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U2   03/08/1985

Cow Palace, Daly City, CA
Source 2 Nakamichi 300 mics> Panasonic PV9600 HiFi VHS video recorder(hifi audio)
Media FLAC
Tech Notes U2 Cow Palace Daly City Ca. 1985-3-8

2 Nakamichi 300 mics> Panasonic PV9600 HiFi VHS video recorder(hifi audio)
plybck Sony SLV-M20HS>Apple G4(RME sdcd A/D conversion, Peak editing,
Xact)>upload from files

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Well, now that U2 is once again a share-able band, I can put this up. I'm not really a fan of U2. Even though I'm of mostly Irish descent I never really took to their signature sound. To be completely frank, I though Bono a pompous ass. But, they did make quite a splash in the 80s and miraculously enough are still doing so today. Don't get me wrong, I don't "hate" U2.
Anyway, I had the opportunity to have the use of a video camera to pair with my new portable hifi vhs recorder. In 1985
a video camera and recorder were quite bulky, no, really, this was some bulky shit. Luckily I had a close college friend that worked security for Bill Graham Presents and he got all this crap in for me. So with the help of another friend holding the mics, I hand-held the camera though the show and got a shaky marginally watchable video from a medium good seat about
half way back and midway up the left side. Don't even bother asking for the video, I'm not at all ready to prepare a DVD upload for a variety of reasons and it's not very good anyway. This the hifi audio, a very good recording setup, compromised
mainly by the automatic level control, the screaming girls nearby, and the so so seats. So, if you are a fan, I hope you enjoy this.

U2 Cow Palace Daly City Ca. 1985-3-8

2 Nakamichi 300 mics> Panasonic PV9600 HiFi VHS video recorder(hifi audio)
plybck Sony SLV-M20HS>Apple G4(RME sdcd A/D conversion)>upload from file

03/08/1985 Cow Palace - Daly City, California
11 O'Clock Tick Tock, I Will Follow, Seconds, Surrender, Two Hearts Beat As One, MLK, The Unforgettable Fire, Wire, Sunday Bloody Sunday, The Cry, The Electric Co., A Sort Of Homecoming, Bad, October, New Year's Day, Pride (In The Name Of Love)
encores: Party Girl, 40

Setlist from: http://www.u2setlists.com/unforgettable_fire_iv-northamerica.shtml
Trades Allowed Yes
Ratings Sound: Aud
Owned by Ian Hiaring · Last Updated May 23, 2023