Led Zeppelin/Tokyo,Japan 10.3.1972

A page from 1972, when ZEP changed their sound orientation from impulsive to mature, the sound source of their second visit to Japan will be released from our store this time as well. Until now, we have released the best versions of the standard sound sources “UNPROCESSED 109” and “BUDOKAN 1ST NIGHT” and have received good reviews, but this time we will release the sound source from the second day of Budokan. Our store has been actively releasing ZEP for the past year, but in fact, it was on the second day of the Budokan performance in Japan in 1972 that we had a record of releases in the past. “MAJESTIC ROCK” and “ROLE TO PLAY” were released after discovering their own audience recording masters, and it was also a valuable excavation of this day, where the impression of mania was weak compared to the previous day. However, it was undeniable that they had negative points such as a distant sound image and sound cracking. Although it is a valuable excavated sound source, compared to the ultra-clear “BUDOKAN 1ST NIGHT” sound source, it cannot be denied that it has a rather plain impression. In that respect, “2ND NIGHT IN A JUDO ARENA 1972” has been considered one of the best audience recordings on the second day of Budokan. This time I got a low generation sound source that recorded the same sound source for a longer time. It has already gained a reputation as a sound source that boasts outstanding clarity among the sound sources on the second day of Budokan. Although it does not have the freshness of a stereo recording like the “BUDOKAN 1ST NIGHT” sound source, it is a wonderful sound source with the brutal power that can be said to be unique to a monaural recording. Even though it was an audience recording at a venue called Budokan (and under the sound system of the early 1970s), the sound image is surprisingly on and wonderful. This time, not only has the sound quality been further improved, but the random fluctuations in pitch, which were causing stress when listening, have been firmly adjusted. We have achieved the highest level of listenability ever! What is consistently conveyed from each audience recording of this day’s live performance is the sense of presence at the venue, as if watching with bated breath. There is no doubt that the atmosphere is quiet compared to the day before. This is ZEP’s sound, which has undergone a dramatic change in the past year, with the hard rock sound of the previous year, and the fact that they came back to Japan while the memories of the frenzied first visit to Japan were still fresh. You can even feel that he is listening carefully to the song. ZEP’s setlist featured new songs from their unreleased albums during their first performance in Japan, but for their second performance in Japan, they introduced even more songs to achieve a major change in sound…This is 72 I think it can be said to be the true value of ZEP. The strong impression of ZEP’s live shows up until 1971, when they played hard and freely with Plant’s screams at the center, is strong, and the big change in the sound of the 1972 Japan performance and the staging that literally represented a transitional period have been justly evaluated. Actually, it only happened recently. You must have felt that at “BUDOKAN 1ST NIGHT” as well. What makes ZEP great is not only their interplay, but also the fact that they were able to express such changes in sound on stage with surprising speed. On the other hand, there is no doubt that at the time, their interest in performing on stage was also focused on new songs. This was already evident in the summer in America. However, these new songs have not yet been included in the regular repertoire, and even before the album’s release, the songs from “HOUSES OF HOLY” have gained a regular place in the nightly show and have begun to be played…that is 72 It was a performance in Japan in 2017. At the same time as this desire for new songs and new work, Plant’s voice began to deteriorate. The color timer on his throat had already turned red in the summer in America, but it probably started flashing during the Japan performance. However, Plant’s voice still retains its youthful quality. Songs such as “Over The Hills And Far Away” clearly have a better voice compared to the previous day and the opening day in Osaka, which will be released at the same time. It’s true that she can no longer maintain the level she had in America in the summer, but she still has a young voice. This is a big difference from 1973. Also, it is interesting that Plant is introducing “The Song Remains The Same”, which is the second performance of the live performance, under the tentative title “Overture” from the previous day’s “ZEP”. This also shows the enthusiastic attitude towards the new song before its release. The medley development from “The Song Remains The Same” to “The Rain Song” on this day is wonderful, and it is very valuable that all four of them are trying to play within the framework of the album version. On the UK tour that took place after the Japanese performance, the live arrangement began to evolve as soon as possible, so this atmosphere was all the more valuable. Even more valuable is “The Ocean” played in the encore. Contrary to the expectations of the Japanese audience, who were hoping for a resemblance to the previous hard-hitting ZEP, instead of the familiar (or perhaps even tired of) “Communication Breakdown,” the members of ZEP released yet another new song. He showed it boldly. However, not only did a new song appear before its release until the encore, but when I tried to clap my hands together, the audience couldn’t match the ZEP section at this time with a full-throttle odd time signature…It can be said that it was such a hilarious scene. What’s more, it is now not only the first and last “The Ocean” performed in Japan, but also another aspect: the last live version before Plant’s voice completely changed. This is a hidden gem that you can’t miss. What is surprising about this release is that the scene after the live performance is recorded longer than any previous sound source. Of course, what you will hear is the opening words of a charismatic 70’s DJ. This is so fun! The audience must have been waiting for “Communication Breakdown” just like the day before, and as if to break that, he said, “I’m afraid there’s still a lot left of Led Zeppelin’s concert, but we played at this Budokan last night, and we’ll see you again tonight.” We apologize for the inconvenience and apologize for the inconvenience. However, following that, they also announced, “Another great group, Rock Explosion ’72 (and how good is the pronunciation of “seventy-toe”…lol), will be coming to the end of the year during Christmas week.” This was at the time. It was a preview of the arrival of Three Dog Night, which was at the height of its popularity. Finally, the famous MC even went so far as to say, “Thank you for your hard work at the venue security,” which made me laugh out loud! “Seventy Two” is the new best title for the second day at Budokan, and you should definitely listen to it until the end. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 3rd October 1972 Disc 1 (55:57) 1. Introduction 2. Rock And Roll 3. Black Dog 4. Over The Hills And Far Away 5. Misty Mountain Hop 6. Since I’ve Been Loving You 7. Dancing Days 8. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp 9. The Song Remains The Same 10. The Rain Song Disc 2 (79:28) 1. Dazed And Confused 2. Stairway To Heaven 3. Whole Lotta Love 4. Immigrant Song 5. The Ocean 6. Outroduction