David Bowie/CA, USA 1990

The glorious “SOUND + VISION TOUR” delivered the ultimate greatest hits stage to the world. A new masterpiece that allows you to experience the scene is now available. What is recorded in this work is “May 29, 1990 Mountain View Performance”. This is an exquisite audience recording. “SOUND + VISION TOUR” is a greatest hits tour that was purposely held to capture the big hits when TIN MACHINE was launched. Aside from that motive, the ensemble with guitarist Adrian Belew and the best selection of songs that fans want are super gorgeous. The scale of approximately 110 performances was the largest and most luxurious tour in Bowie’s life. First, let’s check the show’s position from the schedule.・March 4th – 15th: North America #1 (7 performances) ・March 19th – April 22nd: Europe #1 (22 performances) ・April 27th – May 9th: North America #2 (7 performances) Performances) ・May 15th + 16th: Japan (2 performances) ・May 20th – July 29th: North America #3 (40 performances) ←★Coco★ ・August 4th – September 16th: Europe #2 (24 performances) ・September 20th-29th: South America (6 performances) This is the overall picture of “SOUND + VISION TOUR”. The performance in Japan that also made Tokyo Dome a reality is memorable, but the Mountain View performance of this work was immediately after that. This was the 7th concert of “North America #3” which will be held in about two weeks. This work recorded at such a show is truly an exquisite audience recording. The best thing about it is the ultra-clear atmosphere. Although the tone has a sense of space typical of the audience, the core that reaches straight is clear like a laser beam and there is no sense of distance, and along with that, the details are clear down to the smallest details. Although it is a little different from the close synchronization feeling of a sound board, the vivid listening response is like FM broadcasting. The reason for its beautiful clarity is probably the venue. “SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER”, which was the location of this work, is a famous amphitheater in Mountain View with a capacity of 40,000 people. Some of you may have seen the tent-shaped white roof. That white ceiling is supported only by pillars and has no surrounding walls. In other words, the hall’s rumble is only a slight feeling of rain pouring down from above, and there is no sound coming from the surrounding area. Precisely because of such a venue, the sound of this work, which does not have cloudy or muddy echoes and yet gives a slight sense of scale, was possible. In addition, the freshness of the master is also noteworthy. It is digitized directly from the original DAT master recorded with a “Nakamichi 700” microphone, and there is absolutely no deterioration. The sound is so fresh that it feels like the atmosphere of the scene is flowing out of the speakers. What is drawn with such a beautiful sound is a full show in which Bowie is also in great condition. The set is very similar as it is close to the Tokyo Dome performance, but it is also a good opportunity, so let’s organize it.・SPACE ODDITY: Space Oddity ・HUNKY DORY: Changes/Life On Mars? ・ZIGGY STARDUST: Ziggy Stardust/Suffragette City ・ALADDIN SANE: The Jean Genie ・DIAMOND DOGS: Rebel Rebel ・YOUNG AMERICANS: Young Americans/Fame ・STATION TO STATION :TVC 15/Stay/Station To Station・LOW: Be My Wife/Sound And Vision・“HEROES”: “Heroes”・SCARY MONSTERS: Ashes To Ashes/Fashion・LET’S DANCE: Let’s Dance/China Girl/Modern Love・TONIGHT :Blue Jean ・YOUNG LIONS: Pretty Pink Rose…and so it goes like this. Although the set is close to Japan, the impression I heard was quite different. As you may know if you are paying attention to this article, Bowie caught a cold at the Tokyo Dome performance and the show was not in good condition. However, two weeks have passed since then, and things are looking good, as if he has recovered. Not only does the vocalization make you sing each song thoroughly, but the intervals between songs are also good. It feels really refreshing, and there are many MCs who crack light-hearted jokes. It is not only a gorgeous greatest hits but also a live album with a pleasant tone of Bowie. This is a masterpiece of a live album with a heart-warming and exhilarating sound, performance, and mood. Originally, I would have liked to see a show like this in Japan. This is a book that even brings out the complaints from 30 years ago that are no use saying now. Live at Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA, USA 29th May 1990 PERFECT SOUND Disc 1(57:00) 1. Pre-Show Music 2. Intro 3. Space Oddity 4. Changes 5. TVC 15 6. Rebel Rebel 7. Ashes to Ashes 8. Fashion 9. Life on Mars? 10. Blue Jean 11. Let’s Dance 12. Band Introductions 13. Pretty Pink Rose 14. Stay Disc 2(54:54) 1. Sound and Vision 2. Ziggy Stardust 3. China Girl 4. Station to Station 5. Young Americans 6. Suffragette City 7. Fame 8. “Heroes” 9. Modern Love 10. The Jean Genie David Bowie – Vocals, Saxophone, Guitar Adrian Belew – Guitar, Vocal Erdel Kizilcay – Bass Rick Fox – Keyboards Michael Hodges – Drums