Paul McCartneyTokyo 2 Days & Aichi,Japan Soundcheck 2018 IEM Monitor Ver.

This year’s performance in Japan, the sound check before the live performance was “CLOSED SOUNDCHECK TOKYO DOME 10.30.2018”, which was held at the reserved Tokyo Dome the day before the tour started, and the rehearsal that was held before the Ryogoku Kokugikan gig. The two titles that were captured, “CLOSED SOUNDCHECK AT KOKUGIKAN 2018: ORIGINAL IN-EAR MONITOR RECORDING”, made enthusiasts astound. In both cases, the earphone recordings with the highest quality sound revealed the rehearsal situation that would normally not be glimpsed. It is said that an extremely valuable sound source that allows you to listen to a “closed” sound check has been released without hesitation. In this way, until now they have continued to release only “closed” sound checks, and even released earphone recordings of amazing sound quality in Ryogoku and Nagoya for live performances. Of course, but are there any plans for the enthusiasts to release an “open” sound check? I received a question. At Tokyo Dome and Nagoya Dome, VIP tickets come with a big bonus: a sound check participation ticket, which allows you to watch an “open” sound check. However, there were many enthusiasts who were wondering why no title containing the sound check sound source had ever come out. Even better, since I don’t mind audience recordings, I want to hear those sound checks as well…it’s only natural. Certainly, the sound source of those sound checks by audience recording was also received, but here I still want to hear it at the same level as a “closed” sound check. Rest assured, your expectations will not be disappointed. This time, the master of earphones has done it again! If “NAGOYA DOME 2018: ORIGINAL IN-EAR MONITOR RECORDING” captured a normal live show different from Ryogoku with excellent sound quality, I would like to listen to the sound check before the performance with the same quality. Of course, the master of earphones recorded the sound checks of all Japan tours. And this time as well, he will document the three-day sound check with stereo and powerful sound quality that overturns the image of in-ear sound sources that were used in the past. First of all, the first photo was the sound check of the first day of Tokyo Dome. Here, it is recorded from the instrument test by each member before Paul appeared. The VIP ticket audience has already entered the venue, and an elaborate sound check is underway. Also, as the already released closed sound check has proven, a sound check is an ideal recording environment for in-ear sound sources where the sense of presence tends to be diluted. Still, it’s interesting to see how the cheers fly when Paul appears on stage. The opening song “Tokyo Town Jam” that is played after his appearance is typical of the blues jams that Paul has played at the beginning of sound checks over the years, but with the addition of the horn section, the song stretches to 7 minutes. The performance suddenly becomes tighter and more enjoyable to listen to. At the same time as they join and the performance becomes heated, it is also interesting to hear Paul and the band members chanting “Tokyo Town” over and over again. Unlike the actual recordings of the Ryogoku gig and Nagoya Dome, the edges of the sound may be distorted, but the stereo sound quality is still excellent. Another big point is that you can enjoy the horn-included “C Moon” and “Coming Up” with this quality. In both songs, the horns shine exquisitely, and in the latter, the horn phrases finally come into their own when we move on to the “Peter Gunn” part. In addition to this song, when you listen to songs such as “Day Tripper”, which has now become a sound check repertoire, you can feel that Paul was already in a bad voice even before the performance. Of course it’s not a serious level, but it’s a bit off-putting. Or maybe you could say that you ended up singing these high-key repertoires at sound check without your voice reaching full throttle. Still, Paul mutters “Halloween” throughout the song, and the peaceful atmosphere is conveyed in a very realistic way, so it’s fun to listen to it. The best part is the scene where he mutters “Halloween in Tokyo” at the ending of “Things We Said Today” (which was also used for sound check). On the second day, the opening jam was not recorded, and recording started from the beginning of “Twenty Flight Rock”, but at the sound check, I thought that was a big damage. In the first half, “Got to Get You into My Life” with horns was performed, but at this point there was no confirmation whether it would be played in the actual performance, so fans who were present at the sound check were