Oasis/England,UK 1994 Upgrade

Just when it was announced that they would finally be coming to Japan, Oasis will be performing at the Tokyo Dome for the first time in their history, and there has been a scramble for tickets, creating unprecedented excitement. To close out the end of 2024, we will be holding a special feature to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of their first album, “DEFINITELY MAYBE”! We will be releasing rare recordings that are worthy of the occasion. First of all, we will be introducing the superb updated live recordings of the super rare secret live performance in 1994! Until now, Oasis’ “Remaster & Remix” concept has mainly been based on soundboard recordings, but in the previous “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1998 SECOND NIGHT: 2024 REMASTER & MATRIX” and “DEFINITIVE YOYOGI 2005 FINAL NIGHT: 2024 REMASTER & MATRIX”, they began recording audiences for the first time. This release is the result of taking advantage of the great results they achieved with those. The first live recording of 1994 that met the criteria for the “Remaster & Remix” concept was a secret gig held in August, which also served as the music video shoot for “Cigarettes & Alcohol”. This precious gig was recorded thanks to a brave soul who recorded the performance shown to only 500 lucky fans who gathered during the break in filming. When the first title of this recording, Flushbulb’s “WAS THERE THEN”, was released in 2003, it was touted as having been recorded by the aforementioned music video film crew, but the recording quality was a high-quality audience recording, so it is natural to think that it was recorded by someone who participated in the gig. However, the recording quality was very clear and easy to hear, and the sound image was close, so it was praised by enthusiasts as one of the best recordings of the 1994 live performance, capturing a special gig with good sound quality. However, while it is certainly clear and very easy to hear when listening to it with today’s ears, it is also true that the sound quality was very sparse and lacking in thickness. Moreover, the previously released Flushbulb titles are now out of print and difficult to obtain, and no update versions have been released so far. So when they started working on this sound source with the “Remaster & Remix” concept, it turned out that it was a perfect match. With the latest AI technology, the sound image, which was already close, became even closer, to the point where it almost felt like you were watching from the front row of the gig. Furthermore, the closeness of Liam’s voice was a big attraction of this sound source, but with this work, it’s even closer… it’s so close that you might even be mistaken for a live voice. In addition, due to the nature of the gig, there were many parts where the sound shook because the recorder was surrounded by the audience, but this time it was carefully adjusted. Although it was originally a very easy-to-listen-to audience recording, this time it has a sense of stability that you can listen to with confidence. It has a quality that literally smashes past the previous releases. And the biggest attraction of this gig is the performance content and set list that are completely different from the regular live performance in 1994! Tony McCarroll’s drumming is particularly interesting. At the beginning, an instrumental jam is played with Noel at its center, and Tony is following Noel as he plays as he pleases. Tony’s skills were often criticized in the past, but he’s playing a really good drumming performance. In addition, it is extremely valuable to see a new song before its release performed with a band. First of all, the live arrangement of “Listen Up” is probably not yet decided, so it’s nice that the ending doesn’t end well and ends abruptly. As for the beloved “Whatever,” not only is it the oldest live band version since the debut, but at this point it already quotes a phrase from “All The Young Dudes.” In addition, the extremely rare ending is concluded with Liam singing a passage from “Changes,” which is connected to David Bowie. Naturally, both “Listen Up” and “Whatever” were before release, and both were unveiled for the first time as band versions after their debut. The best part is the super rare version of “D’Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman?”, which started out loosely, but Liam tried to sing it at first, but in the end Noel sang the whole thing (electrically) and Liam played the tambourine to the end. This miraculous audience recording, which captured the secret gig for the music video, which was full of such precious performances, in amazing sound quality, has been carefully upgraded to literally the best sound quality using the latest technology. The vividness of Liam’s singing voice, the special set list, songs that were performed for the first time, and different arrangements make it a quality that will give you goosebumps. Get this super rare live performance that is worthy of the “30th Anniversary Special of the Release of DEFINITELY MAYBE” in your hands! Features of the sound source: A secret gig held during the music video shoot for Cigarettes & Alcohol. This is a very rare performance that is not even listed on the tour data on the official website, and was held at a secret live performance with 500 fans.・A high-quality audience recording with a set list and arrangement that would not have been possible at a normal live performance at that time, which is extremely valuable. ・The band versions of Listen Up and Whatever were first performed at this live performance on this day after their debut. Of course, before the release. ・D’Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? is a version with only Noel’s electric guitar, and this arrangement is only available on this day. ・In the second half of Whatever, he sings not only All The Young Dudes but also David Bowie’s Changes, and this arrangement is also only available on this day. ・It was once released as “Was There Then” by Flushbulb, but it was discontinued and has not been reissued by other labels to this day. ・It was a high-quality AUD to begin with, but the mix made the sound feel sparse. ・The remix using the latest AI succeeded in bringing out the liveliness and thickness, especially in the guitar sounds. The wall of sound that is characteristic of early Oasis has finally been realized. -The previously reported issues with the sound positioning have also been thoroughly corrected. The Borderline, London, England 21st August 1994 ULTIMATE SOUND UPGRADE!!! (62:33) 1. Jam [Soundcheck] 2. Slide Away 3. Shakermaker 4. Fade Away 5. Live Forever 6. Supersonic 7. Columbia 8. Listen Up 9. D’Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? [Aborted] 10. D’Yer Wanna Be A Spaceman? 11. Whatever 12. I Am The Walrus Liam Gallagher – lead vocals, tambourine Noel Gallagher – lead guitar, vocals Paul Arthurs – rhythm guitar Paul McGuigan – bass Tony McCarroll – drums