I think it's a good thing personally because I don't want anyone outside of this circle of fans to hear just how badly performed these versions are. Anyone listening to TR from that tour would most certainly be dissuaded from attending a concert in 2013. Sorry, but that's just my personal opinion.
Well, I absolutely love the ones from Manchester and Bournemouth!
That's great - I'm glad. Do you prefer them though in comparison to versions from '96 or '01 e.g.? I think that is the big question.
Of course, I enjoyed the '96 version, but I really didn't enjoy any of the 2001 concerts that I have heard very much. I was at the RAH in 2001 and TR did nothing to me at all. I enjoyed the 2005 ones very much, but 2008, especially Red Rocks and Charlotte and 2010 (with the cittern
) I liked immensely, particularly Manchester and Bournemouth !