CD Release: Sweet Briar Dell

[rick8285]

Super pumped for this. I didn't realize Dave ever played any solo shows as lengthy as this one.

[BruceW]

Can't wait for this!!

[misschung]

Just got the WH email about this, nice! Great way to appease my post-SPAC blues, lol.

[BruceW]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Definitely looking forward to this one, cool they're doing some merch with it as well but I'm likely going with the flacs.



Track List:
CD1
1. One Sweet World
2. Crash Into Me
3. Little Thing
4. Dancing Nancies
5. #41
6. Recently
7. Typical Situation
8. Jimi Thing
9. Two Step
10. The Best Of What’s Around
11. The Song That Jane Likes
12. Say Goodbye
13. Blue Water
14. What Would You Say

CD2
1. Pay For What You Get
2. Lie In Our Graves
3. Granny
4. Warehouse
5. Angel From Montgomery
6. Seek Up
7. I’ll Back You Up
8. #36
9. Satellite
10. Tripping Billies
11. So Much To Say
12. Ants Marching
13. All Along The Watchtower

http://warehouse.shop.musictoday.com...178&pc=DMDD141

Question for you Doby: with this being just a Dave solo recording, how much better could the flac files sound than the MP3? I really want this one to sound as good and as clean as possible.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by BruceW

Question for you Doby: with this being just a Dave solo recording, how much better could the flac files sound than the MP3? I really want this one to sound as good and as clean as possible.

I think that all depends on listening environment and equipment. Someone listening in the car on the go, or while working out, etc., not really conducive to critical listening. On a good system when you're sitting there just listening, you may find the flacs have a more natural high end about them.

Today's mp3 encoders are very good, I just prefer trying to get as close to the original master file as possible and in this case that's likely either the CD or the flacs. That way I can make mp3s for the car if I want to from the flacs and use the flacs for in house listening. For $2 it's a no brainer for me.

[Dannyyankou]

That's gotta be the best setlist I've ever seen. Wow.

[coolhotwaves]

I haven't been interested in a release for years, but this looks very interesting

[misschung]

What a setlist. 1996 for the win this year.

[Nick_United]

Wow... really excited for this release!

[dpduke5173]

This looks like a great companion to Benaroya 02. Looking forward to it.

[crashintonickdm]

What a setlist. My goodness

[WidespreadMule3]

Yeah, I'm gonna need to order this. Wonder why it's just an online exclusive.

[smb41]

Excited for this.

[robby_idol]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Yeah, I'm gonna need to order this. Wonder why it's just an online exclusive.

Because stores don't sell music anymore.

[blumathu]

This looks like a great release. Just pre-ordered and also added Live Trax 38 since I hadn't gotten around to that yet.

[stlbluespower]

probably buy this. will be the first DMB/D&T/Dave CD purchase since the late 20's in the LT series.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

Because stores don't sell music anymore.

I was in Best Buy last year and was trying to find out if they had something by DMB there (I forget what, maybe Alpine CD/DVD) but couldn't find where DMB was. When I asked the guy working there where I could find their music he said "what is the Dave Matthews Band?"

[robby_idol]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

I was in Best Buy last year and was trying to find out if they had something by DMB there (I forget what, maybe Alpine CD/DVD) but couldn't find where DMB was. When I asked the guy working there where I could find their music he said "what is the Dave Matthews Band?"

That's relevant on a few levels. Most stores don't sell music, and when they do (like Best Buy), it's a begrudging afterthought. Sure, there are still a handful of dedicated music shops out there. But the digital age has left them in the hands of only the most dedicated of collectors. "Why isn't this sold in stores?" Because it doesn't make sense for DMB or most bands to go through the effort of shipping boxes of CDs to a store that may never sell anyway. Everyone's online, the fans are online, go straight to the fans. It's been at least a decade since I stumbled upon some cool new music just by browsing a store.

