Michael Schenker Group/CA,USA 1980 2 Source Ver.

Speaking of unforgettable sound sources at M.S.G. when Cozy Powell was enrolled, along with the 1981 tour to Japan, there are a number of sound board sound sources recorded on the 1980 tour. These sound sources based on the cassette tapes in Cozy’s collection startled many hard rock fans immediately after their first appearance, and are still considered standard sound sources of the time. If you are a fan and do not have these sound sources, I would like you to take this opportunity to listen to them. In “Cozy Tapes”, the sound source recorded on December 22, 1980 at the “Country Club” in Los Angeles, California, using an official level stereo soundboard sound source, was released in 2001 as “L.A. 1980 SOUNDBOARD”. It was released on , much to the surprise of fans. It is even shocking that M.S.G.’s 1980 American tour, where there were not even many audience recording collector’s items, was discovered as a line source.・It was even made official. These two previously released titles are almost identical in content, but this work, “FLYING OVER WEST,” which has recently arrived from overseas as a newly pressed 2-CD set, includes parts that could not be heard in the previous sound sources. , and has superior sound quality, and is currently positioned as the definitive sound source for Los Angeles in 1980. The sound sources recorded on Disc 1 are takes that were used as direct materials for the production of “L.A. 1980 SOUNDBOARD”. The master, which was digitized from Cozy’s cassette tape, was recorded directly in a British studio in 2001. Already released records such as “L.A. 1980 SOUNDBOARD” and “REACTIVATE LIVE” had the beginning and end of the sound source faded to give it the appearance of a work, but the last 40 seconds of the last “Looking Out From Nowhere” was unique in that it was recorded without sound. On the other hand, this version lacks the intro riff of the opening song “Armed And Ready” and the fade processing after “Looking Out From Nowhere”, so you can’t hear until the final MC part where Gary says “Thank you!” It can be done. In addition, in terms of sound quality, thanks to the correction technology that has greatly improved compared to 10 years ago, this time it is recorded with a more powerful sound image, with overwhelmingly superior sound pressure, clear and deep sound compared to previous releases. You can enjoy playing. The actual recording time is almost the same as the previous release, but the content is completely different. You can enjoy 45 minutes and 20 seconds of the passionate performance of early M.S.G. right after they started as a band, with the best sound quality ever. Disc 2 features even more surprising takes! This is a version of the original TDK SA-C90 master cassette, which is owned by Koji and has “LA. COUNTRY CLUB 12/22/80 MSG” handwritten on the sticker. . The recording time of this cassette direct version is more than 2 minutes longer than Disc 1, and it is possible to catch a glimpse of unknown parts of the live performance on the day. At the beginning of the sound source, fans will be surprised to suddenly be able to hear the previously unrecorded part where the venue announcer screams “THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP!” Because of this extremely loud sound, the person in charge apparently stopped the recording and lowered the volume level on the mixer table, resulting in about 5 seconds of silence. In other words, Disc 1 and the previously released edition were recorded after this recording level adjustment. Furthermore, this sound source also features a natural texture that has not been passed through any equalization and is simply digitized directly from the tape. The sound has a more analog flavor than other sound sources, and has a unique taste, and even enthusiasts who are used to listening to this live performance will be able to face the sound source with a fresh feeling. And the biggest feature of this sound source is the approximately 2 minutes of previously released and unrecorded takes that can be confirmed at the end of the sound source. As mentioned above, Disc 1 ends with Gary MCing “Thank you!” after playing “Looking Out From Nowhere”, but this master cassette contains an additional 2 minutes of continuation. , you can listen to the first half of “Lost Horizons” continuously. This part is not even recorded in the half official, and it is a big listening point only for this work. It’s certainly a shame that you can’t listen to everything, but the meaning and value of being able to listen to the line recording of “Lost Horizons” from this Los Angeles performance is tremendous! Disc 1 contains the original digital master of the 2001 release, and Disc 2 is the master tape direct version that includes valuable takes that can only be heard here. Even though they are the same live performance, each has a different texture and content. This work, which you can fully enjoy, is the definitive version of the 1980 Los Angeles performance! Even those who were satisfied with the half-official version will be surprised at the potential of this collector’s item! Taken from the original master cassette tape TDK SA-C90, hand written “LA. COUNTRY CLUB 12/22/80 MSG” on tape index(2 Versions) Disc 1 Version #1 2001 Digitally Transfer From Master Tapes 1. Armed And Ready 2 . Cry For The Nations 3. Victim Of Illusion 4. Natural Thing 5. Feels Like A Good Thing 6. Member Introductions 7. Into The Arena 8. Rock Bottom 9. Looking Out From Nowhere Disc 2 Version #2 Master Cassette Tapes Direct Transfer 1. Armed And Ready 2. Cry For The Nations 3. Victim Of Illusion 4. Natural Thing 5. Feels Like A Good Thing 6. Member Introductions 7. Into The Arena 8. Rock Bottom 9. Looking Out From Nowhere 10. Lost Horizons(cut out) Michael Schenker – Guitar Gary Barden – Vocal Chris Glen – Bass Cozy Powell – Drums Paul Raymond – Keyboards STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING