Bedlam,Cozy Powell/NY,USA 1974 & more

This work includes three stereo soundboard recordings. The 2CD BIG BERTHA was also a sound source that had been officially released, but this work is also a collection of super superb soundboards that was once officialized as “ANTHOLOGY”. [March 5, 1974: Binghamton Performance (4 songs, approximately 20 minutes)] First of all, the first thing that appears is the soundboard live of “March 5, 1974: Binghamton Performance”. BEDLAM is said to have been active until April 1974, and this work is in its final period. However, there is room for disagreement with this. In fact, BEDLAM at that time accompanied BLACK SABBATH on their US tour as the opening act. The Binghamton performance of this work is said to be its final day. However, according to Sabbath records, they finished their US tour in February. Maybe Sabbath’s records are incomplete, maybe they continued their US tour with BEDLAM alone, or maybe the live dates are wrong… I still don’t allow digressions. Although the digression has become long, the sound board recorded at such a show (as you can imagine from the fact that it was made official like BIG BERTHA) is at the highest level. It’s just an excavation, so even though it’s official, the raw mix is ​​rough and unprocessed. That’s why live music hits your brain in full force. And the performance is amazing! The most amazing thing is Frank Aiello’s vocals. Many of you may remember her from “Living a Lie” from “TILT,” but her relaxed high-tone voice really shines on stage. To be honest, BIG BERTHA was lacking in the Ball brothers’ vocals, but BEDLAM is the best in the world in that respect as well. If they had been blessed with the right management, they might have become a historically famous band. BEDLAM also has another official live album “LIVE IN LONDON 1973”, but “The Great Game” which cannot be heard there is also a highlight. [Studio live and remix version (2 songs + α, approx. 32 minutes)] In addition to the medium-length live version, there are 2 types of short soundboards. The first one is the stereo sound board when I appeared on an American radio station. After 5 and a half minutes of interview including introduction of the members, they enthusiastically performed “The Fool” for 21 and a half minutes. In the interview, you can hear the voices of people around you, but it seems more like staff than audience members, and it seems like it’s a studio live rather than a concert. The highlight here is the passionate performance of “The Fool.” It is also played in the aforementioned “LIVE IN LONDON 1973”, which is about 11 minutes long. This work is the longest version, which is 10 minutes long. Also, is it Dennis Ball’s base that makes you feel the awesomeness of the sound board? Anyway, his lines are diverse and melodic, just like the guitar. Still, it synchronizes perfectly with Koji’s wild beat. When you think of Cozy’s partner, Neil Murray comes to mind, but it’s understandable that there are enthusiasts who think Dennis or Jack Bruce would be a better fit. And finally, a complete studio recording. This is a remix version of “The Beast” which was also included in the only studio album “BEDLAM”. In the first place, when BEDLAM was formed, they called themselves THE BEAST, and this song is their signature song, so to speak, as their theme song. Along with BIG BERTHA, BEDLAM is a famous band that represents Cozy’s early career. They were a super A-class band that was praised not only by young Cozy’s explosive performance, but also by the ensemble with the Ball brothers, who are friends on stilts, and by Frank Aiello’s singing voice, which was praised as a career high by enthusiasts. A collection of valuable treasure soundboards. Live In Binghamton, New York, USA 5th March 1974 STEREO SBD (52:54) 1. I Believe In You 2. The Beast 3. The Great Game 4. Set Me Free Radio Live 5. Interview 6. The Fool Studio Remix 7 . The Beast Frank Aiello – Vocals Dave Ball – Guitar Denny Ball – Bass Cozy Powell – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING