Queen/Tokyo,Japan 2.17.1981 Upgrade

“THE GAME JAPAN TOUR” conquered the United States and carried the wind of great momentum to Japan. The best live album is reprinted from the original cassette. This work includes the “February 17, 1981: Nippon Budokan” performance. This is the best audience recording. At our store, we have archived many masterpieces of QUEEN’s performances in Japan during the heyday, but at this age, the live performances were only held at Nippon Budokan, so it is a little difficult to understand. First of all, let’s check the position of this work based on the schedule at that time. ・February 12th “BATTLE THEME” ・February 13th “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1981 2ND NIGHT” – 2 days off – February 16th “BUDOKAN 1981 3RD NIGHT” ・February 17th: Nippon Budokan [This work] ・2 March 18th: Nippon Budokan All 5 performances. It was divided into two performances in the first half and three performances in the second half, and this work was the second half of the concert. This work, which records such a show, is truly a masterpiece. The record of this day has been known for a long time, but the master of this work was discovered in 2003. It first appeared on “FREDDIE WAS HERE!” and took the world by storm with a sound that surpassed any previous releases. It is a famous recording that has been loved as part of “PRIME JIVE” since then. This work is not a remaster of that. Re-digitized using the latest equipment from the original cassette given by the recording artist himself. It is an upgrade board that maximizes the potential contained in the ultimate gene cassette. In fact, the upgrade is amazing. Originally, it was a famous recording in which both the performance and the singing voice arrived straight, but the atmosphere is crystal clear and the details have been improved. Since it’s an original cassette, there’s no way the generation will improve, but the sound itself is as fresh as if Gene was two generations younger. And it’s not just the details. Even more powerful to the very core. If I were to compare it to this, it would be like each recording position was moved a few rows in front of the other. It clearly depicts a bright and golden set list like a laser beam. The upgraded sound alone is a perfect score, but this work aimed to be even more perfect. That is to make up for the deficiency. As is the fate of cassette recording, there was an omission in the recording of the tape change. One place was not involved in the performance after “Save Me”, but the problem was “Flash”. It was missing everything from the beginning of that “Savior of the universe!!” to the beginning. Therefore, in this work, we compensated from the masterpiece “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1981 2ND NIGHT”. Strictly speaking, it’s a different show, but the only live one is Freddie’s words, so I’ll use it as a substitute. Of course, if you listen to it normally… no, it’s so natural that you don’t notice it even if you know it. “THE GAME JAPAN TOUR” is a show with such quality that explodes with Japaneseness. “Mustapha” and “Death On Two Legs”, which can’t be heard on the official version “QUEEN ROCK MONTREAL”, are delicious, and Freddie’s mistake in “Dragon Attack” is funny, but even more so is “Rock”, which has been revived in Japan. Flash long medley including “It (Prime Jive)” and “Vultan’s Theme /Battle Theme”. Performances that are truly unique to Japan are performed one after another. And the best part is “Sakura Sakura” played in the guitar solo and “Hand in Hand”. These two were only played on this work and the last day of “THE GAME JAPAN TOUR”. Of course, this surprise surprised the audience as well. Particularly amazing is the first encore song, “Hand in Hand.” When the members appear, I can’t tell if it’s “Kyaa” or “Gyaaaaaaa” from Western music, but when the intro starts playing, the silence quickly returns, and a sea of ​​clapping hands and a heart-pounding chorus spreads out. . Then, as the song ends, an insane scream explodes that makes it hard to tell if it’s “Yadaa!” or “Freddie!!” (Please be careful with the volume when listening with headphones).Screams and a loud chorus. to “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions”. No matter how popular QUEEN was at the height of its popularity worldwide at the time, this enthusiasm could only exist in Japan. “Japan and QUEEN have a special relationship” is well known among overseas enthusiasts, but if you listen to this, you can’t help but think so. It’s a huge enthusiasm that would normally be a drawback, but his feelings are so sincere that it warms my heart. It is a 38-year-old document that vacuum-packs a tremendous spectacle. This is a masterpiece live album that features delicious shows unique to Japan, such as the revival of “Rock It (Prime Jive)”, the Flash long medley, “Sakura Sakura” and “Hand in Hand”, etc., with upgraded sounds from the original cassette. After this, QUEEN will have a history of twists and turns. However, neither the characters in this film nor the Japanese audience know of such a fate, and are simply enjoying the golden age. A two-disc set that takes you back to those times. (Remastered memo) ★There is no equalization that changes the sound quality, so it has the same impression as the previous release, but I have made minor adjustments to increase the freshness, so it gives the impression that the generation has improved by about 2 ranks compared to the previous release. . Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 17th February 1981 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters)*UPGRADE Disc 1 (56:01) 1. Intro 2. We Will Rock You (fast) 3. Let Me Entertain You 4. Play The Game 5 Mustapha 6. Death On Two Legs 7. Killer Queen 8. I’m In Love With My Car 9. Get Down, Make Love 10. Rock It (Prime Jive) 11. Save Me ★4:00 Tape change 12. Now I’m Here 13. Dragon Attack/Now I’m Here (reprise) ☆0:30 Mistake in the song 14. Love Of My Life Disc 2 (55:39) 1. Keep Yourself Alive 2. Drum Solo 3. Guitar Solo incl. Sakura Sakura 4. Battle Theme 5. Flash 6. The Hero 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. Teo Torriatte The screams of “Freddie!” are amazing from around here . Touching in a way 13. We Will Rock You 14. We Are The Champions 15. God Save The Queen