Queen/Germany 1980 Upgrade

The Essen performance, where there was fierce competition in quality even on “THE GAME TOUR,” which reached its peak. The best live album that significantly updates the highest peak is now available. Such an Essen performance was held on “November 29, 1980”. “THE GAME TOUR” has left many great performances and recordings suitable for the heyday of Hero QUEEN, but this Essen performance is unique. The two famous recordings have been upgraded to compete for the highest quality. One of them is a recording known for its high quality, although it is lacking in “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Sheer Heart Attack” (here, it will be temporarily called “TAPE A”). The other one was a long recording (also “TAPE B”) that contained all the songs from the show, but the sound was not the best. Although it was “A>B” in terms of sound for a while, that was reversed with the new master of “B” which became popular at our store with “BATTLE IN ESSEN”. The live album that surpassed “A” not only in length but also in sound reigned supreme. This is the highest peak version of “A” that has further regained the throne of “BATTLE IN ESSEN”. Lowgene Master was recently released, and it is currently becoming a hot topic among enthusiasts around the world, saying, “This is amazing!” In fact, the sound is truly the best. It was a clear sound that was called “Europe’s top class in 1980” from “BATTLE IN ESSEN”, but this work has an even more direct feeling and the sound is beautifully balanced. “BATTLE IN ESSEN” had a beautiful extension of the treble, but there was a sharpness that could almost be harsh, and the midrange was also recessed. On the other hand, this work has plenty of response in both the midrange and deep bass. Not only the treble but also the bass line is clear at the vibe level, and the overall balance is really well-balanced. Combined with a core that has no sense of distance, it has a wonderful sound like a small FM sound board. As expected, it is a new master that even enthusiasts are excited about, but this work aims for the ultimate in mastering. First of all, it’s the longest. As mentioned above, “A” also has the drawback of lacking “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Sheer Heart Attack.” Therefore, in this work, these two songs and tape change parts are supplemented with the “BATTLE IN ESSEN” master. This is the longest live album in terms of length as well as sound. You will be able to feel the strong direct feeling of “A” because the distance suddenly appears between the two complemented songs (at the same time, you may be surprised by the clearness of “BATTLE IN ESSEN”). And the sound. The pitch of the original sound, which was significantly higher, has been adjusted accurately to maximize the resonance of the original sound. Literally, the Essen performance was revived with the best updated sound, but no matter how good the sound is, if the show itself is bad, then it’s the end of the story. However, this is also a wonderful performance. First of all, let’s check the show’s position from the panoramic view of “THE GAME TOUR” in its prime. ●1980《“THE GAME” released on June 30th》・June 30th-July 14th: North America #1 (14 performances)・August 5th-September 30th: North America #2 (35 performances)・November 23rd – December 6th: Europe a (9 performances) ←★Here★《December 8th “FLASH GORDON” released》・December 8th-18th: Europe B (8 performances)・1981・February 12th-19th: Japan (6 performances)・February 28th-March 21st: Latin America #1 (7 performances)・September 25th – October 18th: Latin America #2 (6 performances) 《October 26th “GREATEST HITS” released》・November 24th + 25th: Montreal (2 performances) This is QUEEN in 1980/1981. The European leg was set for late 1980, with “FLASH GORDON” also released in between. This work was the 5th concert of “Europe a” just before that. In general, “FLASH GORDON” seems to be a step down compared to the huge hits of “THE GAME” and “GREATEST HITS,” but not only the soundtrack for this work, but the movie itself is about to be released. Not knowing the outcome, the mood is full of excitement. What’s more, it’s been about two months since the North American tour, so I’m in good health, and this will be my 5th performance since restarting. Far from being tired from the tour, the timing was perfect as the engine had just started running at full power. The show flowing from this work seems to prove such a position. From the beginning, Freddie sings loudly, letting his strong throat speak, and the tension increases even more from the middle. Even during the dialogues such as “Now I’m Here”, the voice grew steadily, which felt great, and the audience responded with great excitement. The band is getting excited as if drawn by such a mood, and Brian is spinning phrases as smoothly as ever. Such a good performance continues until the end, but “Tie Your Mother Down” stumbles a little. Around the first chorus, Brian breaks the string and the guitar goes off. He switches to a spare guitar and returns to playing, but he ends up giving it to the roadie with the slide bar still in the strap, and his subsequent performance ends up being strangely rhythm-based. The story goes back and forth, but another interesting one is “The Hero.” Actually, this day was the worldwide premiere, but the vocal line is quite different from the original. Maybe Roger missed the chorus, or maybe it was just a playful experiment. In any case, you can enjoy a very interesting version with a sound full of direct feeling. The Essen performance reached the top of “THE GAME TOUR” with two recordings competing for the top spot. This is a two-disc live album that has achieved the longest and highest peak by making full use of such a newly discovered master and another famous recording. The scene in Essen, where the wind of great prosperity is felt all over the body and the overflowing passion is exploding. Live at Grugahalle, Essen, Germany 29th November 1980 PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (54:45) 1. Intro. 2. Jailhouse Rock 3. We Will Rock You (fast) 4. Let Me Entertain You 5. Play The Game 6. Mustapha 7. Death On Two Legs 8. Killer Queen 9. I’m In Love With My Car 10. Get Down, Make Love 11. Need Your Loving Tonight 12. Save Me 13. Now I’m Here 14. Dragon Attack 15. Now I’m Here (reprise) 16. Love Of My Life Disc 2 (45:51) 1. Keep Yourself Alive 2. Tympani Solo 3. Guitar Solo 4. Battle Theme 5. The Hero 6. Brighton Rock (reprise) 7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love 8. Bohemian Rhapsody 9. Tie Your Mother Down 10. Another One Bites The Dust 11. Sheer Heart Attack 12. We Will Rock You 13. We Are The Champions 14. God Save The Queen