Eric Clapton/Tokyo,Japan 4.20.2019 Another Seat Ver.

This release uses the original master provided directly by the recorder of the final show at the Budokan on April 20th, the final day of Eric Clapton’s 2019 Japan tour. The recording location was Arena Block A. It is true that the quality is inevitably different compared to “Day 5” (front row recording, must-listen board), which was recorded with miraculous and ultra-high sound quality, but that is because “Day 5” is too good, and if you listen to it alone, it is a high-quality board that is fully satisfying. Will there be a revival of electric Layla on the final day? Will there be a change in the set list as a result? Will Clapton make any comments at the end? The final performance was expected, with various speculations, but in the end, it was held with the same set list including unplugged Layla as the second day onwards, and there was no special comment. However, considering Clapton’s advanced age, fans felt that this day might be his last performance in Japan. That’s why 10,000 people went to the final performance. I can’t predict what the future holds, but this is a vivid recording that I hope you will remember as the recording of Clapton’s last performance in Japan for now. The highlight of this final day is, ironically, that even though he was quite tired, he suppressed it with professionalism and defended the quality of the songs. When I listened to Pretending, which started out uneasy and revealed some questionable parts in the song, I was worried about what would happen next, but that’s what Clapton is known for. He rode the wave with his favorite Key to the Highway, and in Wanna Make Love to You, he played a thrilling solo with his speed playing and a deep song that made the audience roar. This was probably the best performance of the day. Although I Shot the Sheriff was a bit sluggish at the end, the phrase composition itself, which builds up from stillness to movement, was nothing short of amazing. Although he made a rare mistake during the intro to Layla, he successfully completed a delicate and sentimental acoustic set. Even in the second half of the stage, he sometimes played shaky, but he didn’t collapse. Clapton fought hard against the deterioration of his fingers due to old age, and maintained his playing quality. While resisting aging, his performance gave the impression of a state of emptiness that can only be achieved by aging. This is the mirror of an active, aged professional. On the final day, the audience must have etched this image in their hearts. A memorable final day. This is a recording that you’ll want to have just for that. I’m sure there will be many good recordings of this day in the future, but please add this to your collection. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 20th April 2019 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (59:38) 1. Intro 2. Pretending 3. Key to the Highway 4. Wanna Make Love to You 5. I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man 6. I Shot the Sheriff 7. Driftin’ Blues 8. Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out 9. Tears in Heaven 10 Layla 11. Running on Faith Disc 2 (46:04) 1. Badge 2. Wonderful Tonight 3. Crossroads 4. Little Queen of Spades 5. Cocaine 6. High Time We Went Eric Clapton – guitar, vocals Doyle Bramhall ? – guitar, vocals Chris Stainton – piano, keyboards Paul Carrack – organ, keyboards, vocals Nathan East – bass Sonny Emory – drums Sharon White – backing vocals Katy Kissoon – backing vocals