Records (2)
Credits
- Band, Bass – John Giblin
- Band, Drums – Omar Hakim
- Band, Guitar [Guitars] – David Rhodes
- Band, Guitar [Guitars], Bouzouki, Charango – Frissi Karlsson*
- Band, Keyboards, Guitar [Guitars], Programmed By [Programming], Vocals – Jon Carin
- Band, Keyboards, Uilleann Pipes, Accordion – Kevin McAlea
- Band, Percussion – Mino Cinelu
- Band, Synth [Pre-Recorded Synths] – Kate Bush
- Chorus – Sandra Marvin
- Chorus Master [Chorus MD] – Nick Skilbeck
- Consultant [Live, Sound Consultant] – James Guthrie
- Design [Album Artwork Design], Artwork [Album Artwork Design] – Stuart Crouch Creative
- Engineer [Live, FOH Engineer] – Davide Lombardi (2)
- Engineer [Live, FOH Engineer], Recording Supervisor [Live, Surround Systems Supervision] – Greg Walsh
- Engineer [Live, Live Lead Vocal Engineer] – Stephen W Tayler*
- Engineer [Live, Monitor Engineer] – Ian Newton
- Engineer [Live, Surround Systems Engineer] – Davey Williamson*
- Illustration [Two Worlds Illustration] – Timorous Beasties
- Mastered By – Joel Plante
- Mixed By – Stephen W Tayler*
- Performer [Puppeteer] – Ben Thompson (15)
- Photography By [Booklet Photography] – Trevor Leighton
- Photography By [Front Cover Photography] – Tim Walker (11)
- Post Production [Audio Post-Production Sunshine] – Stephen W Tayler*
- Research ['Water Tank' Lead Vocals Researched By], Recorded By ['Water Tank' Lead Vocals] – Ian Newton
- Set Designer [Puppet Created By], Created By [Puppet Created By] – Robert Allsopp
- Sound Designer [Soundscapes] – James Drew (3)
- Technician [Backline Technicians] – Steve Grey (3)
- Typography [Hand Lettering] – Ruth Rowland
- Written-By, Producer [Produced By] – Kate Bush
Notes
4 LP box set including a 12" square, 24-page glossy booklet of liner notes, photographs and credits.
Individual LP sleeves have spines with text. When laid out left to right, these sleeves configure to form one picture.
Discs held in die cut inner sleeves, which are printed with a colour design.
The sturdy outer box is within shrink-wrap. Applied to the shrink-wrap is a hype sticker.
[Back of the box and sleeve of each album:]
℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Noble & Brite Ltd. © 2016 Noble & Brite Ltd. This label copy
information is the subject of copyright protection. © 2016 Noble & Brite Ltd. Made in the E.U.
[Booklet:]
Nothing at all has been re-recorded or overdubbed on this live album, just two or three sound FX added to help with the atmosphere. On the first disc the track, Never Be Mine, is the only take that exists, and was recorded when the show was being filmed without an audience. It was cut because the show was too long but is now back in its original position. Everything else runs as was, with only a few edits to help the flow of the music.
In loving memory of Ian Newton
Additional runout information:
- Runouts are etched
- The Optimal Media plating symbols ("geometric" marks) are mirrored
This version appears to have been sold and distributed in the United States under barcode 888072016583, which was done by placing a sticker over the original barcode. In turn, the United States version's hype sticker contains a Concord Records catalog number CRE00303. Copies purchased under that barcode in the United States do not appear to be a separate release, but simply contain different stickers on the outside of the shrink wrap.
Individual LP sleeves have spines with text. When laid out left to right, these sleeves configure to form one picture.
Discs held in die cut inner sleeves, which are printed with a colour design.
The sturdy outer box is within shrink-wrap. Applied to the shrink-wrap is a hype sticker.
[Back of the box and sleeve of each album:]
℗ 2016 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Noble & Brite Ltd. © 2016 Noble & Brite Ltd. This label copy
information is the subject of copyright protection. © 2016 Noble & Brite Ltd. Made in the E.U.
[Booklet:]
Nothing at all has been re-recorded or overdubbed on this live album, just two or three sound FX added to help with the atmosphere. On the first disc the track, Never Be Mine, is the only take that exists, and was recorded when the show was being filmed without an audience. It was cut because the show was too long but is now back in its original position. Everything else runs as was, with only a few edits to help the flow of the music.
