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Paul McCartney’s Japan tour was truly amazing again. Although the interval from the announcement at the Red and White Song Battle at the end of last year was short, every performance was a huge success. What’s more, not only was Japan the first stop of the 2017 world tour, but the tour opening was also a surprising schedule, with the Budokan as the opening venue. What’s more, the fact that Paul’s Budokan performance had come true again was a surprise. The idea of being able to see his live performance at the Budokan was just too attractive. Many fans were saddened by the high ticket prices, but they still made their way to the Budokan on April 25th. The 2015 Budokan performance, which was realized after the unfortunate cancellation in 2014, quickly became a legendary night, and this time was another wonderful night. Above all, since this was the first day of the tour, they were so excited that they even rented the Budokan the day before for a rehearsal. On the other hand, this time there was no troublesome ticket exchange procedure before entering like the last time (it was difficult to queue up at the back of the Budokan), and instead we were able to enter early, and thanks to the system of receiving the ticket itself inside the Budokan, the live started at 19:00, about 30 minutes later than originally scheduled, which was quite an excellent result. The live at the Budokan was really special. And it was the first live stage of 2017, so the heat was incredible. Because the venue was small, the heat was really humid, and it was hot even if you were wearing long sleeves. Now Paul has come to Japan every other year since 2013. When you think about it, it feels like a different world from ten years ago. This is the second time he has performed at the Budokan. Still, I can’t help but get excited about what kind of stage will be unfolding. As a result, as you might imagine from the tour name, the set list for this Budokan gig was the same as last year’s “ONE ON ONE” tour, plus α. As expected, the opening song, the Beatles classic “A Hard Day’s Night,” made the biggest impact on the Japanese audience. There is no music fan who doesn’t get excited when this song is played. Then came “Jet,” and then “Junior’s Farm,” which is a hit with enthusiasts. Then came “Drive My Car,” which has been played live in Japan for a really long time (since 1993). As expected of a Budokan gig, the set list was special, but I didn’t expect that the rarest song in the first half of the day would be “Drive My Car” at the time… lol. As for the Budokan, the recording was released on the same day the gig ended, which is a situation that symbolizes 2017. The recording heard here is “LIVE AT BUDOKAN 2017,” which has already been released by our store. The amazing thing about this recording is not just how quickly it appeared. Above all, the high quality of the sound quality. Not only was the sound image on, but the balance of Paul’s singing voice on was what made this the first audience recording of the Budokan gig, and yet it boasted such high quality that it was already a guideline. As if to back this up, the CD from our shop has become an incredible bestseller. It goes without saying that the sound source to be released is obtained independently, and the level of the previous sound source must also be cleared. In that respect, this release will not disappoint. The taper is a familiar figure in our shop items, including the high-quality sound board “LIVE TOGETHER” from Clapton & Beck Saitama in 2009. The recording he made from the second row of the Arena B1 block was a perfect location with no one in front of him. The audience recording that was delivered as a result was truly of exceptional quality. The first sound source mentioned above (hereinafter referred to as “No. 1”) had the vocals on, while the details of the entire performance were unexpectedly fuzzy. For example, the “click” sound of the guitar that Rusty Anderson always plays in “Tuesday afternoon is never ending” in “Lady Madonna” was a bit buried in the first issue, but it can be heard very clearly in this sound source. That alone makes the difference in sound quality clear. In addition, the first issue sometimes had a tendency to have clapping sounds, and it cannot be denied that the sound quality was very “Internet-like” in that respect. However, the sound source this time is suddenly refreshing and clear, and the sound quality with a natural sharpness is also a big attraction. And the fulfilling acoustic corner was the highlight of this Japan tour. It could be said that the fact that the warm realism was captured without being disturbed by the surrounding fans was a miraculous balance. At the Budokan, the homely excitement of this corner was the best, but the Budokan special “Every Night” was particularly moving. On the other hand, the realism of “Blackbird”, where Paul interrupted the song, rather caused a big laugh, is also good. Immerse yourself in the memories of that moving Budokan gig with our original sound source, which plays back the first day of the tour with natural and refreshing sound quality. This is the best prescription for you who suffer from Paul Ross Syndrome! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 25th April 2017 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (79:53) 1. Intro. ★19 minutes recording 2. A Hard Day’s Night 3. Jet 4. Drive My Car 5. Junior’s Farm 6. Let Me Roll It 7. I’ve Got A Feeling 8. My Valentine 9. Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five 10 Maybe I’m Amazed 11. We Can Work It Out 12. Every Night 13. In Spite Of All The Danger 14. Love Me Do 15. Blackbird 16. Here Today Disc 2 (67:54) 1. Queenie Eye 2. Lady Madonna 3. I Wanna Be Your Man 4. Magical Mystery Tour 5. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! 6. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da 7. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) 8. Back In The U.S.S.R. 9. Let It Be 10. Live And Let Die 11. Hey Jude 12. Yesterday 13. Hi, Hi, Hi 14. Golden Slumbers 15. Carry That Weight 16. The End
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