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The 2019 world tour of the early FLOYD reproduction project has finally been completed. A unique live album that will symbolize the final stage is now available. This work includes “July 17, 2019 Perugia Performance”. This is a superb audience recording performed at the famous European music festival “UMBRIA JAZZ FESTIVAL”. This festival is truly a festival. It is held twice a year, in Perugia in the summer and in Orvieto in the winter, but unlike the so-called rock festivals that are held in squares and halls, it takes place in the city. Concerts are held in all sorts of spaces, including restaurants and theaters, as well as streets, museums, churches, underground caves, and more. Since there are not many appearances by rock bands, it may not be very familiar to rock fans, but the audience recording has its unique mood. We introduced KRAFTWERK’s “UMBRIA JAZZ 17” from the year before last, and it has a delicious atmosphere that is different from any other summer festival. Also, as mentioned above, this show is also the final stage of the 2019 tour. First, as usual, let’s check the show’s position from the overview of SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS’ activities. ●2018, May 20-24: UK #1 (4 performances), September 2-21: Europe #1 (15 performances), September 23-29: UK #2 (6 performances) ) 2019, March 12th – April 22nd: North America (28 performances), April 29th – May 4th: UK #3 (5 performances), July 3rd – 27th: Europe #2 (15 performances) ←★Here★ This is the footprint of the early FLOYD reprint project that has been announced so far. Last year, we focused exclusively on Europe, but this year we have expanded to North America. It was truly a “world” tour. However, the finale is still the main battleground, Europe. The Umbria Jazz Festival performance of this work was the 9th concert of “Europe #2”, which is the final stage. This work, which records such a show, is the same as before… no, it is better than ever. What’s most wonderful is the clear clarity and close synchronization. It must be an audience recording that also absorbs the unique Umbrian jazz mood, but the important performance sound is too wonderful. Among the various venues, SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS performed at the main venue, Santa Giuliana Arena, which is a large open space. Therefore, there are no walls or ceilings to reflect sound, and the sound output from the PA is picked up directly with literally zero reverberation. And it’s not just clear. Not only does the treble extend beautifully, but the midrange is also responsive and powerful, and the deep bass is clear and thick, even down to the vibe. Was it because of the sound output because it was the main venue of a world-famous jazz festival that has been going on for over 45 years, or was the position a miracle? Anyway, dynamism dwells in all the ranges, and it hits you with zero sense of distance. Although the performance sound can be called “just like a soundboard”, the Amity label introduces it with a real Umbrian mood. Although it’s only a small amount, it also picks up conversational voices from the surrounding area here and there. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. As mentioned above, this festival is a festival where the entire city becomes a concert venue. The mood is open and feels really good. To avoid any misunderstanding, there is no crowd like at other venues at this work, and by the standards of other bands, the audience noise is rather minimal. However, when it comes to SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS, which has produced a series of super famous recordings with overwhelming sounds, it is impossible to preserve them forever unless a miracle occurs. In any case, the “summer festival” that resides in the subtle breath of the audience is delicious, and it breathes a relaxing summer breeze into the psychedelic atmosphere of early FLOYD numbers. In the case of SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS, which has mass-produced famous recordings, it is classified into three types: “clear type”, “dynamic type”, and “mood type”, but this work is extremely difficult. The transparency with zero echo is outstanding even among the “clear types,” and the powerful midrange and deep bass are the best of the “dynamic types.” And, the open feeling typical of a summer festival could be called a “mood type”…while inhaling all kinds of flavors, you can listen to early FLOYD numbers all over your body with soundboard quality without any questions asked. I’ve reported on countless live albums, but none that have combined individuality and quality to such an apex level. That’s why you can’t underestimate even one performance of SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS…it’s a masterpiece that makes you feel that way. This is the ultimate sound of the tour “No.1”. Live at Arena Santa Giuliana, Perugia, Italy 17th July 2019 ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1(60:21) 1. Soundscape 2. Intro 3. Interstellar Overdrive 4. Astronomy Domine 5. Nick Mason Introduction 6. Lucifer Sam 7. Fearless 8. Obscured By Clouds 9. When You’re In 10. Remember A Day 11. Arnold Layne 12. Vegetable Man 13. Nick Mason Speaking 14. If 15. Atom Heart Mother 16. If (reprise) Disc 2(61:03) 1. The Nile Song 2. Guy Pratt Speaking 3. Green Is The Color 4. Gary Kemp Speaking 5. Let There Be More Light 6. Childhood’s End 7. Nick Mason Speaking 8. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun 9. See Emily Play 10. Bike 11. One Of These Days 12. A Saucerful Of Secrets 13. Point Me At The Sky
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