Jeff Beck/Tokyo,Japan 1975 Upgrade

Jeff Beck’s first solo visit to Japan was turbulent due to poor health. The original master of the traditional full recording that recorded the final performance has been newly discovered. It’s a major upgrade. The final day was the “August 7, 1975: Korakuen Stadium” performance. It is a historical audience recording that completely records the whole story. This day has been known for its recordings for some time, and we have introduced many titles. However, there was only one master that recorded this day from beginning to end. This work is the ultimate version of that “only continuous recording”. It is a pinnacle live album that has been digitized directly from the original original cassette that was treasured by the recording artist himself, and has significantly updated the highest peak sound. In addition to its quality, speaking of Jeff’s first solo visit to Japan, it is also famous for a series of troubles due to poor health. First, let’s take a quick look back at the circumstances at the time. [Arrival at Haneda after 3pm on August 3rd]・August 3rd “SAPPORO 1975”・August 5th “DEFINITIVE NAGOYA 1975 COMPLETE” EDITION” x August 6th: Maruyama Park Outdoor Concert Hall (Kyoto: canceled) August 7th: Korakuen Stadium ←★This work★《Departing from Japan on the night of August 7th and going to London》 x August 9th: Sugou Trail Land (Sendai: canceled) [Only one complete consistent recording] This is the schedule at that time. They came to Japan as the main act for the “1st WORLD ROCK FESTIVAL EASTLAND” hosted by the late Yuya Uchida, and a total of 5 performances were originally scheduled. However, just before coming to Japan, he caught a cold after getting caught in the rain during a performance in New Orleans, and his recovery in Hawaii was not going well, so two performances were canceled. There were only three performances. And those three performances were also full of ups and downs. Jeff, who had been recovering in Hawaii until the last minute, arrived in Japan on the afternoon of the first performance in Sapporo (!). As a result, other artists had already finished performing locally, and we were now waiting for Jeff to arrive in Sapporo. After that, in the second performance in Nagoya, he showed his true potential and gave a great performance, but his physical condition deteriorated again due to the strain. The Kyoto performance was halted due to acute pneumonia, and the band moved on to the highlight Tokyo (Korakuen) performance. Again, Jeff’s high fever did not subside, and he was originally scheduled to be filmed as the main act, but he changed everything and took the stage in second place (it was said to be before 3pm). After the Tokyo performance, Jeff went straight to the hospital and returned home. The Sendai performance, which was originally supposed to be the last, was also cancelled. In other words, even among the three performances that were realized, only the Nagoya performance was a full set. Sapporo, where I was late, and Tokyo, where I left early (this work), ended up being short sets. Well, this work is the ultimate master of the Korakuen performance on the final day. It is the only known full recording of the ultimate quality. In the first place, the reason why there are so few full recordings is due to the circumstances mentioned above. It was not widely known that Jeff would be performing in second place, and the audience was in great confusion. Most tapers failed because they couldn’t get to the venue in time or couldn’t set up in time for Jeff’s sudden appearance. Among them, a complete recording that can be called a miracle appeared in 2001. After that, it was a traditional masterpiece recording that was loved as a complement to other recordings and on remastered editions, but this time the actual original cassette was provided by the recording artist himself. All the sounds sucked into that miraculous cassette have been made into a CD. [Omoto cassette that became the highest in terms of sound] What came out of such an Omoto cassette was a shocking sound. Until now, it has been thought that the most amazing thing about this recording is that it is a “completely consistent record,” but that was not the case. In fact, it was the best in terms of sound. In fact, even compared to the same recording of the old Masterport, and even compared to another recording “WORLD ROCK FESTIVAL”, which has been considered the highest peak to date, this work is overwhelmingly superior. The core is extremely strong, boasting a crystal clear atmosphere and vivid details, yet the sound is as realistic as it is tactile. In particular, it cannot be compared to the old Masterport version of the same recording, the midrange sound that was sparse is rich and roaring, and the natural feeling without deterioration is completely different. After all, it was provided by the recording person himself, and there is no doubt that it is the same recording even if you check the balance and detailed cheers, but it is still a major upgrade that makes you doubt your ears, “Is it really the same recording?” It is a superb sound that shines at the top in all aspects, quickly overtaking other recordings whose selling point was the quality of the sound even if it was imperfect. What is depicted with the highest peak updated sound is the truth of the final performance, which was actually wonderful. As I mentioned earlier, my physical condition was far from perfect, but you can’t feel that in my performance. Of course, compared to Nagoya, which was a full set, it is a short show without “Air Blower,” “Power,” “Got The Feeling,” and “Thelonius,” but that choice is definitely correct. The amount of concentration packed into about 45 minutes is amazing, the melodies spun are extremely beautiful, and every cutting is sharp. Even though he had to change his plans due to poor health, he will give everything he has when he stands on stage. A masterful performance unfolds in which that will is transformed into sound. A classic recording that has been conveying the final performance of the solo’s first visit to Japan. The original cassette had a superb sound that no other recording could match. The ultimate live album, unrivaled in length, quality, and sense of realism that can only be achieved through continuous recording. ★Direct use of the master cassette of the recorder. The best sound quality of all Korakuen recordings in the past. Live at Korakuen Stadium, Tokyo, Japan 7th August 1975 PERFECT SOUND*UPGRADE(from Original Masters) (45:41) 1. Intro. 2. Constipated Duck 3. She’s A Woman 4. Freeway Jam 5. Definitely Maybe 6. Superstition 7 . Keyboard Solo 8. Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers 9. You Know What I Mean 10. Diamond Dust Jeff Beck – Guitar Wilber Bascomb – Bass Bernard Purdie – Drums Max Middleton – Keyboards