Bryan Ferry/Tokyo,Japan 1977 Pro-Shot Ver.

A DVD that permanently preserves the best professional shots from his first visit to Japan is now available. This work was recorded on June 9, 1977, during his first solo visit to Japan. It was a studio live performance held for the popular program “Young Music Show” of a certain public broadcasting station. Although it is a long-known video only in Japan, this work is the best of it. It is a direct DVD of the best master that a domestic recording enthusiast had treasured. This enthusiast is no joke. In 1977, although consumer video decks had appeared, they were far from widespread, and even a recording timer cost more than 10,000 yen separately, and an empty cassette cost more than 5,000 yen. Not everyone could record, but this enthusiast followed the connections of an acquaintance and recorded it with the high-end equipment of the time. Of course, since he poured that much passion into it, the preservation is perfect. What came out of the provided master was beautiful video and sound that seemed to have never been played. Even though it’s footage from 40 years ago, there’s not even a single white line, and of course no dubbing marks. The subtitles in phototype font are nostalgic, and the night view that looks like “Tokusou Saizensen” is about to begin is also an old-fashioned image, but it’s a vivid visual beauty as if it was rebroadcast yesterday. That’s how good the footage is. This was released in 2012 and was very well received. The ultimate quality depicts 31-year-old Bryan Ferry on his legendary first visit to Japan. And not only him, but the back members are also terribly luxurious. They are the “British Rock All-Stars”: ROXY MUSIC ally Paul Thompson, Phil Manzanera, former KING CRIMSON member Mel Collins, John Wetton on the eve of the formation of UK, and Chris Spedding. You can see that lineup in the best multi-camera pro shot… And the performance is also extremely wonderful. In fact, Ferry was far from being in top form at this time, but before explaining the circumstances, let’s first take a look at the schedule for his first visit to Japan.・June 5th: Shinjuku Welfare Pension Hall ・June 6th: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall ・June 7th: TV recording (cancelled) 《June 8th: Treatment》 ・June 9th: TV recording [This work] + Nakano Sun Plaza This is the timing of all three performances and this work on his first visit to Japan. Initially, the TV recording was scheduled for “June 7th”, but when it came time to start rehearsals, Ferry’s voice stopped coming out and he got worse and worse. Although dubbing recording was also considered, Ferry refused and it was re-recorded on “June 9th”. However, as mentioned above, this “June 9th” was also the day of the final performance. Although he had rested for a day and was recovering, he was just barely recovering from his illness. In that state, he was performing twice a day. What is packed into this work is the enthusiasm that bounces back from such a difficult situation. Although it cannot be said that his voice is perfect, he is full of concentration and spirit that shakes it off, and the other members around him play a serious performance to support Ferry. Furthermore, it is fortunate that this work is a special performance for television. It is much shorter than a normal concert, and if the MC is minimal, fan service is almost unnecessary. The tension of concentrating solely on the performance runs through the entire work without a moment’s gap. This is a video that truly embodies a “masterpiece pro shot”, but this work also includes additional amazing bonus footage. It is a multi-camera pro shot of the performance “April 28, 1979: Nippon Budokan” from ROXY MUSIC’s first visit to Japan, which was realized two years later. It was broadcast for only two minutes on a late-night program on a certain commercial station, but its rarity is special. Ferry’s brave figure standing on the stage of Nippon Budokan in his familiar red jacket… It is probably a super-valuable video that most people have never seen. Brian Ferry visited Japan accompanied by British rock heroes. This is a masterpiece of archival footage that was recorded and preserved by a recording enthusiast with all his heart and soul. The image of Ferry in his youth is wonderful, but there was a maniac in Japan who loved his music and poured his endless passion into preserving it. Even that fact alone warms the heart. Live at NHK 101 Studio, Tokyo, Japan 9th June 1977 PRO-SHOT Live at NHK 101 Studio, Tokyo, Japan 9th June 1977 1. Let’s Stick Together 2. Shame Shame Shame 3. In Your Mind 4. Casanova 5. Love Me Madly Again 6. Love Is The Drug 7. Tokyo Joe 8. This Is Tomorrow 9. A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall 10 . The Price Of Love Chris Spedding – Guitar Phil Manzanera – Guitar John Wetton – Bass Ann Odell – Piano & Keyboards Paul Thompson – Drums Mel Collins – Saxophone Martin Drover – Trumpet Chris Mercer – Saxophone Roxy Music Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 28th April 1979 11. Trash Bryan Ferry – Vocals, Keyboards Phil Manzanera – Guitar Andy MacKay – Sax, Oboe Paul Thompson – Drums Gary Tibbs – Bass David Skinner – Keyboards PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx. 47min.