• If you could choose only one Livedownloads show.....

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:31 am**

..which one would it be? Truth be told, I'm sure I'll download them all at some point, but for now my budget only allows for one. Which is the best performance, and which is best quality-wise? How do they compare to all the recent torrent posted shows? I'm listening to the Sydney show right now, and it sounds awesome. Should make my trip from Sask. to Edmonton this weekend go a whole lot quicker.
Thanks
Dan

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:06 am**

I personally thought Ottawa had better sound but more songs were played in London.. Hmmmm. I'd take London.

Not that any of the 3 are bad choices. You'll be satisfied no matter what one you download.

H

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 4:05 am**

i had the same problem deciding between the 2...i ultimately decided to go with both shows...very good decision on my part

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 1:31 pm**

I chose London over Ottawa.

Since I haven't heard the Ottawa show I can't critique it, but most of the songs played in Ottawa are either on LBU or will be on the Hip DVD that's (hopefully) being released in 2005.

Certainly Hip songs never sound the same twice, but if I were to only have 2 official Hip releases, I'd rather hear completely different songs than completely different versions of songs.

Ultimately I will be buying the Ottawa show too, but London should come first.

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 7:13 pm**

I chose both, but I prefer Ottawa. Mostly 'cause I was there, but the show was INSANE. It was like a religious experience... and I think other people who weren't there said it was a really great recording too. I mean we all have tons of versions of songs on both CDs already... it's how good each version is... Ottawa all the way!

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 8:39 pm**

Choose Ottawa... because I was there. If I ever become famous, that recording could be worth something.

Also it has Vapour Trails, which hasn't been played in a while and a really nice performance (in my opinion) of Are We Family.

Posted: **Sat Dec 11, 2004 11:59 pm**

I was at the Ottawa show, and it was absolutely amazing... great show, great crowd, unbelievable energy...

That being said, I like the London show better... I think it sounds better... I'm not sure why... plus there is a lot gems on the CD... I didn't think I'd ever hear Hiccups...

Posted: **Sun Dec 12, 2004 1:36 am**

das_hips... your reminder that hiccups is on the London show has made me decide to buy London as well