John J. Hlavaty ([email protected])
Sat, 25 Jul 1998 13:11:41 -0400
This is my last post on this topic as far as the eBay auction
is concerned.
I searched for an "official" boot (by KTS or another
manufacturer) of a Chicago "POPMart" show and found
none, so I decided to create my own. This boot is NOT offered
by any bootlegger. This is my very own boot!
To create this boot, a LOT of time, effort and money went into
this project. However, I feel the final result is worth it. I was able to
obtain
the June 27th and 29th, 1997 Chicago "POPMart" concerts on tape.
I digitized the shows by recording them onto a computer as a large .wav file
(44 kHz, 16-bit, stereo). The .wav file was divided to create individual
tracks.
Each track was filtered and amplified to create the best possible sound. The
.wav files were then recorded onto CD-R disks using the "Disk at Once" mode
to eliminate breaks between songs. The entire June 27th, 1997 Chicago show
appears. Three bonus songs from the June 29th, 1997 Chicago show were
included due to the infrequency that these songs were performed during the
first leg of the "POPMart" tour. The jewel case inserts as well as the CD
covers and title were designed using images obtained from the internet or
from my own collection. To obtain more information about this boot, to
see the set-list or to download two of the songs (.mp3 format) go to:
http://www.nd.edu/~jhlavaty/chicpop.html
The boot is entitled "POPMart Blows Into The Windy City!" :-D
The item comes as a 2-CD set in a double jewel case with color inserts
and labels. PLEASE NOTE: To *my* ears, the .mp3 files I have
made available do NOT sound as crisp or as clear as the songs on the
actual CDs. This is due to the compression (from .wav to .mp3) and the
fact that the .mp3 songs are only at 128 kb/s. Nonetheless, if you are
impressed with the sound quality of these .mp3 files, then you will truly
enjoy the CD recording.
A lot of people make a fuss about DAT recordings of shows.
Well, I just traded my tape recording for a DAT recording.
While I sincerely thank the person that traded with me
for this item, in all honesty I feel that my boot
is FAR superior than the DAT one. My editing
allowed for complete removal of background hums
creating a very crisp and clear sound, whereas the DAT is very
muffled. This reminds me of the cliche, "garbage
in, garbage out". DAT recordings may allow for
a fully digital transfer, but the performance is only as good
as the original recording.
I have put three copies of this boot for sale on eBay. Despite the "bad press"
eBay has received by some members of WIRE, I have enjoyed this service.
I have bought and sold several items without any difficulty. If the demand
for this item is high, I will bypass eBay in the future. To bid on this item at
eBay, go to:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=22041654
or do a search for "U2" or "POPMart" if you are on the main eBay page.
The starting bid has been set at $23 and it has REMAINED
at this price!! I am not trying to "screw" people over here.
The auction ends tomorrow. This price includes postage
(if in the continental U.S.). For those that feel this is too expensive, I can
only reply by stating that I must account for the initial overhead costs on
both time and supplies. I also must stress that to the best of my knowledge,
this item is NOT available through any bootleg retailer (where typical 2-set
CD boots go for $37-50). If you feel this item is too expensive, then
simply do not bid on it.
If any of you wish to purchase this item but abhor
eBay, please contact me so that we can work out
a fair price. At this point I am only selling this show.
This is to help those who wish to get a "POPMart" boot but have
nothing to trade. I will consider trades at a future time.
Thanks everyone!
Ciao,
John
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