John Cale Comes Alive

John Cale & Band - Live at Rockpalast (2017) {2 CD + 2 DVD NTSC, MIG 9030 rec 1983-1984}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 847 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 357 Mb
DVD9+DVD5 -> 9.41 Gb | All Regions | NTSC 4:3 | PCM Stereo | ~ 161 min | ISO Images
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 91 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1983-84, 2017 WDR / MIG-Music | MIG 90300
Rock / Art Rock / Baroque Pop / Modern Classical / Experimental

On this audio complement to a home video, John Cale is heard in two concert appearances, one on each CD, filmed and recorded for the German Rockpalast television series. On the first disc, from October 13, 1984, he plays with a band consisting of guitarist Dave Young, bassist Andy Heermans, and drummer Dave Lichtenstein; on the second, from March 16, 1983, he is solo, accompanying himself on either acoustic guitar or piano. Thus, the album encapsulates the two sides of Cale, the aggressive rocker and the classically trained recitalist and singer/songwriter. Interestingly, the two sides are explored sometimes with the same songs, albeit played differently.

Rock Werchter, one of the greatest festivals in the world. What once started as a little one day festival in 1975 in Werchter Belgium in a tent, has now become very big, and lasts four days; with multiple podia. This CD is a compilation of the countless groups that since 1975 have visited the festival, although some names are missing, despite the fact that they made the festival what it is today. To name but a few of the better known names : U 2, Metallica, maybe this has to do with royalties but also bands like Midnight Oil and the long forgotten The Alarm are missing.