Rolling Stones/HI,USA 1973 1st Show Remastered

Instead of the Rolling Stones’ first visit to Japan in 1973, which ended in failure, this is a literal classic that conveyed the dynamism of their stage at the same time, the first show on January 22nd in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is also a famous sound source that has been released many times, starting with the famous TMOQ album with an impressive illustrated jacket by William Stout. Some songs were cut from the LP due to recording time constraints, but in the CD era, this sound source was upgraded to a complete recording. It is a classic of the 1973 Winter Tour, which was so familiar that several titles were produced. The number of current items for such an evergreen audience has decreased in recent years, and in 2019, “IN EXOTIC HONOLULU” was released with a renewed focus on natural recording. Since the CD era, it is undeniable that this sound source has been more or less equalized, and that is why this title was released to revive the original goodness of the sound source. The natural finish is easy to understand, and yet it was a classic among classics, so it sold out quickly after its release. The release at that time made me realize once again that classics are strong! It’s only natural that a re-release was desired for such a popular item and a masterpiece that sold out in a short period of time. That’s why the long-awaited re-release version was supervised by the familiar Graf Zeppelin. The album was already highly praised for its natural sound, which was well-known at the time of its release in 2019, as well as for its accurate pitch, but for this re-release, the subtle sound fluctuations that are common in vintage sound sources have been thoroughly adjusted. If you have the previous version, I would like you to listen and compare it, but for example, the intro to “Sweet Virginia” and the sound of Mick’s blues harp that follows are subtly swaying, and when you start to notice it, it’s so much that you might get drunk just listening to it. The instability (so-called wow-flash) typical of this vintage sound source has been beautifully wiped out, and this is the final touch to the reissue of this masterpiece, which was already highly acclaimed as the best of the first show on January 22nd in Honolulu. It has solved the problems that extended not only to the pitch of the entire sound source but also to the details of the performance. As a result of the previous release being recorded in a very natural state, the generous performance that exuded the cheerful atmosphere of Hawaii was even more prominent. When this tour moved to Australia, there was a rush to excavate PA-out sound boards, and there are many sound sources with a very impressive recording state full of direct feeling, but in contrast, this is a stereo audience with a sense of distance, and the exquisite distance of the sound image conveys the charm of the performance that is not found in the direct Australian sound source. It is a unique performance that fits the word bridge between the previous year’s American tour, which was rock and roll dynamite, and Europe 73, which could be said to be the pinnacle of the Stones in the 1970s. In other words, the sound quality, which combined sharpness and generosity, and captured the charm of the performance that was only possible during this time, seems to have been the secret to their popularity. In the cheerful atmosphere typical of Honolulu, the simple and straightforward arrangement of “It’s All Over Now” was suddenly performed, which is a repertoire that truly symbolizes the days in Hawaii. The same song had already been performed at the LA Forum, also known as “ALL MEAT MUSIC,” which kicked off the Winter Tour, but this arrangement was completely different. As is often pointed out, the straightforward arrangement seems to foreshadow “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll,” and at first listen it seems to have broken the image of the original song so much that it is easy to mistake it for a different song. On the other hand, the set list also includes mementos from the previous year, such as “Rocks Off” and “Sweet Virginia,” which are unique to this period. The 1973 Winter Tour was a live performance held in the same cheerful place, and the secret to its charm is that the atmosphere is completely different in Hawaii and Australia despite being the same tour. The first show on January 22nd, which represents the former, is not just a reissue but a new best version! (Remastering notes) Corrected the volume balance of the left and right channels. Corrected the DC offset that was probably mixed in during digitization. It may not be obvious at first listen, but the waveform (appearance) is now very well balanced. The waveform on the previous version drooped downwards due to the influence of the DC offset. Wow and flutter correction. Fixed the slight rotation unevenness of the tape that was bothersome in places, such as the intros to Gimisheltah and Sweet Virginia. The subtle shaking in places (especially the guitar arpeggios and horn phrases) has been largely eliminated. Live at Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii 22nd January 1973 (1st Show) PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) (71:14) 1. Intro. 2. Brown Sugar 3. Bitch 4. Rocks Off 5. Gimme Shelter 6. It’s All Over Now 7. Happy 8. Tumbling Dice 9. Sweet Virginia 10. Dead Flowers 11. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 1 2. All Down The Line 13. Midnight Rambler 14. Rip This Joint 15. Jumping Jack Flash 16. Street Fighting Man