Michael Monroe/Osaka,Japan 2019 & more

Michael Monroe’s solo Japan tour was realized only 4 months after the scorching SUMMER SONIC. The latest original master set is now available. There are two performances included in this work. This is a 3-disc set that mainly features the best audience recording of the “December 2, 2019 Umeda CLUB QUATTRO” performance, and includes a bonus audience shot of the “December 3, 2019: Shibuya TSUTAYA O-EAST” performance. First of all, let’s organize the contents of this work based on the tour schedule that just ended.・December 2: Umeda CLUB QUATTRO　←★Disc 1-2★・December 3: Shibuya TSUTAYA O-EAST　←★Disc 3 (DVD)★ ・December 4: Daikanyama SPACE ODD (added) Performance) ・December 6th: Nagoya DIAMOND HALL [DISC 1-2: Superb live album from Osaka performance] A total of 4 performances. This work is a set that allows you to experience the whole story of the first day + second day, which is the beginning. The first thing that appears is the main full recording of Osaka. This is the latest work by “Western Japan’s strongest taper”, who is well known at our store, and speaking of “Club Quattro”, it is his garden. It seems that the Osaka performance was also a huge success, but regardless of that, they definitely kept the sweet spot. This time too, he is fully demonstrating his amazing skills, which are said to be “like a soundboard” and “the sound is better than the actual one.” What’s most amazing is how close they are. Although the actual recording position is not conveyed, the sound gives a direct feeling as if you are standing side by side with the members on stage (of course, this is not the case in reality). There is no sense of distance, and even the rough on-site mix can be vividly felt as if it were a sound board connected directly to the desk. Of course, I am absorbing the enthusiasm of the audience and the large chorus, but the performance sound and singing voice are overwhelmingly stronger than that. [DISC 3: Spectacular shot of the first day in Tokyo] Following such a full live album is an audience shot of the first day in Tokyo, which is the next day. The latest work by the person who shot ALCATRAZZ’s masterpiece “DEFINITIVE TOKYO 2019 FINAL NIGHT: THE VIDEO”, and of course the original master only for this work. And this is an absolutely spectacular view! This photo was taken from the second floor seat, looking straight ahead at the stage in Central Europe, but probably because I was in the front row, there was no obstruction at all. What’s more, the close-up of Michael’s face shows not only his facial expressions, but also every wrinkle on his forehead peeking through the gap between his blonde bangs. We often broadcast a one-camera pro shot of the performance in Japan on TV Kanagawa’s HR/HM program, and it is a full show with that quality. Moreover, the camera work is amazing. Although it runs around hyper, it still holds Michael in the center of the screen while still zooming, and has a great sense of stability with no blurring at all. Of course, this is due in part to the zoom and camera shake prevention features of modern equipment, but that alone cannot explain the stunning camerawork. I used the TV program Pro Shot as an example earlier, but it is completely different from the blandness of the program staff. He is clearly used to filming, and must be a fan who has seen Michael’s shows many times. Quality declares this without having to be told. However, it’s a shame! Earn only one point. That’s audio. Although it has a strong core sound, it is too powerful and has a slightly over-peaked sound. [Hyper RnR show that explodes with active feeling] What is depicted with these two original masters is a full show that is currently in progress as it rushes through “2019.” Let’s organize the sets for the two days here. ●Solo (15 songs)・NOT FAKIN’ IT: Dead, Jail or Rock ‘n’ Roll・SENSORY OVERDRIVE: ’78/Trick of the Wrist (Tokyo only)・HORNS AND HALOS: Ballad of the Lower East Side・BLACKOUT STATES ：Old King’s Road／This Ain’t No Love Song ・ONE MAN GANG：One Man Gang／Last Train to Tokyo／Junk Planet／The Pitfalls of Being an Outsider／In the Tall Grass／Black Ties and Red Tape／Hollywood Paranoia／ Low Life in High Places/Built for Speed ​​●Others (9 songs)・HANOI ROCKS: Don’t You Ever Leave Me/Motorvatin’/Malibu Beach Nightmare/Up Around the Bend・DEMOLITION 23.: Nothin’s Alright/Hammersmith Palais/I Wanna Be Loved Cover: 1970/Blitzkrieg Bop (Tokyo only)…and it goes like this. A wide variety of representative songs from HANOI ROCKS to the previous album “BLACKOUT STATES” are scattered, as well as 9 songs from “ONE MAN GANG”. Moreover, it is a rush of 5 songs from the beginning. “SUMMER SONIC” four months ago also started with “One Man Gang” and “Last Train to Tokyo,” but they push with an even more fierce sense of active work. In this day and age where veterans are mostly nostalgic melodies, it is a show that is too dazzling. Of course, just having a lot of new songs doesn’t make a band feel active. Their performance and singing are as hyper as ever. And the excitement of the audience is also hot. In recent years, I’ve listened to too many shows where new songs have calmed down and people are excited about nostalgic melodies, but the audience for this work is excited even if it’s a new song. Of course, the “ONE MAN GANG” number is wonderful, but the show is so hot that you think, “Isn’t this the golden age!?” I sometimes use the word “feeling like an active performer” when it comes to shows performed by energetic veterans, but that often only applies to the performance. At the actual venue, there was a clear difference in the audience between the new song and the old melodies, and the rings of the year couldn’t be hidden in the looks and movements. But Michael Monroe is different. Both himself and the audience were in their prime. A luxurious set where you can fully enjoy the two full shows of 2019. The fastest release of the first report and the ultimate 3-disc set. Please enjoy the hot show while it’s still hot! Umeda Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan 2nd December 2019 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Tsutaya O-East, Tokyo, Japan 3rd December 2019 AMAZING SHOT!!(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (38:44) 1. Intro 2. One Man Gang 3. Last Train to Tokyo 4. Junk Planet 5. The Pitfalls of Being an Outsider 6. In The Tall Grass 7. Ballad of the Lower East Side 8. Old King’s Road 9. ’78 10. Black Ties and Red Tape 11. Motorvatin’ 12. Hollywood Paranoia Disc 2 (47:23) 1. This Ain’t No Love Song 2. Don’t You Ever Leave Me 3. Malibu Beach Nightmare 4. Up Around the Bend 5. Dead, Jail or Rock ‘n’ Roll 6. Low Life in High Places 7. Built for Speed ​​8. Nothin’s Alright 9. Hammersmith Palais 10. 1970 (The Stooges cover) 11. I Wanna Be Loved DVD Live at Tsutaya O-East, Tokyo, Japan 3rd December 2019 (95:25) 1. Intro 2. One Man Gang 3. Last Train to Tokyo 4. Junk Planet 5. The Pitfalls of Being an Outsider 6. In the Tall Grass 7. Ballad of the Lower East Side 8 Old King’s Road 9. ’78 10. Black Ties and Red Tape 11. Motorvatin’ 12. Hollywood Paranoia 13. Trick of the Wrist 14. This Ain’t No Love Song 15. Don’t You Ever Leave Me 16. Malibu Beach Nightmare 17. Up Around the Bend 18. Dead, Jail or Rock ‘n’ Roll 19. Blitzkrieg Bop 20. Low Life in High Places 21. Built for Speed ​​22. Nothin’s Alright 23. Hammersmith Palais 24. 1970 25. I Wanna Be Loved Michael Monroe – vocals, saxophone Sami Yaffa – bass Karl Rockfist – drums Steve Conte – guitar Rich Jones – guitar COLOUR NTSC Approx.95min. Michael Monroe – vocals, saxophone Sami Yaffa – bass Karl Rockfist – drums Steve Conte – guitar Rich Jones -guitar