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The latest Rolling Stones tour, where the changes in the set list and the fulfilling performances have delighted enthusiasts all over the world, has finally released an in-ear monitor recording! Moreover, it was recorded on the first day of the latest LA performance, which was a speedy job. Since the audience recordings on this tour are all of a high level, I never expected such a great in-ear monitor recording to appear in real time… It was nothing but a pleasant surprise. The in-ear monitor recording of the LA performance has already caused a great response among enthusiasts, but its unique balance is also the secret to the topic. The in-ear monitor recording that appeared this time has a unique balance that pushes the sound of Chuck Leavell’s keyboard to the forefront. The producer said that he deliberately finished it with this balance, but far from the unexpected balance that was present in conventional in-ear monitors, it is interesting to hear that the balance is so cleanly steered towards Chuck’s sound. In fact, I would like you to listen to it as if you were deceived, but from the opening “Start Me Up”, you can enjoy the freshness of Chuck’s “Did he play like this?” Rather, leaving the actual live sound to the audience recording of the day that will be released in the future, this in-ear recording that unravels the unknown Stones sound on stage is very interesting. In addition, the sound quality is outstanding and conveys the meticulous Stones stage with a sound board feeling. There is no reception noise that is common in in-ear sound sources, and the clarity of the sound and the stunning stereo feeling stand out, coupled with the balance featuring Chuck’s keyboard. This high quality is also a different balance from the usual Stones live sound, but I think it is a factor that makes it more enjoyable. What is more regrettable is that when it comes to Keith’s corner, his singing voice is relegated to the performance. However, even here, thanks to the balance mainly based on Chuck’s keyboard, his singing voice is small in contrast to the volume of the performance centered on the tone of his piano, so it’s as if you are listening to an outtake sung by Keith from the late 1970s to the 1980s (laughs). If you actually listen to it, any enthusiast will understand what this analogy means. On the other hand, when it comes to ballads like “Beast Of Burden”, which was a rare song for this day, the keyboard is pushed out, making it even more mellow, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the atmosphere of this song. Even though it’s not a piano-based song, the next song, “Wild Horses”, also has a more mellow atmosphere that you can enjoy with a soundboard feel, which is a big plus. In addition to these, the count at the start of “Sympathy for the Devil” is a document unique to in-ear monitors that you can enjoy. This is a signal sent to the members wearing in-ear monitors on stage, such as Mick and Chuck, and cannot be heard by the audience. It is only in-ear monitors that you can convey such scenes. In addition, the greatness of Steve Jordan’s drums is vividly conveyed throughout the live performance, and it is also attractive that his drumming, which has gained experience in the Stones tours in 2021, 2022 and this time, is at its peak. Among them, “Paint It Black” is really in great shape. And when it comes to the new song “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” whose revival in the encore made the whole world happy, the charm of the original sound source is fully unfolded. Mick, who is in top form, sings with a performance that makes you want to call it “this is an R&B ballad” with Chuck as the main focus. The best IEM sound source has finally arrived, which allows you to enjoy not only the repertoire that symbolizes the Stones in 2024, but also all of the latest stage as if it were a sound board. Remastered Memo The focus is on Mick’s vocals/keyboard/bass/drums, but the sound quality is quite good for an IEM. There was no noise typical of IEMs. Ultra-high quality IEM. You can enjoy it as if it were a sound board. SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, USA 10th July 2024 Disc:1 (64:51) 1. Intro 2. Start Me Up 3. You Got Me Rocking 4. It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll 5. Angry 6. Beast of Burden 7. Wild Horses 8. Mess It Up 9. Tumbling Dice 10. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 11. Band Introductions 12. Tell Me Stra ight 13. Little T&A 14. Before They Make Me Run Disc:2 (58:09) 1. Sympathy for the Devil 2. Honky Tonk Women 3. Midnight Rambler 4. Gimme Shelter 5. Paint It Black 6. Jumping Jack Flash 7. Sweet Sounds of Heaven 8. Satisfaction
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