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[The definitive version of Eric Clapton’s 2009 RAH performance is now available!] A great sound source has been brought to the public for the first time by Taper, a veteran living in the UK who is familiar with Eric Clapton’s secret sound source. This is a DAT master that completely recorded the 9th performance on May 28th, which was the 9th performance from Clapton’s consecutive performances at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2009, with the best stereo audience recording. This time, it was not recorded by Taper himself, but by a close friend, so I think you will be convinced of the high quality of the person who recorded our release “Royal Albert Hall 2013 The Last Night: DAT Master (2CD)”. There are no problems at all because it is a familiar taper recording. On top of that, the sound boasts a musical tone like a soundboard recording, closeness of the vocals and good sound balance. A box set has already been released from these consecutive performances, but this would be the perfect title for those who want to listen to one of the performances with the ultimate sound quality. In 2009, Clapton also toured Japan, but the set list was different from the one in Japan, and it can be said that it is a must-see live performance for Clapton in the middle of the year. A night with a completely different and attractive set list from the Japan performance] Now let’s trace Clapton’s history for this year. ・February 12-28, 2009: 11 performances in Japan tour (including joint performances with Jeff Beck at Saitama Super Arena on the 21st and 22nd) ・March 4-10, 2009: Short-term Oceania tour ・March 19-20, 2009: Guest appearance at the Allman Brothers Band’s 40th anniversary concert ・May 4, 2009: Guitarist Joe Bonama at the Royal Albert Hall in London・May 9, 2009: Played at the Bunbury Cricket Club charity event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London ・May 11-31, 2009: UK tour including 11 performances at the Royal Albert Hall ←★here★ ・June 10-30, 2009: American tour ・October 20, 2009: Appeared at the BBC Television Studio for the music program “Later…With He appeared on the Smokey Robinson guest episode of “Jools Holland” (this was a last minute appearance due to Robinson’s regular guitarist falling ill). October 30, 2009: He appeared as part of Clapton’s band at the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Ceremony” held at Madison Square Garden in New York, performing with Aretha Franklin, Ozzy Osbourne, U2, and others. November 23, 2009: He appeared at the charity event “Children Auction” held in Geneva, Switzerland, and put his beloved Martin 000-28 up for auction. December 31, 2009: Held the annual charity concert “New Year’s Eve Dance” for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). It was a very energetic year of activity, appearing at charity events and TV shows, and touring all over the world. This also included a joint concert with Jeff Beck in Japan. And the day of this work was the ninth night of 11 consecutive performances at the local Royal Albert Hall. In other words, it was the timing when he was able to play freely in his familiar hometown. For those who like the sound source of the Japan tour, the first thing to note is that the drummer was replaced from Abe Laborial Jr. to Steve Gadd. Speaking of Clapton’s songs, it can be said that there is no one who is more “addictive” than Gadd. Because of that absolute sense of security, Clapton has dramatically changed the set list from the Japan tour. Even the opening number is different. A surprise called Going Down Slow, which is the first in eight years since the “Reptile Tour” in 2001. Both this song and Old Love are played with the arrangement from the “Pilgrim Tour” in 1998. The main reason for this is thought to be that Tim Carmon was still on the keyboard in 1998, and Carmon’s synth solo on Old Love is wonderful, but the heavy performance of Anything For Your Love, which was performed for the first time in 17 years since 1992, making use of his synthesizer’s playability, is also worth listening to. It’s also great that they play the Dominos number Got To Get Better In A Little While, and the standard number Somewhere Over The Rainbow, which was the encore number on the 2003 tour, in the sitting set in the middle of the show is nothing short of a variety. The first half is exciting, wondering what will come out, while the second half is a royal set list, but after Layla, Doyle Bramhall, who is now Clapton’s right-hand man, jumps in, giving the songs a wonderful sense of dynamism. During these consecutive performances, Doyle was appointed by Clapton, and his band, Arc Angels, was the support act. Then, Clapton asked him to join after Layla. As expected, Layla’s performance differs greatly depending on whether he is there or not. His support here is also wonderful. The Royal Albert Hall performance was held on an unusual date after the Japan tour, but the drummer was changed and the set list was significantly changed, so the performance, which is full of charm different from the Japanese performance, is completely recorded with the best sound quality. Royal Albert Hall, London, UK 28th May 2009 ULTIMATE SOUND(from Original Masters)*New Source Disc 1 (58:44) 1. Intro 2. Going Down Slow 3. Key To The Highway 4. Anything For Your Love 5. Old Love 6. Got To Get Better In A Little While 7. Driftin’ 8. Nobody Knows You (When You’re Down And Out) 9. Lay Down Sally 10. Somewhere Over The Rainbow Disc 2 (59:54) 1. Badge 2. Little Queen of Spades 3. Before You Accuse Me 4. Wonderful Tonight 5. Layla * 6. Cocaine * 7. Crossroads * Eric Clapton – guitar / vocals Andy Fairweather Low – guitar / vocals Chris Stainton – keyboards Tim Carmon – keyboards Willie Weeks – bass Steve Gadd – drums Michelle John – backing vocals Sharon White – backing vocals Doyle Bramhall II – guitar *
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