Eric Clapton/Tokyo,Japan 4.13.2019 MK4 Master Ver.

The definitive version of Eric Clapton’s 2019 Japan tour is finally here! This masterpiece is a complete recording of the first day (4/13) of the five-night Japan tour held at the sacred Budokan with the best sound and video! The electric version of “Layla”, which was unveiled for the first time in a long time, and the encore “Cocaine” with John Mayer’s guest appearance that brought the venue’s voltage to a climax… the first night was a historic live performance that needs no explanation. This unforgettable dream stage of one night is recorded on 2CD with the ultimate high-quality sound, and the DVD is captured with the best original video, which is completely new. The pre-released 2CD (“Live at Budokan 2019 – 1st Night SAT 13 APRIL”) uses an audience sound source with a wonderful sound balance that directly conveys the atmosphere of the venue, but the master used in this work is an astonishing audience master that surpasses even that sound source, and of course it is a gem of an original sound source that will be released for the first time in the world. While the pre-released 2CD used a master recorded using a high-end omnidirectional microphone, this work uses the highest quality unidirectional microphone (MK4 Master), which has long established its immovable position as the pinnacle of audience recording. It features a rich, fat, thick midrange, and you can enjoy a professional recording that brilliantly captures the one-and-only Clapton guitar sound. This is sure to bring tears to the eyes of fans of all generations! Also, because it is unidirectional, you will be happy that you will hardly notice any surrounding noise such as the annoying clapping and chatting that is inherent to audience recordings. Although various sound sources have been circulating since the end of the live performance, this work is a different dimension of sound source that you will definitely be convinced that “things are different!” at first listen. The attached DVD contains original footage captured by the audience camera with excellent stability and a good view of the entire stage from the seats at the front of the east stand on the first floor. Of course, it is a completely first-time master that can only be seen here, and the close shots at key points are perfect, so it is a sight to behold. In addition, the sound part uses the best audience sound source used for the pre-release 2CD, so the sound quality is also impeccable. Budokan First Night revived with the best sound and video! ◆Recording contents = First day of the Tokyo performance on April 13, 2019 ◆Sound source = Original audience master (MK4) ◆Video = Original audience shot Recorded Live at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 13th April 2019 (CD 1) 01. Opening 02. Pretending 03. Key to the Highway 04. (I Wanna) Make Love to You 05. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 06. I Shot the Sheriff 07. Driftin’ Blues 08. Running on Faith 09. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 10. Tears in Heaven (CD 2) 01. Layla 02. Badge 03. Wonderful Tonight 04. Cross Road Blues 05. Little Queen of Spades 06. Before You Accuse Me Encore: 07. Cocaine (DVD) 01. Opening 02. Pretending 03. Key to the Highway 04. (I Wanna) Make Love to You 05. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 06. I Shot the Sheriff 07. Driftin’ Blues 08. Running on Faith 09. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 10. Tears in Heaven 11. Layla 12. Badge 13. Wonderful Tonight 14. Cross Road Blues 15. Little Queen of Spades 16. Before You Accuse Me Encore: 17. Cocaine