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The keyboard trio was the ultimate form of rock. Another treasure of “THE WORKS Tour”, where the best unit in history, EL&P, has reached maturity, is born. This work is recorded in “November 8, 1977 Madison performance”. It is an excellent audience recording that conveys the whole picture. Speaking of “THE WORKS Tour”, the first thing you need to check is “Orchestral collaboration? Trio alone?” As always, let’s look back at the tour schedule and check the small position. 1977 {March 17th release of “Trilogy”} *May 24th – June 12th: with orchestra (11 performances + 2 trio performances) June 16th – July 5th: Trio #1 (15 performances) *July 7th – 9th: with orchestra (3 performances at MSG) July 10th – August 23rd: Trio #2 (34 performances) *August 26th: with orchestra (Montreal) October 15th – 31st: Trio #3a (14 performances) {November 1st release of “Op. 2”} November 1st – 30th: Trio #3b (21 performances) ←★Here★ January 16th – March 13th, 1978: Trio #4 (48 performances) “Love Beach” production – EL&P disbanded” *Note: “*” marks are performances with an orchestra, and “・” marks are trio-only dates. This is EL&P in 1977/1978. In conclusion, this Madison performance is “trio alone”. It was the sixth performance of “Trio #3b”, one week after the release of “Work No. 2”. It has been known for some time that recordings of this show exist among core collectors, but it has never been distributed to the general public. The reason is the quality. It was not noticed in the “THE WORKS Tour” where masterpieces are lined up. Of course, this work is also such an Ichi master. . . . It is not. It is an upgrade master of the 1st generation that was recently unearthed. Since the old master is not widely known, it is frustrating that even if you make a fuss about “I’ve upgraded so much!”, it is wonderful to listen to it without such prior knowledge. Although it is a vintage audience of the 70’s, the strength of the core that penetrates the clear atmosphere transcends time. Moreover, the freshness of the 1st generation is exquisite, there is almost no dubbing deterioration, and if there is very little hiss, there is no distortion in the performance sound that extends beautifully. The performance of the three people who are raging and raging is depicted as fresh as if it was recorded yesterday. Moreover, this work is the highest peak update board that further polishes such a newly excavated master. Of course, I did not do anything to taint the freshness with unreasonable sound pressure. It is a remastering that is simply devoted to “arrangement”. Of course, the pitch is accurately adjusted, but in this case, the stereo adjustment is large. It is not just aligned to the center, but also checked on the left and right channels respectively. If one side is high-dropped, the balance is adjusted, and the part that was dropped is stereoized with the remaining channel. Of course, these parts are finished as seamlessly as possible, and even if you know the parts that have been corrected, you can listen to it without feeling uncomfortable. The show that can be enjoyed with such an upgraded sound is only possible with “Trio #3” on “THE WORKS Tour”. The set changed during the tour, and especially since the release of “Work No. 2”, many new songs have been included. Speaking of live albums before “Work No. 2”, the masterpiece “OAKLAND 1977” is still fresh in my memory. Here, let’s organize it while comparing it with that new masterpiece. Early 70’s Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Take A Pebble/Lucky Man Tarkus Pictures At An Exhibition/Nutrocker Trilogy: Hoedown Karn Evil 9 1977 and after ELP tetralogy: C’est La Vie/Tank/Pirates/Fanfare For The Common Man (Rondo) Opus 2: Maple Leaf Rag (★)/Tiger In A Spotlight (★)/Watching Over You (★) Others: Peter Gunn (★) *Note: Songs marked with “★” cannot be heard on “OAKLAND 1977”. …And so on. “Piano Concerto No.1 1st Movement”, “Knife Edge”, and “Still… You Turn Me On” are omitted, and the style includes the three songs from “Opus 2” and “Peter Gunn”. With the increase in small pieces, the flow has become more compact and has a good tempo. Speaking of EL&P, their trademarks are their historic masterpieces and long improvisations, but on the other hand, their snappy nature sets them apart from ordinary progressive bands. This show also brings such liveliness to the forefront. A new masterpiece from “THE WORKS Tour” that further refines the newly excavated 1st generation master. An exquisite audience recording of the “November 8, 1977 Madison performance”. The recently excavated 1st generation upgrade master has a strong core that penetrates the clear air, almost no dubbing deterioration, and if there is minimal hiss, there is no distortion in the beautifully extended performance sound. This is a masterpiece recording that revives the performance of the three people who are fresh and raging as if it was recorded yesterday. Moreover, this work has been polished with unique meticulous mastering. It is the highest peak board that has been carefully checked and balanced one channel at a time. This is a new masterpiece that allows you to experience the lively second half of the tour, which also includes the “Op. 2” number. Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI, USA 8th November 1977 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (60:12) 1. Peter Gunn 2. Hoedown 3. Tarkus 4. Take a Pebble 5. Maple Leaf Rag 6. Take a Pebble (reprise) 7. C’est la vie 8. Lucky Man 9. Pictures at an Exhibition Disc 2 (58:01) 1. Karn Evil 9 2. Tiger in a Spotlight 3. Watching Over You 4. Tank 5. Nutrocker 6. Pirates 7. Fanfare for the Common Man 8. Rondo
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