Your other point is more depressing. "Who is DMB?" Exactly. Dave doesn't seem to get that. He's pushing away the hardcore fans in favor of the new fans. What he doesn't see is that really AREN'T any new fans. Not enough to support alienating your loyal fanbase that found the band when they actually WERE popular. You & Me still plays at dentist offices around the country, but really, DMB hasn't had a proper hit single since Where Are You Going. Arguably earlier, even.

[TheLastPig]

This is a must buy. Cant wait to hear that BOWA, 36 and Blue Water

[dontdrink36]

Originally Posted by crashintonickdm

What a setlist. My goodness

So much this. I wasn't expecting 27 songs. This is a must buy!

[blumathu]

Looks like "Stream" was really Blue Water on the setlist.

[ToySoldier#34]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

That's relevant on a few levels. Most stores don't sell music, and when they do (like Best Buy), it's a begrudging afterthought. Sure, there are still a handful of dedicated music shops out there. But the digital age has left them in the hands of only the most dedicated of collectors. "Why isn't this sold in stores?" Because it doesn't make sense for DMB or most bands to go through the effort of shipping boxes of CDs to a store that may never sell anyway. Everyone's online, the fans are online, go straight to the fans. It's been at least a decade since I stumbled upon some cool new music just by browsing a store.

Your other point is more depressing. "Who is DMB?" Exactly. Dave doesn't seem to get that. He's pushing away the hardcore fans in favor of the new fans. What he doesn't see is that really AREN'T any new fans. Not enough to support alienating your loyal fanbase that found the band when they actually WERE popular. You & Me still plays at dentist offices around the country, but really, DMB hasn't had a proper hit single since Where Are You Going. Arguably earlier, even.

Yeah I understand the process and why it doesn't make sense to rely on places like Best Buy, was just curious while I was there. Thing for me is that I don't really care if DMB is popular, just want good shows and I haven't seen a bad show in several years. Big picture they just need to write good music and make good decisions on singles, it's not some crazy concept.

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

He's pushing away the hardcore fans in favor of the new fans.

What are you basing this on? Specifically.

[cry_minarets458]

fucking awesome CD. can't wait to rage to this

[Put Jimi To Bed]

Originally Posted by robby_idol

That's relevant on a few levels. Most stores don't sell music, and when they do (like Best Buy), it's a begrudging afterthought. Sure, there are still a handful of dedicated music shops out there. But the digital age has left them in the hands of only the most dedicated of collectors. "Why isn't this sold in stores?" Because it doesn't make sense for DMB or most bands to go through the effort of shipping boxes of CDs to a store that may never sell anyway. Everyone's online, the fans are online, go straight to the fans. It's been at least a decade since I stumbled upon some cool new music just by browsing a store.

Your other point is more depressing. "Who is DMB?" Exactly. Dave doesn't seem to get that. He's pushing away the hardcore fans in favor of the new fans. What he doesn't see is that really AREN'T any new fans. Not enough to support alienating your loyal fanbase that found the band when they actually WERE popular. You & Me still plays at dentist offices around the country, but really, DMB hasn't had a proper hit single since Where Are You Going. Arguably earlier, even.

It would help your argument if you understood how retail and inventory specifically works. It is my understanding that BestBuy buys goods from its vendors and supply chain rather than on consignment. Which means that DMB or bands don't care what happens once they are on the shelves other than the fact SoundScan won't count the sale until it is rung up.

Furthermore, DMB does not sit in the warehouse and pack their own records. That is what RCA and the distribution company is for. I believe they even do the Live Trax series...

[jcarley]

Won't this be the only true live recording we have of a solo WWYS? I know there's a demo version but that was obviously in a studio...

[barbogast]

It's been a long time since I was this excited about a release. This is a must have.

[jmkratt]

First cd I've bought in YEARS.

Can't wait

[dmbfan4ever]

Feels like this could sell more than most of their recent releases. Anyone listening to DMB in the 90s who liked Live @ Luther may buy this on nostalgia alone. If they find it.

[BruceW]

Want. This. Now.