666 - Hamburg, Germany @ Sporthalle

Source A: DAT --- Soundman OKMII-Rock > Sony TCD-D100
Dissemination: DAT > Wav > FLAC > Torrent / Dimeadozen.org (06/2006)
Location: Front of Stack
Gen:         1st from Master (given to friend to FLAC & Torrent)

Notes: I was hoping the band would've busted out a few random songs in reference to the date of this performance; June 6, 2006 (6-6-6). Demon Cleaner? That would've been a very nice addition to just throw in there... Ah well.
Notes / Taper: Hi, I'm the taper of this show. Maynard was a bit p*ssed off about the large number of people that were smoking in the hall (me too..right in front of me four Americans smoked some joints, and they weren't the only ones, and so he changed the lyrics a bit to show his appreciation. The sound in the Sportshall was not very good, it took me quite a while to remaster this show. Maynards lyrics were too low in the mix, and the guitar was too loud, the bass too heavy (especially during "Right in two"), but nevertheless it was a great concert!Notes / Galen: Two words: Fantastic recording. This recording proves that mid-range microphones can deliver a beautiful capture of a band in venues that are less than idea. The Soundman OKM microphones are interesting in that you are supposed to place each microphone into your ear for a true stereo effect. I use the same mics from time to time as they are part of my collection, however, I have yet to tape a show and attain the overall ambient feeling + quality as this recording. The scream on Stinkfist where MJK sings "what" before the bridge is awesome. Unlike so many recordings, MJK's vocals are crisp, clean & clear. Clear. Danny's drumming is absolutely insane whereas Justin's bass chomping is, unlike so many other recordings, clear as well. If you take this recording into a vehicle with a half-way decent speakers, amp & 12" box the results will make you smile. Even on headphones while you do -whatever- the overall audio quality of an, although rehearsed, performance of Tool will reaffirm why you believe Tool is one of the best live bands in the history of Rock music. MJK makes some rather amusing references to smoker's in Ænema... " "Stupid shit, FUCKING SMOKE" where he normally sings "Silly shit, stupid shit..."And later he sings "Mom's comin' round to put all your FUCKING CIGARETTES OUT" instead of "Mom's comin' round to put it back the way it ought to be..." (quote from a post on dimeadozen.org).Notes / Pineaway + Rimb via cu.org forums: It should be noted that stinkfist has the most insane scream of any performance of said song that i've ever heard. not to mention the quality is damned good (really damned good). easily a must have. Stinkfist scream is unbelievable - sounds like his vocal chords are being shredded or something! That was the one song I downloaded as a sample and needless to say, I've now got the whole thing and it's a great show and recording.

Maynardism:
"Hello Germans."
Maynardism:
"Damn glad to meet you. Some of you again."

 CD 1
Time: 45:51

Lost Keys
Rosetta Stoned
Stinkfist
Forty-Six & 2
Jambi
Schism

CD 2
Time: 47:36

Right In Two
Sober
Lateralus
Vicarious
Ænema

Source B: Hi-Mini Disc --- Core Sound Binaurals > Sony MZ-RH910 (HiSP)
Dissemination: Sony MZ-RH910 Hi-MD > USB > Sonicstage > Wav > Audacity > Wav > FLAC (verify, align, lvl8) > FLAC
Location: Front of Stack
Taper:      Jadg2
Gen:         0 from Master

Notes / Taper: Fixed skip at start of 46&2, split tracks, switched left and right channels and added fades. Ran with blind levels, so was lucky to get a recording. The levels are a little hot at times and there are a few patches of mild distortion. Fixed a skip present at the start of 46 & 2, present on master and there may be another couple of drop outs due to people and security pushing past. - The sound at the Sporthalle was shit. It sounded terrible fos, to my friends listening by the board and everyone I've heard from at the gig. It was extremely smoky, hence Maynard's comments. I remember at one point all five people standing by fos lighting up simultaneously. The vocals sound a little muffled or distorted in the last couple of songs as Maynard was holding a towel up to his face.

Notes / Galen: Overall this is a fine recording. The nuances & detail that is so clear in Source A is a bit lacking in this source; not that this is a bad recording, it is good, but no one will get those two sources mixed-up. There is a bit of microphone movement & phasing throughout. There are a few instances of clipping as the levels were ran very hot. The plus side is that the overall sound of this is a "stack" sound that is reminiscent in many of the 2001/2002 recordings. Vocals are relatively clear with clear distinction between instruments. All in all, a good taping job of a good performance by Tool.

Time: 92:37