Rainbow/Tokyo,Japan 3.13.1984 Upgrade

With the reorganization of DEEP PURPLE approaching, RAINBOW’s last performance in Japan in the 1980s was in 1984. The best original recording that conveys the scene has been brushed up. What is infused into this work is the “March 13, 1984: Nippon Budokan” performance. It is a transcendental audience recording. Speaking of Nippon Budokan in 1984, the official video “JAPAN TOUR ’84” comes to mind, but this work is a separate performance. To remember the situation, let’s first look back at the schedule at that time.・March 11th: Osaka Castle Hall “OSAKA 1984″ ・March 13th: Nippon Budokan ←★This work★ ・March 14th: Nippon Budokan ← *Official video These are the 3 performances in Tokyo and Osaka only. The schedule is reminiscent of DEEP PURPLE’s first visit to Japan, but the official video was on the last day. What was recorded in this work was the concert the day before. Only in Japan, which loves RAINBOW the most in the world, the best records have been left for all these performances, but this work is a full live album that is the best masterpiece of the “First Day of Budokan”. What makes it a masterpiece is its sound. At our store, we have archived this show with two masterpieces “THE END” and “HELLBENT DRIVER”, but this work is a brush-up version of the latter. If you’ve already tried “HELLBENT DRIVER,” you’ve probably already made up your mind. After all, “HELLBENT DRIVER” goes beyond the dimension of “the best of this day” and is “the best of Japan in 1984”… No, it is a great masterpiece that is called “the best of the Joe era performance in Japan”. In fact, both the direct feeling and the fineness of the details are extraordinary. Although you can feel the evidence of audience recording in the tone of the snare, the atmosphere with minimal echo components is clear, the vocals are at a breathing level, and even the slightest play of the guitar is clear. It was a great recording that almost felt like listening to an FM sound source. That’s no wonder, this recording was made by one of the legendary masters. He has made many historical recordings, mainly in the 80’s, with artists such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, THE ROLLING STONES, and PINK FLOYD. Regarding RAINBOW, DIO’s “DRAGON HEAD” recorded at the same Nippon Budokan is also in this person’s collection. To put it more simply, he is “a master beyond the prestigious Kinney”. In the world of collectors, there is a semi-automatic expectation that “Japanese recordings = better sound”, and it is no exaggeration to say that this historically favorable reputation was achieved by this person’s skill. The introduction has become long, but up to this point we are talking about “HELLBENT DRIVER”. This work is a super masterpiece that has further upgraded such a famous record. You can tell the difference as soon as you listen to it. The biggest thing is the tight feeling. “HELLBENT DRIVER” had super high sound quality, but the balance was a little biased. If we consider RAINBOW’s own sound output as an ideal image, the mid-bass was a little strong. It was still fat and powerful, but in this work we fine-tuned each range to bring it closer to the original sound. The result is completely different from simply “leaning in on the high notes”. The clarity of the sound has been greatly improved, making the outline stand out and improving the details down to the smallest parts. What’s more, the treble is better cut out, and the direct feeling has further increased. The tight feeling with no bulge in the echo has been sublimated to the level of “just like a sound board”… no, “Isn’t this a line!?” What is depicted with such an upgraded sound is a full show that is similar to but different from the official video “JAPAN TOUR ’84”. This is also a good opportunity, so let’s organize the set while comparing it with the official video. 80’s Numbers (13 songs)・I Surrender: Spotlight Kid/I Surrender/Can’t Happen Here/Difficult To Cure/Maybe Next Time・Blow from the Darkness: MISS Mistreated/Power/Death Alley Driver/Stone Cold (★ )・Street of Dreams: Street Of Dreams/Fool For The Night/Stranded/Fire Dance 70’s Classics and others (4 songs + α)・Ginrei no Conqueror: Catch The Rainbow・Down to Earth: All Night Long/Since You Been Gone・Others: Blues/Smoke On The Water *Note: Songs marked with “★” cannot be heard in the official video “JAPAN TOUR ’84”. …and it looks like this. Although there are some songs from the Ronnie era and Graham era, the main focus is clearly “the total settlement of the Joe era.” The hit single “Stone Cold”, which was not performed on the final day, was also included, making the set even stronger with best elements. The whole story is worth listening to, but the biggest one is “Difficult To Cure,” which is co-starred with an orchestra. This idea was only realized in the two performances in Tokyo all over the world, so this work is the world premiere. In fact, what was amazing was the moment the curtain opened and the orchestra appeared! The spectacle of the scene can be witnessed in “JAPAN TOUR ’84”, but in this work, the atmosphere of the scene is super realistic because it is the audience. The curtain opened, “Oh!”, the orchestra sounded, “Wow!”, and the reservoir exploded, “Wow!”. Then, as soon as that theme exploded, a sea of ​​furious applause and flames of cheers rose up, and the floor of the Nippon Budokan bounced around with such dynamism that it felt like it had become a trampoline… It was such a spectacle that I couldn’t stop my skin from getting irritated. The intense emotion that makes even the professional shot scene of “JAPAN TOUR ’84” out of the question has become even more vivid and revived. Truly a masterpiece. A cultural heritage album that records RAINBOW’s last beauty with an orchestra, with the legendary master leaning on his arm. It is the highest peak update edition. The excitement of the scene surpasses even the treasure “JAPAN TOUR ’84” of official professional shots. Superb audience recording of the “March 13, 1984: Nippon Budokan” performance. A further brush-up of the masterpiece “HELLBENT DRIVER”, an original recording by a legendary Japanese master. The sound has a direct feel and detail at the level of FM broadcasting, and a tight feeling that doesn’t allow even the slightest cloudiness, so much so that you can’t believe your ears and wonder, “Isn’t this the line?!” However, the reality is definitely a customer record. “Difficult To Cure” co-starred with an orchestra is a super spectacle with tremendous enthusiasm that makes even the official video “JAPAN TOUR ’84” out of the question. It is truly a masterpiece that is worthy of cultural heritage. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 13th March 1984 ULTIMATE SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1(46:31) 1. Land Of Hope And Glory 2. Over The Rainbow 3. Spotlight Kid 4. Miss Mistreated 5. I Surrender 6. Can’ t Happen Here 7. Catch The Rainbow 8. Power 9. Keyboard Solo 10. Street Of Dreams Disc 2(70:59) 1. Fool For The Night 2. Difficult To Cure Intro. 3. Difficult To Cure (with Orchestra) 4 . Guitar Solo 5. Drums Solo 6. Stranded incl. Woman From Tokyo 7. Blues 8. Death Alley Driver 9. Fire Dance 10. All Night Long 11. Maybe Next Time 12. Stone Cold 13. Since You Been Gone 14. Smoke On The Water 15. Over The Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Joe Lynn Turner – Vocals Roger Glover – Bass David Rosenthal – Keyboards Chuck Burgi – Drums