Black Sabbath/London,UK 1980 3Days

Among the four consecutive performances at London’s Hammersmith Odeon, which became highlights from the spring 1980 European tour accompanying the release of “HEAVEN AND HELL,” the existence of the sound source was confirmed on May 7th and 8th. Introducing an item that will surprise fans with the patterns of the 9th packed into one! The sound sources from this period, when Ronnie James Dio and the three original members of SABBATH were together, include “6th GIG” which recorded the Vienna performance in the past, and the already-released audience recording take of the Offenbach performance in June. existed. However, these were of standard audience recording quality at the time, and although they met the needs of fans who were accustomed to listening to these sound sources, they were too difficult for unaccustomed fans to fully enjoy the wonderful performances. It was an item that made me feel. However, each of the Hammersmith performances that will appear this time is based on a high-quality AUD source that can definitely rank among the highest of the 1980 European tour sound sources, and not only the band’s excellent performance, but also the first half of this tour. You can enjoy “Lonely Is The Word”, which is a song selection only, to your heart’s content with the highest sound quality ever! The first day’s show, May 7th, recorded on Disc 1 and Disc 2, was the first time the band performed at a traditional venue where discerning fans were waiting, and it was a nerve-wracking experience, as it was the first time the band had performed with a new lineup. It’s a show with a lot of emotion. There is such a special atmosphere at this venue that even in later years Ronnie would say, “I get nervous playing shows at Hammersmith.” The band’s performance also conveys their desire to “make it the best show.” . Also, one of the highlights is that Iommi’s guitar solo that is played at the introduction of “Black Sabbath” is the instrumental “Don’t Start (Too Late)” from “SABOTAGE”. It is a rare performance unique to this period among SABBATH’s live performances. On this day, it is the standard sound of the same era in terms of clarity and visibility, but the sound image is firmly focused on the performance on the stage, and the outline of Ronnie’s song and Iommi’s guitar are also clear. The mild and stable sound quality with no cracking or distortion is easy to adjust to your ears, and you can enjoy this special show without stress even if you listen from the opening to the end. Disc 3 and Disc 4 record the live performance on May 8th, the second day. Although the recording was blessed with better visibility than the previous day and the balance of each part, the sound was so close that it felt as if the performance was being performed right in front of you, and the sound was rich in three-dimensionality and powerful bass. combines the sense of realism unique to AUD sources with the listening pleasure of SBD sources. The band also filmed and recorded footage on this day, with “Children Of The Sea” being confirmed as the B-side of the single, and “Neon Knights” and “Die Young” being used as material for the video clip. Masu. Currently, these can be enjoyed as official sound sources and videos, but the sound sources for the single have been edited, and the audio for the video video has been replaced with the same take as the album, so you can know the true live performance. After all, the AUD sound source of this work is the only means. Perhaps it was due to the filming, but the characteristic of this day was that not only the audience but also the performance was very excited, and the rhythm section of Geezer and Bill in particular had a great presence. From the opening song “War Pigs” to the last song “Children Of The Grave,” the performance by the audience and the band is impeccable, and the live performance is probably the best in the four days. Shall we? Discs 5 and 6, which contain the scenes from the third day, are recorded with particularly outstanding high sound quality in this work, with a clear outlook and clear separation of each part, as well as an appropriate sense of distance and edge. The sharp sound image makes you forget that it was recorded 30 years ago while listening to it. The splendor of “Lonely Is The Word” that unfolds with this sound is a must-listen for rock fans, and Ronnie’s tragic singing and the emotion in the coda are sure to tighten the listener’s heart. As it was the third day of the series of performances, the band seemed to be trying to add accents to the performance so that it wouldn’t get boring, and it was shown in Ronnie’s singing during “Neon Knights” and Tony’s solo before “Die Young”. There are plenty of great things to listen to, including a long ’70s-style jam part. It’s a shame that the recording ended at the end of the encore “Paranoid” and I couldn’t listen to “Children Of The Grave” that was played afterwards, but I still felt satisfied enough to be full. Sho. Many people may have felt that Bill’s drumming was lacking at the 1980 live show, but Bill at this time could be described as having the right person in the right place, and even played on “Heaven And Hell” and “Iron Man” at each performance. As you can hear, in addition to the unconventional style that is reminiscent of the heyday of the ’70s in terms of frequency and power, the grooves and beats naturally fit the band’s personality. He continues to make lively plays like a fish out of water, rivaling even Powell. This work, which clearly captures the revival of the band with the addition of Ronnie and the support of fans on one of Britain’s most prestigious stages, can be said to be an important, first-class document indispensable for understanding the history of SABBATH. Sho. A high-quality performance that shines through the ages, a top-quality recording made in 1980, and an immeasurable historical significance. There is no reason not to listen to this work, which combines these three elements! A long-awaited masterpiece that will make all hard rock fans groan. Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 7th, 8th & 9th May 1980 GREAT/AMAZING/TRULY AMAZING SOUND Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 7th May 1980 Disc 1 1. Supertzar 2. War Pigs 3. Neon Knights 4. N.I.B. 5 Children Of The Sea 6. Sweet Leaf 7. Drum Solo/Sweet Leaf(reprise) 8. Lonely Is The Word Disc 2 1. Don’t Start(Too Late)/Black Sabbath 2. Heaven And Hell 3. Iron Man 4 Guitar Solo 5. Die Young 6. Paranoid 7. Children Of The Grave Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 8th May 1980 Disc 3 1. Supertzar 2. War Pigs 3. Neon Knights 4. N.I.B. 5. Children Of The Sea 6. Sweet Leaf 7. Drum Solo/Sweet Leaf(reprise) 8. Lonely Is The Word 9. Black Sabbath Disc 4 1. Heaven And Hell 2. Iron Man 3 Guitar Solo 4. Die Young 5. Paranoid 6. Children Of The Grave Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK 9th May 1980 Disc 5 1. Supertzar 2. War Pigs 3. Neon Knights 4. N.I.B. 5. Children Of The Sea 6. Sweet Leaf 7. Drum Solo/Sweet Leaf(reprise) 8. Lonely Is The Word Disc 6 1. Black Sabbath 2. Heaven And Hell 3. Iron Man 4 Guitar Solo 5. Die Young 6. Paranoid Ronnie James Dio – Vocals Tony Iommi – Guitar Geezer Butler – Bass Bill Ward – Drums Geoff Nicholls – Keyboards