Rainbow/Tokyo,Japan 5.9.1980 Amazing Sound

This work was recorded at the “May 9, 1980 Budokan” performance. However, the recording is completely different, and is a direct CD version of the cassette that was given directly by Taper himself. The 2CD Kinney recording captures the subtleties of the performance in ultra-clear sound, and is a masterpiece that has been handed down to the present day to tell the story of what great great performances are like. On the other hand, this work is a recording that conveys “how loved RAINBOW was”. It seems that the position was a little far away, and the direct feeling was not far from “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1980 2ND NIGHT”, and the cheers, chorus, and talking voices were boldly recorded. The band and the audience are equally the protagonists, and to be honest, it’s more like a “lost recording” than a “famous recording.” But that’s also good. The enthusiasm that Don said, “It’s like becoming a Beatle,” could not be conveyed better. The venue reverberated with grandeur, chanting Richie’s name repeatedly and becoming one as the countdown to the start of the show began. At the solemn intro of “Eyes Of The World”, he screams “Hey, hey, what’s going on!?”, and Cozy Powell’s one shot finally makes him burst out, and even screams fly from everywhere at Budokan… Even though I thought I was shouting “Richie!”, it turned out to be “‘&'(%@:+;?#:!!!!!!!”).I’ve listened to countless live recordings. An enthusiasm that even my ears can’t believe is the same as the beautiful sound of “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1980 2ND NIGHT”… Such an insane enthusiasm, and the clapping in time with the beat. It’s typical of the Japanese people to listen carefully to songs (lol).In “Eyes Of The World”, they are in a frightening frenzy and are not playing well, but from “Love’s No Friend” onwards, they keep their mouths shut and play clearly. Yes, it was actually a clear recording. Of course, there was no way the audience would get bored and stay silent. The chorus continued to clap, and the guitar solos were accompanied by screams. It’s a completely controlled madness. You can also enjoy the taste of the spatial recording. The spectacle of Ritchie Blackmore’s sweet tone and Graham Bonnet’s singing spread out in the wide space of the Budokan is exquisite. In particular, Graham was at his best on this day, and from the last day of the Budokan to Osaka, the balance between the five members was perfect, but on this second day, it was as if he was “half a step ahead” and the tension pierced the ceiling of the Budokan. Actually, it seems that the reason for this great performance is due to the schedule of “Graham RAINBOW”.・September to December 1979: 45 performances in North America. Months off》・January to March 1980: 36 performances on European tour 《About 2 months off》・May 1980: 6 performances on Japan tour《About 3 months off》・August 1980: Scandinavian tour & MOR4 Performances In this way, “Graham RAINBOW” has performed 91 times, but before the Japan performance, there was a break of about 2 months, so the band caught their breath during the long North American and European tour. It was a long-awaited Budokan performance after fully recovering from the fatigue. To be honest, this work might be a recording that only core enthusiasts would pay attention to, but this time it is “DEFINITIVE BUDOKAN 1980. 2ND NIGHT”. Because there is a big definitive edition that reprints the traditional Daimyo recordings that everyone has loved from the original cassette, this ultra-realistic work from a completely opposite perspective shines only with RAINBOW. A documentary album that approaches the “truth of the second day at Budokan”, which had a furious audience. What happened at that Budokan that day? It is a real set that fully enjoys it with two focuses, the band and the audience. Please join us and enjoy this miraculous performance! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 9th May 1980 AMAZING SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 1. The Land Of Hope And Glory 2. Over The Rainbow 3. Eyes Of The World 4. Love’s No Friend 5. Since You Been Gone 6 Man On The Silver Mountain 7. Catch The Rainbow Disc 2 1. Keyboard Intro. 2. Lost In Hollywood 3. Guitar Solo 4. Beethoven 9th 5. Keyboard Solo 6. Drums Solo feat. 1812 Overture 7. Lost In Hollywood(reprise ) 8. Guitar Solo 9. Lazy 10. All Night Long 11. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll 12. Kill The King 13. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll(reprise) 14. Over The Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Graham Bonnet – Vocal Roger Glover – Bass Don Airey – Keyboard Cozy Powell – Drums