Faces/CA,USA 1975 Mike Millard 1st Generation Tapes Upgrade

Recorded by Mike Millard, “L.A. FORUM 1975: MIKE MILLARD 1ST GEN” was one of the most popular Faces audience albums, and it finally sold out during Rod’s previous visit to Japan. It is a world-famous Millard recording, and the sound quality is so good that it was only natural that people immediately called for a re-release. In fact, if it had been a straight re-release of “L.A. FORUM 1975: MIKE MILLARD 1ST GEN,” it could have been released immediately after Rod’s Japan tour, but this time, although it was the same first-generation cassette, it was in a different state from the last time it was released…or rather, we were able to get a version that was in an unprocessed state. What I mean is that when “L.A. FORUM 1975: MIKE MILLARD 1ST GEN” (hereinafter referred to as the “previously released version”) was released on the Internet, the recording start and stop points were faded in and out to make them smooth, but this time, all the recording points are recorded with cut-ins and cut-outs without any such processing. This means that those points are recorded longer than in the previous version. More importantly, the previous release had an equalization that clearly boosted the bass, which was suppressed when the previous version was released. However, the state of the first generation cassette this time is suddenly natural without any unnatural bass boost, which reminded me of the original cassette state. Indeed, when listening to the “unprocessed” state this time, the bass is a little weak…? It is a balance, and it is clear that the bass was boosted in the previous release because they did not like that. The previously released version had been adjusted before being released, but the original natural sound quality without such tricks is exceptional. As I mentioned at the time of the release of the previously released version, the recording on this day was recorded as a “dress rehearsal” for Millard’s upcoming three-night consecutive performance at the LA Forum by ZEP. It is typical of Millard, who was at the height of his recording career, to have been able to pull it off with such astonishing quality, and listening to the original state in this way makes you realize that there was no need to boost the bass at all. Also, the pitch had dropped when it was released last time, and it was speculated that this occurred when Millard copied the master to a cassette to create the first generation. However, this time, the pitch was accurate when I got it. So what was the previous version? JEMS has been very enthusiastic about releasing the mirrored masters of ZEP and the Stones, but if you continue to release such a large number of masters, this kind of situation is possible. In that respect, the corrected first generation cassette this time has a great upper feeling that you can hear the difference at first listen. Therefore, in order to further respect the original state, the division between the two discs was recorded in a way that matched the cassette side for this release, and here too, the release was thorough in the original form of the first generation master. And the fact that the Faces had already introduced a string player to the stage during their US tour at the beginning of their final year of activity, and the superb audience recorded a lively staging that did not feel at all like they were about to disband, with the Millard style at full throttle. The first generation master is an amazing upgrade that goes far beyond a simple reissue! A true unprocessed master. No fade-in/out. There is no unnatural bass boost that has already been released, and it is suddenly natural. You can enjoy the original sound of the cassette. The disc division is extreme, but it was at the tape change point. The Forum, Inglewood, CA, USA 5th March 1975 TRULY PERFECT SOUND UPGRADE!!! Disc:1 (68:40) 1. J. J. Jackson Introduction 2. The Stripper 3. It’s All Over Now 4. Take a Look at that Guy 5. (I Know) I’m Losing You 6. Bring It On Home To Me / You Send Me 7. Sweet Little Rock & Roller 8. I’d Rather Go Blind　 9. Too Bad　★Tape change at the beginning 10. Every Picture Tells a Story 11. Angel 12. Stay With Me 13. Slide Guitar Solo incl.Motherless Children, 14. Gasoline Alley 15. Stay With Me（Reprise）16. I Can Feel the Fire Disc:2 (18:38) 1. You Wear It Well ★Tape change at the beginning 2. Maggie May 3. Twistin’ the Night Away 4. We’ll Meet Again Rod Stewart – Vocals Ron Wood – Guitar, Vocals Ian McLagan – Keyboards Tetsu Yamauchi – Bass Kenney Jones – Drums