Impellitteri/Kanagawa,Japan 1995

IMPELLITTERI, led by Chris Impellitteri, the speed-of-light man, showed off his unwavering steel-headedness during their 30th anniversary Japan tour. The best live album recording their golden era is now available. What is engraved in this work is the “March 2, 1995 Club Citta Kawasaki” performance. This is the best audience recording. Speaking of 1995, Yngwie Malmsteen, his predecessor, was at the peak of his popularity and released the great neoclassical albums “VICTIM OF THE SYSTEM” and “ANSWER TO THE MASTER.” It was a long-awaited visit to Japan after a sudden revival. First, let’s check the show’s position from the schedule at that time. ・February 23rd: Namba W’OHOL ・February 24th: Nagoya Diamond Hall ・February 26th: Liquid Room ・February 27th: Liquid Room ・February 28th: ​​Liquid Room ・March 2nd: Club Citta Kawasaki [This work] March 5th: Sapporo Civic Center All 7 performances. He even performed in Sapporo with the largest number of performances in the history of his visit to Japan. Seven years have passed since his first visit to Japan with Graham Bonnet, and the schedule shows that he is so popular that he no longer needs to borrow the name value of a big name singer. Particularly in the Kanto area, four performances in a row are coming to an end, and the Kawasaki performance of this work was the final day of the concert. This work that recorded such a show is truly the best audience recording. The most amazing thing is the ultra-clear atmosphere. It’s not so close that you could mistake it for a sound board, but you don’t feel the distance either. The only thing that makes it feel like a guest record is the snare tone, and the powerful core jumps straight into your hands through the transparent space. When you say Chris’s fast firing, it may sound too fast and lumpy, but in this work, each grain has a clear outline, and no matter how much you accelerate, it doesn’t connect to the line, and each shot is fired beautifully. . Speaking of their live album, there was also the fan club’s limited edition “LIVE! FAST! LOUD!”, but it is as clear as that. Furthermore, the cheers are wonderful. While his first visit to Japan with Graham was an event, 1995 was his first solo visit to Japan. The long-awaited Neocratic hero, who rivals Yngwie, is finally here! There is an explosion of anticipation, but (for some reason) that enthusiasm spreads far and wide. On earth, where in Club Citta should I record such a wonderful balance? The show drawn with such a sound is a live performance version of the masterpiece “ANSWER TO THE MASTER” at its peak. They performed all nine songs on the album except for the ballad “I’ll Wait.” In addition, “Visual Prison” and “Victim Of The System” from the EP “VICTIM OF THE SYSTEM”, “Burning” from the debut EP, the major song “Stand In Line”, the unreleased instrumental “Screaming Symphony”, and DEEP PURPLE’s ” Check out some of the stylized masterpieces like “Highway Star” and “Burn”! It comes out. In particular, you can listen to songs such as “The Future Is Black,” “Fly Away,” “Something’s Wrong With The World Today,” “Hungry Days,” “Hold The Line,” “Answer To The Master,” and “Burn” on “LIVE! FAST! LOUD!” The number that wasn’t there. Criticism of one pattern started from the next work “SCREAMING SYMPHONY”, but at that time there was a lot of variety. Famous songs that are diverse yet particular about neo-classic music are rushing at you all at once. Moreover, the performance that spins the famous song Rush is amazing. Anyway, Chris’ picking is fast and accurate. “STAND IN LINE” had a shaky impression due to the sound production, but the light-speed passages unfolded in clear sound were overwhelming. Each grain has the strength of full picking, and the grains are evenly distributed and run through at tremendous speed. Furthermore, he seems to be elated by the response of his comeback, and plays it over and over again. The rapid fire that soars without being able to hold back even between short songs makes me think that it is a Yngwie show. And another hero, Rob Lock! Rob is still 35 years old at this time, although he still has a heroic voice that doesn’t make you feel his age. She is in her prime as a singer, with powerful vocalizations and a wide vocal range, which she uses freely. The roar of “The King Is Rising” goes all the way, and “Stand In Line” roars so heroically that the original Graham becomes hazy. IMPELLITTERI is by no means a big name when viewed from a global perspective, but they could have been even more successful…He makes us listen to such unreasonable and thrilling singing. Six months after this work, the founder Yngwie also came to Japan with “MAGNUM OPUS TOUR” and was at his peak, but another hero was also at his peak. In 1995, when grunge was sweeping the globe, IMPELLITTERI embodied the ideals of neoclassicism. For some reason, he did not leave behind an official live work, but this work is a masterpiece that will heal that thirst. One where you can fully experience the fiery Live in Japan with the best sound. Live at Club Citta, Kawasaki, Japan 2nd March 1995 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1 (47:18) 1. Intro/Visual Prison 2. The King Is Rising 3. The Future Is Black 4. Fly Away 5. Something’s Wrong With The World Today 6. Hungry Days 7. Screaming Symphony 8. Victim Of The System 9. Hold The Line Disc 2 (53:24) 1. Answer To The Master 2. Guitar Solo 3. Over The Rainbow 4. Stand In Line 5 . Drum Solo 6. Warrior 7. Burning 8. Highway Star 9. Burn Rob Rock – Vocal Chris Impellitteri – Guitar Edward Harris Roth – Keyboards James Amelio Pulli – Bass Glen Sobel – Drums