Peter Green,Splinter Group/Osaka,Japan 1999

White blues legend Peter Green visited Japan for the first time in 1999 with SPLINTER GROUP. A masterpiece live album that conveys the scene is now available. What is recorded in this work is the “April 16, 1999: Umeda Banana Hall” performance. It is a superb audience recording that contains the whole story. This show is part of the music event “ONE NIGHT STAND Super Session” in which Japanese musicians also participated. In Tokyo, it was held at Akasaka BLITZ and Shibuya Club Quattro, but this work is a live album of the Osaka version. And the sound that conveys the scene is wonderful. This work was recorded by a person who made a series of famous recordings in Osaka from the late 90’s to the early 2000’s, and our store reports on a large collection of his masterpieces. Most of my music is HR/HM, but I’m not a Roaring fan by any means, and I listen to Jeff Beck’s masterpiece “ZEPP OSAKA 1999,” KANSAS’ “OSAKA 2001,” and THE ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT’s “OSAKA.” 2001” and other masterpieces in a variety of genres have become very popular. In the first place, the reason why there are so many metal types is because the guitar recordings are good, and Peter Green’s memorable first visit to Japan also shows off his amazing skills. In fact, the sound flowing from this work is just delicious. Powerful yet delicate and direct. Although the sound of the snare sounds like an audience, it does not create a sense of distance, and the guitar with a faint hall sound is thrust right in front of you. Although you can feel plenty of sweetness and mellowness, it never becomes blurry or muddy, and the glossy tone whispers in your ear. Of course, the slightest brush strokes on the drums are clear, and the bass has a rich groove, and you can clearly see every detail in the lines and undulations. It is a masterpiece recording that enhances the master’s reputation, recording the simple but deep taste of blues without leaking to the maximum. What is depicted with such a sound is a full show where Peter’s guitar permeates. Speaking of SPLINTER GROUP’s live performance, the official version “SOHO SESSION” comes to mind, but the set of this work is similar but different. Let’s organize it here by comparing it with the official version. Original (6 songs)・FLEETWOOD MAC: Black Magic Woman/Rattlesnake Shake/Albatross/The Green Manalishi (with the Two-Prong Crown)・Others: The Supernatural “A HARD ROAD”/Indians “DESTINY ROAD” Cover (12 songs)・Robert Johnson: Traveling Riverside Blues/Steady Rollin’ Man/Sweet Home Chicago (★) ・Otis Rush: It Takes Time/Homework ・Others: Hey Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut (Bo Diddley)/Dark End Of The Street (James Carr: ★) / Shake Your Hips (Slim Harpo) / The Stumble (Freddie King: ★) / Going Down (Don Knicks) / Help Me (Sonny Boy Williamson II) / Look on Yonder Wall (Elmore James) *Note: Songs marked with “★” cannot be heard on the official version “SOHO SESSION”. …and it looks like this. Since he had released “THE ROBERT JOHNSON SONGBOOK”, there is a large selection of Robert Johnson’s songs, as well as a large number of classics centered on the golden age of blues in the 1950s. I’m also happy to see the major songs from the FLEETWOOD MAC era and THE BLUESBREAKERS’ masterpiece “The Supernatural” scattered throughout. And the performance that spins such a set is exquisite. His buddy Nigel’s walking bass moves the song along powerfully, and Peter’s delicate phrases intertwine with it. The mids are full of flavor, the slows are deep, and the closes are full of dynamism. “Shake Your Hips,” a representative song of Louisiana blues, has a bouncy feel that rivals the original Slim Harpo, and the arrangement, which lasts for about 7 minutes while incorporating a heavy Hammond, is typical of British rock. It’s the best. Furthermore, what makes this work special is its Japaneseness. From the opening part, a Japanese DJ sings, “Thank you everyone for waiting. Splinter Group & Peter Green are here,” and the clapping that ensues is Japanese-style and accurate. And above all, the long-awaited cheers of joy for Peter Green. Of course, there are no screams or frenzy at the scene where the average age seems to be high, but each voice of applause that erupts between songs is not relaxing, but full of passion. This feeds back to the stage, and you can put yourself in a wonderful scene where the music gets heated up as each song is repeated. The legend of the white blues has finally set foot on Japanese soil. This is a masterpiece of Live in Japan that allows you to experience that precious scene with the best sound. It is simply a masterpiece with good sound, good songs, and good performances as a music album, but the sense of “this is Japan” that oozes out from every end evokes deep emotions. A deep book that allows you to witness the scene where a real legend and Japan met. Live at Umeda Banana Hall, Osaka, Japan 16th April 1999 ULTIMATE SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1(51:48) 1. Intro 2. It Takes Time 3. Homework 4. Black Magic Woman 5. Indians 6. Hey Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut 7. Dark End Of The Street 8. Shake Your Hips 9. The Supernatural Disc 2(54:26) 1. MC Intro 2. Traveling Riverside Blues 3. Steady Rollin’ Man 4. Sweet Home Chicago 5. The Stumble 6. Rattlesnake Shake 7. Albatross 8. The Green Manalishi (with the Two-Prong Crown) 9. Going Down 10. Help Me 11. Look on Yonder Wall Peter Green – guitar, vocals, harmonica Nigel Watson – guitar Roger Cotton – Keyboards Larry Tolfree – drums, percussion Pete Stroud – bass