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“SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” is an unusual live album that is entirely composed of BLACK SABBATH numbers. The original leaked soundboard master has been upgraded and is now available. [Leaked stereo soundboard that became the source of the official edition] “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL”…It was a truly unusual work. Although it is an official album from the Blood Gills era, there are no solo numbers. Everything was dominated by Sabbath’s famous songs. That doesn’t mean that Ozzy at the time was touring only Sabbath numbers. At that time, the original BLACK SABBATH, which welcomed Ronnie James Dio, was planning “LIVE EVIL”. When Ozzy learned of this move, he planned a live album of all Sabbath songs as a counter-disc (initially, Randy was still alive and he was reluctant, and it is said that he started thinking about leaving the band. ). The actual production was realized after Randy’s death and he was replaced by Brad, and a special performance was held at “THE RITZ” on “September 26 + 27, 1982, New York City”. “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” was produced from those two performances (by the way, it was released on “November 27, 1982”, which preceded “LIVE EVIL (December 1982)”). This work is the original stereo soundboard recording that conveys the scenes of those two performances without modification. It is famous that the official version is full of corrections with Ozzy’s vocals being replaced, but this work allows you to enjoy the entire two performances of “True SPEAK OF THE DEVIL”. [Upgraded sound that updates the highest peak] Moreover, this work is an upgraded version. The original master was leaked in 2013, but “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL: RITZ 1982 COMPLETE”, which included the best master, was sold out and out of print in an instant due to its shocking content. This work is a definitive edition that has been refined with the latest and meticulous remastering of the famous album and updated to its highest peak. Its quality is ultimate. As a matter of fact, the previous edition was also of the superlative, completely official quality, and the major pitch deviation, which was the biggest drawback of Net Master, had been corrected. However, the sound seemed to be leaked, and although it was extremely vivid, it was a little flat. However, in this work, by organizing each range, each note has a three-dimensional feel, and the outline is clear. It became a three-dimensional sound that flew around vividly. The upgrade can be felt throughout the ensemble, but the most obvious one is Tommy Aldrich’s drumming. Even in the original sound, it was panned left and right as much as possible, but it felt like it was simply moving from right to left. On the other hand, this work seems to be synchronized with Tommy himself, and the hitting sounds fly from all directions above, below, left and right of his head. Of course, the leaked soundboard is 2ch stereo, and the mix cannot be changed. In other words, this three-dimensional feeling resided in the Omoto Master, and it has become possible to feel it more clearly as the sound quality of each note has improved significantly. And that three-dimensional feel can also be felt from the guitar, bass, and vocals that boast a close contact. Clearness, wide range, and three-dimensional feel. It is the ultimate sound that brings out the potential of the original master to the limit. [True SOTD and Another SPOTD] ●True SPEAK OF THE DEVIL: Day 2 (Disc 2) The reborn sound depicts the “True SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” and “Another “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL”. As mentioned above, this work includes two performances in total, but “Day 2 (Disc 2)” was the source of the official edition. It seems that Sharon Osbourne was putting pressure on the members, saying, “Even if you fail, you can’t synthesize it,” and the highly complete take was on the second day. However, the vocals are completely different (bitter smile). The MC and shouts, which are a bit worn out, and the lustrous main vocals are so different from the official version that people have been saying for many years that they should have replaced them, but as expected. However, the severity of the former vocalist was unexpected. Even when the leaked master appeared, I was at a loss for words, saying, “I can’t believe it’s come this far…”, but you can enjoy the magnificently rough original voice in the highest quality. Another thing is that the performance is actually partially different from the official version. Rather than replacing each instrument, it’s more about replacing songs. According to producer Max Norman, “We used takes from the sound check (during the daytime on the 26th, so no sound source was released) for three songs,” but there were also some big performances, such as “Iron Man.” It seems that the song that was a mistake has been replaced. An even bigger difference is “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath”. This work is a complete recording of two days, but this super masterpiece is not played in either. The rehearsal take that Norman mentioned was adopted as the official version. ●Another SPEAK OF THE DEVIL: First day (Disc 1) The story has changed, but the first day was a live performance that was not included in the official edition. This is “another SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” where neither the performance nor the vocals can be heard officially. The reason it wasn’t accepted was because of a mistake in the performance. As expected, the ensemble is full of masters, so it doesn’t seem like the ensemble is falling apart, but since the first day was full of unfamiliar songs, it was a surprising performance, and mistakes were made frequently in small areas. Rather, it’s a live performance that will leave you wondering, “Is it possible to improve that much the next day?” That said, it’s not a completely useless stage either. Actually, Ozzy’s vocals were in better shape on the first day. Of course, it is not as complete as the official version that was replaced, but that is why the live feeling is exquisite, and there is no unnatural change in voice quality like the official version. “The Wizard”, which was not played in the 70s, “Never Say Die”, which was not played in the reorganized Sabbath, and “Symptom Of The Universe” with songs can be enjoyed with 100% live performance. As planned, “SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” surpassed the original “LIVE EVIL” and became a platinum disc in the United States. However, the content of all songs Sabbath was not desirable to Ozzy, and he was often removed from the reissue project. This work is a two-disc set that conveys the “real life” of such an unusual masterpiece. Moreover, it is “another SPEAK OF THE DEVIL” that does not only correct the shortcomings of the leaked master, but is drawn with a sound that pursues the maximum potential of the master, and is a “true SPEAK OF THE DEVIL”. This is the definitive edition where you can enjoy the complete uncensored “Sabbath solo live”, which was only held for two nights in his 50-year career. The Ritz, New York City, New York, USA 26th & 27th September 1982 STEREO SBD(UPGRADE) Disc 1(63:51) Live at The Ritz, New York City, New York, USA 26th September 1982 1. Intro 2. Symptom Of The Universe 3. Snowblind 4. Black Sabbath 5. Fairies Wear Boots 6. War Pigs 7. The Wizard 8. N.I.B. 9. Sweet Leaf 10. Never Say Die 11. Iron Man 12. Children Of The Grave 13. Paranoid Disc 2 (67:31) Live at the Ritz, New York City, New York, USA 27th September 1982 1. Intro 2. Symptom Of The Universe 3. Snowblind 4. Black Sabbath 5. Fairies Wear Boots 6. War Pigs 7. The Wizard 8. N.I.B. 9. Sweet Leaf 10. Never Say Die 11. Iron Man 12. Children Of The Grave 13. Paranoid STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Ozzy Osbourne – Vocals Brad Gillis – Guitars Rudy Sarzo – Bass Tommy Aldridge – Drums
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