Queen/Germany 1978 Upgrade

“NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR” is one of the few recordings in QUEEN history. A brush-up of the representative sound source that will heal the thirst of such a hidden gem. This work includes “April 28, 1978 Berlin Performance”. This is a masterpiece audience recording. Speaking of 1978, there was no performance in Japan, and it was a time when “NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR” and “JAZZ TOUR” intersected. First, let’s check the show’s position from the schedule at that time. ●1977《“NEWS OF THE WORLD” released on October 28》・November 11-December 22: North America (26 performances) ●1978・April 12-May 3: Europe (15 performances) )←★Coco★・May 6th-13th: UK (5 performances)《Production of “JAZZ” starts in July》 This is “NEWS OF THE WORLD” schedule. Speaking of the symbol of this tour, the professional shot & sound board “ULTIMATE HOUSTON 1977 (Wardour-246)” reigns above all else, but it is the record of the early “North American” leg. On the other hand, this work is the 12th concert of the “European” leg of the second half of the tour. This work is a masterpiece recording that is suitable to represent the European edition of “NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR”. From the Trial label’s masterpiece “BERLIN ’78”, I got a master of Gene Waka. Furthermore, I corrected the pitch and organized the sound, making it easier to listen to. The best master obtained directly from Europe’s No.1 Queen Collector. The best part is that the core is on. Although it was a vintage audience, there was almost no sense of distance, and the power and momentum of QUEEN, which was still very hard rock, came closer. The force is so strong that it gives the illusion of a lump, but if you listen closely, you can see that the outline is solid, and the edges of the guitar and the line of the bass are clear. It sounds like a bit of an AM broadcast. And Freddie. No matter how aggressive the instrumental band gets, no matter how thick the chorus gets, no matter how loud the venue erupts in cheers, the youthful yet pure singing voice cuts through everything and jumps into your ears. The trembling vibrato and powerful shouts are vivid in detail. Speaking of the highest peak audience of “NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR”, “DEFINITIVE DENMARK NEWS” also comes to mind, but this work is also comparable. It is a famous recording that can be called 2 tops. What is depicted with that sound is a masterpiece that is said to be one of the best on tour. It was QUEEN’s first performance in Berlin, and perhaps because of that, Freddie was in great shape!　It stretches out so comfortably that it feels so good, and the vibrato that makes you shudder is also free. Moreover, the tension is high. Her voice is full of energy and sharpness, as if she’s happy to hear her voice coming out the way she wants, and her improvisations are full of exhilaration, as if she’s testing her own throat. Of course, if Freddie is doing so well, the band will be along for the ride. Brian has a bad habit of missing the sound at the end of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, but there are not many such small mistakes. Great hard drive feeling. The set also has a strong hard rock feel. “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions” are being played but have not yet become the promised encore finale, and “Brighton Rock” and “Stone Cold Crazy” are also close to the originals. You could taste that flow in “DEFINITIVE DENMARK NEWS,” but even more special is “Big Spender!” This is the repertoire from the beginning of the band’s formation, up to the middle of “A DAY AT THE RACES TOUR.” It was hardly played on this tour, and it carries the scent of the early days with aggressive performance. “NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR” was a barren sound source even though it connected the early and middle periods. Featuring songs such as “Spread Your Wings,” “It’s Late,” and “Big Spender,” which can’t be heard on “ULTIMATE HOUSTON 1977,” this is a masterpiece that condenses the flavor of the European version. The highest quality record ever of the best master that overturned the conventional wisdom of Berlin recording. Live at Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany 28th April 1978 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (61:51) 1. Intro. 2. We Will Rock You (slow) 3. We Will Rock You (fast) 4. Brighton Rock 5. Somebody To Love 6. Death On Two Legs 7. Killer Queen 8. Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy 9. I’m In Love With My Car 10. Get Down, Make Love 11. The Millionaire Waltz 12. You’re My Best Friend 13. Spread Your Wings 14. It’s Late 15. Now I’m Here 16. Love Of My Life 17. ‘ 39 Disc 2 (58:56) 1. My Melancholy Blues 2. White Man 3. The Prophet’s Song 4. Stone Cold Crazy 5. Bohemian Rhapsody 6. Keep Yourself Alive 7. Tie Your Mother Down 8. We Will Rock You 9. We Are The Champions 10. Big Spender 11. Sheer Heart Attack 12. Jailhouse Rock 13. God Save The Queen