Faces/CA,USA 1975 Upgrade

The traditional ultra-superior stereo soundboard that has symbolized late FACES for many years has been brushed up to its ultimate form. [The ultimate form that has reached the end of the history of evolution] The traditional recording was recorded at the “San Bernardino performance on March 7, 1975”. Yes, this work is the ultimate version of that super famous sound board. In the history of recording, which has progressed along with the history of rock, sometimes symbolic works are born that are more important and famous than official works. It may be Mike Millard’s audience recording, or an FM sound board recording from the time when it was abandoned by the official. Such records have been loved as classics for a long time, and have been upgraded in various ways over time. The length becomes longer, the genealogy becomes younger, and it is polished with precise mastering. It’s like an official work with repeated deluxe editions and remastered editions that claim master sound. The soundboard recording of this San Bernardino performance is also one of those “symbols that are more than official.” It is a soundboard album that symbolizes the late FACES and is loved more than the official works. In fact, this recording has also been upgraded over its long history. The most significant change occurred in 2007. A master that also included “Take A Look At The Guy,” “I Can Feel The Fire,” and “Angel,” which had never been heard before, was discovered, and the longest record was significantly updated. All at once, previous standards were rewritten. However, the upgrade was not finished. Eight years later, in 2015, stereo masters of “I Can Feel The Fire,” “You Wear It Well,” and “Maggie May,” which were monaural in the longest master, were released on the Wardour label. The live album “SAN BERNARDINO 1975”, which remains the longest and does not switch between monaural and stereo, was born. Of course, “SAN BERNARDINO 1975” was sold out and out of print while it was extremely popular. Apparently it was the best master in existence, and even now, four years later, nothing has surpassed it. And the history of such upgrades reaches this work. This is the ultimate edition that has been refined with the latest and meticulous mastering of the “SAN BERNARDINO 1975” master, which has been considered the ultimate. Although it was completely official from the previous edition “SAN BERNARDINO 1975”, the sound quality itself is the original sound itself. It was recording the master’s truth as it is. In contrast, this work explores that possibility. The treble, midrange, and heavy bass are each finely tuned to bring out the best sound, and the overall balance is also adjusted. Not only the accurate pitch, but also the left and right stereo balance, which was slightly distorted depending on the song, has been completely unified throughout. As a result, the resulting sound is even clearer and more dynamic, even though no sound pressure gain has been done. Rod’s vocals, which had been somewhat recessed, come to the forefront, and at the same time, the whole thing feels clear. Of course, even the smallest details are intact, and the natural beauty has not been lost in the slightest. Because we are very careful not to corrupt the original sound, we have not processed it to the point that it is completely different, but that is why we have achieved a supreme sound worthy of the ultimate master. [A show that symbolized the late FACES] This “extreme sound” is depicted as a famous performance from the late FACES featuring Tetsu Yamauchi. I’m hesitant to talk about the contents of such a classic set now, but it’s also a good opportunity to organize the set. ●A NOD IS AS GOOD AS A WINK… (2 songs)・Too Bad, Stay With Me●EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY (3 songs)・(I Know) I’m Losing You (Temptations), Every Picture Tells A Story , Maggie May ●NEVER A DULL MOMENT (4 songs)・I’d Rather Go Blind (Etta James), Angel (Jimi Hendrix), You Wear It Well, Twistin’ The Night Away (Sam Cooke) ●SMILER ( 2 songs)・Bring It On Home To Me/You Send Me (Sam Cooke), Sweet Little Rock’n Roller (Chuck Berry) ●I’VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO (2 songs)・Take A Look At The Guy, I Can Feel The Fire●Others (2 songs), Motherless Children (traditional), Gasoline Alley (GASOLINE ALLEY)… and so on. It is truly diverse, incorporating the solo works of Rod Stewart and Ron Wood. The flow that continues from the middle part “I’d Rather Go Blind” to “Too Bad/Every Picture Tells A Story”, “Angel”, and “Stay With Me” is reminiscent of “COAST TO COAST”, but other than that there is no overlap. . Clapton’s famous “Motherless Children” also shines as a stamp of great recording. And the performance itself is wonderful. In the latter half of FACES, there were shows that got drunk like the fall tour just before disbanding, but this work is completely different. Perhaps because it was intended to be broadcast, there is a sense of tension as everyone fights, and yet the unique loose rhythm is really rich. And Rod Stewart and Ron Wood riding the rich groove feel unique to the latter half are truly dazzling. The two giants, whose stars are growing brighter day by day, complement each other even as they face each other. It is truly a masterpiece that is one of the pinnacles of British rock. Whether they simply want to release it or whether they are following the record company’s sales plan. If you fail to buy into that idea, no matter how great your performance is or how great it is, even if it surpasses the official work, it won’t be featured on stage. This work is the ultimate form of a traditional soundboard where you can’t help but feel the boundary between official and unofficial. In this day and age, where rock has transcended trends and customs and become “musical history,” we want to experience the pinnacle of record, regardless of whether it’s official or unofficial. This is a cultural heritage album of British rock that will make that wish come true. (Remastered memo) Although the sound quality is super high, the stagnation in the midrange has been alleviated, and the vocals, which had been somewhat recessed, have come to the forefront, and at the same time, the whole thing has become clearer. The left-right balance of the first five songs was adjusted to the left. Live at Swing Auditorium, San Bernardino, CA, USA 7th March 1975 STEREO SBD(UPGRADE) (78:21) 1. Take A Look At The Guy 2. I’m Losing You 3. Bring It On Home To Me / You Send Me 4. Sweet Little Rock ‘n Roller 5. I’d Rather Go Blind 6. Too Bad / Every Picture Tells A Story 7. Angel 8. Stay With Me 9. Motherless Children 10. Gasoline Alley 11. Stay With Me 12. I Can Feel The Fire 13. You Wear It Well 14. Maggie May 15. Twistin’ The Night Away Rod Stewart – Vocals Ron Wood – Guitar, Vocal Ian McLagan – Keyboards Tetsu Yamauchi – Bass Kenney Jones – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING