Rainbow/Tokyo,Japan 5.8.1980 2Diff Source

From the 1980 Japan tour in which RAINBOW, featuring Graham Bonnet, came to Japan for the first time in two years with the song “DOWN TO EARTH”, we have released two different versions of the opening day performance held at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. The long-awaited album packaged with audience sources is now available as a 3-CD set! The sound sources that came to Japan in 1980 include “GONE WILD” on the 9th, “GIGANTIC EXPLOSION” and “INNOCENT VICTIMS COMPLETE” on the 12th, and “HIDDEN FORTRESS” which recorded three consecutive performances in Osaka, all of which are masterpieces. Press CD titles worthy of the name have been released, but almost no items were released on the 8th, and the appearance of a proper title was awaited. This work, which captures this first day, which has been in an air pocket state for a long time, using two different sources, is truly the final piece to fill in the “missing puzzle”! Since the time of “LONG LIVE ROCK’N’ROLL,” Ritchie Blackmore had been aiming for a “hit in the American market,” which had been an issue since the time of “LONG LIVE ROCK’N’ROLL”. We will begin changing the RAINBOW route. Ronnie James Dio shows reluctance to change this route, but at this time Ritchie does not compromise, resulting in the vocal change to Graham Bonnet. With the addition of Don Airey and Roger Glover, RAINBOW has formed a lineup that can be described as a “super band.” After the release of “DOWN TO EARTH”, the band went on a long tour of the United States from the fall of 1979 to the end of the year as the first half of a world tour. In addition to more elaborate touring than ever before, the band’s new songs were frequently aired on the radio, which greatly increased the band’s recognition in the United States, and “success in America” became a reality. RAINBOW’s powerful performances, backed by the members’ abilities, became a hot topic during their European tour that began in January 1980, and Graham, who had been virtually unknown in the rock scene until then, was instantly recognized as a “super-voiced rock singer.” He became known as a man, and it changed his life greatly from then on. The long-awaited performance in Japan will be held in May. Although this time’s visit to Japan was smaller than the Ronnie era, with three performances each in Tokyo and Osaka, expectations for the new RAINBOW were high, and many fans flocked to the venue from the first day to cheer on the band’s performance. I gave it to you. In this work, the first day of May 8th is recorded, and discs 1 and 2 include standard sound sources that have been known for a long time from the top materials. Disc 3 contains another source that is unknown even among traders, from the newly discovered original master! Discs 1 and 2 contain the material known as “BROKEN DREAMS” by avid collectors, remastered from top quality sources that are sure of its master quality. Although the sound clarity of past “BROKEN DREAMS” was excellent, there were some issues with the sound source, such as the distance between the taper and the stage, which made the performance a little unbalanced, the pitch was fast, and the songs were recorded on disk 1. Apart from its preciousness, it was a sound source for enthusiasts. The recording content of this work is the same, so the sense of distance from the stage itself is the same, but the remastering has given an edge to the contours of the performance, and by removing the hiss that was a little loud in the previous releases, the brightness has been improved. Listenability has been greatly improved. Of course, the pitch that was earlier has been properly adjusted, and the distribution to the disk is evenly distributed at the stage of generating sound from the tape, and other modifications have been made to reach enthusiasts’ “touch areas”, and the content and grade of the item has been changed to “No longer.” It has changed so much that it can be said to be something completely different. The opening songs “Mars” and “Eyes Of The World” show a wonderful matching of Budokan’s unique echo and atmosphere to the song. No matter how many times I listen to the intro, where the tension suddenly bursts out as the audience erupts in applause, I can’t get enough of it (the commotion on the floor that turns into a frenzied whirlpool is also amazing)! This album has been improved, with songs such as “Brandenburg Concert” and “Since You Been Gone” where Richie’s guitar can be heard in detail with a high-quality tone, and “Catch The Rainbow” where the contrast between the delicate first half and the passionate second half is vivid. The passionate performance on the 8th, which was revived on the 8th, was in no way inferior to the performances on the 9th and 12th, which are praised by enthusiasts as “the best performances”, and the band’s high motivation led to a live performance with the explosive tension that can only be expected on the first day. You can see that he was acting! Highlights of Graham’s era Even in “Lost In Hollywood”, Graham’s vocals are in great condition as they pierce through the listener. Richie’s guitar solo and Cozy’s drum solo are played with the utmost force with plenty of echoes, giving the listener a sense of realism as if they were enjoying a live performance at the venue. Although there is a cut due to a tape change at the beginning, the encore part that can only be heard here is also a masterpiece. From “All Night Long” where the venue sings in chorus with Graham’s encouragement, “Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll” which approaches with a sharpness different from Ronnie’s, to the climax guitar crash, the live performance is thrillingly recreated with an outstanding sense of realism. doing. Enthusiasts who own the previous editions also declare that this sound is definitely of a “transitional” quality! And on disc 3, the first appearance sound source that will surprise all RAINBOW enthusiasts is also carefully remastered and made into a CD. Although it is a step down from Discs 1 and 2 in terms of clarity, it is easy to imagine that the taper was recording from a position close to the stage, and the more direct and punchy sound knocked out the listener from the beginning of the show. Masu! In “BROKEN DREAMS”, the balance was biased toward Graham’s vocals, but here, Richie’s guitar and cozy drums are pushed to the front with their original power and edge from the beginning. Compared to Discs 1 and 2, there is less hall echo and audience noise is less of a concern, and the band’s sound from the Graham era, which boasted unparalleled power and performance, is now more clearly defined and realistic. You can confirm this with your sense of existence. “Eyes Of The World”, where the echoes of the venue enhanced the song, has a different feel with its straight sound image, “Love’s No Friend” has a bluesy and masculine sound, and “Love’s No Friend” has a powerful voice that rivals Ronnie’s. Man On The Silver Mountain” has a more favorable impression. And the biggest highlight is “Lost In Hollywood,” which unfolds with tremendous force! Graham’s singing, which has so much power that it pierces through at every turn, is so amazing that it even surprised RAINBOW fans at the time, when Ronnie was their absolute favorite, saying, “I can’t believe there’s a vocalist like this!” Not to be outdone, Ritchie also has a deep tone, and at times explodes with his signature plays and phrases, sometimes destructively or lyrically. Don Airey’s solo in the song and Cozy’s “1812 Overture” that roars at the climax are also incredibly listenable, allowing you to enjoy the sound as if it were expanding before your eyes! It is surprising that a sound source different from “BROKEN DREAMS”, although incompletely recorded, was discovered with such a powerful master. Maniacs who have listened to the previous releases will be able to enjoy the live performance again with a fresh feeling! As mentioned above, the live sound source of the first day of May 8, 1980 has hardly been available until now, and it is one of the live performances that young RAINBOW fans in particular have “never had the chance to hear before.” This work, which lets you listen to it from vastly different angles and positions, with a completely different sound, is sure to gain the support of many hard rock fans. A special piece that will make you relive the first day with a satisfying listening experience, not only for RAINBOW fans but also for Graham Bonnet enthusiasts, is here! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 8th May 1980 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(2 Diff-Sources) Recorder #1 Disc 1 1. The Land Of Hope And Glory 2. Introduction 3. Eyes Of The World 4. Love’s No Friend 5. Since You Been Gone 6. Over The Rainbow 7. Man On The Silver Mountain 8. Catch The Rainbow Disc 2 1. Keyboards Intro. 2. Lost In Hollywood 3. Guitar Solo 4. Beethoven 9th 5. Keyboards Solo 6. Drums Solo incl . 1812 Overture 7. Lost In Hollywood(reprise) 8. Guitar Intro/Lazy 9. All Night Long 10. Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll 11. Kill The King incl. Guitar Crash 12. Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll( reprise) 13. Over The Rainbow Recorder #2 Disc 3 1. The Land Of Hope And Glory 2. Introduction 3. Eyes Of The World 4. Love’s No Friend 5. Since You Been Gone 6. Over The Rainbow 7. Man On The Silver Mountain 8. Catch The Rainbow 9. Keyboards Intro. 10. Lost In Hollywood 11. Guitar Solo 12. Beethoven 9th 13. Keyboards Solo 14. Drums Solo incl. 1812 Overture 15. Lost In Hollywood(reprise) Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Graham Bonnet – Vocals Cozy Powell – Drums Roger Glover – Bass Don Airey – Keyboards