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Paul Rodgers, at the height of his solo career during the “Muddy Water Blues” era, now has a soundboard album that lets you pour his rich, beautiful voice into your brain. This album was recorded on April 29, 1993, at Electric Lady Studios, and it’s a stereo soundboard recording. Speaking of live performances from 1993, official works such as the pro-shot video “PAUL RODGERS IN CONCERT” and the EP “THE HENDRIX SET” are also familiar, but this is a completely different performance. To clarify the situation, let’s first take a look at an overview of his activities at that time. 《March 27th: “MUDDY WATER BLUES” released》・April 22nd – August 24th: North America (66 shows) ←★HERE★・September 12th – 21st: Japan (7 shows)・October 12th – 26th: Europe (11 shows)・November 11th – December 1st: North America #2 (9 shows)《December 16th: “PAUL RODGERS IN CONCERT” released》A studio live show that heralded the beginning of his solo heyday. This was Paul Rodgers in 1993. Accompanied by star players such as Neal Schon, Dean Castronovo, and Todd Jensen, he embarked on a tour of nearly 100 shows. In terms of scale and number of shows, it was the largest of his solo career, truly a year of peak popularity. The Japanese shows are also memorable, but the main focus was always “North America”. This album and the two official works mentioned above were recorded in “North America”. Let’s take a closer look at the dates. Details of “North America” - April 22nd-28th (4 shows) * April 29th: New York show ←★This release★ – April 30th-May 16th (10 shows) * May 19th: San Francisco ←※Official IN CONCERT – May 20th-July 3rd (22 shows) * July 4th: Miami show ←※Official THE HENDRIX SET – July 6th-August 24th (30 shows) Complete official-grade sound from the broadcast master CD As you can see, this was a stage approximately three weeks before the official “IN CONCERT”. This day is known for being broadcast on New York radio station WNEW-FM, which has given rise to numerous previously released recordings. This release is the pinnacle of such classic FM soundboard recordings. It is not an aircheck, but a direct transfer from the broadcast master CD. Since the master itself is a CD, it has not only never been broadcast over the airwaves, but the master sound has been transferred exactly as it was, without going through any analog processes. In fact, the sound is “completely official-grade.” There’s no need to put into words things like core tone or resonance; everything is perfect. It holds its own even when listened to side-by-side with the genuine official release, ‘IN CONCERT.’ Neal Schon’s guitar cuts through the space with a blade-like sharpness and clarity, and Dean Castronovo’s drums have the contours of every single kick drum clearly defined. And above all, there’s Paul’s vocals, the star of the show. That endlessly deep British voice is vacuum-packed along with the intimate atmosphere of the studio and delivered right to your ears. The level of perfection comes from the fact that it’s the original master recording of a broadcast recording. To put it bluntly, it’s at a level where you could say it “surpasses the official release.” The setlist is rich in blues, different from the official video, and this flawless sound brings to life a solo stage that includes many great songs not covered by BAD COMPANY. It’s also different from the official video ‘IN CONCERT,’ so let’s compare and organize it. Covers (3 songs + 3 songs) Muddy Waters: She’s All Right (★*) / Louisiana Blues (*) / Rollin’ Stone (*) Others: Good Morning Little School Girl (*) / The Hunter / Little Wing Originals (4 songs) Muddy Water Blues (★) / Feel Like Makin’ Love / Can’t Get Enough / All Right Now *Note: “★” indicates songs not heard on the official “PAUL RODGERS IN CONCERT”. “*” indicates songs never performed by BAD COMPANY. …and so on. With three Muddy Waters covers leading the way, blues standards make up more than half of the setlist, truly embodying the essence of the “MUDDY WATER BLUES” tour. The official “IN CONCERT” had the added flair of guest appearances unique to the San Francisco performance, but this New York performance is performed by the regular four-member lineup from start to finish. By stripping away unnecessary embellishments, the band’s raw talent and Paul’s vocal prowess are revealed even more clearly. A highlight is the inclusion of title tracks like “She’s All Right” and “Muddy Water Blues,” which weren’t available on the official release. This is a pre-FM master directly from the broadcast master, recorded during the early stages of the 1993 “MUDDY WATERS BLUES TRIBUTE Tour,” which marked the beginning of Paul’s solo heyday. It rivals—or even surpasses—the official “IN CONCERT” in terms of purity, offering a definitive album where you can enjoy the true essence of the blues spun by one of the greatest voices in rock history. Stereo soundboard recording of the “April 29, 1993 New York performance.” A completely official-grade pre-FM master directly from the WNEW-FM broadcast master CD. This is a supreme album where you can enjoy a bluesy set with the regular lineup including Neal Schon, including “She’s All Right” and “Muddy Water Blues,” which are not on the official “IN CONCERT.” Electric Lady Studios, New York, NY, USA 29th April 1993 STEREO SBD (60:07) 01. Pat St. John Intro. 02. She’s Alright 03. Louisiana Blues 04. Rollin’ Stone 05. Good Morning Little School Girl, Parts 1 and 2 06. Muddy Water Blues 07. Pat St. John talks with Paul Rodgers 08. Feel Like Making Love 09. The Hunter 10. Can’t Get Enough 11. Little Wing 12. All Right Now 13. Promo 1 14. Promo 2 15. Promo 3 Paul Rodgers – Vocals Neal Schon – Guitar Todd Jensen – Bass Deen Castronovo – Drums STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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