Ozzy Osbourne/Blizzard of Ozz Different Mixes from the Final Takes

The 1980 UK tour accompanying Ozzy Osbourne’s shocking solo debut with “BLIZZARD OF OZZ” includes the CD title “HAMMERSMITH BLIZZARD” and “BLIZZARD OF OZZ FIRST LIVE” which includes footage from the first day of the tour. Such amazing sound sources will appear again this time, but in addition to that, this work “BLIZZARD OF OZZ WORKING TRACKS” is one that you will want to listen to again. Released in August 2006, this work includes a take on what is considered a “working track” of a masterpiece in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, including the single B-side “Looking At Me Looking At You.” Immediately after, it caused a stir among many heavy metal enthusiasts, and even fans who normally would not be interested in collector’s items were interested in this work. Basically, the performance that can be heard is the same as “BLIZZARD OF OZZ”, and there is no particular “new sound” that is only available in the demo version, but “Randy Truck Version” has a lively guitar at the forefront. It can be said that the sound image is overwhelming and will leave any Randy Rhoads fan in agony! This work is a very important and valuable sound source that allows you to know in detail Randy’s guitar phrases from his 1st album. As for the overall characteristics of this sound source, the vocals and bass are quite off (although they can be heard faintly), and Randy’s guitar and Lee Kerslake’s drums (especially the cymbals and hi-hat) are included. Depending on the song, there are times when you can hear a squealing sound mixed into the performance, but the clarity and clarity of the sound itself is very good. Even if you are aware of these characteristics in advance and play the original sound source, no one will be able to hear the sound of Randy’s crunching rhythm that sparks in the listener’s ears from the first song “I Don’t Know.” You will be surprised. I feel like I can faintly hear the guitar solo (perhaps because it was dubbed later). The more familiar the listener is with the sound image and mix, which is different from the completed album, the more they will be able to experience new discoveries and unexpected joy. The following “Crazy Train” is an innovative mix in which Bob Disley’s bass cannot be heard in the intro, and only Ozzy’s voice and Lee Kerslake’s drums sound. Also, in the final version, the guitar solo was on three tracks, but here it is on two tracks, and there are differences here and there (at around 2:45, Randy’s solo is inserted as if it were screwed into the space) The scene is a must-see for fans!) “Goodbye To Romance” and “Revelation (Mothe Earth)” also have the characteristic of not having any acoustic guitar, and these songs have very different impressions (especially “Goodbye To Romance”, The more raw guitar tone is sure to impress fans.) “Mr. Crowley”, which is a highlight of the album, has a strange sound that sounds like the keyboard intro played by Don Airey has been thinned out, and the song itself is almost just Randy’s backing and drums. . The last part has already been faded out, so you won’t be able to hear the parts that were previously cut, but Randy’s guitar has been mixed particularly loud, and guitar freaks and aspiring guitarists are encouraged to receive direct instruction from Randy. You can approach the sound source with a sense of comfort. The short instrumental “Dee” that was located at the beginning of “Suicide Solution” in the final version was not included in the master that was the source of this sound source, perhaps because the production process was included in the official album “TRIBUTE”. I didn’t. However, it is a big feature that you can listen to the single B-side “Looking At Me Looking At You”, and fans will be able to enjoy 42 minutes of Randy’s beautiful and wild guitar (in addition, at the end, Randy will give a radio interview Approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds of valuable tracks are additionally included as a bonus). This year, this “BLIZZARD OF OZZ” has been released as a 30th anniversary remastered version using the original take. While many of those official takes are sound sources that fans have already listened to enough to get tired of, this work is still full of surprises even after more than 5 years since its first appearance. Now that many wonderful live recordings from the “BLIZZARD OF OZZ” period have appeared, we would like those who have never experienced this work to enjoy this amazing “working track”! Randy’s playing is powerful and the sound that stands out clearly is a surprise title that is a must-listen for heavy metal fans! Multirack mixes of legendary “Blizzard Of Ozz” album; different mixes from the final takes. 1. I Don’t Know 2. Crazy Train 3. Goodbye To Romance 4. Suicide Solution 5. Mr. Crowley 6. No Bone Movies 7. Revelation (Mother Earth) 8. Steal Away (The Night) 9. You Lookin’ At Me Lookin’ At You 10. Randy Rhoads Radio Inverview Ozzy Osbourne – Vocal Randy Rhoads – Guitar Bob Daisley – Bass Lee Kerslake – Drums Don Airey – Keyboards