Rolling Stones/NJ,USA 2012 Upgrade

It has been exactly 10 years since the Stones restarted in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the group’s formation in the 2010s. Speaking of their live activities in 2012, it feels like it was just recently, but time really flies… 10 years have passed since then. This year’s stage was the restart of the Stones, which enthusiasts around the world have been waiting for, and various sound sources and images appeared at each performance, but among them, the night that can be said to be the symbol of the Stones in 2012 was “ONE MORE SHOT” on December 15th in Newark. On this day, the live broadcast of the live performance, which is a regular feature of their tour, was realized, and of course, various items were produced, which is now a nostalgic memory. Among them, a masterpiece that took a different approach is “SECOND NIGHT IN NEWARK 2012: ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING”. Since it was broadcast live, it is natural that stereo sound board albums will be in abundance. In the midst of all this, they were able to show a different side of the show by releasing it with a superb audience recording that they had obtained on their own. It’s nostalgic that it was still highly praised by enthusiasts even in the face of the previous live broadcast. In the sense that the value of the audience recording has not decreased despite the presence of a soundboard, it is similar to the highly popular title “SYDNEY 1973 1ST NIGHT”, which was released in a different era. Ten years have passed since then, and the purpose of this release is to release the stereo soundboard recording of Newark that was not released at the time. Naturally, the items from that time have become difficult to obtain or tend to be overlooked over the course of 10 years, and it is a classic among the classics that you want to have on hand as one of the live broadcast sound sources from the US tour that has become a regular feature since Hampton in 1981. However, it would be a waste to just release it as it is. So this time, we connected the scene before the Stones’ appearance from the previous “SECOND NIGHT IN NEWARK 2012: ORIGINAL MASTER RECORDING” audience, aiming for the best version as a document of the day. This is because this day was an important day when the 2012 Stones show was broadcast to the world. Therefore, there was a scene that should be called a “preface” before the Stones’ appearance. The hot host introduced the guests who were scheduled to perform together, inviting the excitement of the upcoming spectacular show, and the appearance of the enthusiastic audience. This exciting introduction was missed from the live broadcast. This part is also important as part of the show. There are such circumstances that have nothing to do with the Stones’ live performance, or the scene before they appeared on stage, was connected with the audience recording. Naturally, the main part of the live performance will be a perfect stereo sound board, but now this is really nostalgic. For a while after the live started, there were some unstable sound balances, which are common in live broadcasts, and Darryl Jones’ bass was particularly noticeable in the first half. This is not only nostalgic, but also very fresh when you listen to it again. It is a good example that reminds us how solidly his bass playing, which is often overlooked at first glance, supports the Stones. Speaking of the unnatural balance that is unique to live broadcasts, in the part of “Miss You” where the audience is encouraged to sing along, the ambient microphone that captures the state of the audience picked up a tone-deaf singing voice nearby, which is nostalgic and heartwarming. However, when you listen to the whole live performance again, you can see that Keith Corner’s guitar sound is well balanced, which is typical of the Stones. And above all, the appearance of the guests, which is a specialty of the Stones’ live broadcasts, was the most luxurious lineup ever. His collaborations with artists such as John Mayer and Lady Gaga, who are still in their prime, are still impressive, but the performance of “Who Do You Love” with The Black Keys, which gives a small impression, was perhaps the most successful collaboration with the guests that day. Usually, guests appear in the Stones’ live broadcasts by the middle of the show, but Newark, where the show took place, is in New Jersey. So, Bruce Springsteen couldn’t help but appear in the second half of the show, which is an unusual move, as expected of Springsteen. When the performance begins, there are occasional guitar strokes that are not Keith’s. This is exactly what he is doing, and the guitar solo that Springsteen played after taking over from Ronnie in the interlude ended with a “I can’t hear the monitor very well” kind of development, which is a bit amusing now. However, what has changed the meaning even more now is Charlie’s energetic appearance throughout the entire show. At the time, it was impossible to predict that he would be gone almost 10 years later. What was taken for granted at the time is now truly precious. Among them, “Midnight Rambler” stands out with Charlie’s intense drumming along with the appearance of the nostalgic Mick Taylor. Taylor’s phrases and playing, which he plays with great enthusiasm, are also very nostalgic. Not only is it a nostalgic live performance after 10 years, but it is also a stereo soundboard recording that captures the starting point of activities in an elderly mode for all the members, and also a classic live performance that you will want to keep at hand as a superb sound quality document of the time when Charlie was still in good health. Please enjoy the nostalgic Newark show to your heart’s content with the longest version suitable for the latest release. Although it seems like just recently, it was actually 10 years ago… There is no doubt that the 2012 Stones will feel fresh. Live at Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, USA 15th December 2012 STEREO SBD*UPGRADE Disc 1 (58:23) 1. Opening Announcement 2. Introduction 3. Get Off of My Cloud 4. The Last Time 5. It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll 6. Paint It Black 7. Gimme Shelter 8. Wild Horses 9. Going Down Disc 2 (45:13) 1. Dead Flowers 2. Who Do You Love? 3. Doom and Gloom 4. One More Shot 5. Miss You 6. Honky Tonk Women 7. Band Introductions 8. Before They Make Me Run 9. Happy Disc 3 (59:59) 1. Midnight Rambler 2. Start Me Up 3. Tumbling Dice 4. Brown Sugar 5. Sympathy For The Devil 6. You Can’t Always Get What You Want 7. Jumping Jack Flash 8. Satisfaction STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING