Rainbow / Denmark 01.20. 1980 Complete Upgrade

This legendary recording, once distributed as a soundboard, has been unexpectedly upgraded! It’s been decided to release it as a newly discovered original master cassette on 2CD! This work is engraved with the “January 20, 1980 Copenhagen performance.” It’s a superb audience recording. This work is truly a miraculous new discovery. Core collectors will be blown away by the idea that the original cassette would actually come out, and those who aren’t will be amazed at how many great recordings there are still. Not only is the sound incredible, but the show content is also incredible, making it a truly exceptional piece, even in the popular Graham Bonnet era. To explain its awesomeness, it’s essential to understand the show’s position. Let’s explore it while taking a bird’s-eye view of the activities at the time. 1979 (“DOWN TO EARTH” released on July 28th) September 18th – October 12th: North America #1 (18 shows) ← *DOWN TO FRONTIER (Chicago), etc. November 6th – December 13th: North America #2 (24 shows) ← *DOWN TO FRONTIER (Denver), etc. 1980 January 17th – March 8th: Europe (35 shows) ← ★Here★ – 2 months later – May 8th – 15th: Japan (6 shows) ← *DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1980 2ND NIGHT, etc. – 2 and a half months later – August 8th – 10th: Scandinavia (3 shows) ← *ASTROLOGIST – August 16th: Appearance at Monsters Of Rock (Cozy Powell leaves the band) This is RAINBOW during the Graham era, which was hailed as the strongest. The rough progression is “North America → Europe → Japan → MOR,” but it wasn’t until 1980 that they became popular among collectors. The 1979 “North America #1-2” shows were mainly opening acts, and were short, with Graham still unfamiliar with the world of hard rock. However, once they entered their main battlefield, “Europe,” the shows became full-scale, and Graham finally began to show his true colors. Of course, their peak was in “Japan,” but the previous “Europe” tour was also filled with the excitement and rise of discovering their true potential. So, let’s take a look at our collection, which allows you to experience “Europe.” Details of the “European” leg: * January 17th “LOST IN EUROPE (Gothenburg)” * January 18th “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM: STOCKHOLM 1980” (January 19th “Wiss Heim” recording) * January 20th: Copenhagen performance ←★This work★ * January 22nd-29th (6 performances) * January 30th “LOST IN BREMEN” * February 1st-March 8th (25 performances) This is the legendary recording that rose to the new champion thanks to the original cassette. Speaking of the masterpiece of this period, “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM (Black Box 018)” reigns supreme, but this work is the “next” show. And in terms of quality, it is the “new champion” that has reached a level comparable to “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM” thanks to the excavation of the original cassette. In fact, the sound has been significantly upgraded. Once mistaken for a soundboard, the on-core slams in close, drawing in delicate details to the ears. The ultimate Gene cassette dramatically improves the subtleties, nuances, and separation, creating the illusion of recording onstage. Its crisp clarity is exactly on par with “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM.” Graham’s explosive performance is a smash hit, and not only the sound but the performance is comparable to “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM.” The five members, known as the strongest, deliver explosive, passionate performances, but Graham is particularly impressive. While “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM” boasted superhuman high notes, this work is a bit different, singing with power and dynamism. The full-throttle blues of “Love’s No Friend” exudes a certain air of “wonder,” while “Catch the Rainbow” skillfully controls the subdued emotional tone. Perhaps it’s the excitement of being able to sing as he pleases, as his own excitement continues to rise. He plays around with scat singing in “Love’s No Friend,” and each song incorporates improvised phrases not found in the originals. The highlight is “Lost in Hollywood”! During the highlight refrain, Graham’s meter is blown away, as he unleashes a powerful singing style, singing each letter of the word “H!O!L!L!Y.W.O.O.D.” It sounds like a joke when written like this, but the way he manages to make such borderline phrases sound cool proves that Graham is extraordinary on this day. The most popular moment of Graham’s time was undoubtedly his miraculous Japan tour. This, like “DEEP PURPLE’s pinnacle = MADE IN JAPAN,” is an eternal truth that will never change. So, what is the masterpiece of the overseas performance? The answer is “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM,” this work. A new masterpiece of a live album that seems to have crystallized everything: a long full set, a tireless masterpiece, and the miraculous sound of the original cassette. A superb audience recording of the “January 20, 1980 Copenhagen performance.” The original cassette of the legendary recording, which was once distributed as a soundboard, has been newly excavated. The direct feeling of the on-core approaching Guigui remains, while the clarity and fine details remain. The sense of separation has also been greatly improved. You can experience the ultimate show where Graham, in top form, is full of improvised phrases. Along with “DEFINITIVE GRAHAM,” this is the birth of a new champion album that reigns as the greatest masterpiece of overseas recordings. Falkoner Teatret, Copenhagen, Denmark 20th January 1980 TRULY PERFECT SOUND UPGRADE!!! Disc:1 (44:06) 1. Land Of Hope And Glory 2. Countdown Intro./Over The Rainbow 3. Eyes Of The World 4. Love’s No Friend 5. Since You Been Gone 6. Over The Rainbow 7. All Night Long 8. Catch The Rainbow Disc:2 (41:20) 1. Keyboard Intro. 2. Lost In Hollywood 3. A Light In The Black/Guitar Solo 4. Beethoven’s 9th 5. Keyboard Solo 6. Drum Solo incl. 1812 Overture 7. Lost In Hollywood (reprise) 8. Guitar Solo incl. Lazy 9. Man On The Silver Mountain 10. Blues 11. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 12. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Graham Bonnet – Vocal Roger Glover – Bass Don Airey – Keyboard Cozy Powell – Drums