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I was in the mood to forget the recent Journey drama this morning, so decided to pop in Captured on the way to work. Phenominal live album with the band firing on all cylinders. I'm not sure there was another band at that time that could go toe to toe with the musicianship of Journey short of Rush. Lots of good tours beyond that, lots of good tunes too, some of my favorites, but Captured is still a benchmark for live albums. Would anyone happen to know any of the specifics of this album? Locations recorded? One show, multiple shows pieced together? How much overdubbing? Do boots exist of the show/s this came from? Thanks and have a good day!

epresley wrote:I was in the mood to forget the recent Journey drama this morning, so decided to pop in Captured on the way to work. Phenominal live album with the band firing on all cylinders. I'm not sure there was another band at that time that could go toe to toe with the musicianship of Journey short of Rush. Lots of good tours beyond that, lots of good tunes too, some of my favorites, but Captured is still a benchmark for live albums. Would anyone happen to know any of the specifics of this album? Locations recorded? One show, multiple shows pieced together? How much overdubbing? Do boots exist of the show/s this came from? Thanks and have a good day!

Detroit and Montreal.

epresley wrote:I was in the mood to forget the recent Journey drama this morning, so decided to pop in Captured on the way to work. Phenominal live album with the band firing on all cylinders. I'm not sure there was another band at that time that could go toe to toe with the musicianship of Journey short of Rush. Lots of good tours beyond that, lots of good tunes too, some of my favorites, but Captured is still a benchmark for live albums. Would anyone happen to know any of the specifics of this album? Locations recorded? One show, multiple shows pieced together? How much overdubbing? Do boots exist of the show/s this came from? Thanks and have a good day!

that was journey at its old school peak!!! the 1980 tour was phenominal!!!

Rick

Captured has the best recording of WITS ever made!

Does anyone know if the raw recordings of these shows exist?

Majestic, Where Were You, Just the Same Way and Line of Fire were recorded in Montreal.
Lights and Stay Awhile were recorded in Tokyo.
The rest of the live stuff is from Detroit.

Background vocals are assisted with overdubs.

There is a soundboard and audience version of the Tokyo show, last show of tour and Rolie's last performance with the band. (Oct. 13, 1980 I believe).

Yah, you can tell the backgrounds are overdubbed. (Feeling That Way/Anytime, etc) I hate that by the way. It's always funny to hear Steve's voice in the background harmonies. But otherwise, awesome recording.

texafana wrote:It's always funny to hear Steve's voice in the background harmonies.

Isn't it though?! He overpowers everyone to the point of "wow... it's an all-Steve record!"
I do actually like the way it sounds, though.

captured is probably my fave with escape coming in real close behind.a lot of people don't know that the album captured was dedicated to bon scott of ac/dc a friend from the road.i read that when i had the LP just looking at the packaging once.

I listen to that CD often. Used to listen to it a LOT. It's Journey at their best.

Rick wrote:I listen to that CD often. Used to listen to it a LOT. It's Journey at their best.

It's that incarnation of Journey at its best. The Houston DVD, IMO, is Journey at its best. Actually, it's the best concert film I have ever seen.

NealIsGod wrote:

Rick wrote:I listen to that CD often. Used to listen to it a LOT. It's Journey at their best.

It's that incarnation of Journey at its best. The Houston DVD, IMO, is Journey at its best. Actually, it's the best concert film I have ever seen.

I was at the concert in Dallas the day after the Houston concert. Was the best concert I ever attended. The Houston DVD brought it all back when I watched it the first time. Great memories.

It is the best version of Journey live,that is what they really sounded like live.No bullshit or editing.They were really good way back.

bluejeangirl76 wrote:

texafana wrote:It's always funny to hear Steve's voice in the background harmonies.

Isn't it though?! He overpowers everyone to the point of "wow... it's an all-Steve record!"
I do actually like the way it sounds, though.

Isn't that what people said about ROR? I love both albums BTW.

Talk about the ULTIMATE Journey DVD Fan Pack:

Departure Tour Footage (1980) from any of the 3 locals Captured was... well, Captured

The Houston Show (1981)... We already know how incredible this show is!

Frontiers Tour (1984) 2-DVD set: BOTH nights at JFK in their entirety!

ROR Tour (1986), The covetted Mountain Aire show...

talk about one HELLA Stocking Stuffer!

stevew2 wrote:It is the best version of Journey live,that is what they really sounded like live.No bullshit or editing.They were really good way back.

Someone (was it Dean?) said that Captured was heavily modified in the studio. Anyone remember that?

I love the Houston show, but if I could assemble a lineup that would be a band for the next 10 years, I would choose:

Perry
Schon
Rolie
Valory
Smith

NealIsGod wrote:Someone (was it Dean?) said that Captured was heavily modified in the studio. Anyone remember that?

Jerkoff Shirley dropped that bomb.

Neal was less than thrilled and quashed that accusation.

Late 70's recording technology. I wouldn't be surprised that it needed some mods. No biggie, excellent record.