Black Sabbath/Denmark 1989 & Cozy Powell Tapes

We miraculously obtained the original master recording of the “September 15, 1989 Copenhagen performance”, which is known for its super powerful live performance during the “HEADLESS CROSS” tour, which is a treasure trove of BLACK SABBATH’s finest sound sources. The ultimate live album! In addition, this work, which includes 4 tracks of rough mix sound sources of “TYR” including newly excavated sound sources from “Cozy Tapes”, is a must-have killer title for everyone who loves Tony Martin & Cozy Powell! The biggest point of this work is its fantastic sound. Although it is as clear as a digital recording, the rich echo that was captured by chance perfectly embodies the world view of the albums “HEADLESS CROSS” and “TYR”. From this ’89 tour, many excellent sound sources were released, including the classic sound board sound source “HEADLESS IN VIENNA” and the dead and tight sound image “DEVIL & DAUGHTER” (Langley Deluxe), all of which surprised fans. , has made me happy again. This work may give up a step to these titles in terms of “direct feeling”. However, it contains plenty of exquisite venue echoes that cannot be found in other titles, creating a “mysterious and dramatic atmosphere” that can only be found in the so-called “Tony Martin & Cozy Powell era.” The band’s sound output, the venue’s acoustics, the taper recording environment, and the audience magic that miraculously met these three things created “a live show with the world view of ‘HEADLESS CROSS'”!In extreme terms, the sound board recording If the soundman on the scene presses the recording switch on the desk, it will be recorded.Also, many tapers are aiming for a “sound board-like direct feeling”, but this kind of “sound unique to the audience”. ” is not something that can be recorded every day, no matter how many times you perform dozens or hundreds of concerts.Moreover, it is not just “high quality” or “realistic”, but “meaning” that is unique to SABBATH (of this era). If the dimension of “is” is reached, the probability is astronomical. Perhaps this “meaning of sound” can only be understood by those who loved “HEADLES CROSS” and “TYR” to the core of their bones. Still, since there are so many recordings left, we must deliver them to those who feel the “meaning”! Another big miracle was the encore by Ian Gillan. This is not only the revival of Iommi and Gillan’s combination since “BORN AGAIN,” but also a valuable record of Cozy and Gillan co-starring together. It also includes documents from British HR fans that were unlikely to exist, things that I wanted to hear but had never heard of. As some of you may have already noticed, the same recording as this work has been released as “HEADLESS EUROPEANS”. It was a masterpiece title that received a great response from SABBATH & Cozy fans immediately after its release, but this time, the original master has appeared overseas to support that voice! A CD based on the direct digital copy brought in through a top secret route. This is a permanent preservation specification because it is an original Oomoto master that “couldn’t be any better!” From “Ave Satani”, which marks the beginning of the show, the sense of realism that captures the entire atmosphere of the venue, and the brightness that allows you to see everywhere, is exquisite. The album opens with “Headless Cross,” where Cozy’s drums roar with authority, including an exquisite echo that would have been ruined by anything more or less than this. It is reminiscent of the solemn and dramatic opening of the album, and just listening to it feels like a cold wind is blowing from the desolate world of the album jacket. “When Death Calls” in the middle of the live show also has a very vivid contrast from the mysterious intro to the middle, which unfolds like an angry wave. Iommi’s guitar is always thrilling, and his tone, sometimes sharp and sometimes sensual, is full of the Godfather’s majesty, which is different from the doomy horror of the 1970s. “Devil And Daughter”, which was the last performance, is also the best at combining speedy performance and a mood reminiscent of jet black darkness. The wonder of this kind of sound is not limited to the “HEADLESS CROSS” number, but songs from all eras are repainted in a unified color. It seems as if the album world of “HEADLESS CROSS” is expanding more and more, incorporating the heaviness of Ozzy’s era and the nobility of Ronnie’s era. The sharpness of “Neon Knights”, which develops quickly from “Headless Cross”, creates an atmosphere similar to the 1980 live performance, and the high-class “Children Of The Sea”, which was praised as “a finish comparable to Ronnie’s era”, was acclaimed. The flow to “Die Young” is so amazing that I’m speechless! In addition, by making it into a medley with “When Death Calls,” “War Pigs” gives off a different charm than Ozzy’s contemporaneous collaboration with Geezer Butler.I am impressed by the carefully calculated and completed live composition. In addition, “The Shining”, which has been changed to the best version with Cozy and Neil Murray, and “Black Sabbath”, which even has a solemnity, will hit the listener with masterpieces and performances without any rest. Martin’s condition is also good, and he can listen to stable vocals until “Heaven And Hell” and “Paranoid” at the end of the show. His singing is centered in the center, and Iommi’s guitar and Koji’s drums, as well as Neil’s bass and Jeff Nichols’ keyboard, are clearly separated, and the sound is better than what you would hear at an actual live venue. It will let you relive the world. And the last and best place to listen to this live is the encore. In this work, you can listen to “Smoke On The Water”, which has a gorgeous appearance as if it were “ROCK AID ARMENIA”, with a better outlook and clarity than “HEADLESS EUROPEANS”, and the great performance of Gillan, who is a senior, overwhelming Martin. “Paranoid” will unfold. How cool is Gillan’s shout that cuts through the reprized “Heaven And Hell” riff! Everyone who listens to this historical feast and unknown legend will be excited! This work is already full of interesting things to listen to, but even more surprises await after the main live performance! The last four songs are demo tracks of “TYR” produced by the same members after the “HEADLESS CROSS” tour ended. This is a sound source that has been included in the legendary compilation title “REINCARNATION”, but this time, new tracks have been discovered and added from the tapes in Koji’s collection. You can listen to the rough mixes of “Jerusalem” and “The Sabbath Stones”, each of which has a different mix. The first of these, “Jerusalem #1” (track 9), is the world’s first take of the new excavation. The reverb that is created even more than in the final version is fantastic, and the chorus is also mixed into the song, which was not in the final version.There are a series of scenes that cannot be missed throughout the song. Cozy and other members may have listened to and compared these three versions of “Jerusalem” and discussed, “Which mix is ​​most suitable for SABBATH?” These are four precious songs that stir up various imaginations in the listener’s mind! What is surprising is that even though it is a studio demo of a masterpiece, it does not feel particularly strange even if you listen to it continuously from the audience live. This can be said to be proof of how well the fantasy sound of the live main part is expressed in SABBATH at the time. This work is filled with “that SABBATH”, where Cozy roars, Martin whispers, and the cold, desolate air sways. The title “Mysterious Sounds of Ancient Scandinavia” is not an afterthought. The absolute masterpiece of 1989, which will be etched in the history of BLACK SABBATH collector’s items for a long time, is born! As a bonus track, you can enjoy the valuable “TYR Rough Mix” from Cozy Tape, which can only be heard on this disc. Live at K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark 15th September 1989 PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 1. Ave Satani 2. The Gates Of Hell 3. Headless Cross 4. Neon Knights 5. Children Of The Sea 6. Guitar Intro. 7. Die Young 8. When Death Calls 9. War Pigs 10. The Shining Disc 2 1. The Mob Rules 2. Black Sabbath 3. Devil And Daughter 4. Iron Man 5. Children Of The Grave 6. Heaven And Hell 7. Smoke On The Water (with Ian Gillan) 8. Paranoid (with Ian Gillan) Bonus Tracks: TYR Rough Mix 9. Jerusalem#1 10. Jerusalem#2 11. Jerusalem#3 12. Sabbath Stone Tony Iommi – Guitars Tony Martin – Vocals Cozy Powell – Drums Neil Murray – Bass Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards