Paul McCartney/Tokyo,Japan 11.5.2018 Soundcheck

The latest sound check sound source that has just appeared on the internet has been quickly converted into a CD. This is a valuable sound source that gives us a glimpse of Ryogoku’s rehearsal, which was a closed sound check similar to the October 30th Tokyo Dome rehearsal. This is also an Iamoni intercepted sound source, but according to the data from the taper that was released, it seems that the signal of one of the members of the horn squad was caught. Therefore, there is only one signal, and the whole thing contains the noise that is common in ear monitor interceptions. When you listen to this, you will be keenly aware of the outstanding recording technology and quality of the “CLOSED SOUNDCHECK AT TOKYO DOME 10.30.2018” released on October 30th. This is the so-called typical in-ear monitor sound quality. Having said that, the most valuable content is the sound check. In addition to “I Don’t Know” from the new album, which is not played in the actual performance, you can also hear “Flaming Pie”, which has completely turned into a sound check number. Furthermore, the horn corps is also participating in the rehearsal, so you can fully enjoy the power of “Coming Up” performed with their participation. And all of the performances are wonderful, so if even one of these was performed at the Ryōgoku concert…I would like to say that I am begging for something that is not there. At the beginning and end of the sound check, many old covers of familiar Paul favorites are performed, and you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and song selection that is completely different from the stage performance. “Singing The Blues” is not an acoustic arrangement like before, but is played in a vaudeville arrangement where Paul plays the ukulele and the band matches. The rough sound quality unique to earphone sound sources may be of mixed tastes, but it also has a stereo feel, and above all, the series of valuable numbers makes the sound check a must. Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan 5th November 2018 (IEM) (48:21) 1. Jam 2. Matchbox 3. Blue Suede Shoes 4. Jam 2 5. Flaming Pie 6. One After 909 7. Coming Up 8. Miss Ann 9 I Don’t Know 10. Let ‘Em In 11. San Francisco Bay Blues 12. Singing The Blues 13. Midnight Special 14. Lady Madonna