Roger Waters/CA,USA 6.12.2017

The ultra-high performance capsule microphone, Schopes’ “MK4”. Its penetration into unofficial sound sources has become remarkable, but I think many people who listened to it were surprised by the extraordinary sound quality. The currently ongoing US + THEM tour by Roger Waters has also begun to make a furious recording using the MK4, and last week, “LOUISVILLE 2017 MATRIX” and “LOUISVILLE 2017” (Tapehead2) were released and are still a hot topic. This week, the Oakland performance “OAKLAND 2017” using the same MK4 will be released, but this work, which recorded the Sacramento performance on June 12th, will also be released as a new title with amazing high performance and high sound quality! This was recorded by the up-and-coming taper “Daspyknows” recently. He has released many recordings on his beloved MK4, but this work and the simultaneously released “OAKLAND 2017” are a little different. The recording location is too favorable and luxurious. “Section 7 row c 3 seats off dead center.” That’s what he modestly wrote in the notes he wrote when he uploaded the MK4 recording of this Sacramento performance to the Internet. If you compare this with the seating chart of the venue, Golden 1 Center, you can see that it is the best possible recording location. (↓ is the link to the seating chart) https://www.vividseats.com/blog/golden1-center-seating-chart-and-events-schedule …What do you think? You can see that it was recorded in the best possible position, right in the center of the arena, in the smallest section in front of the mixboard (= the section where there is almost nothing blocking the view even if everyone is filled in that section). Moreover, since the microphone is MK4, there is no way that the sound would be bad. This latest work was directly recorded and turned into a sound disc, and the sound quality is actually amazing. The perfect sound, with no room for equalization or even noise removal, is breathing in every corner of the disc! The first thing that everyone notices at the start of “Breathe” is the distinctiveness of its rich texture and the smoothness of the sound. The way the music of this day is slowly spun in a natural position where all the sounds reach the same time is more moving than exciting, and the sound suddenly explodes with expectations. In “One of These Days”, the twin basses foster a mellow sound with a dynamic feel, and the contrast of the guitar cutting into this with a sharp tone is irresistible. The right speaker delivers the right sound and the left speaker delivers the left sound directly, so the high-speed sound of each instrument is interestingly well understood. The chorus of “The Great Gig in the Sky” also has a superb sound that stands out for its good input sensitivity. You can hear the deep and faint pianissimo and strong fortissimo vocal expressions with amazing resolution, and you will be captivated by the extraordinary recording power. In “Welcome to the Machine,” a tough sound with a thick core that does not distort or waver in the slightest stands out, and you will be amazed at the detailed sound image that follows the movements of each instrument that forms the solid sound image. The ratio of noise generated by a signal passing through a device is called the signal-to-noise ratio (the higher the number, the less noise), and in “When We Were Young” and “The Last Refugee,” the signal-to-noise ratio blossoms high in silence. No matter how favorable the recording position or the excellent high-performance microphone, it is rare to record with such high transparency, and at the same time, you will be able to realize once again that this is not a product of chance by recording continuously. “Picture That” is also recorded with outstanding precision and freshness, with the goodness of the original song soaring powerfully, and the performance full of vitality. “Wish You Were Here” also has a full-bodied sound that makes you feel the vibration of the guitar strings, and there is surely no fan who doesn’t get excited by this. “The Happiest Days of Our Lives” has a sharp percussion sound and Roger’s singing voice, and Dave (Kilmister)’s guitar, which can be heard in “Another Brick…Part 2”, also comes out with a super sound that makes the tone stand out, so be sure to check it out. “Dogs” also has the same high-performance digital sound as always, but here, the synthesizer that comes out in the middle part in particular has a tremendous flying feeling, and you can enjoy the surprise of the clear sound signal jumping out with a direct feeling of 100% direct connection to the venue. “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” not only shows the dynamic mid-low range with a realistic clarity, but also has a powerful feeling that cuts into the high range directly in the recorded sound, so you can experience a vivid full-band sound. In particular, on this day, the third verse of the lyrics, which refers to the actual White House of the US government and actress Mary Whitehouse, is sung in a rather hostile manner (※ The singing voice suddenly becomes closer at the part “♪ You’re trying to keep our feelings off the street”, and the singing is clearly strained), and the strong message is conveyed more directly than in the performance of the same song on other days. “Money” has a beautiful clear sound in the first half of the song, and the contrast in sound with the middle part where the tempo increases (= metallic expression) leaves a very interesting listening experience. The sound in the middle part where the saxophone comes out also has a high recording performance that clearly brings out the sharp and pulsating sound unique to wind instruments. Also, the high range of “Us and Them” leaves an unforgettable impression on the ears, but interestingly, there is a scene in the middle part where the message is conveyed by singing partly strongly, like “Pigs (Three Different Ones)”, which is worth paying attention to. “Smell the Roses” is a tough sound that allows you to feel that each sound contains a lot of information, and you will be surprised by the overwhelming dynamism that ripples across the entire frequency range. This is also a sound image that allows you to feel the high performance of the microphone. “Comfortably Numb” is, above all, a long guitar solo at the end. Not only is it a more eloquent solo than usual, but it also has a shine-on sound that can be said to be a highlight in terms of sound quality, leaving you with a wonderful listening experience. The MK4 was placed in the very center of the arena where the sound distribution can be received most directly, and the direct hit of the performance and harmony continued to be swept from all sides for more than two hours towards it. This work, which continues to capture this with overwhelming recording power and has the power of sound that can be read as a real documentary of June 12, 2017, is the true power of the MK4 microphone. This latest work will surprise even those who are familiar with today’s digital audience recordings, so be sure to try it together with the simultaneously released “ROGER WATERS – OAKLAND 2017”. Both are important titles that can test the true value of the US + THEM tour! Live at Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA. USA 12th June 2017 ULTIMATE SOUND Disc 1 (60:31) 1. Speak to Me 2. Breathe 3. One of These Days 4. Time 5. Breathe (Reprise) 6. The Great Gig in the Sky 7. Welcome to the Machine 8. When We Were Young 9. Deja Vu 10. The Last Refugee 11. Picture That 12. Wish You Were Here 13. The Happiest Days of Our Lives 14. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 15. Another Brick in the Wall Part 3 Disc 2 (74:52) 1. Battersea Rises SFX 2. Dogs 3. Pigs (Three Different Ones) 4. Money 5. Us and Them 6. Smell the Roses 7. Brain Damage 8. Eclipse 9. Band Introductions 10. Vera 11. Bring the Boys Back Home 12. Comfortably Numb