Van Morrison
Culloden Estate & Spa
Cultra, Holywood, Northern Ireland
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

The 25th Annual Aspects Festival – “Lit Up Inside”
A Celebration of the Words and Music of Van Morrison

Sony M10 Recorder – Internal Mics
Wav file recorded in 24 bit/44kHz
Audience Digital Master
Taping location is towards the front – small venue
Taper – Avalondan
Mastering – ninjadave

16 BIT Version

Complete Recordings [104:40]

Part 1 – The Interview
01 – Introductory Remarks by Dr. Eamonn Hughes [3:53]
02 – Interview with Van Morrison conducted by Ian Rankin [22:53]

Part 2 – The Reading – Kim Cattrall (reading) and Van Morrison (guitar)
03 – Kim Cattrall Introduction Story [2:36]
04 – Someone Like You [2:29]
05 – Meaning Of Loneliness [4:19]

Part 3 – Poet Scarlett Sabet (reading) while partner Jimmy Page was listening in the audience
06 – On Hyndford Street [2:46]
07 – The Way Young Lovers Do [2:25]

Part 4 – Paul Muldoon (reading)
08 – Cleaning Windows [3:03]
09 – Madame George [5:20]
10 – Closing Remarks by Dr. Eamonn Hughes [1:41]

Part 5 – The Final Show – Van with the Band
11 – Tore Down A La Rimbaud [4:16]
12 – Foreign Window [3:36]
13 – Little Village [5:02]
14 – Out In The Cold Again [7:46]
15 – Going Down To Bangor [4:39]
16 – Fame [4:06]
17 – Memory Lane [3:51]
18 – Too Late [2:49]
19 – In The Afternoon [17:02]

NOTES-

Last but not least. Sorry for the delay, life gets in the way sometimes. This one took some care as there was some noise (and still is at loud volumes) in the interview and readings at times so I tried to minimize those as best as I could. Its much improved from the master.

My brother had a great trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. He recorded all 4 shows that Van performed that week (his idea!!). The 17th, 18th, 19th and 21st were all performed at the Culloden Resort, which is a stunning place. This is the last of the 4 nights he played and featured a unique program with a live interview of Van, some readings of his songs and then Van playing a short set
with the full band at the end. For his first real taping adventure, he did extremely well.

The shows were small, 300 or so, in a dinner ballroom type setting. A beautiful room. This literary finale was great fun, although why someone didnít immediately fix the distortion that resulted from Vanís drooping mic rubbing against his suit and collar is beyond me (interview). Nice surprises all night long. The cherry on top!

Merry Late Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. Enjoy!

Upped by ninjadave – December 2016

Van Morrison
Culloden Estate & Spa
Cultra, Holywood, Northern Ireland
Monday, September 19, 2016

Here Comes The Night – The Autumn Sessions – Night 2

Sony M10 Recorder – Internal Mics
Wav file recorded in 24 bit/44kHz
Audience Digital Master
Taping location is approximately left/towards front – small venue
Taper – Avalondan
Mastering – ninjadave

16 BIT Version

SET LIST [107:55]

01 – Look Beyond The Hill [3:37]
02 – Too Late [2:52]
03 – Magic Time [4:19]
04 – Tore Down A La Rimbaud [4:13]
05 – Foreign Window [3:42]
06 – Carrying A Torch [3:33]
07 – Fame [4:29]
08 – Baby Please Don’t Go/Don’t Start Crying Now/Here Comes The Night [7:03]
09 – Out In The Cold Again [8:20]
10 – Have I Told You Lately (Vegas Version) [4:21]
11 – In The Afternoon/Raincheck Reverie/Sittin’ Pretty [14:05]
12 – Precious Time [3:31]
13 – It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue [3:10]
14 – Whenever God Shines His Light [4:25]
15 – Into The Mystic [5:48]
16 – Brown Eyed Girl [4:32]
17 – Its All In The Game/Burning Ground [13:45]
18 – Gloria [12:00]

NOTES-

Once again, the internal mics captured the show quite well. These mics were pretty sensitive so the levels were good on the recording. Very minor vocal/low end bursts and the bass was really thick as my Bro was sitting close to the PA this night. I cut the lows and I think it sounds pretty nice now.

My brother had a great trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. He recorded all 4 shows that Van performed that week (his idea!!). The 17th, 18th, 19th and 21st were all performed at the Culloden Resort, which is a stunning place. Night one and two are up already, the last one should come quicker than this one. Each unique and each taped from different locations. For his first real taping adventure, he did extremely well. The shows were small, 300 or so, in a dinner ballroom type setting. A beautiful room. Another exceptional show. “In the Afternoon” reaching new heights in a deeply emotional coda. My bro’s table mate was in tears. Everything on here expertly performed. Complete confidence and commitment from Van. The setlists continue to be diverse and high energy and the last show is a real treat IMO, so the something to look forward too. Enjoy!!!

Upped by ninjadave – November 2016

Van Morrison
Culloden Estate & Spa
Cultra, Holywood, Northern Ireland
Sunday, September 18, 2016

Here Comes The Night – The Autumn Sessions – Night 1

Sony M10 Recorder – Internal Mics
Wav file recorded in 24 bit/44kHz
Audience Digital Master
Taping location is approximately left/back – small venue
Taper – Avalondan
Mastering – ninjadave

16BIT Version

SET LIST [101:01]

01 – All Saints Day [3:00]
02 – Magic Time [4:41]
03 – Too Late [2:43]
04 – Keep It Simple [3:32]
05 – Tore Down A La Rimbaud [4:24]
06 – Foreign Window [3:59]
07 – Whenever God Shines His Light [4:29]
08 – Someone Like You [3:40]
09 – Have I Told You Lately (Vegas Version) [4:15]
10 – Sometimes We Cry [4:13]
11 – Baby Please Don’t Go/Don’t Start Crying Now/Here Comes The Night [7:25]
12 – Cleaning Windows [4:48]
13 – Precious Time [3:09]
14 – In The Afternoon/Raincheck Reverie/Sittin’ Pretty [13:18]
15 – Wild Night [3:48]
16 – Its All In The Game/Burning Ground [13:37]
17 – Help Me [3:33]
18 – Gloria [12:18]

NOTES-

The internal mics captured the show quite well. These mics were pretty sensitive so the levels for the most part were good on the recording. Very minor vocal bursts that bricked slightly that I couldn’t do much with. They are pretty infrequent.

My brother had a great trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. He recorded all 4 shows that Van performed that week (his idea!!). The 17th, 18th, 19th and 21st were all performed at the Culloden Resort, which is a stunning place. Night one is up already, the other two coming in short time. Each unique and each taped from different locations. For his first real taping adventure, he did
extremely well. The shows were small, 300 or so, in a dinner ballroom type setting. A beautiful room. Van got down to business this night with an appreciative crowd who got to see a deep set list and some excellent workshops. Morrison finished “In the Afternoon” with a new reverie that could have gone on forever. Something for everybody here. Morrison showcasing all his strengths. The setlists are diverse and high energy and the last show a real treat IMO. Enjoy!!!

Upped by ninjadave – October 2016