Deep Purple/Osaka,Japan 5.9.1985 New Source

A shocking new master who appears for the first time in the world has been discovered. The best recording that is completely different from before is now available on 2CD! What was recorded in the new excavation master was the “May 9, 1985: Osaka Castle Hall” performance. Yes, this is the only performance in Japan where the “Golden Five” reunite. This is a new audience recording that conveys the scene. First of all, let’s check the show’s position from the schedule 34 years ago, when the dreams of hard rock fans came to fruition.・May 8th: Osaka Castle Hall ・May 9th: Osaka Castle Hall [This work] ・May 11th: Nagoya City International Exhibition Center ・May 13th-16th: Nippon Budokan (4 performances) 7 performances in total. We conquered Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka at famous venues, and this work is on the second day. In particular, 2 days in Osaka + 3 days in Nagoya are also summarized in the super masterpiece “FAR FROM GOD (Darker Than Blue 115-120)”, but what was discovered this time is a completely different new master. It is not a difference in generation or mastering, but a completely different recording by a completely different recording artist. It is surprising that the new excavation was realized after 34 years, but what is even more heartbreaking is the sound. The “FAR FROM GOD” master was also a miraculous recording, but this work is also as good as it gets. Anyway, I was shocked from the moment I played it. Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D minor”, which announces the start of the performance, was super clear and wonderfully on. Then, when “Highway Star” started running from that beat, I was surprised twice. Even when the whole band comes in, the clarity remains unwavering, and the golden ensemble remains neat and clear, down to the details. Is this really a cassette recording from the 80s? The sound of “?” flying around in my head came out of the speakers. And the third surprise was that the sound got better towards the end. It’s great from the beginning, but in the second half it becomes even clearer and more on. However, it cannot be easily asserted that it will “update the all-time high”. Although it is almost the same level as the “FAR FROM GOD” master, the taste is different. On the second day of “FAR FROM GOD” in Osaka, the super vivid core shined and attacked with a force that was on the verge of frightening, but the taste of this work lies in its neatness and natural “ringing”. When you write it like this, you may imagine a blurry and bouncy hall sound, but that is not the case. While the clear core jumps into your ears, the “ringing” that comes from it is extremely faint and has plenty of transparency. Its fine grain gives it a velvety-like luster. If “FAR FROM GOD” has a vivid sound at the level of digital recording, this work melts your heart with its natural feel of analog taste. There is no way to tell which one is better or worse. It is truly two major recordings that stand side by side at the highest peak in history. Moreover, this sound is the best fit for the second period DEEP PURPLE. If the “FAR FROM GOD” master conveys the power of the second season, this work conveys the beauty of color. Especially exquisite are Ritchie Blackmore and Jon Lord. The already rich Strat sound becomes even more lustrous, and John’s organ emits a full 70’s vintage scent. Of course, the details are blurry and unreliable, but both pieces are clear at the level of touch, and the melodies with vivid outlines become free improvisations that scatter sparks. Although “FAR FROM GOD” wins in terms of “power” by the two Ians, this work has more “sex appeal” and “taste” by Richie & John. Moreover, it is completely recorded. There is a tape change cut after the drum solo, but it has nothing to do with the performance sound, and the missing MC and cheers are supplemented with the “FAR FROM GOD” master. The show drawn with such a sound is also wonderful. On the first day in Osaka, Richie seemed to have lost his enthusiasm for Osaka (although the venue was different), which gave rise to “LIVE IN JAPAN”, but on the second day, things changed and he showed his true potential. All five members are in top form, and their masterpieces burst out with great grooves (at the time, I was comparing Gillan’s voice to 1972, but looking back now, I think it’s the best of the reunion era). Perhaps the show made them feel better, and the encore, which had only been “Smoke On The Water” the day before, was suddenly increased to three songs. At the beginning of the song, “Woman From Tokyo,” she sings “My woman from Oosaaaa♪” (with great crispness), giving a great performance that is in a good mood and forward-looking. A dream of 1985 when Ritchie and Gillan came to Japan together. It is the world’s first public release master vacuum-packed with the best sound of the second day in Osaka, which is known as one of the best performances among them. Live at Osaka-Jo Hall, Osaka, Japan 9th May 1985 PERFECT SOUND(from Orignal Masters) Disc 1 (67:14) 1. Intro. 2. Highway Star 3. Nobody’s Home 4. Strange Kind Of Woman 5. Blues 6. A Gypsy’s Kiss 7. Perfect Strangers 8. Under The Gun 9. Lazy 10. Drums Solo 11. Child In Time Disc 2 (53:57) 1. Knocking At Your Back Door 2. Difficult To Cure 3. Keyboard Solo 4. Space Truckin’ 5. Woman From Tokyo 6. Black Night 7. Smoke On The Water Ian Gillan – Vocal Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Roger Glover – Bass Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums