Ozzy Osbourne/Tokyo,Japan 1982 3 Source Masters

From Ozzy Osbourne’s memorable first visit to Japan in 1982, the Nakano Sun Plaza performance on July 15th will be released in a large volume of 6 discs using three superb audience sources, including two completely debut masters! If you are looking for an item that packages one live with two masters, Ozzy Osbourne also has “DEFINITIVE BARKS” which contains the 1984 Tokyo Welfare Pension Hall performance, but there are few examples of 6 discs using three, all of which are the highest quality audience masters. This work is a truly “Definitive” collector’s edition for avid Ozzy maniacs! Ozzy’s solo career, which began with the release of “BLIZZARD OF OZZ” in 1980 after discovering the genius Randy Rhoads, became a hot topic due to the newly created masterpieces, Randy’s unparalleled guitar playing, and the efforts of Sharon Arden, who supported him on the back. Ozzy’s career, which had hit rock bottom after being fired from BLACK SABBATH, made a sudden “V-shaped recovery”. Next, “DIARY OF A MADMAN” released in 1981 was also a great album, and the uninterrupted US tour from 1981 to 1982 was a big hit in various places. However, on March 19, 1982, they suffered the tragedy of losing Randy in an accidental plane crash, and the band was in serious crisis. At this time, Sharon dared to continue the tour “to help Ozzy get back on his feet.” After a one-point relief from former GILLAN member Bernie Torme, Brad Gills, who was then active in RAINGER, was welcomed to perform the remaining tour dates. The final stage of this ’82 tour was Ozzy’s first Japan tour. This visit to Japan was decided while Randy was still alive, and a total of five performances were held, starting with the Osaka performance on July 9th. This work contains the live performance on July 15th, which is the second day in Tokyo. Discs 1 and 2, and discs 3 and 4, are completely new audience sources that have never been available among traders, and have been recorded from master cassettes provided by the recorder. Discs 5 and 6 contain the audience sources of the live album “STEAL AWAY THE NIGHT” that was previously released on the same day, also remastered from the original tape. This work, which covers three types of best audience masters, will allow fans to fully enjoy the highlight of the final day of their first visit to Japan! “TAPE A” recorded on discs 1 and 2 captures the realism brought by the audience’s enthusiasm and cheers, and the performance that is as satisfying to listen to as a line sound source, with a surprisingly good balance that will surprise anyone at first listen. The lively audience between songs and the audience noise such as noise during the performance are subdued, so it is easy to hear the state of the stage. In addition to the wonderful perspective backed by the freshness unique to the master, the master state where the hiss noise from the tape is not very noticeable is a word of superb. In particular, the sound in “Mr. Crowley” is so good that it gives you goosebumps, and Don Airey’s keyboard in particular resonates with a three-dimensional tone. It would not be surprising if this sound source was made into a press CD alone, so this new master is a must-listen for all Ozzy fans! “TAPE B” on discs 3 and 4 has a taper closer to the stage than “TAPE A”, making it an even more dynamic recording. You can enjoy the juicy realism of an audience recording, such as the musical tones that wrap around the back of the listener and the cheers of the audience that are almost bursting, with the best direct sound in terms of both brightness and sound. Because the sound is too on, there are some parts that tend to be over-peaked, but you will be overwhelmed by the performance that jumps out with a metallic edge! Unfortunately, there were some gaps that seemed to be tape changes in several places, such as “Steal Away” and “I Don’t Know”, but these were seamlessly filled in using “TAPE A”. This was also recorded longer than “TAPE A” until the end of the performance announcement, making it a piece that allows you to enjoy the real pleasure of audience sources as a document. And “TAPE C” on discs 5 and 6 is known as “STEAL AWAY THE NIGHT” as mentioned above, and is also a superb tape with a rich sense of stability. Recording