Michael Schenker/Tokyo,Japan 1.20.1983

From the January 1983 Japan tour accompanying the release of “ASSAULT ATTACK,” which marked the Michael Schenker Group’s second visit to Japan, the final performance at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan on January 20th is now available for the first time.・Made into a record with high quality audience master! Michael’s turbulent Budokan live, which is known for creating a touch-and-go atmosphere with the audience, is recorded live with a documentary touch and engraved on a 2-CD set! This Japan tour to accompany the release of “ASSAULT ATTACK” was a rather low-profile M.S.G. Japan tour, fitting in between 1981, when M.S.G. made their first visit to Japan, and 1984, when they visited Japan twice. It was in position. However, recently, “GOD RETURNS DEFINITIVE MASTER”, which recorded the Fukuoka performance on the first day (January 13th) with a stereo soundboard sound source leaked by the people involved, has become a standard due to its outstanding presence, and the Kyoto performance on January 17th. “ULCER ATTACK”, which includes the performance, has surprised fans with its wonderful sound even though it is a gift title, and the availability of items is increasing. This product that will appear this time is one of the items that will determine this trend. Miracle Man has recorded splendid recordings of M.S.G.’s live performances in the 1980s, including “LIVE INTO THE ARENA” at Budokan in 1981, “PRINCE DAKKAR” in 1984, and “SUPER ROCK ’84 TOKYO.” Ta. Of course, this ’83 year was no exception, and the final day, the Nippon Budokan performance on January 20th, was left with a powerful audience source comparable to the above sound source! There have been several audience recordings from the same day, such as “ROCK YOU TO THE BUDOKAN,” but this work, recorded from “Arena E row 39,” has a closeness of sound and a vividness. Both are surprising and clearly exceed the previous releases. In particular, Michael’s guitar has a very direct feel, and its thick, clear tone gives off the presence of a layered line sound source (because of his amazing guitar, there are some scenes where the peak is slightly over the top) ). It’s not just the recording that’s amazing. Since it’s the last day of the tour, we’re really excited to play on this day. From the opening song “Ulcer”, Michael continued to play excellently regardless of solo or backing. There is a mistake at the beginning of “Bijou Pleasurette”, but even this moment makes you enjoy it as the charm of “this live only”. Moreover, from this point on, he continues to play even more wonderfully, and in “Into The Arena” and “Courvoisier Concert”, he listens to plays that move the listener’s heart, with exquisite use of slow and fast. Gary Burden’s skill has clearly improved compared to his live performances before 1981, and he has good control over the high range. His own songs such as “Cry For The Nations” and “Attack Of The Mad Ax Man” are more skillful than his previous songs in 1981, and he also plays Graham Bonnet’s “Rock You To The Ground” and “Desert Song.” It shows more than adequate performance. Among them, “Lost Horizons” in the middle of the live performance can be said to be a big listening point. As mentioned above, you will be overwhelmed by the way the guitar, which is strong yet sharp, meshes well with the tight rhythm. However, an unexpected incident occurred after the performance of “Lost Horizons”. Michael saw the audience in the front row of the arena seats (reportedly members of a famous band) and felt that the reaction was “bad”, so he provoked them by saying some strong words. Furthermore, Michael provoked them even before “Looking For Love”. Listeners will even feel confused as Michael’s real voice pops out with such realism that it feels like hearing it at the scene. At that time, Michael might have refused to perform because of this (in fact, at the Yokohama performance on the first day of 1984, he got angry at having a lighter thrown onto the stage and left the stage). However, Michael at this time positively reflected his excited emotions into the performance, and “Looking For Love”, “Armed And Ready” and “Doctor Doctor” were sublimated into wonderful performances. The last 14 minutes of “Rock Bottom” is unparalleled! Michael’s guitar, which seems to have turned his anger into energy, delivers a series of spectacular plays, bringing the live to a close with great excitement! The sensual yet aggressive guitar sound, and above all, the unpredictability and thrill that does not allow fans to let down their guard for a moment, is the real appeal of Michael Schenker in the 1980s. The thrilling 1983 Budokan performance is brought back to life with a powerful sound that even surpasses the classic “ROCK YOU TO THE BUDOKAN”! This work, which records the last day’s live performance on two CDs with approximately 100 minutes of real sound, can be said to be the definitive version of the sound source from Japan in 1983, along with the sound board sound source “GOD RETURNS DEFINITIVE MASTER” from the first day. . Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 20th January 1983 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (34:08) 1. Opening S.E. 2. Ulcer 3. Cry For The Nations 4. Attack Of The Mad Ax Man 5. Rock You To The Ground 6. Bijou Preasurette 7. Victim Of Illusion 8. Member Introduction 9. Into The Arena Disc 2 (64:42) 1. Desert Song 2. Courvoisier Concerto 3. Lost Horizons 4. Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 5. Looking For Love 6. Armed And Ready 7. Doctor Doctor 8. Are You Ready To Rock 9. Rock Bottom Michael Schenker – Guitar Gary Barden – Vocals Chris Glenn – Bass Ted McKenna – Drums Andy Nye – Keyboards