In loving memory of Ian Newton
Additional runout information:
- Runouts are etched
- The Optimal Media plating symbols ("geometric" marks) are mirrored
This version appears to have been sold and distributed in the United States under barcode 888072016583, which was done by placing a sticker over the original barcode. In turn, the United States version's hype sticker contains a Concord Records catalog number CRE00303. Copies purchased under that barcode in the United States do not appear to be a separate release, but simply contain different stickers on the outside of the shrink wrap.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0190295920166
- Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 190295920166
- Barcode (Sticker over the original barcode, US version): 888072016583
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): BG46276-01 A2 BG 0190295920166-A "V"
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): BG46276-01 B ̶A̶1 BG 0190295920166-B V 1⋀
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C): BG46276-02 C1 BG 0190295920166-C V 1V
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D): BG46276-02 D1 BG 0190295920166-D V -V
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side E): BG46276-03 E1 BG 0190295920166-E V 1⋀
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side F): BG46276-03 F1 BG 0190295920166-F V 1⋀
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side G): BG46276-04 G1 BG 0190295920166-G V
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side H): BG46276-04 H1 BG 1^ 0190295920166-H V
Other Versions (5 of 10)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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| Before The Dawn (3×CD, Album) | Fish People | 0190295920173 | Europe | 2016 | |||
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Before The Dawn (3×CD, Album) | Concord Records | CRE00302 | US | 2016 | ||
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Before The Dawn (3×CDr, Promo) | Fish People | none | UK | 2016 | ||
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New Submission
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Before The Dawn (3×CDr, Promo) | Concord Records | CRE00302 | US | 2016 | ||
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New Submission
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Before The Dawn (3×CDr, ) | Concord Records | none | US | 2016 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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Almost perfect - I just realised my copy is missing Act III Part II (I have 2 copies of Act III Part I). Anyone have the opposite problem and care to swap?
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This is a live performance. Slightly different dynamics with higher levels set for percussion etc
Different sound versus studio… there is nothing wrong with this sound. It feels authentic and im loving it. Really captures such a memorable performance 10/10 -
Edited one year agoI hate to say I agree with the others that the vinyl sound is muddy, with a missing high end and thick low end that overwhelms everything. I’ve been happy with the work Bush’s Fish People label have done on her other releases, but the vinyl was not mastered properly and is a disappointment sonically. I have a digital version of the album which is far superior, with a full dynamic range and more accurate low end. A wonderful performance though and I wish I had been there to see it.
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Interesting mix of reviews regarding this pressing. I've been blown away with how good this piece of work is start to finish. It sounds full and weighty which is a pleasant suprise considering most of Kate's albums sound light by comparison. Perhaps a touch darker as a result giving a feeling of restrain in parts but made up for with detail when needed. The live mixes, the sense of the theatre, spoken word and Kate's voice. Amazing. King of the mountain and Arial just epic. A favourite live album for sure.
However, there appears to be a fault with this pressing which is particularly evident on Never Be Mine. There is low frequency content causing the bass driver of the speaker to oscillate considerably making it almost unlistenable at higher levels due to distortion. Has anyone else noticed this? I have bought 2nd and 3rd copies plus the CD out of curiosity. The latter obviously plays fine. I have sent 2 messages to Fish People regarding this but have yet to receive a reply. Most unusual with a production of this calibre. I have heard such phenomena on the run out of a record but not during the recording. I will continue to dig until I get to the bottom of this. -
I have to say that there is something not right about the way this set sounds. The bass and drums are mixed so heavy it's hard to hear the other instruments. It reminds me of a compressed CD.
Compared to some other live albums of this era (like Notwist or John Cale's Circus) it is substandard quality.
The box and book are beautiful, and for the price you can get it for now it's still worthwhile. -
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Great record. As stated, no re-records or overdubs. The song "Never Be MIne" was actually not performed live but was recorded without an audience and added to this release.
Songs were taken from different performances so while someone may say, it didn't sound like that when they were there, it could be true. The song was probably taken from another performance.
I'm probably one of the few here that is not a huge Kate Bush fan but I do love live music and this is an extraordinary recording.
Act I and III are outstanding. -
People complaining about the sound quality are missing the point a bit, as it is stated in Kate's notes this is meant to be a document of a live event there are no re-records or overdubs, it's as close to the genuine sound of the original concerts as possible, warts and all. Mastered by Bernie Grundman the sound quality is excellent and pressed at Optimal. I have been a KB fan since I grew up in the UK in the seventies, it's quite an emotional listen, well worth the $. Get it!!
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I hate to ask but why on Earth was the concert on DVD was not made or am I wrong..It would be amazing..
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Edited 6 years agoIncredible recording, mastering, and sound quality. One of the best sounding live albums I have ever heard. Top quality product all around. Vinyl is flat and dead quiet. Clean, clear highs with a tight, solid low end. Drums and bass are fantastic. Great packaging with a beautiful booklet. And of course, a flawless performance from Kate and a phenomenal band.
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