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A new version featuring the first appearance sound source on the first day of the 1971 LA Forum will be released, but at the same time, the mirrored master from ZEP’s 1977 LA Forum consecutive performances on June 25th will also be released at the same time, making it a luxurious week. Even if you are not a enthusiast, you can’t hide your excitement about the ZEP live recording among the mirrored sound sources. In the first place, only mirrored recordings existed on this day, and it is one of the famous sound sources from 1977, when items have been produced for a long time. Among them, the “L.A. FORUM 1977 4TH NIGHT DEFINITIVE MILLARD MASTER” has become the definitive version in recent years. Before that, there was a best-seller called “LOS ANGELES 1977 4TH NIGHT”, but the quality that surpassed it also became a huge best-seller. However. The master released this time is just overwhelmed by the amazing upper feeling that easily dismisses even such recent best-sellers. The naturalness is completely different. Those previously released versions were originally recorded on VHS from the first generation (i.e., a copy from the master to another cassette) that Millard had prepared for trade in exchange for concealing the master in his later years, and had been considered the best for a long time. However, there was a humming noise that occurred because it was recorded on VHS, which was bothersome in the quiet parts. For example, it was clearly audible in the intro and acoustic corners of “Since I’ve Been Loving You”. This was completely wiped out by the new master. The difference with the previously released versions is clear, but the clear upper feeling or natural feeling is overwhelming. The listening experience is truly wonderful, and it is even milder when listened to with headphones. Even the highly acclaimed “L.A. FORUM 1977 4TH NIGHT DEFINITIVE MILLARD MASTER”, which is considered the definitive version, is not equalized… but the unnaturalness of the high tones and other parts is still noticeable compared to this version. The master’s seal is a cruel thing after all. Of course, the usual event when releasing the ZEP mirrored master was the simultaneous release of the equalized version, but this time it was unnecessary. As usual, dadgad was in charge of the remaster, but this time he, who has a tendency to finish it on the high side, made it a crisp sound and even used spatial effects to give it a very vulgar feel. There were cases where both the normal and remastered versions could be coupled, such as the “L.A. FORUM 1975 2ND NIGHT MIKE MILLARD MASTER TAPES” where the remaster he worked on went well, but this time it was impossible. Therefore, it was decided to release only the conventional version and “Flat Transfer”, which has a clear upper feeling. And it is not only the natural sound quality that easily conveys the upper feeling unique to the master. The recording starts longer than the existing version. Of course, it is a scene before ZEP starts playing, but even from such a place, there is evidence of the master. Although this is the LA Forum consecutive performances where great performances line up even among the 1977 tour, Jimmy’s mistakes and roughness stand out in the opening “The Song Remains The Same” because it was after a day off. After all, it is a stable mirrored quality, so the sound image of his guitar is close again. ZEP since 1975 has a tendency to play better the more consecutive performances, including Jimmy, and it seems that the opening of the off-season was generally a slow starter. The mirrored quality conveys Jimmy’s feeling of waking up as if it were a handful. However, this is the LA Forum that ZEP loves. Jimmy also wakes up immediately and starts the engine at full throttle from “Nobody’s Fault But Mine”. The first great performance of this day, which was born from this momentum, is “In My Time Of Dying”. At the end of the show, Robert suddenly started singing Little Richard’s “Rip It Up” instead of the usual “You Shook Me,” which gave the audience a taste of old-time improvisation. Robert had told them beforehand that it was Saturday, and it seems that he had intended to sing “Rip It Up,” whose lyrics begin with “Saturday night.” When he started singing, the other three were caught off guard, and each of them hurriedly tried to match Robert. Jimmy was particularly impressive, playing a rock and roll pattern even with the open tuning for the bottleneck to support Robert. Despite this, the song that Robert started ended at the beginning, and the other three seemed to be asking, “Is it over already?” Thanks to the mirrored quality, it was possible to see the unique charm of this day, with a high level of tension that was not as high as on June 21, and a calm atmosphere that allowed for careful playing. Jimmy’s detailed solo is the highlight from the middle of “No Quarter”, and Robert’s careful singing of “Going To California”, which was literally a local song, is superb. Here too, the tension unique to this day, where the balance between stillness and movement is well balanced, is well expressed, and it is so wonderful that it is no exaggeration to call it the best take of the song in 1977. Jimmy’s detailed play is also shown in “Stairway To Heaven”, and it is a great feeling that this day has a unique charm. And for the encore, instead of the usual “Rock And Roll”, “Communication Breakdown” is played in the form of an avalanche from “Whole Lotta Love”, which is also a rare and magnificent 1977 version. These performances are further enhanced by the recording from the master that has finally been realized. Speaking of which, when the master was released this time, there was a rare incident with JEMS where a gap occurred between the songs… but don’t worry, we’ve got it covered! Remastering Memo Flat Transfer was only divided into discs. For reference, the remastered version probably includes spatial effects to make it more flashy. There is a silence at the end of the original song, but this has been fixed. (First phenomenon on Mirrored Tapes) The Forum, Inglewood, California, USA 25th June 1977 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (74:28) 1. Intro 2. The Song Remains The Same 3. Sick Again 4. Nobody’s Fault But Mine 5. In My Time Of Dying 6. Since I’ve Been Loving You 7. No Quarter Disc 2 (63:27) 1. MC 2. Ten Years Gone 3. The Battle Of Evermore 4. Going To California 5. Black Country Woman 6. Bron-Y-Aur Stomp 7. White Summer / Black Mountain Side 8. Kashmir 9. Trampled Underfoot Disc 3 (74:23) 1. MC 2. Over The Top 3. Guitar Solo 4. Achilles Last Stand 5. Stairway To Heaven 6. Whole Lotta Love 7. Communication Breakdown
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