Fleetwood Mac/CA,USA 1980 Mike Millard Master Tapes

There are things that can only be done at the peak of the world, and the “TUSK” tour that Fleetwood Mac toured around the world from 1979 to 1980 is blessed with sound sources. On the contrary, the current situation is that the official release of a fulfilling sound source has been realized in the past few years. However, it is also true that they were in a state of dissatisfaction. First of all, when the “TUSK” deluxe edition was released in 2015, enthusiasts were thrilled that there was a part that reproduced the tour from 1979 to 1980 on two CDs, but these were not included in the tour. It is a best compilation from multiple performances recorded at , and is not a complete reproduction of a single performance. In addition, it cannot be denied that the mixing left something to be desired in terms of the sense of realism of a live performance. On that point, the “LIVE” deluxe edition that was just released this month was originally a live album, so it had a wonderful sense of realism, but this time it was released in 1977 rather than on stages in various places according to the concept of the original album. It was compiled from recordings from 1982 to 1982. In other words, this was not a complete reproduction of a single performance of the “TUSK” tour. Ironically, this situation has not diminished the value of the items that have been released thus far. First of all, “TUSK TOUR 1979-1980”, which should be called “LIVE” outtakes, is the main St. Louis 79 that was used on “LIVE”, but this is the same as the official one in that it is a rough mix and can be heard in a rougher state. I can’t underestimate the fact that it’s a day… More than that, in the Mobile performance, which is another recorded sound source, it can be said to be a hidden masterpiece in that you can hear the wildest “Oh Well” in the “TUSK” period. On the other hand, in the audience recording side, the famous sound source “BOSTON TUSK” by Steve Hopkins has been released, and I was reminded that the climax and hot performance enjoyed by the best audience is exceptional. In fact, due to the current state of the official situation, we have been waiting for further audience recordings to be discovered in order to capture the realism of the excitement that can only be experienced at the peak of the tour. It was revealed last week that he had been recording. Moreover, he recorded it on the last day of the “TUSK” tour. What was even more exciting was the Hollywood Bowl, which can be said to be the rock and roll hall of fame in this area. Speaking of Millard’s recordings of MIKE MILLARD’s stages, the release of the best-selling “L.A. FORUM 1977 2ND NIGHT: MIKE MILLARD ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES” is still fresh in my mind, but further recordings of Mack’s stages will be recorded on the “TUSK” tour. I can’t believe he did this at Senshu Raku. Speaking of “L.A. FORUM 1977,” I was impressed by the way Millard captured Lindsey Buckingham’s guitar with a very strong sound image, but perhaps by making use of his experience at that time, he created an even more powerful sound image this time. …Or rather, Lindsey’s guitar is a complete soundboard. Still, the band as a whole is captured in a good balance, which is amazing. At first glance, Fleetwood Mac seems like a band (or music) that is different from Millard’s tastes, but you can feel from this sound source that he would have been attracted to Lindsay’s hard-edged guitar. It’s not hard to imagine that he was attracted to the “TUSK” tour, which evolved from the sophisticated sound of 1977 to a rock sound led by Lindsay, and it’s no surprise that he decided to go to the Hollywood Bowl to record it. Anyway, it is so vivid that you can clearly hear each note of Lindsay’s guitar phrase, and this feeling is something that has not been felt from the official group in recent years. However, when it comes to songs like “Dreams,” he plays a sweet tone and a bit of restraint, and I can’t help but fall in love with the rawness of his tone. Diva Stevie also sang enthusiastically with his exquisite play in the background. This is Mac’s stage at his peak, when he captivated the world. On the other hand, since it is at the height of its popularity, the audience packed into the Hollywood Bowl is also very excited, but it is also wonderful that it is captured in a balance that does not make it jarring. A masterpiece recording with an amazing balance of “on sound image” and “realism” unique to Millard. His outstanding work makes even the word “masterpiece” sound trite. And “BOSTON TUSK” was a record from the beginning of the 1979 tour, but this time it was the last day of the tour. As I mentioned at the beginning, the official world has had some problems but the amount of releases has been substantial, and now we have recorded the stage in the United States that is on par with “BOSTON TUSK” recorded by Steve Hopkins from the glorious “TUSK” tour. The two biggest audience albums have come together. Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, USA 1st September 1980 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (70:29) 1. Monday Morning 2. The Chain 3. Don’t Stop 4. Dreams 5. Oh Well 6. Rhiannon 7. Over And Over 8. What Makes You Think You’re The One 9. Sara 10. Not That Funny 11. Never Going Back Again 12. Landslide Disc 2 (67:02) 1. Tusk 2. Think About Me 3. I’m So Afraid 4. Angel 5. You Make Loving Fun 6. World Turning 7. Go Your Own Way 8. Sisters Of The Moon 9. Songbird Mick Fleetwood – drums, percussion John McVie – bass guitar Christine McVie – vocals, keyboards Lindsey Buckingham – guitars , vocals Stevie Nicks – vocals, tambourine