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Jeff Beck’s first solo visit to Japan is legendary in every sense. Among them, the legendary recording that conveyed the “miraculous masterpiece” has been brushed up. It will be released on a top-notch, updated sound CD! The stage for this performance, even called a “miracle,” was the “August 5, 1975: Aichi Gymnasium” performance. This legendary audience recording captures the entire performance from start to finish. The key features of this work are the “power of the legendary stage,” “complete recording,” and “upgraded sound.” Let’s start with the “power of the legendary stage” first and foremost (please skip ahead if you already know). The miraculous Nagoya night, the only full set. Jeff’s first solo visit to Japan, accompanied by the renowned album “BLOW BY BLOW,” was a unique and turbulent one in Jeff’s history. The cause of this was Jeff’s cold. He was caught in rain at a New Orleans performance one week before his arrival, which made him sick. He continued touring afterward, but his health did not improve even in Japan, leading to a series of cancellations. To get a sense of what it was like, let’s first look back at the schedule from that time. ・July 26th: New Orleans performance (rained) × July 28th: Atlanta performance (cancelled) × ・July 30th: Honolulu performance (Arrived in Japan after 3pm on August 3rd) ・August 3rd “SAPPORO 1975” ・August 5th: Aichi Gymnasium ←★This work★ × August 6th: Maruyama Park Open-Air Concert Hall (Kyoto: cancelled) × ・August 7th “WORLD ROCK FESTIVAL EASTLAND (Korakuen)” × August 9th: Sugo Trail Land (Sendai: cancelled) × This was a nightmare for his first solo visit to Japan. Just before arriving, he traveled to Hawaii to recover from the tropical heat. He ended up arriving in Japan on the afternoon of the first day of the Sapporo performance. The Sapporo performance, which was rushed on the day, was hectic, but perhaps thanks to resting in Hawaii until the last minute, he recovered. The next Nagoya performance (this work) regained its original brilliance and became an even more passionate show that seemed to aim for a comeback. However, that passionate performance backfired. His health deteriorated again after the live performance. Doctors stopped both the Kyoto and Sendai performances. Although he managed to complete the Tokyo performance, the originally planned filming was also canceled. As a result, the Nagoya performance of this work was the only one that was able to become a masterpiece during his first solo visit to Japan. This is the meaning of the “miraculous masterpiece” mentioned at the beginning. In fact, the performance was so wonderful that even Jeff’s researchers were impressed. Let’s summarize the contents of the only full set in Japan. The Guitar Killer’s Triumphant Return (7 songs), Constipated Duck (*), She’s A Woman, Freeway Jam, Air Blower, ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers, Thelonius (★＊), You Know What I Mean, and others (4 songs): Definitely Maybe, Superstition, Power (★＊), and Got The Feeling (★). Note: * denotes tracks not performed at the Sapporo or Korakuen concerts. * denotes tracks exclusive to 1975. This complete live album makes full use of three recordings, allowing you to fully experience that “miraculous night.” Like the previous release, “DEFINITIVE NAGOYA 1975 COMPLETE EDITION,” this release is based on the best master recording and supplemented with two additional recordings, making it the longest and most complete version. Not only is the slight gap (approximately 4 seconds) in “Power” now perfect, but the pre-show, inter-song, and post-show performances are also fully recorded. Moreover, the supplementary parts are also worth listening to, and you can also listen to the historic MC before and after the show. In particular, the words of the late rock and roll organizer who appeared before the show were the most heartwarming. Let me write them down here. MC: “I’d like to introduce the No. 1 Rock ‘n’ Roll in Japan, who planned and produced a joint concert between Japan, the UK, and the US. Please give them a big round of applause. The Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll in Japan, Mr. Yuya Uchida!! Go, get it on!!” Organizer: “Thank you very much. Unfortunately, we ran out of time and couldn’t respond to the encore (by the WORLD ROCK FESTIVAL BAND). I wanted to sing too, but I think everyone was waiting for the last band. It was quite a long performance, but did you enjoy it? I’m keenly aware that Japanese bands are starting to do quite well, too. What do you think? I wonder if the people upstairs are getting into it? This is a very unique concert, so first of all, please give a warm round of applause to the staff. Now, let’s welcome them with a warm round of applause. Listen where you need to listen, and get into the groove where you need to. They came all the way from the UK. Ladies & Gentlemen, JEFF BECK!!” Meticulous mastering by GRAF ZEPPELIN This is a truly historic live album, but it also represents GRAF ZEPPELIN’s pinnacle update. While the previous release seemed flawless, this one has been meticulously mastered, bringing out the full potential of the original sound. While every technique, including pitch correction and various noise reductions, has been used to refine the sound, perhaps the most effective this time around is phase correction. The sound is precisely adjusted, not even allowing for a thousandth of a second of deviation, and the previously slight leftward bias has now been brought sharply centered. Another important feature is the meticulous balance adjustment achieved through frequency band analysis. The main sound source, which had a slightly weak high frequency range, has been balanced to match the actual output sound, and the two supplementary sound sources have also been retuned to match the main sound. The frequency band has been revised for every song and every scene, achieving a more unified sound. Jeff Beck’s first solo visit to Japan was truly historic. While the delayed Sapporo performance and the shortened Korakuen concert are well documented, the most important moment is Nagoya, the only place where he truly delivered his work. This live album allows you to fully experience that “miraculous night” from start to finish. GRAF ZEPPELIN has taken this album to the next level, delivering a truly unprecedented album. This is a complete audience recording of the August 5, 1975, Aichi Gymnasium performance, his first solo performance in Japan and his only other performance. Based on the best master, this is the longest and most complete version, supplemented with two additional recordings. Not only is every track perfect, but the legendary pre- and post-show MCs are also included. This is an absolute masterpiece, mastered by GRAF ZEPPELIN, delivering the highest quality. The pre-recorded audio has been remastered! The main track delivers exceptionally clear, expansive, and superb stereo sound! Phase correction has been applied to slightly eliminate the slight left-leaning of the main track. The main track has been band-corrected to slightly reduce the high frequencies. The sub-track’s intro section, which had a low high frequency response, has been slightly boosted. Aichiken Taiikukan, Nagoya, Japan 5th August 1975 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND(from Original Masters) UPGRADE!!! (71:39) 1. Opening Announcement ★1 minute 37 seconds added (you can hear the opening MC for the longest time) 2. Soundcheck & Intro 3. Constipated Duck 4. She’s A Woman 5. Freeway Jam 6. Definitely Maybe 7. Superstition 8. Air Blower 9. Keyboard Solo 10. ‘Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers ★22 seconds added between songs 11. Power ★4 seconds added at the beginning 12. Got The Feeling 13. Thelonius 14. You Know What I Mean ★25 seconds added between songs 15. Outro MC ★42 seconds added (the only recording that includes the closing announcement) Jeff Beck – Guitar Wilber Bascomb – Bass Bernard Purdie – Drums Max Middleton – Keyboards
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