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Re-working a selection of tracks from both Dummy and the eponymous follow up, PNYC demonstrates how the recorded can translate equally well into the live, given a little inspiration and creativity. Drawing on full string and horn sections and turntablist intervention from Andy Smith, they explore live soundtrack angles, lacing the original versions with measures of Lalo Schifrin, Barry Mancini et al. Although some may be sceptical at the lack of new material, they shouldn't be put off. As the neo-classical sounds of "Glory Box", post rock of "Sour Times", brazen brass jazz of "All Mine" and theremin-led hip hop of "Mysterons" all comfortably cohabit the same place, managing to re-work and re-charm their way into your sub conscious. PNYC is a class delivery from Portishead, from the arrangement and production to the performance and orchestration. --Found Sounds
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PORTISHEAD PNYC - Roseland NYC Live (Incredible 1998 US Go! Beat/London 11-track live CD album performing with a 35-piece orchestra at the Roseland Ballroom NYC show on 24th July 1997 plus Sour Times from San Francisco in April 1998 and Roads live at the Norwegian Quart Festival in July 98 picture sleeve booklet - tense dramatic and breathtaking!)
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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It amazes me that more people haven't discovered the absolute brilliance of this album.
Firstly, Portishead take the best tracks from their first two landmark recordings and improve upon all of them. In every area you hear virtuoso performances. The vocals go to places you've never heard before, the orchestration is perfection and every single instrument is both played with both technical perfection and masses of passion.
Secondly it is one of the finest productions you will ever hear. Every single sound from that day in NYC is captured with breathtaking fidelity and and delivered in a perfect mix. I've worked in some of the best studios around and know what I'm listening to. Records doesn't sound any better than this.
If you like Portishead then buy this album. If you haven't heard them before then buy this album. Roseland NYC Live was my introduction to the band and it took my breath away. The studio recordings, as groundbreaking and influential as they were, can not compete with the depth and emotion of this live album. A pinnacle of music in the nineties.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Its been a long time since the last time I heard something new and loved it. In this case however it wasnt really new, the concert was 9 nine years ago. But it is something new for me, and I'm sure was/will be for many others as well.
I'm coming from a rock/metal background, but also listen to blues and jazz and bands like Pink Floyd and, more the more recent Radiohead and Muse. THANKFULY I did not see the label 'trip-hop' next to Portishead's name when I first listened to this album. Had I seen such a label I probably wouldn't even bother to listen to it. So, don't let the label trick you. It's never a good thing.
I'm coming from a rock/metal background, but also listen to blues and jazz and bands like Pink Floyd and, more the more recent Radiohead and Muse. THANKFULY I did not see the label 'trip-hop' next to Portishead's name when I first listened to this album. Had I seen such a label I probably wouldn't even bother to listen to it. So, don't let the label trick you. It's never a good thing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Other reviewers have said it all - I just want to clarify a couple of things
1) A couple of tracks here are not the same performances as on the companion video. One of them, Roads, was recorded at a festival (and certainly sounds like it!). The other - well, read on...
2) None of the tracks on this album deserve to be damned with the faint praise of "faithful reproduction of the originals". For one thing, they're all loud and vivid-sounding, with a fine balance of ambience and clarity (and this makes a particular difference to the second-album material - Cowboys is a speaker-blaster!). Elsewhere, Mysterons and Strangers have extended codas; Half Day Closing (with all its vocal processing intact) ends with a strange `Liberty Bell'-like sample (!); most importantly, Sour Times is not the standard arrangement but rather the slowed-down `rock' version that's been such a highlight of so many gigs.
The only reason I've given it four stars is that it should have been a double disc with alternate versions of the four video-only songs (and how about an uncut version of Western Eyes - the live version was really heavy (!), far superior to the studio take).
But don't overlook it because of that - after all, you're unlikely to find a bootleg that sounds this good.
1) A couple of tracks here are not the same performances as on the companion video. One of them, Roads, was recorded at a festival (and certainly sounds like it!). The other - well, read on...
2) None of the tracks on this album deserve to be damned with the faint praise of "faithful reproduction of the originals". For one thing, they're all loud and vivid-sounding, with a fine balance of ambience and clarity (and this makes a particular difference to the second-album material - Cowboys is a speaker-blaster!). Elsewhere, Mysterons and Strangers have extended codas; Half Day Closing (with all its vocal processing intact) ends with a strange `Liberty Bell'-like sample (!); most importantly, Sour Times is not the standard arrangement but rather the slowed-down `rock' version that's been such a highlight of so many gigs.
The only reason I've given it four stars is that it should have been a double disc with alternate versions of the four video-only songs (and how about an uncut version of Western Eyes - the live version was really heavy (!), far superior to the studio take).
But don't overlook it because of that - after all, you're unlikely to find a bootleg that sounds this good.
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One of the greatest albums ever!
I own the Roseland CD - In my opinion, this is one of the best live recordings ever made - but the difference between the vinyl and the CD, is substantial! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Juan Corsini
over-flated
I disagree with most comments posted here. The performance was probably mesmerising but here the songs sound too orchestrated/big for me and detract from the atmosphere of the... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by Mr. David B. Chapman
Staggeringly good
Just finished my first listen of this album, and still haven't got my breath back. Sublime, stunning, absolute perfection... words can't do justice to this amazing piece of work. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by music fan
Live it up
Most live albums pretty much lose the feel of the original studio albums -- sometimes they sound tinny and distant. No such sound here. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006 by E. A Solinas
Magical.
One of the best live recordings I have ever heard, a perfect recording. The music is enchanting and Beth's vocals stir the listeners emotions like few others can. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2004
My first Portishead album, and not my last
I bought this Album some year's ago, and to be honest I really did'nt know what to expect, as it was a live recording, but what an album it is, and they are the only group in my... Read more
Published on 21 July 2004
5 Star music in 3 star recording
Portishead play their best tunes in a live environment. Great songs spoilt by audience whooping.
Yes, yes - I know you're not supposed to treat live music as a funeral but such... Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2002 by Colin Perry
An evocative 4 Star.
For me, this is one of the better live albums I've heard. In the same way Johnny Cash managed it At Folsom Prison, Portishead connect with their audience. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2000
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