Eric Clapton/England,UK 1988 & 1989

From the British-based heavyweight taper who has a reputation for providing treasured sound sources related to Eric Clapton, another surprising first public master has been brought! This is the finest stereo audience master of special charity concerts held in Clapton’s hometown of Surrey in 1988 and 1989, which was recorded by the heavyweight taper himself on metal cassette tape. Already released editions produced from audience sources have been released for these two years’ concerts, but the master provided by the heavyweight taper this time was a unique front row high-quality stereo recording that was different from either of them. Our store directly digitized the master. When I compared it with the previously released 1988 edition “THE BAND DU LAC1988”, the master of the heavyweight taper was a completely different sound source. Since the recording seats for the previously released version were quite close to the stage, the sound quality is high, but the cheers and voices of the surrounding audience who are recorded are different from the master of the heavy taper, and the musical sound itself is better than the master of the heavy taper. The sound was clear and well-balanced (the recording start point was also different). Also, the 1989 pre-released “Picnic By The Lake” was a high-quality audience recording and was the same sound source as the main version (probably from the person who traded tape with the heavyweight taper), but this version was previously released. Boasting an overwhelming clearness compared to the record, the sound is so powerful that it can be said to be at close range, and it goes from a level that could be called a soundboard recording if the audience’s voice was not included, to a low level that can be said to be something different. It turned out to be the Generation Master. Therefore, it can be declared that this edition is the definitive title that completely records the events in both years with the highest stereo audience recording ever. Now, before we get into the details of the concert, let me tell you the significance of this concert. This concert, entitled “Picnic by the Lake”, was a concert by famous British artists who took a step back in 1988 to raise funds for the construction of King Edward VII’s Hospital, which was planned to be built in the local area. . In 1989, the purpose was to raise funds for the local Macmillan Cancer Nursing Group. The founder was Gary Brooker, the leader of Procol Harum, who lived in Surrey like Clapton and continued to perform under the name Band du Lac. Other participating members include members of Genesis including Phil Collins, as well as musicians who were friends with Clapton, including Andy Fairweather Rowe, Dave Bronze, Henry Spinetti, Frank Mead, and Mel Collins. In addition, in 1988, Howard Jones, who dominated the rock world during the techno and new romantics era of the 1980s, Jodi Lynn Scott, the leading female percussionist, Rick Wills, who was the bassist of Foreigner at the time, The names included Sam Brown, the wife of veteran British singer-songwriter Joe Brown, and his daughter, singer Vicki Brown. The same purpose was held in 1989, and the topic was that almost all the members from the previous year appeared and Steve Winwood participated. Therefore, this year there was an attraction that Wynwood’s repertoire was newly included in the set list. In both years, the venue was a castle called Wintershall Estate, and there was a dress code for visitors: men were required to wear tuxedos and black ties, women were required to wear dresses, and the event was held outdoors in the courtyard of a medieval castle. As if it were a party, there was food and a champagne bar before the show started (I guess the heavy hitter Taper had his recorder hidden and entered the venue in a tuxedo). The content of this all-star concert included Clapton, Brooker, Fairweather Rowe, Jones, and Winwood all performing their own hits and rock standards, with Motown soul numbers sprinkled throughout. (This must be Phil Collins’ hobby. He also did the vocals). We had thoroughly rehearsed until the day before, so there were no parts where things got messy with a large band (however, Clapton himself made mistakes at the ending of 1988’s Behind The Mask and the beginning of It’s In The Way That You Use It). ). Brooker takes the initiative to progress, but it is Clapton’s play that tightens the performance and adds sharpness. Obbligato and solos that know the key points shine throughout. What I would like you to pay attention to is Andy’s solo on the number Gin House in 1988. And in 1989, he did a solo on Stop. The footage shows him playing the sharp phrases that go along with the song, and it is a great example of how he is unique in his sessions with other artists. The setlist has changed over the years, so you won’t get bored even if you listen to it all the way through. Clapton himself was the bassist at the ARMS Concert in 1983, and the house band at the Prince’s Trust Concert in 1986.It was a time when he became actively involved in charity activities. , he was clearly satisfied with contributing to a noble cause and participating in stimulating sessions with fellow musicians (which would eventually lead to his founding of the Crossroads Center). ). Not only Clapton fans but also British rock fans will enjoy the fact that this famous song is played in this way by these members. If you have a previously released version, you will definitely need to buy a new one. Both sound sources use the recording person’s metal master tape directly. First appearance in history in 1988, superb sound quality (ARMS version is Diff Master). In 1989, it is the same master as the previously released version “Picnic By The Lake”, but it is obvious that the analog copy was used as the master for the previously released version, and the sound quality of this version is incomparably better. Wintershall Estate, Bramley, Surrey, UK 2nd July 1988 & 1st July 1989 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Live at Wintershall Estate, Bramley, Surrey, UK 2nd July 1988 Disc 1 (78:00) 1. Intro. 2. Celebration 3. Yes Indeed 4. Behind The Mask 5. Celebrate Our Love 6. I Missed Again 7. Stop 8. Conquistador 9. Throwing It All Away 10. Limelight 11. All I Need 12. Gin House 13. It’s In The Way That You Use It 14. No One Is To Blame 15. Echoes In The Night Disc 2 (77:46) 1. Wide-Eyed And Legless 2. You Can’t Hurry Love 3. You Know I Love You 4. A Salty Dog 5. Inside Out 6. Hold On I’m Coming / Soothe Me / You Don’t Know Like I Know 7. I Want To Know What Love Is 8. Whiter Shade Of Pale 9. The Night Time Is The Right Time 10. Cocaine 11. Medley : Turn It On Again / Everybody Needs Somebody / Satisfaction / Midnight Hour / Turn It On Again 12. Band Introductions 13. I Wish Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals Andy Fairweather Low – guitar / vocals Mike Rutherford – guitar / vocals Gary Brooker – keyboards / vocals Howard Jones – keyboards Rick Wills – bass Phil Collins – drums / vocals Henry Spinetti – drums Jody Linscott – percussion Sam Brown – vocals Vicky Brown – vocals Carol Kenyon – vocals Margo Buchanon – vocals Mel Collins – saxophone Frank Mead – saxophone Live at Wintershall Estate, Bramley, Surrey, UK 1st July 1989 Disc 3 (71:16) 1. Intro. 2. Pick Up The Pieces 3. Ain’t That Peculiar 4. Can I Get a Witness 5. Freedom Overspill 6. Lead Me To The Water 7. All I Need is a Miracle 8. Old Love 9. Stop In The Name of Love 10. You Don’t Know Like I Know 11. Respect 12. Throwing It All Away 13. A Bridge Across The Water 14. Lay Down Sally Disc 4 (75:19) 1. Souvenirs of London 2. Roll With It 3. Stop 4. I Am a Pilgrim 5. Loco in Acapulco 6. Gin House 7. The Living Years 8. Cocaine 9. A Whiter Shade of Pale 10.Twisting The Night Away 11.You Can’t Hurry Love 12.Night Time is the Right Time 13.Gimme Some Loving Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals Andy Fairweather Low – guitar / vocals Gary Brooker – keyboards / vocals Steve Winwood – keyboards / vocals Mike Rutherford – guitar / vocals Dave Bronze – bass Phil Collins – drums / vocals Henry Spinetti – drums Danny Hammond – percussion Sam Brown – vocals Vicky Brown – vocals Carol Kenyon – vocals Margo Buchanon – vocals Mel Collins – saxophoneFrank Mead – saxophone