Rainbow/CA, USA 1976

The masterpiece sound source is making a grand comeback! This work records the Burbank, California performance on August 3rd, the final day of the 1976 American tour, in excellent sound condition. This work, which is regarded as one of the highest quality sound sources not only from this American tour but also among RAINBOW’s live audience recordings from the same year, has received strong support from many fans even after a long time since its release. . For that reason, there is a particularly strong demand for its reappearance, and the revival of this work here will be surprising big news not only for RAINBOW fans but also for all hard rock fans! The clear and clear sound with no hiss, turbidity, or cloudiness throughout the entire volume captures the performance with outstanding quality comparable to a soundboard sound source, while also capturing the atmosphere of the venue and the audience’s heightened expectations. AUD records the sense of realism in a colorful way, as if the entire piece was vacuum-packed, making it hard to believe that this performance was made 34 years ago. The sound image that includes not only Richie’s guitar and Ronnie’s vocals but also the entire band’s ensemble in a well-balanced manner is a perfect listen, and you can listen to the two-hour live performance from the opening to the show end without stress. Perhaps because it was the last day of the tour, Richie’s playing on this day was more energetic than usual, with a furious solo in the middle of “Kill The King” and a heavy and brilliant performance in “Sixteenth Century Greensleeves.” From the beginning, the song draws the listener in with its beautiful guitar work. Ronnie also gave his best performance everywhere, and in addition to his overflowing emotional expression in “Mistreated”, he created a fantastic world view in “Catch The Rainbow”, even though there are many singers in the world, he is the best. We will entertain you with a unique magic that cannot be realized. Such a tight performance even feels like a full-length listening station, but “Man On The Silvermountain” is exceptional among them. The speedy development that starts with the lightly played “Lazy” is exquisite, and the scene where Richie’s guitar work that hits the key points and Ronnie’s powerful singing, flowing like a torrent while competing with each other, captivates the ears of all RAINBOW fans. I put it on and don’t let it go. Ronnie who sings in “Blues” in the middle is also unique to this period, and I can’t help but take my hat off to the band’s performance ability, which can be used freely to start, turn, conclude, and slow down. In the second half, the band’s enthusiasm continues to heat up. The biggest climax of this period, the medley from “Stargazer” to “A Light In The Black,” begins with Tony Carley’s keyboard solo and runs for about 25 minutes, but it has a magnificent drama and dynamism. With a play full of emotion, you will be able to listen to it all at once, as if it were a symphonic poem. As a result, this medley development will be the last day, but the performance that can be heard in the main part can be said to be the culmination of the two-month American tour. The following “Still I’m Sad” is a masterpiece, and Cozy’s drum solo knocks out the listener with its fire-breathing intensity. The last song, “Do You Close Your Eyes,” which features a guitar crash, has a special thrill because the sound quality is good and the scene can be followed clearly. The scene where the Strat slams into the stage and makes a scream-like noise echoes through the venue feels a little different from usual, and it even seems like Richie’s fierce appearance comes to mind. The special night of the ’76 American tour, which ended with great sound and the best performance, is now revived here! Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this hard rock feast that will satisfy anyone who listens to it! Live at Starlight Bowl Amphitheater, Burbank, CA, USA 3rd August 1976 TRULY AMAZING SOUND Disc 1 1. Over The Rainbow 2. Kill The King 3. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 4. Mistreated 5. Catch The Rainbow 6. Man On The Silver Mountain Disc 2 1. Tony Carey Keyboard Solo 2. Stargazer 3. A Light In The Black 4. Still I’m Sad incl. Keyboard Solo 5. Cozy Powell Drum Solo 6. Still I’m Sad 7. Do You Close Your Eyes Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Ronnie James Dio – Vocal Cozy Powell – Drums Jimmy Bain – Bass Tony Carey – Keyboards