Bob Dylan Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA September 10, 1989 Mike Millard Master Tapes via JEMS The Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Tapes Volume 105 Recording Gear: AKG 451E microphones (CK-1 cardioid capsules) > Nakamichi 550 cassette recorder JEMS 2020 Transfer: Mike Millard First-Generation Cassette > Nakamichi RX-505 (azimuth adjustment; Dolby On) > Sound Devices USBPre 2 > Audacity 2.0 capture > iZotope RX8 > iZotope Ozone 8 and Unfilter > MBIT+ resample to 1644 > Audacity > TLH > FLAC 01 Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine) 02 Gotta Serve Somebody 03 Positively 4th Street 04 I Want You 05 Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again 06 Simple Twist Of Fate 07 Blowin' In The Wind 08 To Ramona 09 Mr. Tambourine Man 10 Don't Think Twice, It's All Right 11 Knockin' On Heaven's Door 12 One Irish Rover 13 It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry 14 In The Garden 15 Like A Rolling Stone 16 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue 17 All Along The Watchtower Known Faults: -Like A Rolling Stone: splice Introduction to the Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone Series Welcome to JEMS’ Lost and Found Mike the MICrophone series presenting recordings made by legendary taper Mike Millard, AKA Mike The Mike, best known for his masters of Led Zeppelin done in and around Los Angeles circa 1975-77. For the complete details on how tapes in this series came to be lost and found again, as well as JEMS' long history with Mike Millard, please refer to the notes in Vol. One: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=500680. Until 2020, the Lost and Found series presented fresh transfers of previously unavailable first-generation copies made by Mike himself for friends like Stan Gutoski of JEMS, Jim R, Bill C. and Barry G. These sources were upgrades to circulating copies and in most instances marked the only time verified first generation Millard sources had been directly digitized in the torrent era. That all changed with the discovery of many of Mike Millard’s original master tapes. Yes, you read that correctly, Mike Millard’s master cassettes, long rumored to be destroyed or lost, have been found. Not all of them but many, and with them a much more complete picture has emerged of what Millard recorded between his first show in late 1973 and his last in early 1993. The reason the rediscovery of his master tapes is such a revelation is that we’ve been told for decades they were gone. Internet myths suggest Millard destroyed his master tapes before taking his own life, an imprudent detail likely concocted based on the assumption that because his master tapes never surfaced and Mike’s mental state was troubled he would do something rash WITH HIS LIFE’S WORK. There’s also a version of the story where Mike’s family dumps the tapes after he dies. Why would they do that? The truth is Mike’s masters remained in his bedroom for many years after his death in 1994. We know at least a few of Millard’s friends and acquaintances contacted his mother Lia inquiring about the tapes at the time to no avail. But in the early 2000s, longtime Millard friend Rob S was the one she knew and trusted enough to preserve Mike’s work. The full back story on how Mike’s master tapes were saved can be found in the notes for Vol. 18 Pink Floyd, which was the first release in our series transferred from Millard’s original master tapes: http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=667745&hit=1 http://www.dimeadozen.org/torrents-details.php?id=667750&hit=1 Bob Dylan, Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, September 10, 1989 Celebrating this week's announcement of its pending return, the Lost and Found series revisits Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour with this fine capture from the Greek Theatre in September 1989 that was Dylan's last concert of the year. Vol. 105 serves as a companion to Vol. 52 in our series, which presented the previous night's show at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa. Impressively, Dylan makes 13 changes at the Greek resulting in a very satisfying setlist that features "Positively 4th Street," "I Want You" and "Simple Twist Of Fate," acoustic versions of "To Ramona" and "Don't Think Twice It's All Right," and a rare cover of Van Morrison's "One Irish Rover." Mike is well positioned for this one, close to the PA and grabbing the show in the excellent sound the venue is known for. That being said there are a few people that Mike would have thrown pennies at in the '70s to get them to be quiet. The noisy crowd does show up in spots, but nothing too distracting. Samples provided. People tend to have strong opinions about the Never Ending Tour and some struggle with Dylan's voice and how he performs the songs. I find the best of the shows attractively energetic and occasionally inspired. While the 1989 shows were on the short side, I don't miss GE Smith's extended guitar endings that grew in length in the years to come. My advice on the NET is to take it for what it is, no more, no less. Mike's Greek recording offers a solid representation of Dylan in this period and a great setlist. ### JEMS is proud to partner with Rob, Jim R, Ed F, Barry G and many others to release Millard's historic recordings and to help set the record straight about the man himself. We can’t thank Rob enough for reconnecting with Jim and putting his trust in our Millard reissue campaign. He kept Mike’s precious tapes under wraps for two decades, but once Rob learned of our methods and stewardship, he agreed to contribute the Millard DATs and cassettes to the program. Our releases would not be nearly as compelling without Jim’s memories, photos and other background contributions. As many of you have noted, the stories offer an entertaining complement to Mike’s incredible audio documents. The always helpful Professor Goody gave this recording a once over, tightening the sound and adjusting the pitch. We thank him for his continuing contributions to the Lost and Found series. The post-production and artwork is in the capable hands of JEMS' own mjk5510. Tip o' the hat to him as well. Finally, cheers to the late, great Mike the MICrophone. His work never ceases to impress. May he rest in peace. BK for JEMS