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Nirvana   02/22/1994

Palaghiaccio di Marino, Rome, Italy
Source SBD+AUD Matrix Mix
Media FLAC   1 disc
Notes SBD+AUD Matrix Mix

01 [04:06] Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
02 [03:35] Drain You
03 [03:12] Breed
04 [03:15] Serve The Servants
05 [03:33] Come As You Are
06 [04:39] Smells Like Teen Spirit
07 [01:54] Sliver
08 [02:27] Dumb
09 [04:44] In Bloom
10 [02:44] About A Girl
11 [04:01] Lithium
12 [03:26] Pennyroyal Tea
13 [03:28] School
14 [03:22] Polly
15 [02:15] Very Ape
16 [02:42] Lounge Act
17 [02:39] Rape Me
18 [02:30] Territorial Pissings
19 [03:27] All Apologies
20 [03:20] On A Plain
21 [03:26] Scentless Apprentice
22 [04:37] Heart-Shaped Box >
23 [03:27] Jam/Drums
TT [76:02]

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Source Info

SBD
FM > ? > Bootleg 'XXII II MCMXCIV' > DAT > My DAT

AUD
ANA(M) > DAT: Sony ECM-909 > Sony WM-D6 > SHN

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Tech Notes

SBD: DAT was transferred to CDR in 1997-ish. I used EAC to
extract, no errors reported. I figured this was safer than
another transfer off such an old DAT. I have listened to my
CD 100 times and I know it is clean. AUD: I received the
SHN's via mail trade. SHN's were decoded to wave. Wavmerge
used to reassemble the tracks back to 1 long wave. CEP2.0
was used to align & synch both of the sources. SF8.0 was
used for noise reduction and EQ of the AUD source. CEP2.0
used to perform the multitrack mixdown. This is a 70% SBD,
30% AUD mix.
- Mixed by dan@am-dig.com
- FLAC conversion done 02-JUNE-2006
- Artwork at 300dpi by dan@am-dig.com
- For best results print at the highest resolution onto glossy
photo paper. Design for use in a clear single jewel case.

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Notes

DO NOT let any of the edits dissuade you from checking this
out. The final result is a good listen and has excellent
sound. Even though there were multiple edits (cuts) on
both the SBD and the AUD recordings this version will play
for you complete and seamless from start to finish as if
there were no cuts or edits whatsoever.

The SBD source is excellent with great dynamics and nice
frequency range not usually associated with a FM broadcast.
Without any info I would have guessed the source was SBD or
Pre-FM. The "Live Nirvana Guide" (an excellent resource)
does list this as a post-FM copy. There is no DJ talking
but in light of the numerous edits on the SBD source it is
likely that all DJ comments may have been editing out prior
to the bootleg 'XXII II MCMXCIV'.

The AUD is very rough. Distant and muddy with an audible
hiss. The speed remains relatively consistent throughout
with few fluctuations, so I do believe it is in fact from
a master recording. The AUD was too rough to mix with the
SBD copy without performing some minor DSP. I applied some
noise redux (with a very light hand) and then added some
D'EQing. In the end I think this matrix will add some
additional depth while simultaneously maintaining the clarity
and dynamics of the SBD source. Giving the listener great
sound with additional life (i.e. crowd interaction) that is
closer to how it sounded that night.


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Edits

Track 7
During the crowd cheer between "Sliver" and "Dumb" the SBD
was missing approx. 21.701 seconds. The AUD was trimmed to
match with a few edits (fades, volume adjustments and cross-
fades). These edits are smooth and most likely undetectable.

Track 10
During the crowd cheer between "About A Girl" and "Lithium"
the SBD was missing approx. 9.044 seconds. The AUD was
trimmed to match with a few edits (fades, volume adjustments
and crossfades). These edits are smooth and most likely
undetectable.

Track 13
Tape flip on AUD source resulted in a cut at the start of
"School". Missing approx. 5.014 seconds. For the rear
channel I made a small patch using matrix mix of the SBD
source and a different portion of the AUD recording that
contained just crowd noise. This "matrix mix patch" was
inserted into the AUD with a few edits (fades, volume
adjustments and crossfades). These edits are smooth and
most likely undetectable.

Track 13
The last 1.304 seconds of "School" was missing on the SBD
source. The AUD and the SBD both received several creative
edits to make a smooth flow to the after the song crowd cheer.
These edits are smooth and most likely undetectable.

Track 13
During the crowd cheer between "School" and "Polly" the SBD
was missing approx. 33.408 seconds. The AUD was trimmed to
match with a few edits (fades, volume adjustments and cross-
fades). These edits are smooth and most likely undetectable.

Track 18
During the crowd cheer between "Territorial Pissings" and "All
Apologies" the SBD was missing at least 1 min 23.470 seconds.
The exact amount is unknown as the AUD tape was also missing
some crowd cheer. This appears to have been the encore break.
The AUD was trimmed to match with a few edits (fades, volume
adjustments and crossfades). These edits are smooth and most
likely undetectable.

Track 19
During the crowd cheer between "All Apologies" and "On A Plain"
the SBD was missing approx. 25.943 seconds. The AUD was
trimmed to match with a few edits (fades, volume adjustments
and crossfades). These edits are smooth and most likely
undetectable.

Track 21
During the crowd cheer between "Scentless Apprentice" and
"Heart-Shaped Box" the SBD was missing approx. 17.216 seconds.
The AUD was trimmed to match with a few edits (fades, volume
adjustments and crossfades). These edits are smooth and most
likely undetectable.

This project was originally started more than 2 years ago and
contains well over 100 hours of editing and sound engineering.
After frustratingly slow progress and giving up on the project
several times I am happy to finally put this one to rest. The
project was in part made possible by a new technique employed
where I actually mapped out the AUD source. This was critical
in synching both sources. Visually the AUD source did not
give me much to work with. It is also very likely the source
was made from quite a distance as the high hat and bass drum
traveled to the Microphone used in the AUD recording at quite
different speeds.
Trades Allowed Yes
Ratings Sound: A+
Owned by fleaibe · Last Updated May 23, 2023