Michael Schenker Group/UK for US Tour 1980

At M.S.G. when Cozy Powell was a member, the unforgettable sound sources along with the 1981 tour to Japan are the 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. After Koji left RAINBOW in August 1980, he received requests from many bands and musicians to join him, but he cooperated with Michael Schenker, and as early as September 1980, he formed “THE MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP”. A UK tour will begin in conjunction with the release. In addition to the tour rehearsals that were held in preparation for the start of the tour, this work also includes a live performance in Pennsylvania in November 1980 from the American tour that took place after the British tour, both of which have the highest quality sound. It was recorded using a stereo sound board sound source and made into a press CD. These first appeared about 10 years ago, and after a while, the same kind of sound source was also included in the half official work “REACTIVATE LIVE”, but in this work, the sound source is directly sourced from the master tape in Cozy’s possession. It goes without saying that the sound quality has improved, and each recording time is over 1 minute longer, boasting much more content than the previous titles. Disc 1 contains a comprehensive rehearsal held at a studio in Sidcup, Kent, UK, before the UK and US tours, using Cozy’s own cassette tape “WHSMITH Ferro C90 Cassette” as the master. This sound source first appeared on the Langley label in March 2002 as “ARMED AND READY: 1980 TOUR REHEARSAL”, and the content that allowed you to listen to raw playing with the highest sound quality astonished all hard rock fans (later released as “ARMED AND READY: 1980 TOUR REHEARSAL”). As mentioned above, the same kind of sound source was recorded in “REACTIVATE LIVE”, but “Natural Thing” is missing there). In these previously released titles, cuts derived from tape changes were seen in the intro of “Armed And Ready” and the first half of “Doctor Doctor”. However, this work, which uses the sound directly from Cozy’s master tape, includes many parts that have appeared for the first time and cannot be heard, and the recording is 1 minute and 13 seconds long in total. First of all, it is recorded 3.5 seconds longer than the opening “Armed And Ready” intro, and you can listen to Gary’s first appearance. In the second song, “Cry For The Nations,” there is no cut at 5:22, which was present in the previous release, and after that, in addition to the bass test play for 15 seconds, the members’ conversations (although the sound is a little distant) can be seen. can. Furthermore, in the previous release, the take in which Gary repeats the chorus of “Victim Of Illusion” was cut off in several places, but this version is recorded uncut, and is about 3 seconds longer in total. “Doctor Doctor” hits the tape change as in the previous episodes, but in this work, the performance itself is recorded for 16 seconds longer. In contrast to the previous release, which was recorded from the part where the drums enter, this new take can be heard because Gary sings “To take my body apart.” These are extremely important new discoveries that can only be heard in this work! Furthermore, in terms of sound quality, unlike previous releases that averaged the sound image, this time it features a natural sound that takes advantage of the texture of the tape, giving the highest class line recording its original natural taste. I keep it as it is. 56 minutes and 16 seconds, boasting an outstanding presence and listenability not only as a material but also as pure entertainment, is a must-listen even for fans who have previously released it! And Disc 2 includes a live performance in Ely, Pennsylvania, held on November 20th from the American tour that took place from the fall of 1980 to the end of the year after the British tour. This is based on a cassette tape with “EERIE PA 11/20/80 MSG” written in magic marker (probably in Cozy’s own handwriting) on ​​the label, and you can enjoy 40 minutes of ultra-high quality stereo soundboard recording. . Similar to “FLYING OVER WEST” (Import Title), which contains the Los Angeles “Country Club” performance on December 22nd one month later, this sound source is an extremely valuable line source containing M.S.G.’s ’80 American tour. . This live also first appeared in December 2001, and was later recorded in “REACTIVATE LIVE”, following a similar history to “L.A. 1980 SOUNDBOARD” and “ARMED AND READY: 1980 TOUR REHEARSAL”. Even in this re-release, like the above two titles, it has been made into a sound disc directly from the master owned by Cozy, and it has realized a recording that is about 1 minute and 30 seconds longer than the previous release (in addition, the last track in the previous release) There was silence for 45 seconds from 5:00 to 5:45 of “Lights Out”). In this edition, the opening SE “Ride of the Valkyries” is suddenly recorded 30 seconds longer than the previous release (Is it to check the recording level, or is there a check sound that imitates a dog barking at the beginning of the recording? It’s interesting to hear that). The live main part in the meantime can be enjoyed with the highest class sound board recording, just like the previous episodes. However, this work also has a sound image that prioritizes the texture of the master direct, and the natural sound is easier to listen to than the previous releases, and will make you feel fresh. The main feature of this sound source can be seen in the last song “Lights Out”. The same song that has already been released enters the performance count immediately after the title call, but in this version there is a whopping 40 second interval from the call to the start of the performance. Since Gary Burden is MCing the 40 seconds, it seems likely that Michael’s guitar was having trouble and he was unable to start playing right away. (Maybe some parts have been edited or omitted.) This first appearance part is an important discovery that reveals the truth about live performances! This sound source, which largely features the missing parts that could not be heard in the previous releases and has greatly improved the sound quality, is a decisive and important sound source that is absolutely indispensable for knowing M.S.G. when he was a member of Cozy. Studio Rehearsals: Sidcup, Kent, UK for 1980 UK & US Tour STEREO SBD (from Original Masters) Live in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA 20th November 1980 STEREO SBD (from Original Masters) Disc 1 Studio Rehearsals: Sidcup, Kent, UK for 1980 UK & US Tour Taken from the original master tape, WHSMITH Ferro C90 Cassette 1. Armed And Ready 2. Cry For The Nations 3. Victim Of Illusion 4. Gary practices “Victim Of Illusion” 5. Natural Thing 6. Feels Like A Good Thing 7. Into The Arena 8. Rock Bottom 9. Lost Horizons 10. Doctor Doctor 11. Lights Out Disc 2 Live in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA 20th November 1980 Taken from the original master cassette tape TDK SA-C90, hand written “EERIE PA 11/20/80 MSG” on tape index 1. The Ride Of The Valkyries 2. Armed And Ready 3. Cry For The Nations 4. Victim Of Illusion 5. Into The Arena 6. Lost Horizons 7. Doctor Doctor 8. Lights Out Michael Schenker – Guitar Gary Barden – Vocal Chris Glen – Bass Cozy Powell – Drums Paul Raymond – Keyboards STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING