Rolling Stones/Australia 3.4.2003

The Australian tour, which was held just before the 2003 Japan performance, was held from late February to early March, and was a perfect prelude to the band’s visit to Japan. The first day of the event, February 18th, was held at the Enmore Theater in Sydney, and the opening performance was “Midnight Rambler,” which became the first Stones live performance in history, which caused a lot of attention, and many items were released in real time. Ta. Speaking of Australia in 2003, most enthusiasts probably remember this day. During this period, the release of items was concentrated on the February leg, and there were no items at the end of the tour in March. This is because the sound quality of the audience recording that recorded the March stage was not good. Speaking of Australia, up until around this time there was a dilemma in which good quality sound sources were not widely available for any artist. For the time being, there were sound sources for each performance, but none of them were at a level that could be released as items. However, recently, a new audience recording of the Brisbane performance on March 4th has appeared. On this day, audience recordings with far away sound images were already circulating among traders, but the sound quality that newly appeared this time is quite good even though it was an audience recording using a nostalgic MD. At least the level is much easier to listen to than past sound sources. That said, there is still a sense of distance in the overall sound image, and in that respect it is somewhat for enthusiasts. On the other hand, it is also a level that enthusiasts can enjoy very much, and if you equalize it, you will be able to go for release. Thanks to the sound image having a sense of distance, there was a so-called “hall sound” phenomenon that was noticeable in many places, where Charlie’s drums sounded like they were making a “thump” sound, so this has been alleviated for this release. . Although the recording was made in 2003, when it tended to be a bit clunky, fortunately the sound quality was not so sharp even though there was a clunk, so this equalization has evolved into a state that is easier to listen to. A big appeal of this sound source is the warm, ear-friendly texture that doesn’t have a “sari” feel to it. What’s more, this equalization suppresses the annoying thumping sound of the drums, so the “hall echo” feels more like a “hall echo,” and I think it’s more pleasant to listen to it with headphones. . Unfortunately, only the B stage song becomes a veiled sound image, but it is reminiscent of the level of the conventional 2003 Australian sound source. Still, it is an advantage that there are no audience members making noise throughout the show. In this way, just because it is the first CD performance from the 2003 Australian tour just before the performance in Japan, it is a release that you cannot miss if you are an enthusiast, but the performance content is also amazing. Originally, the “LICKS” tour was a time when new songs were kept to a minimum, but a wide selection of past songs attracted attention. Moreover, as was the case with the Enmore Theater mentioned earlier, the Stones in Australia in 2003 were free to choose the opening song, and this day started with “Street Fighting Man”. However, the entire setlist is also a very free selection. The composition is refreshing, with songs that the current Stones would play in the second half of their live performances scattered throughout the set. Another point is that you can hear a wonderful performance of “If You Can’t Rock Me”, which was not performed in Japan. It’s full of momentum that reminds you of 1975. Another big appeal of the “LICKS” tour version was that, unlike that time, Daryl Jones’s bass solo exploded in the interlude, making it reminiscent of the studio take. However, what is noteworthy is the incredible level of excitement that Mick brings to the song. Although he was still younger than he is now, his intense singing style could be called the top condition of the “LICKS” tour. From around “Start Me Up”, he has been flying with sharp shouts, and the peak can be called “Sympathy For The Devil”. His shouts heard here are truly amazing. Please enjoy Mick at his best. Contrary to such a hyper-mic, Keith goes at his own pace and makes you laugh with his intro to “Slipping Away.” It was a scene that made me want to point out that the order of holding the neck was reversed… With the legendary Budokan just around the corner, this is the first sound source that has caught the attention of enthusiasts, capturing a night in which wonderful performances including Mick, who is performing lively in Australia, can be heard. It’s frustrating that you can hear that part from a little far away, but you can also hear Mick screaming at the ending of “Gimme Shelter”. Please take your time to enjoy the splendor of the March show that was held in Australia in 2003, but unlike the Enmore Theater, it was hidden behind closed doors! Live at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia 4th March 2003 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (66:45) 1. Intro 2. Street Fighting Man 3. It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll 4. If You Can’t Rock Me 5 . Don’t Stop 6. Start Me Up 7. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 8. Bitch 9. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking 10. Tumbling Dice 11. Band Introductions 12. Slipping Away 13. Before They Make Me Run Disc 2 (52:53) 1. Sympathy For The Devil 2. Gimme Shelter 3. Honky Tonk Women 4. Jumping Jack Flash 5. B- Stage S.E. 6. You Got Me Rocking 7. Like A Rolling Stone 8. Brown Sugar 9. Satisfaction