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OldNeumanntapr's Collection

Rolling Stones   07/13/1975

The Forum, Inglewood, CA
Source FOB; AKG 451E's w/CK-1 Cardioid Capsules >Nakamichi 550 Cass
Media FLAC
Notes JEMS Transfer: Mike Millard Master Cassettes > Yamaha KX-W592 Cassette Deck > Sony R-500 DAT > Analog Master DAT Clone > Audacity 3.1 capture > iZotope RX > iZotope RX8 Advanced and Ozone 10 > MBIT+ resample to 16/44.1 > xACT 2.50 > FLAC

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FLAC Tags Via xACT 2.53 By OldNeumanntapr
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Rolling Stones, The Forum, Inglewood, CA, July 13, 1975

We've reached the fourth and final Stones recording made by Mike "The Mike" Millard in 1975. As Jim points out below, the year was a fruitful one for Millard, making some of his best recordings on his new Nakamichi 550 and AKG 451e rig.

Based on some of the comments received for the other Stones '75 tapes, it seems these transfers might be bigger upgrades in general compared to Mike's Led Zeppelin work, which seemed to be more widely distributed in first-generation copies on various mediums as well as subject to considerably more remasters than his Stones work.

This is not only Mike's last '75 Stones recording but the final show of their LA Forum run of five shows. At one point you'll hear Mick suggest this was the best audience of the bunch. July 13 is not generally held up as the best performance of the run, but I found this to be a satisfying listen if not slightly meandering at times. The band plays with more bite than I had previously given them credit for and there's something charming about Billy Preston's contributions, particularly on synthesizer, a sound not normally associated with this band.

Mike's capture is excellent, balanced and very "you are there." Samples provided. The source recording for this show is Rob S's DAT transfer of Mike's master cassettes done in the early 2000s.

Here's what Jim R recalled about the Rolling Stones' final show at the Forum in 1975:

I attended the Rolling Stones concert with Mike Millard at The Forum on July 13, 1975, the fifth of the five shows, four of which Mike recorded.

Closing night. In hindsight, this was the last time we saw the Stones indoors. All subsequent tours we went to were in stadiums. What a bummer!

We had great seats once again: Section B, Row A on the floor. Yep, once again Mike Millard and I were in the Front Row. Man were we spoiled. Mike might have sat a couple of rows back, but I can't remember.

Allow me to reminisce a bit: 1975 was such an awesome year for recording concerts. We saw Led Zeppelin seven times in March, all in arenas, and recorded five of them. Add to that these four Stones nights in July, and don't forget we also saw Tull in February, Faces in March, Pink Floyd in April, Yes in June and Elton in September. And those are just the major acts. We hit a multitude of lesser acts as well. What a run.

Ok, back to Stones, closing night 1975.

So here we are, the Rolling Stones, front row on a Sunday night with the Nak humming along and my camera clicking. It doesn't get old to say it was almost like they were playing in our own living room. High energy to say the least. Mick's vertical leaps were mind blowing. It does not get any better than this. Plus they played for over two and a half hours.

The only thing that would have made these shows better was if Mick Taylor was still on lead guitar. MT was so smooth and melodic. A virtuoso. Ronnie did the best he could; it was the beginning of the Keith and Ronnie "guitar weave" as Keith called it in later years.

I hope you enjoy the sights and especially the sounds of this very special night.

Hats off to my dear friend Mike may he rest in peace.

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JEMS is proud to partner with Rob, Jim R, Ed F, Barry G and many others to release Millard's historic recordings and to help set the record straight about the man himself.

We canít thank Rob enough for reconnecting with Jim and putting his trust in our Millard reissue campaign. He kept Mikeís precious tapes under wraps for two decades, but once Rob learned of our methods and stewardship, he agreed to contribute the Millard DATs and cassettes to the program. Our releases would not be nearly as compelling without Jimís memories, photos and other background contributions. As many of you have noted, the stories offer an entertaining complement to Mikeís incredible audio documents.

This week we are indebted to and extremely grateful for Jim R's fine written and photographic contributions; Rob's original transfer and digital rip; Professor Goody's pitch advice; and the post production and CD design work of mjk5510.

Finally, cheers to the late, great Mike the MICrophone. His work never ceases to impress. May he rest in peace.

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