Queen / Tokyo, Japan 4.14.1979

The second installment of the astonishing world premiere recording is here. This time it’s the “JAZZ TOUR 1979” live in Japan! The recently released “NAGOYA 1975” caused a tremendous shock. There was a live performance that no one had ever heard before, but what was even more shocking was the sound. The neat recording was so wonderful that it was hard to believe it was in the 1970s, and especially in the second half, the sound board was as good as it was. It was a powerful title that even forgot the rarity of the newly excavated. However, the shock was just the beginning. In fact, the same recorder also captured QUEEN on his third visit to Japan. This work is the second installment of such a collection of masters, the audience album of the “April 14, 1979: Nippon Budokan” performance. There were five Nippon Budokan performances on this year’s Japan tour, so let’s first check the position of the show in the Japan schedule.・April 13: Nippon Budokan ・April 14: Nippon Budokan [This work] ・April 19 + 20: Osaka Festival Hall ・April 21: Practical Ethics Memorial Hall ・April 23-25: Nippon Budokan (3 performances) ・April 27: Kobe Central Gymnasium ・April 28: Nagoya International Exhibition Hall ・April 30 + May 1: Fukuoka Kyuden Gymnasium ・May 2: Yamaguchi Prefectural Gymnasium ・May 5 + 6: Makomanai Ice Arena A total of 15 performances in large volume. QUEEN was a huge hit from her first visit to Japan, but this third time was the most popular. The boiling popularity is conveyed by the schedule alone. This work was not only the second time at Nippon Budokan, but also the first concert, the second performance in the entire tour. The quality of this work is superb. This show has been known for its powerful recordings for a long time and has been loved as “PRIDE AND JOY”. However, the sound of this work exceeds even that masterpiece! The previous performance was also praised as “I can’t believe it’s the Budokan,” but this work has a clearer and more sparkling sound. Compared to the previous performance, the venue sound is much less and more transparent. In particular, the straightness of the mid-to-high range stands out, and the vocals and guitar reach vividly like laser beams. And that sound suits this show especially well. Brian’s legendary MC “I can hear it well!” can be heard clearly (laughs), but what’s even more pleasing is Freddie’s vocals. When it comes to the Japanese performance of the “JAZZ TOUR,” it is famous for the fierce number of performances and Freddie’s poor condition. However, this is the second performance, and the condition is still excellent. Of course, it is not “historically in great shape,” but it is full of spirit that blows away the creeping waves of bad condition! It will not be covered up in the second half of the Japanese tour, but in this work, the spirit exceeds the bad condition. The spirit of “Now I’m Here” and the emotional singing of “Love Of My Life”…. In order to cover up some songs that are difficult to sing, he sings in a slightly unusual way, but it’s not “painful” but “this is also good”. Of course, if the three people who are trying to support Freddie are giving it their all, the audience is also excited. The sound of this work does not give up the clear singing voice and strong musical tones, but on top of that, it also contains a realistic feeling of the scene. It is also a fierce sense of the times. During the performance, they don’t talk, but clap their hands like a metronome, and at key points, the yellow screams of “Kyaaaaa!” boil up. Of course, it is Freddie’s performance that takes the lead, and the wave of yellow voices that respond to it and quickly restore silence. The contrast is exactly “That’s Western music!” “The groove is irresistible. Following the shocking “NAGOYA 1975”, the second world premiere master has appeared again. This is a masterpiece that depicts the masterpiece of “JAZZ TOUR 1979” with a wonderful sound that updates the best ever. A performance where spirit and passion overpower the bad mood, and Japan’s popularity at its peak. A masterpiece of a live document in which both coexist beautifully and clearly, creating a tremendous excitement. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 14th April 1979 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND (from Original Masters) Disc 1 (55:27) 1. Intro 2. We Will Rock You (fast) 3. Let Me Entertain You 4. Somebody To Love 5. If You Can’t Beat Them 6. Death On Two Legs 7. Killer Queen 8. Bicycle Race 9. I’m In Love With My Car 10. Get Down, Make Love 11. You’re My Best Friend 12. Now I’m Here 13. Don’t Stop Me Now 14. Spread Your Wings Disc 2 (62:03) 1. Dreamer’s Ball 2. Love Of My Life 3. ’39 4. It’s Late 5. Brighton Rock/Guitar Solo 6. Keep Yourself Alive 7. Bohemian Rhapsody 8. Tie Your Mother Down 9. Sheer Heart Attack 10. We Will Rock You 11. We Are The Champions 12. God Save The Queen