surprised. Probably. Moreover, it is wonderful that the powerful performance with horns can be heard here with wonderful sound quality. What is even more noteworthy is that the new song “I Don’t Know” was the only one played during the public sound check for VIP ticket holders at this Japan performance. It is a repertoire that has been performed at the closed sound checks that have been released so far, but perhaps because it is performed in front of a small audience here, Paul’s version is clearly better than the version at those closed sound checks. The tension is high. If this happens, it will be a bit of a live version. Unfortunately, there are parts of this song and “San Francisco Bay Blues” where the earphone reception becomes questionable, but you can still enjoy it. Of course “I Don’t Know”, but also throughout the song Paul is clearly in a better mood than the sound check the day before. The culmination of this is the ukulele song “Ram On,” and when you compare it to the same song from the previous day, the difference is clear. This energetic demeanor may have led to the great performance that night. And the sound check at Nagoya Dome is recorded again from the scene where the instruments are checked, and the sound quality is as wonderful as ever. The day started with a minor-style jam similar to the closed sound check at Tokyo Dome. Here too, the horns were added around the 5th minute mark, and the atmosphere suddenly changed to a moody one, and the performance itself ended up being over 8 minutes long. After the jam, the first song performed was “Save Us”. The songs that had been played as a matter of course until last year have finally become regular with the introduction of the repertoire from the new album “EGYPT STATION”. It’s surprisingly fresh when you hear it like this at sound check, and at the same time, it’s powerful with the best stereo sound. The following song, “Jet,” is also a song exclusively used for sound check, but with the addition of a horn section, the atmosphere gives you goosebumps as if you were listening to a live version of Wings’ golden era. standing level. I can’t believe this wasn’t played in the actual performance. On the other hand, “FourFiveSeconds” was a regular song until just before coming to Japan, but now it has finally been demoted to sound check. As was the case last year, it can’t be said that the song is well-received by Japanese people, so I guess that’s understandable. It was not played on the subsequent European tour, and it seems that it has finally been completely demoted. And in “Midnight Special”, there is a heartwarming scene where Paul includes the place name “Nagoya” in his song. The great thing about these sound checks is that the set list for the three days is surprisingly different. Due to its nature, each day is less than an hour long and is essentially a rehearsal. Nevertheless, the attitude of changing the set list out of consideration for the VIP ticket audience is worthy of praise. Thanks to this, the content is worth listening to on any given day. That’s why I want to hear good sound even during normal sound checks. Without disappointing that expectation, you can enjoy stereo sound of the highest quality this time as well. The closed sound check was certainly valuable, but I still want to listen to the sound check that is open only to VIP ticket participants…If that’s the case, then this is the best gift from the master of earphones! Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 31st October & 1st November 2018 Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Japan 8th November 2018 Original In-Ear Monitor Recording (Stereo) (from Original Masters) Disc 1 (54:16) Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 31st October 2018 1. Soundcheck 2. Paul’s Greeting 3. Tokyo Town Jam 4. Honey Don’t 5. Coming Up 6. Day Tripper 7. C Moon 8. Let ‘Em In 9. San Francisco Bay Blues 10. Things We Said Today 11 . Ram On 12. Midnight Special 13. Massage Song 14. Lady Madonna 15. Paul’s Outro Disc 2 (38:46) Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 1st November 2018 1. Twenty Flight Rock 2. Blue Suede Shoes 3. Got To Get You Into My Life 4. Magical Mystery Tour 5. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On 6. I Don’t Know 7. It’s So Easy 8. San Francisco Bay Blues 9. Ram On 10. Midnight Special 11. Massage Song 12. Lady Madonna 13. Paul’s Outro Disc 3 (52:03) Nagoya Dome, Nagoya, Japan 8th November 2018 1. Drum Check 2. Paul’s Greeting 3. Jam 4. Honey Don’t 5. Save Us 6. Jet 7. Drive My Car 8. C Moon 9. Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On 10. It’s So Easy 11. FourFiveSeconds 12. Ram On 13. Midnight Special 14. Massage Song 15. Lady Madonna 16. Paul’s Outro