began more than a minute before the opening intro “Diary Of A Madman” began, providing an ideal balance of realism and entertainment. In particular, the performance is captured with a thick and powerful tone, and the low tones of the drums and bass have an undeniable presence. In the middle of the performance, some sound unevenness due to tape deterioration is confirmed in “Revelation (Mother Earth)”, but this recovers quickly. The effect of the remaster is also wonderful, and the originally stable sound is revived with a sound that is so clear and clear that even fans who have listened to the previous releases will be able to approach it as if they were listening to a new sound source. Brad’s guitar, which gained “practical experience” during the US tour from April to June, is completely integrated into Ozzy’s band and sound. He draws the world of Ozzy’s live performance without destroying the image of the solos and playing left by Randy. Brad’s playing, which freely uses a Stratocaster equipped with a Floyd Rose tremolo unit and a Les Paul Custom, and makes full use of Brad’s unique arm technique, shines with individual phrases in solo work and backing everywhere, and produces a strong sound in songs such as “Steal Away (The Night)”, “Suicide Solution” and “Flying High Again”. In particular, his solo time of nearly 7 minutes has a “NIGHT RANGER” feel, which is a great highlight. The rhythm section of Tommy Aldridge and Rudy Sarzo, who have continued to play since Randy’s time in the band, and the keyboards played by Don Airey, who is already familiar to Japanese fans, are indispensable in recreating the Ozzy live performance, which is both solid and gorgeous, and here, too, they demonstrate their true value in “Mr. Crowley” and “Believer”. Above all, the “main character” Ozzy is in top form. On July 4th, just before coming to Japan, Ozzy got married to Sharon in Hawaii, so this visit to Japan was like a “honeymoon”. Ozzy may have been in high spirits. The opening songs “Over The Mountain”, “Mr. Crowley” and “Crazy Train” quickly threw the audience into a frenzy, and in “Goodbye To Romance” he showed a look that was unlike a madman, enjoying the fine line between “madness” and “delicacy”. The last three SABBATH numbers in a row, although sung by Ronnie James Dio when SABBATH first came to Japan in 1980, must have made the audience think “This is Ozzy’s song after all”. General music fans may wonder “What’s the point of listening to the same live show three times?”, but it should be surprising and interesting for any listener to see such a big difference depending on the master, such as the recording position and equipment. This work brings out the unique fun and depth of the audience source in an unprecedented way. The 6-disc, 270-minute set is sure to overwhelm even the deepest Ozzy enthusiasts around the world! The definitive version that will represent not only the Brad Gills era but also Ozzy’s future performances in Japan is now here! Nakano Sun Plaza, Tokyo, Japan 15th July 1982 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original 3 Diff Masters) Tape A Disc 1 1. Diary Of A Madman 2. Over The Mountain 3. Mr. Crowley 4. Crazy Train 5. Revelation (Mother Earth) 6. Steal Away (The Night) 7. Suicide Solution 8. Guitar Solo & Jam 9. Drum Solo 10. Keyboard Solo 11. Goodbye To Romance 12. I Don’t Know 13. No Bone Movies Disc 2 1. Believer 2. Flying High Again 3. Iron Man 4. Children Of The Grave 5. Paranoid Tape B Disc 3 1. Diary Of A Madman 2. Over The Mountain 3. Mr. Crowley 4. Crazy Train 5. Revelation (Mother Earth) 6. Steal Away (The Night) 7. Suicide Solution 8. Guitar Solo & Jam 9. Drum Solo 10. Keyboard Solo 11. Goodbye To Romance 12. I Don’t Know 13. No Bone Movies Disc 4 1. Believer 2. Flying High Again 3. Iron Man 4. Children Of The Grave 5. Paranoid Tape C Disc 5 1. Diary Of A Madman 2. Over The Mountain 3. Mr. Crowley 4. Crazy Train 5. Revelation (Mother Earth) 6. Steal Away (The Night) 7. Suicide Solution 8. Guitar Solo & Jam 9. Drum Solo 10. Keyboard Solo 11. Goodbye To Romance 12. I Don’t Know Disc 6 1. No Bone Movies 2. Believer 3. Flying High Again 4. Iron Man 5. Children Of The Grave 6. Paranoid Ozzy Osbourne – Vocals Brad Gillis – Guitars Rudy Sarzo – Bass Tommy Aldridge – Drums Don Airey – Keyboards