Analogman Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 The term could hardly be more oxymoronic: "official bootleg." As old as recorded music itself, bootlegging always has been an unofficial act: sneaking a tape recorder into a concert; attaching a microphone to a light stanchion; paying a soundboard guy to hook you up; or getting an underpaid roadie to pilfer a copy of a band's own recording. But today Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 anything for a buck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 At the Phil & Friends show I saw last summer, I was approached by a gentleman inquiring if I'd like to get the SBD directly after the show for $25. I spoke for awhile with him, interested in how the technology works. Very cool idea,imo. I eventually told him 'no', & when he asked why not, I told him 'well, it will eventually end up in my hands by hook or by crook'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 They ain't bootlegs if they ain't legal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 They ain't bootlegs if they ain't legal. One too many ain'ts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Szabo Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Umphrey's McGee does this and has started their own UMLive series. Its pretty sweet. Anytime before the second set, you walk up to the merch table, give them $10 and take a ticket. After the show, the Umphrey's crew is burning about 20 CD's at a time and you pick it up right at the sound booth. Pretty neat idea to me. Its sweet listening to the show the next morning especially if you had too much to drink the night before and can't remember much. About two weeks after that each live show is mixed and sold online with even better quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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