VLS is proud to bring you this DVD of classic Van Morrison
performance on February 2, 1974 at the Winterland Arena in
San Francisco
Apparently pro-shot, this show nevertheless has had a very
limited circulation, perhaps because of the mediocre
quality of the tape. Current VHS copies are rumored to
originate from the Umatic of a Dylan collector, but until
someone unearths a fresher tape, Van fans must make due
with what is available.
We think you will be happy to have this version, carefully
prepared for you by your friends on the Vanlose Stairway.
Working from the same problematic source, we were able to
make some modest improvements beyond the welcome addition
of menus and chapters. Sound was boosted and given a bit
more depth; you can hear .mp3 samples on comparison page.
The original had an on-screen time counter that we felt was
both unsightly and distracting. It has been removed from
this release. Finally, video filters were applied to
sharpen the picture in places and lighten it in others.
In the end, none of that really matters for the true fans,
who will be thrilled to view this archival recording. To
all of you who appreciate that this is an absolute
must-have, we can only say: we hope you will enjoy this
show where you are as much as we have here in the bunker!
- VLS