Swans - "The Sound" - rare 1997 live performance in San Francisco

This is one of my favorite songs ever, off Swans classic "Soundtracks for the Blind" and "Swans are Dead" albums.
This is a rare live performance of the song during the encore of Swans 1997 show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. No other known versions of this song were performed on the final tour. The song was a regular part of the 1995 setlists and can be heard on "Swans are Dead" with the 1995 lineup, but this is a very rare version with the 1997 touring band.
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[@seansabu310]

This is unbearably satisfying. A firm handshake to the one responsible for this recording .

[@ImaginalComponent]

it's alright... 1995 versions were better!

[@Guadeloop]

finally i found the source of the scream

[@idontknowlikemum2225]

Though the original version is hypnotic enough but goddamn, this is legit meditative. Don't actually meditate to this though, that scream will scare one's soul away.

[@ionlyusepics]

so this is what the scream at the end of blood promise is from

[@AlissonSilva-ox4uz]

Probably because there were some talking while he was playing

[@Blastkin]

what a peaceful song i wonder what happens at the end

[@TYRANY-yi7uv]

Listened to this high, and I was extremely annoyed with how the public wasn't shutting the fuck up during this whole performance. I guess Michael got fed up too and decided to scream his frustration at the top of his lungs instead of getting into a fit of rage.

[@Jorenanthony]

Played differently here (as an encore...? to the 97 setlist) than it was on the Great Annihilator tour. Thank you.

[@DelbertTube]

I saw a few shows on that tour. I remember that the encore at that show was very rare. Come to think of it, encores are always rare at a swans show.

[@nathanburnett9529]

beautiful

[@Skeebins]

how excellent

[@rzeszo222]

Great rarity! Short and subtle version! BTW - is Gira's shout at the end the same as on Swans Are Dead (Blood Promise ending)? Maybe they compiled that shout from this show on SAD?

[@heckicusdoomicuswizardus1382]

they are yes

[@nicomedy2010]

Happy nappy 67 Michael ;-)

[@marcellix]

Anyone got the 1995 swans/world of skin I was there!

[@marke9088]

Nice. They didn't play this at the London gig I was at in 97. Did in 95.

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

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