Speed it up ladies....

[spideyjg]

I recently heard an old rendition of Phantom from the Paul DiAnno days that is blisteringly fast.

On the original CD it is 7:09, Live After Death 7:21, on the Maidens CD it is 7:17.

The Paul DiAnno era rendition is 6:16.

They must have just been a blur back then.

Jim

 

[Air Raid Siren]

I recently heard an old rendition of Phantom from the Paul DiAnno days that is blisteringly fast.

On the original CD it is 7:09, Live After Death 7:21, on the Maidens CD it is 7:17.

The Paul DiAnno era rendition is 6:16.

They must have just been a blur back then.

Jim

Wow! Almost a whole minute trimmed by the tempo!!!

Do you know where that cut came from? I'm curious to hear how Paul was able to cram in the lyric! Thasalotta woids to spit out!!!

 

[Metallicat180]

Jim - surely the original cd is the Paul Dianno era??

 

[spideyjg]

Jim - surely the original cd is the Paul Dianno era??

Well it is a live track with Paul.

Jim

 

[Metallicat180]

Well it is a live track with Paul.

Jim

Don't worry, I knew what you meant.

 

[Red Shirt]

I recently heard an old rendition of Phantom from the Paul DiAnno days that is blisteringly fast.

I have a cd of maybe the same one. It is Suuuper fast. I love it! It's by far the best version of phantom to me. I brought it up about a year or so ago. I mentioned if the iron ladies would (could?) play it that fast. It really is a tongue twister hearing and trying to sing along as fast as Paul did. Hearing Steve play that fast is awesome too. The cd I have doesn't list the time, but it is a live version on a cd called Killing Time by Metal Memory Records, recorded April 28, 1981 at De Vereeniging Nijmegen Holland.

 

[darthrya]

Back in the early days, and especially during the pub circuit, the band played a lot of their songs much faster than the album. However, keep in mind that many bootlegs from this period (up through NOTB) were recorded at a faster tempo than the songs actually played. The tell-tale sign is a vocalist that sounds a bit like a chipmunk.

As for Phantom, the band regularly played that like it was a speed metal song. The vocals aren't really affected - Paul handles them clearly and effectively - but I have to say Wanda would have a run for her money playing the bass line with her fingers. It can be intense enough at regular tempo.

 

[spideyjg]

As for Phantom, the band regularly played that like it was a speed metal song. The vocals aren't really affected - Paul handles them clearly and effectively - but I have to say Wanda would have a run for her money playing the bass line with her fingers. It can be intense enough at regular tempo.

I think Wanda could do it but I think Linda's drumsticks would catch fire.

Jim

 

[darthrya]

I think Wanda could do it but I think Linda's drumsticks would catch fire.

Jim

Now, that I'd love to see!

 

[Lord of Delusions]

I think Wanda could do it but I think Linda's drumsticks would catch fire.

Jim

Not true. The sonic boom would kill the flames. :Smokin:


Besides, I always thought it was the drummers fault anyway when the songs go up tempo on a live set...

Like the old joke: How can you tell when there is a drummer at your door? The knocking speeds up.

 

[Doodoobubbachuck]

Not true. The sonic boom would kill the flames. :Smokin:


Besides, I always thought it was the drummers fault anyway when the songs go up tempo on a live set...

Like the old joke: How can you tell when there is a drummer at your door? The knocking speeds up.

That song is fun played fast!! But I must say that in some cases like this one the initial tempo is set by the guitar and bass because they begin the song, no drummer count off.

 

[Metallicat180]

That song is fun played fast!! But I must say that in some cases like this one the initial tempo is set by the guitar and bass because they begin the song, no drummer count off.

Hahaha, I love how you got yourself out of that one Linda!!!

 

[Lord of Delusions]

Hahaha, I love how you got yourself out of that one Linda!!!

No kidding! Guess I'm gonna have to try harder...

 

[spideyjg]

No kidding! Guess I'm gonna have to try harder...

Gonna have to hit up Sara and Wanda since they start it.

Jim

 

[Lord of Delusions]

Gonna have to hit up Sara and Wanda since they start it.

Jim

Naw, the moment has passed. I'll just have to wait. :Smug: