2016 Fall was an interesting period to say the least. It was nice putting this compilation together. I apologize if I did not make the kind of compilation that was probably expected of me. But, in my defence, I was looking to cover the most important details, while avoiding too much repetition or stagnation. The result? Well, a nice simple run through very nicely coexisting performances that flow well together. You have the last to date performances of Rainy Day Women and Masters of War, along with the only Like a Rolling Stone of 2016 (and the only performance between 2013 and 2018). Along with those, you have the song of the hour - High Water. It's not often you see Dylan experiment so much with a song a little bit on every show like he did here. I've covered some of the most diverse and memorable ones that showcase the evolution nicely. There's one where Bob even plays the guitar, one of only two times in 2016 overall - it was very rare in this era that Bob played guitar at all. You may think there's too much High Water, but before you think that, see for yourself. I believe you may be a bit surprised.
So, with so many High Water performances in need to be showcased to the world, I already knew I was in for an atypical compilation, even for me. But well, I somehow found a way to make it work, so much that I surprised myself even. I treated it as if it was a live rehearsal - like Bob was rehearsing his songs with his band in front of an audience, which is why I can say there's multiple performances of certain songs and not just High Water. So I really hope you enjoy this unlikely treat here. It's atypical - but it's worth it. I'm sure. See for yourself and tell me. Although some of these High Water performances may seem very similar or the same to you, if you pay close attention, you'll hear that they got something different going on, at least energy wise every time. And the few different arrangements that were used all had their own kind of experimentation - different keys, different vibes, different order of instruments in certain parts - it's fascinating to see how Dylan works really. But even after all that, in the final performance included in the comp, Dylan returned to a somewhat original/usual arrangement of the song. Was this a plan all along? Or was it just a spontaneous decision that came eventually?
Looking forward to your thoughts here.


High Water Everywhere (2016 Fall Tour Compilation)

01. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35 (Indio, October 14, 2016)
02. Blowin' In The Wind (Huntsville, October 29, 2016)
03. High Water (Indio, October 14, 2016)
04. Love Sick (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)
05. Simple Twist of Fate (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)
06. High Water (Tulsa, October 23, 2016)
07. Tangled Up In Blue (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)
08. Scarlet Town (Fort Lauderdale, November 23, 2016)
09. High Water (Shreveport, October 25, 2016)*
10. Masters of War (Indio, October 7, 2016)
11. Beyond Here Lies Nothin' (Fort Myers, November 20, 2016)
12. Don't Think Twice, It's All Right (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)
13. High Water (Baton Rouge, October 26, 2016)
14. Pay In Blood (Baton Rouge, October 26, 2016)
15. Duquesne Whistle (Clearwater, November 19, 2016)
16. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (Roanoke, November 5, 2016)
17. High Water (Jackson, October 27, 2016)
18. Lonesome Day Blues (Indio, October 14, 2016)
19. High Water (Huntsville, October 29, 2016)
20. Soon After Midnight (Baton Rouge, October 26, 2016)
21. High Water (Paducah, October 30, 2016)
22. Desolation Row (Baton Rouge, October 26, 2016)
23. Like a Rolling Stone (Indio, October 14, 2016)
24. High Water (Louisville, November 1, 2016)
25. Make You Feel My Love (Charleston, November 2, 2016)
26. High Water (Charlotte, November 6, 2016)
27. Soon After Midnight (Charlotte, November 6, 2016)
28. High Water (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)
29. Pay In Blood (Louisville, November 1, 2016)
30. High Water (Clearwater, November 19, 2016)
31. Lonesome Day Blues (Charlotte, November 6, 2016)
32. High Water (Fort Myers, November 20, 2016)
33. Make You Feel My Love (Charlotte, November 6, 2016)
34. Soon After Midnight (Fort Myers, November 20, 2016)
35. Long And Wasted Years (Fort Myers, November 20, 2016)
36. Pay In Blood (Jacksonville, November 18, 2016)

* - Bob on guitar

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