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From: henthorn@uiucdcs.UUCP (henthorn )
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Subject: Re: Do you prefer live music? - (nf)
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Date: Mon, 6-Feb-84 22:29:09 EST
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uiucdcs!henthorn    Feb  6 21:03:00 1984

   I've got both Phil Collins LPs and have seen him in concert.
No kidding, Collins is a super performer (I've also witnessed
two GENESIS concerts), and I can understand someone becoming
a fan of his simply by listening to the BBC rock hour. However,
the studio versions are extremely well engineered and mixed, and
I strongly urge you to get a recording of the albums, especially
FACE VALUE. You may soon see that, with PC at least, the live
version is very much like the studio version without the often
bothersome noise of the crowd (if it is indeed bothersome to you).
Live performances can also be limited in the amount of material
presented to the audience, songs are often cut short (but also
extended at times), and the recording environment is not as
favorable to the subtle nuances evident on studio cuts --- ESPECIALLY
ON ALBUMS BY COLLINS, PETER GABRIEL, AND GENESIS.

         Long Live the Lamb, the Squonk, DODO/LURKER, etc. !!

                        - Rich H.   (uiucdcs!henthorn)