Queen/UK 1982 Upgrade

The miraculous concert “Leeds in 1982” was repeated by Brian May himself as “the best show that was too special.” The legendary recording that has conveyed the whole story has been brushed up and now available. This work was recorded at “May 29, 1982 Elland Road Performance”. This is the best audience recording. [Big name performance that Brian talks about as the show of his life] For QUEEN fans, “1982” was a special year with various meanings. Their biggest hit, “HOT ​​SPACE,” caused controversy, leading to rumors of suspension of activities and disbandment. However, for sound source enthusiasts, it’s the complete opposite. It was also a year of great harvest, with a large number of incredibly exciting performances, and a large number of famous recordings of the scenes. The more the unfortunate image of general fans persists, the more I think there are many people who have thought to themselves, “That’s not true, though.” I think that image has eased considerably since the officialization of “QUEEN ON FIRE: LIVE AT THE BOWL”, but that show was not the pinnacle. As introduced at the beginning, it was the Leeds performance that Brian himself was truly satisfied with and burned into his memory. This work is a live album where you can enjoy the show that made you say, “I wanted to shoot in Leeds rather than Milton Keynes (of QUEEN ON FIRE)” with the highest quality sound. I proceeded with the discussion based on the premise of “QUEEN ON FIRE,” but if you don’t have an overview of “HOT SPACE TOUR” in mind, it might not make much sense to you. Let’s check the show’s position from the schedule at that time. 《HOT SPACE completed in March》 April 9th ​​- May 22nd: Europe (26 performances)《HOT SPACE released on May 21st》 May 29th – June 5th: UK (4 Performances) ←★Here★・July 21st – September 15th: North America (33 performances)・October 19th – November 3rd: Japan (6 performances) General fans didn’t even pay attention to the above, and there were many enthusiasts. A complete picture of my beloved 1982 tour. However, the most miraculous part of the “HOT SPACE TOUR” was the “Europe” and “UK” legs in the first half. “QUEEN ON FIRE” was the last day of the “UK” tour, but the Leeds performance of this work was the first day in the UK about a week ago. [Traditional masterpiece recording that has been upgraded] This work, which records such a show, is a traditional recording that has been refined with the latest mastering. The biggest point is the upgrade, but the recording itself is also extremely wonderful. It is a master that has been loved by our store with the masterpiece “HOTTEST LEEDS”, but its clearness and direct feeling far exceed the common sense of the audience. While the tone of the bass drum oozes the feel of a guest record, it has an overwhelmingly direct feel that doesn’t give you any sense of the atmosphere, with a solid core penetrating the center of the crystal clear space. And the details are also super clear, with Freddie’s singing voice feeling the nuances contained in each word of the lyrics, and Brian’s guitar so vivid that you can even feel the angle of the pick hitting the strings. The cause of that super direct feeling is probably the venue. “Eland Road”, the location for this film, is an open space stadium with a large ceiling. On top of that, it was probably recorded right next to the PA. The sound emitted by the on-site PA is clearly picked up with zero echo. That’s why we have achieved a balance where you can feel QUEEN much closer than that, even though you are inhaling the great applause. And, this work is the highest peak updated version that brings out the potential of such original sound to the maximum. The bumpy tape change part is finished smoothly and seamlessly, but what’s more than that is the sound itself. Of course, I didn’t do anything that would spoil the natural feeling by increasing the sound pressure, and I sorted out the vividness of the outline and the sound. The direct feeling and clarity that are the most delicious are greatly improved, and this is what creates a sound that allows you to feel the subtleties of the performance in as much detail as the sound board. [Hyper full show that stands out in QUEEN history] What is depicted with such an upgraded sound is a masterpiece from Brian’s life that is stuck in his mind. The set is almost the same as “QUEEN ON FIRE”, so I will omit the analysis, but the explosive tension that spins the set is overwhelming. Anyway, Freddie’s voice is strong, and it stretches out freely. Even when it goes high with tremendous force, it doesn’t lose its balance, and the vibrato with a dynamic range also hits the spot. Perhaps because he’s so happy to be able to use his voice as much as he wants, Freddie’s excitement rises rapidly, and he begins to improvise a lot, testing his own abilities. In addition to his age, the addition of support members may be a big factor in his excellent performance. Since this tour, Morgan Fisher has been accompanying him on the keyboard, and the scenes where Freddie plays the piano have drastically decreased. On the other hand, I was able to concentrate on the vocals and the actions were freer. The singing voice of this work even oozes out that sense of freedom. Of course, the three people who were inspired by Freddie were also very excited, and the super tight and powerful beat was amazing. And of course Brian, who continues to declare that “Leeds is special,” is in great shape. I don’t have the trouble of breaking the strings like on “QUEEN ON FIRE,” and I can play it comfortably. If I were to pick a scene that makes me feel the excitement of the scene, it would be after “Love Of My Life.” Freddie improvised and started singing “Keep Yourself Alive” and interacted with the audience, but then Brian paused the improvisation on the piano as if to say, “Is it about time?” It goes into “Save Me.” There’s something funny about the timing and the absurd way he enters the song, and you can even see the expressions on Brian’s face as he starts playing with a smile on his face, and on Freddie’s face as he laughs back. The film ends on a glorious note with Freddie shouting “Absolutely fabulous. Thank you very much!” and “We shall not forget you!” as “God Save The Queen” plays. Normally, I should have spent more time on the precious “Action This Day,” “Staying Power,” and “Back Chat,” but that’s not the case. Anyway, you can experience the best performance of a hugely exciting famous performance with super direct sound…the real pleasure is too intense. The miraculous concert “Leeds in 1982” is a miracle concert that Brian May repeats, “It was the best show that was too special.” Introducing the strongest Queen live album. Live at Elland Road Football Stadium, Leeds, UK 29th May 1982 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (48:45) 1. Flash Intro. 2. The Hero 3. We Will Rock You 4. Action This Day 5. Play The Game 6. Staying Power 7. Somebody To Love 8. Now I’m Here 9. Dragon Attack 10. Now I’m Here (reprise) 11. Love Of My Life 12. Keep Yourself Alive (Vocal Improvisation) 13. Save Me Disc 2 (53:38) 1. Back Chat 2. Get Down, Make Love 3. Guitar Solo 4. Under Pressure 5. Fat Bottomed Girls 6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love 7. Bohemian Rhapsody 8. Tie Your Mother Down 9. Another One Bites The Dust 10. Sheer Heart Attack 11. We Will Rock You 12. We Are The Champions 13. God Save The Queen