Bruce Springsteen Compilation CD The Lost Masters Vol 11 Soundboard

Bruce Springsteen - Volume 11 - Walk Don't Run - The Telegraph Hill Rehearsals Volume 1Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandRehearsals at Telegraph Hill Studio, Holmdel, New Jersey, May 14, 19791. Mary Lou #12. Mary Lou #23. Mary Lou #34. Mary Lou #45. Mary Lou #56. Mary Lou #67. Bring on the NightBruce Springsteen and the E Street BandRehearsals at Telegraph Hill Studio, Holmdel, New Jersey, February 22, 19808. Walk, Don't Run9. Held Up Without a Gun #1 Practice takes10. Held Up Without a Gun #211. Held Up Without a Gun #312. Held Up Without a Gun #4 Miami Steve on lead vocals13. Held Up Without a Gun #514. Held Up Without a Gun #615. Held Up Without a Gun #716. Held Up Without a Gun #817. Two Hearts #1 Includes guitar solo mid-song18. Two Hearts #2 Practice takes19. Two Hearts #320. Two Hearts #421. Two Hearts #5 With new verse22. Two Hearts #6 New version with new verse and guitar solo23. Two Hearts #7 New Version with extended ending24. Two Hearts #8 Alternate take with new guitar soloVolume 1 of our rehearsal series takes us to what the E Street Band referred to as Telegraph Hill. It has been learned that most, if not all, of the E Street Band rehearsals that took place at various locations between 1978 and 1980 were, indeed, taped. Presumably, the taping was done on a large boom box, situated centrally so as to capture as much of the sound as possible (obviously). The purpose of taping these sessions (and supposedly dubbing copies for each band member) was unclear but one can venture a guess that Bruce used these as guides for how the band would eventually "tackle" a song in the studio. The fact that these sessions were taped on a boom box (albeit a good one, we'd presume) renders the sound is a bit strange, with the vocals not as "upfront" as we'd like, at times. One thing that is evident, however, is the incredible energy and enthusiasm that resounds from these tracks. These are not sloppy, disorganized sessions, but are serious attempts at finding the "groove," so to speak. It is fascinating to witness the evolution of songs such as "Mary Lou" from the initial studio chatter and incomplete takes through to two complete takes and then compare it to the outtake in circulation. Or to hear the E Street Band tear up the old Ventures tune "Walk Don't Run" with some amazing guitar work. This one is a real treat. What is most interesting and enjoyable about these sessions, though, are the various takes of "Held Up" and "Two Hearts." Listening to these complete takes along with the between-song chatter illustrates how well this group of musicians worked together and how in sync they were. Miami Steve even takes the lead vocal on two razor-sharp versions of "Held Up," and listen to how the guitars cook as the band works on several minutes of the ending guitar solos. The evolution of "Two Hearts" is even more extraordinary. From the initial guitar solos and "practice takes" to two complete takes, you can hear Bruce putting the pieces together. Then for a minute he runs through a new verse sung in a different key, after which they incorporate this into a full and completely different take running almost a minute longer than the previous completed takes. To top it off, they run through this again, only to add another minute with an extended ending. Things wrap up nicely with some more "practice" and then another "new" version with a drastically different guitar solo. Sublime! It can safely be said that Bruce holds the old saying "practice makes perfect" very dear to his heart. It's no wonder that Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band are recognized as one of the very best bands of all time. Listening to this rehearsal, it becomes clear how "tight" and "together" they were. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy bringing it to you.