Rush/CA,USA 6.12.1981

Introducing the superlative live music that will reign as the highest peak in the history of the “MOVING PICTURES” era, which was at its peak in the glorious history. Legendary recording artist: Mike Millard’s 1st Gene Master is a shocking new discovery! [The 1st generation of the legendary recording called “RUSH’s LISTEN TO THIS EDDIE”] What was recorded in the impact master was “Anaheim performance on June 12, 1981”. It is a transcendental audience recording. This show is also known for its famous recordings, and the many previously released albums that have been produced have become masterpieces that symbolize the “MOVING PICTURES TOUR.” The reason why it became such a classic is because it was Millard who recorded that famous recording. As a matter of fact, many of the previously released records are not clearly marked as mirrored recordings (the date was also confusing, with some recordings as “June 16th”), but the sound was still so great that it became a standard. I didn’t leave it alone. In later years, even after it was revealed that it was a mirrored recording, various upgrades were repeated, and it has become exactly “RUSH’s LISTEN TO THIS EDDIE”. And this work is its final form. Even the boards that have been called “this is the definitive edition!” were from the 2nd generation onwards, but the origin of this work is the genuine 1st generation. At the end of last year, the 1st Janet Master that Millard left behind for his friend “Barry G.” was discovered, and the prestigious “JEMS” digitally transferred it. The sound is truly worthy of being called “RUSH’s EDDIE.” It’s natural that it’s great because it’s Millard’s 1st generation, which is already a symbol of recording history, but even though I know that, I can’t stop breathing. A thick and thick core, a wonderful balance from high notes that extend well to deep bass that kicks your stomach, and an exquisite sound that has nothing to do with the sense of distance…it is the art of recording. Of course, such virtues could be enjoyed even in the existing group, but this work is on a different level. The stereo feeling is especially overwhelming. The previously released group had a monophonic solidity, perhaps because the stereo effect was lost during the dubbing process, but it was really wide. There is no unnaturalness like pseudo-stereo, and it conveys the spaciousness of the scene with a lot of reality. Another great thing is the natural feel. Previously released groups have undergone various equalizations in the history of upgrade competition, but this work is extremely natural as it is the 1st generation. If the peak of each note is beautiful, it will continue to grow without distortion even at the moment of silence when it is sucked into the void. Even with the aforementioned stereo effect, it is natural from the beginning to the end of the spread. As a result, the darkness in the silent parts is as deep as jet black, and the trio’s ensemble stands out three-dimensionally. This 1st generation is shaking collectors all over the world at this very moment, but this work has been remastered to achieve the ultimate. Of course, we can’t taint the design of the mirrored design with arbitrary equalization, so it’s not completely different, but there was room for correction in a more physical sense. To be more specific, first of all, the length. This 1st recording is the longest ever in most parts (the final part, the end of the tape change, etc.), but in fact, some of the previous releases have different types of mirrored recordings, and there are some that are different from this one. There were also sounds that were not present in the new excavated master. The biggest moment is before the performance begins, which is 23 seconds longer than this 1st generation. In this work, such parts are also supplemented from the previously released group (after adjusting the sound). This is truly the longest live album in history. Other issues include pitch and sound balance. This is also a small story, but the pitch of the new excavated master this time (unusual for JEMS) was off by about 20% of a semitone. Furthermore, the bass is also compensated for in parts where the bass was slightly spoiled. None of these are things like “changed according to our shop’s taste,” but fine adjustments to reproduce the “sound at the scene” or the “sound engraved on the original mirrored master,” which probably does not exist. [Full show of the heyday “MOVING PICTURES TOUR”] The sound that goes far beyond the “1981 masterpiece” and can be called “rock’s cultural heritage” is depicted as a full-body experience of the heyday. RUSH. Speaking of “MOVING PICTURES TOUR”, it is also included in the traditional masterpiece “EXIT… STAGE LEFT”, but that official work is only an edited version. It was a work that included the pattern of the previous year’s “PERMANENT WAVES TOUR”. On the other hand, this work is a live album that conveys the truth of the full show with 100% real performance. Let’s organize the contents here. 70’s・FLY BY NIGHT; Beneath, Between & Behind・2112:2112 (Overture/The Temples Of Syrinx) (★)・A FAREWELL TO KINGS: Xanadu/Closer To The Heart・HEMISPHERES: Hemispheres (Prelude) (★)/ (Broon’s Bane &) The Trees/La Villa Strangiato ・70’s Medley (★): Working Man/Hemispheres (Armageddon)/By-Tor And The Snow Dog/In The End/In The Mood/2112 (Grand Finale) PERMANENT WAVES・Freewill / The Spirit Of Radio / Natural Science (★) MOVING PICTURES ・Limelight (★) / The Camera Eye (★) / YYZ / Red Barchetta / Tom Sawyer / Vital Signs (★) *Note: “★” mark is official Songs that cannot be heard on “EXIT… STAGE LEFT (album version)”. …and it looks like this. The full show progresses in a more natural flow than the official live album, packed with old and new masterpieces. The mood is suitable for the heyday, the performance is powerful, and the audience’s loud cheers are glorious (I also appreciate the rare keyboard mistake in “The Spirit Of Radio”). There is also a video version of “EXIT… STAGE LEFT”, but “Hemispheres (Prelude)”, “Natural Science”, “The Camera Eye”, and “Vital Signs” are masterpieces that could not be heard there. The highlight is the huge medley that is performed at the end. Condensing 70’s numbers from their debut work “RUSH” to “HEMISPHERES” into about 12 minutes, they instantly explode with the same progressive sensibility that has remained unchanged even though it was a big hit. I was able to enjoy some parts of the video version of “EXIT… STAGE LEFT,” but this work is a complete uncut version of “Working Man” and “Hemispheres (Armageddon).” A mirrored recording that conveyed the full show of “MOVING PICTURES TOUR” which was at its peak. This 2CD is the ultimate upgraded 1st generation of the legendary super-famous recording that has been called “RUSH’s LISTEN TO THIS EDDIE.” Truly RUSH’s most important… no, the most important live album in rock history. Live at Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA 12th June 1981 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 (64:49) 1. 2112 (Overture / The Temples Of Syrinx) 2. Freewill 3. Limelight 4. Hemispheres (Prelude) 5. Beneath , Between & Behind 6. The Camera Eye 7. YYZ / Drum Solo / YYZ 8. Broon’s Bane 9. The Trees 10. Xanadu Disc 2 (57:42) 1. The Spirit Of Radio 2. Red Barchetta 3. Closer To The Heart 4. Tom Sawyer 5. Vital Signs 6. Natural Science 7. Medley: Working Man / Hemispheres (Armageddon) / By-Tor And The Snow Dog / In The End / In The Mood / 2112 (Grand Finale) 8. La Villa Strangiato Geddy Lee – Bass & Vocals Alex Lifeson – Guitars Neil Peart – Drums