Ringo Starr/Tokyo,Japan 4.5.2019 Front Row Recording

Tokyo Dome City Hall on April 5th. It was released at a time when the memories of the end of the live show were still too fresh. Moreover, the quality of the audience recording provided for this item is astonishing. As you can guess from the title “FRONT ROW RECORDING”, this is an ultra recording that was carried out in the front row. Fukushima, which was released at the same time, was a masterpiece recording that recorded a lively sound image centered on Ringo’s voice and the homely excitement unique to the region, but since this one was in the front row, it gave a direct feeling of the sounds coming from the performances and instruments. is spectacular. The songs, such as the sound of Lukather’s guitar, are so realistic and balanced that it almost feels like a soundboard. You can enjoy the live performance that has just been held with exceptional quality. Although there wasn’t as much excitement here as in Fukushima, where even voices could be heard, this time the applause of the people around them was noticeable. Anyone who has done an audience recording has probably experienced recording while the taper was thinking, “There were always people around me who were clapping their hands strongly…” However, since it is recorded from the audience seats, it is natural that there will be clapping, and that is also a sense of realism that cannot be fully conveyed with a sound board or broadcast sound source. It was the same with Fukushima, but I think the realism of the excitement is one of the reasons I get so excited when I hear about it. Moreover, the direct feeling of the performance that approaches beyond the reactions of those around you is overwhelming. On this tour, we will play the Beatles’ “Day Tripper” before “Yellow Submarine” to make a feint, but you will be surprised at the clear details that are conveyed even from the short performance that started there. And now that the tour is halfway through, the outstanding clarity conveys the relaxed and confident performance of Ringo, who has become accustomed to staying in Japan. The strangest thing of all is Ringo, who keeps saying “Amazing!” right after the show starts. Did you learn that line at the O2 at the end of last year from your friend from the Beatles era (Paul), who held a performance in Japan a few months ago at the same Tokyo Dome stadium instead of City Hall? I can’t help but tsukkomi. Or maybe he was in an unusually good mood because he was able to enjoy spring in Japan by viewing cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park before heading to the venue. In any case, Ringo and the band are doing great. Yet, it is a masterpiece recording that directly captures each individual’s craftsmanship and the band’s sense of groove. Still, the tight sound that is typical of a concert hall class is perfect. And above all, the release comes at a time when the excitement of that wonderful night has not yet cooled down. Live at Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo, Japan 5th April 2019 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (49:49) 1. Intro 2. Matchbox 3. It Don’t Come Easy 4. What Goes On 5. Evil Ways 6. Rosanna 7. Pick Up the Pieces 8. Down Under 9. Boys 10. Don’t Pass Me By 11. Yellow Submarine Disc 2 (74:28) 1. MC 2. Cut the Cake 3. Black Magic Woman 4. Gypsy Queen 5. You’re Sixteen 6. Anthem 7. Overkill 8. Africa 9. Work to Do 10. Oye como va 11 . I Wanna Be Your Man 12. Who Can It Be Now? 13. Hold the Line 14. Photograph 15. Act Naturally 16. With a Little Help From My Friends Ringo Starr – drums, percussion, vocals Steve Lukather – guitar, vocals Gregg Rolie – keyboards, vocals Colin Hay – guitar, vocals Hamish Stuart – bass, guitar, vocals Warren Ham – saxophone, Percussion Gregg Bissonette – drums, percussion