ELO Electric Light Orchestra/Tokyo,Japan 1978

From the first Japan tour held during the release of “Out Of The Blue” in 1978, the performance at the Budokan on February 22nd was recorded in full with a high-quality audience recording over a period of 1 hour and 26 minutes. A must-have for fans, using the original master cassette directly. The encore Ma Ma Ma Belle and Roll Over Beethoven, which had not yet been released, are also included, and the sound quality is stable and high-quality, surpassing that of previous releases. The original band ensemble, which boldly features violins and cellos, reminiscent of the Beatles, is still very fresh to listen to even now. You can enjoy the unique chorus that makes you think of ELO and the high-quality band ensemble that goes beyond the concept of pop rock concerts at the time with a thick and rich sound image. Inside the venue, laser beams, which were still rare at the time, flew around, creating a fantastic time (it seems that the entire Budokan venue was covered with mirrors, and the laser beams that spun between them looked like they were playing cat’s cradle in the air). The clear, large-scale, punchy sound throughout the album is sure to satisfy ELO fans around the world. Hugh McDowell’s six-minute cello and Miku Kaminski’s seven-minute violin solo, sandwiched between hits like Tightrope, Telephone Line, and Rockaria, are also highlights. This is a must-have album for fans who want to enjoy a rare live performance with stable, high-quality sound, including the rock-infused Ma Ma Ma Belle and the entertaining, fun-filled Roll Over Beethoven. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 22nd February 1978 TRULY AMAZING SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 1. Fire On High 2. Night In The City 3. Turn To Stone 4. Eldorado Overture 5. Can’t Get It Out Of My Head 6. Cello Solo 7. Tightrope 8. Telephone Line 9. Rockaria 10. Violin Solo 11. Strange Magic 12. Showdown 13. Sweet Talking Woman 14. Evil Woman Disc 2 1. Livin’ Thing 2. Do Ya 3. Ma Ma Ma Belle 4. Roll Over Beethoven Jeff Lynne – Vocals, Guitar Richard Tandy – Keyboards Hugh McDowell – Cello Melvyn Gale – Cello Mik Kaminski – Violin Kelly Groucutt – Bass Bev Bevan – Drums, Percussion Jake Commander – Backing Vocal