Black Sabbath/Canada 1971

From the tour after the release of “MASTER OF REALITY” where the original BLACK SABBATH of the 1970s reached the peak of heaviness, the performance in Toronto, Canada on July 18, 1971 is now available as a high-quality audience recording of master quality. SABBATH made their shocking album debut on Friday, February 13, 1970, and received high praise for their second album, “PARANOID,” and their music became heavier and their live performances became more energetic. Immediately after its release, their third album, “MASTER OF REALITY,” became a hit, reaching number 5 on the UK charts and number 8 on America’s Billboard, establishing SABBATH’s music and image to fans across the Atlantic. This 3rd album is dominated by a muddier musical tone and passion than the previous two works in terms of performance and song world, and due to its uniqueness as well as high level of perfection, it is not only a masterpiece of early SABBATH, but is now considered to be one of the historical masterpieces of hard rock. As you all know, this is a masterpiece that cannot be avoided. The Toronto performance recorded in this work is the 9th performance of the tour that started on July 2, 1971 (excluding cancellations) according to the confirmed dates. The sound source of this live performance known as “WICKED SABBATH” has been listened to for a long time, and it has been considered as a representative live of the “MASTER OF REALITY” tour. This time, we have discovered and obtained the master tape that is thought to be the basis of this “WICKED SABBATH”, and have carried out thorough remastering and repair work to revive the historic live performance with a sound suitable for modern times! The content recorded on the master is the same as the previous release, and there are some cuts at the beginning of the song, but the clearly improved outlook and clear outline of the performance can be seen from the opening “N.I.B.” The exquisite texture will let you enjoy the live performance to the fullest. The sound, which has improved treble without compromising the bass of the original sound source, promises an unprecedented level of listening pleasure even among audience sound sources containing SABBATH live performances from the same era. After repeated trial and error in search of heaviness, the band’s tuning, which was finally lowered by a note and a half, overwhelmed the listeners throughout the approximately 65-minute live performance with a heaviness and profoundness that is unique to any SABBATH live performance of any era. continue. The dramatic climax of “War Pigs” where the powerful bass hits like a tsunami, and the devastating heaviness of “Sweet Leaf”, the first half of the live show will have everyone melting away! In addition to the “MASTER OF REALITY” tour, “Black Sabbath”, which was only available on this day (!), included Iommi’s guitar solo in the intro (the prototype for the later instrumental “Don’t Start”?) It is a performance that gives a feeling of being ahead of the generation. In later SABBATH and Ozzy’s solos, there are many arrangements in which “Iron Man” and “Children Of The Grave” are played as medleys, but in this recording, those two songs are played in quick succession, and here too, it is a reference to later eras. It is a set that makes you feel the budding of the future. In both, of course Iommi and Geezer’s heavy strings, but also Ozzy’s high-tension singing and Bill’s aggressive drumming that includes many attacks on the hi-hat are impressive, and are a big listening point in this work. Masu. “Wicked World”, which lasts over 16 minutes, is in a sense the “Heaven And Hell of the Ozzy era,” and features Iommi’s guitar solo and jam session, making it an important part of the ’70s. The set list is packed with famous songs, from the closing song “Paranoid” to the last song “Faries Wear Boots”, and is the very essence of SABBATH. This work will tell you what the charm of original SABBATH is more clearly than a million-word explanation! In “MONTREUX 1970″ released on the press CD, SABBATH shows an impulsive live performance immediately after their debut, but in this work, the band has already firmly grasped their character and has their feet on the ground. We are showing off our best performance. In addition to the major songs from the first three albums, this Toronto performance also included the long jam part of “Wicked World” that was unique to the ’70s, and is truly a great live show by the original SABBATH! This work, which provides a unique sound source in the best form, is sure to receive great support from fans as a new classic. Live at Borough Of York Stadium, Toronto, Canada 18th July 1971 TRULY AMAZING SOUND 1. N.I.B. 2. War Pigs 3. Sweet Leaf 4. Black Sabbath 5. Iron Man 6. Embryo/Children Of The Grave 7. Wicked World incl. Guitar Solo & Jam 8. Paranoid 9. Fairies Wear Boots Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Tony Iommi – Guitar Geezer Butler – Bass Bill Ward – Drums