Live at the Matrix

The Doors
Live at the Matrix

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Release date: 08/Sep/2023
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Details / Tracklist: Disc 01
MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Bags' Groove (Instrumental) (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Back Door Man (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "My Eyes Have Seen You (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Soul Kitchen (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "All Blues (Instrumental) (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Get Out Of My Life Woman (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "When The Music's Over (March 7, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "Close To You (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 09. "Crawling King Snake (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 10. "I Can't See Your Face In My Mind (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 11. "People Are Strange (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 12. "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 13. "The Crystal Ship (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 14. "Twentieth Century Fox (March 7, 1967 Second Set)"

Disc 02

MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Moonlight Drive (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Summer's Almost Gone (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Unhappy Girl (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Woman Is A Devil / Rock Me Baby (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "Break On Through (To The Other Side) (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Light My Fire (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "The End (March 7, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "My Eyes Have Seen You (March 10, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 09. "Soul Kitchen (March 10, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 10. "I Can't See Your Face In My Mind (March 10, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 11. "People Are Strange (March 10, 1967 First Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 12. "When The Music's Over (March 10, 1967 First Set)"

Disc 03

MP3 Audio listen now for free 01. "Money (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 02. "Who Do You Love (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 03. "Moonlight Drive (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 04. "Summer's Almost Gone (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 05. "I'm A King Bee (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 06. "Gloria (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 07. "Break On Through (To The Other Side) (March 10, 1967 Second Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 08. "Summertime (Instrumental) (March 10, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 09. "Back Door Man (March 10, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 10. "Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) (March 10, 1967 Third Set)"
MP3 Audio listen now for free 11. "The End (Partial) / Let's Feed Ice Cream To The Rats (March 8 Or 9, 1967)"
Number of discs: 3
Description:Very early on in their career, The Doors played at a small, hole-in-the-wall club called The Matrix, which was co-owned by Jefferson Airplaneâ??s Marty Balin. The rule at the time was that bands from LA had to play The Matrix when they came to San Francisco as â??taxâ? and homage to the bands that built the local scene. The Doors happily obliged, and co-owner Peter Abram recorded the bandâ??s two shows â?? March 7 and March 10, 1967. The set features soon-to-be beloved covers by The Doors such as â??Gloriaâ? and blues favorites like â??Alabama Song (Whisky Bar) â? that would define their influence and sound as they worked out originals like â??Break on Through (To the Other Side).â? The complete set from both shows was released once before, but it was discovered after release that they were taken from third-generation tapes of the recordings. In the ensuing years, The Doors have located the first-generation recordings, and this is the first time the sets from those nights will be released in full. This is sure to generate discussion as highlights from the shows have been released over the years as RSD packages, and fans have been eager to have the full shows, from the 1st generation recordings, in their collections, and they will be monitoring this release closely. The 5-LP + 7â? and 3-CD box set features new liner notes from Joel Selvin. -

The Doors were a few months away from stardom in March 1967 when they played five sparsely attended shows at a small club in San Francisco called The Matrix. These uninhibited performances would have been fleeting if not for Peter Abram, who co-owned the pizza parlor-turned-nightclub with Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin. An avid recordist, Abram taped concerts at The Matrix regularly and his recordings of The Doors, made between March 7-11, 1967, spawned one of the band's most storied bootlegs. At long last, all known Matrix recordings, sourced entirely from Abram's original master recordings, will be released on September 8.

Bootlegs of The Matrix shows have circulated among fans for years and were popular despite the poor audio quality of most copies. The sound began improving in 1997 when the first two songs from The Matrix shows were officially released on The Doors: Box Set. Even more performances followed in 2008 on Live at the Matrix 1967; regrettably, it was discovered soon after that all the recordings were sourced from third-generation tapes, not the originals.

Today, Abram's original recordings have been remastered by Bruce Botnick, The Doors' longtime engineer/mixer, for official release. The vinyl version of LIVE AT THE MATRIX 1967: THE ORIGINAL MASTERS includes all 37 songs from the shows sourced from the master tapes. Except for 15 songs released in 2017 and 2018 as Record Store Day exclusives, most of the newly upgraded live recordings are making their debut in the collection, including eight that have never been featured on any of the previous Matrix releases.

It's easy to understand the enduring appeal of these vintage performances by Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. Recorded only a few months before «Light My Fire» propelled the band to worldwide success, the tapes capture The Doors playing a wide range of songs, including several from their self-titled debut, like «Break On Through,» «Soul Kitchen,» and «The End.» They also performed half the songs destined for the group's soon-to-be-recorded second album, Strange Days, including early performances of «Moonlight Drive» and «People Are Strange.» 15 Sets of music over five nights at The Matrix gave the band time to indulge its love of the blues with extended covers of «I'm A King Bee» and «Crawling King Snake.» The Doors even delivered an instrumental version of «Summertime.»

DOORS / LIVE AT THE MATRIX (1967) The Original Masters (3CD)

Three CDs. The Doors were a few months away from stardom in March 1967 when they played five sparsely attended shows at a small club in San Francisco called The Matrix. These uninhibited performances would have been fleeting if not for Peter Abram, who co-owned the pizza parlor-turned-nightclub with Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin. An avid recordist, Abram taped concerts at The Matrix regularly and his recordings of The Doors, made between March 7-11, 1967, spawned one of the band's most storied bootlegs. Today, Abram's original recordings have been remastered by Bruce Botnick, The Doors' longtime engineer/mixer, for official release.
"Made in U.S.A." appears on back cover above barcode; "Made in Germany" appears on disc faces. Disc matrices and mastering/mould SIDs match [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/28208923-The-Doors-Live-At-The-Matrix-1967-The-Original-Masters]EU release[/url]. Both catalog numbers (R2 698484 and 603497835911) appear on spine, back cover, disc faces and hype sticker, and inside booklet. 1-1, 1-3, 1-5, 1-7, 2-2, 3-3, 3-7, 3-10, 3-11 marked as previously unreleased. 1-6, 1-9, 2-4, 2-5, 2-9, 2-10, 3-1, 3-2, 3-5, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9 marked as first time released from the Original Master Tapes.
"Live at the Matrix" is a captivating live album by The Doors, released in CD format by Rhino. This recording captures the legendary band during their early days, performing at The Matrix club in San Francisco in March 1967?just before they skyrocketed to fame. Listeners are treated to raw and intimate renditions of classics like "Light My Fire," "Break On Through (To the Other Side)," and lesser-known gems that showcase Jim Morrison's magnetic stage presence and poetic lyricism. Rhino, renowned for its dedication to preserving musical heritage with high-quality releases, ensures this historic performance sounds as vibrant today as it did decades ago. The Doors remain one of rock?s most influential bands; their groundbreaking albums such as "The Doors," "Strange Days," and hits like "Riders on the Storm" have left an indelible mark on music history.
No. of tracks: 37
Manufacturer No.: 0349783591
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