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The ideal edition that crystallizes the “dream of mania” is now available in a new style. The ideal version is “DEFINITIVE ON STAGE,” a major live album that realizes the longest soundboard of the “legendary Budokan.” It is a super masterpiece that caused a great response upon its release, and was so popular that it quickly sold out and went out of print. This work can be called the 2nd edition of this transcendent and popular work. This is a live album that can be enjoyed even by those who have had the previous album, but it is mainly intended for those who have never experienced it. So, let’s start with the basics. Included in this work is “1976 December 16th: Nippon Budokan (Night Part),” a show that can be said to be legendary for RAINBOW fans. It was also included in the official masterpiece album “ON STAGE”, and has been conveyed in numerous superb audience recordings. RAINBOW’s first visit to Japan boasts an exceptional reputation, and it is a show that has become a symbol of British hard rock. It is also a treasure trove of masterpieces and famous recordings, but especially the sound board is overwhelmingly prolific. Despite only one show, five types of soundboards have become known. Among them, two stood out in terms of both length and quality. One is the official sound board released as Disc 2 of the official “ON STAGE” deluxe edition (it is credited as Osaka, but this is a mistake on the official side. It is definitely Nippon Budokan). The other is a cassette tape (so-called Cozy Tape) owned by the late Cozy Powell. The former is widely known only as an official, but the latter, Cozy Tape, is an underground band that has produced many bootleg masterpieces. Both are transcendental sound boards that convey the legendary night with the highest quality sound. However, what was unusual here was that the contents of these two books were different. Although the official soundboard was also shocking, it was not a full recording. Perhaps it was to fit it onto one CD, or perhaps there was a flaw in the master, but the second half of the show (keyboard/drum solo/Still I’m Sad part from Stargazer) was cut out completely, making it an incomplete version. And Cozy Tape is Cozy Tape, and although the cut is different, it is incomplete. Therefore, a “combination of the two” was devised. Based on the official soundboard, missing parts are supplemented with cozy tape. Furthermore, the longest soundboard album that complemented the few minutes where there was no soundboard (drum solo final stage and final performance Over The Rainbow) with the best audience recording…that was “DEFINITIVE ON STAGE”. This is the story of the previous edition. This work is a renewal edition of that. What’s different is the mastering. In the previous work, two sound boards were connected close together during mastering, but the concept was that “official SBD is justice”. The Cozy Tape SBD was made as close to the official SBD as possible, and the official SBD side only made adjustments that were a compromise. In contrast, this work is about “connection is justice.” While keeping the Cozy Tape SBD as close as possible to the official version, the official SBD side also did its best to bring it closer to the Cozy Tape side. …When I write this, you may think that I have degraded the quality of the official SBD, but that is not the case. On the contrary, it is an upgrade in terms of pure audio. The separation of the drums and the stereo feel of the guitar and vocals have improved, and the overall range has expanded. The points where each instrument collides in the midrange are also reduced, and the reverberation of high-range cymbals that is linked to hiss noise is also smoothed out. Cozy Tape is a legendary sound board, and its strengths have been reproduced on the official SBD… You may think so. This work, which was created with such a concept, has a wonderful sense of unity that has become even more natural. Of course, it’s no wonder that people love the rich “sound” of the previous album, and it’s no surprise that the sound of this album is felt to be “too hard.” Strictly speaking, the switching point is not completely unknown. However, when you listen to it as a live album, it is this work that leaves you with fewer “huh?” moments. I don’t mind calling it an “upgrade” with all due respect, but out of respect for the official SBD and original edition, I’d like to call it a “different version”…that’s the kind of live album it is. “DEFINITIVE ON STAGE” disappeared from the market in the blink of an eye due to its strong impact and tsunami-like popularity. Despite being the fruit of a mania’s dream, it shouldn’t be no longer available. Of course, with the meticulous remastering, this work depicts a different world from its predecessor. For core enthusiasts, this is a book that allows you to explore the possibilities of a sound board. But more than that, we want everyone to enjoy this “dream.” Yes, even for those who were unlucky enough to not get the previous work. For that reason, the renewal edition has appeared again. UK Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 16th December 1976 Evening Show STEREO SBD(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (61:12) 1. Over The Rainbow 2. Kill The King 3. Mistreated 4. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 5. Catch The Rainbow 6. Man On The Silver Mountain/Blues/Starstruck/Man On The Silver Mountain Disc 2 (55:04) Cozy Tape Taken from the original master cassette (TDK SD:C90) 1. Keyboard Intro. The same part is the deluxe edition) 2. Stargazer 3. Still I’m Sad incl. Keyboard Solo 4. Drum Solo incl. 1812 Overture ★6:05 – Replenishment of previously released equals until the end 5. Still I’m Sad (reprise ) ★0:00 – 0:25 Compensation for already released Ikora 6. Do You Close Your Eyes ★Transition to the audience with a large crossfade from 10:09. 7. Over The Rainbow ★All audience compensation ☆Change points due to equalization. *Drum separation is improved. *The sense of stereo separation between guitar and vocals has increased. *The overall range is expanded. ☆Equalization range points*Reduces the points where each instrument in the midrange collides. *Adjusted the reverberation of high-frequency cymbals. (Sound linked to the hiss sound at low volume) STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Ronnie James Dio – Vocal Cozy Powell – Drums Jimmy Bain – Bass Tony Carey – Keyboards
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