Scorpions/France 1988

Even in the heyday of the 1980s, the rare songs were delicious, but the sound sources were few, and the “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT Tour” is a hidden gem. A new masterpiece is here. This work is recorded in Paris on December 22, 1988. It is a superb audience recording. Speaking of the “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT Tour”, our “BLOOMINGTON 1988” was popular as a new standard, but the legs are different from this work. First of all, let’s check the positional relationship between the two works from the overview of the activities at that time. 1988, April 17-26: Russia (10 performances) {SAVAGE AMUSEMENT released on April 18} May 27-October 29: North America (77 performances) ←※BLOOMINGTON 1988, November 29-December 22: Europe #1 (16 performances) ←★Here★ 1989, January 3-March 8: Europe #2 (42 performances) August 12-13: Moscow Music Peace Festival appearances {November 9: Fall of the Berlin Wall}This is the new masterpiece from the much talked about “Stephane” collection, SCORPIONS in 1988/1989. While “BLOOMINGTON 1988” was the American edition, this work is the European edition. It was the final day of “Europe #1”, about two and a half months after “BLOOMINGTON 1988”. This work, which was vacuum-packed from such a scene, is a new masterpiece unearthed from the collection of a popular master. Yes, it is the original master by Mr. “Stephane”. The sound is truly superb. “BLOOMINGTON 1988” was also a clear and high-end work, but in comparison, this work is several steps higher. Not only is the core extremely thick, but it is also very dense and on. Moreover, even though it is that powerful, there is no chatter or distortion, and even the fine details are clear. Rudolf Schenker’s cutting is also sharp, and the separation from Matthias Japs is also excellent. Although the tone is not mistaken for a sound board, the direct feeling with zero distance and the fine details make you want to think of it as a sound board. In fact, there was a slight noise picked up in the right channel after the middle of “Don’t Stop at the Top”, so it was not permanently preserved, but that is just a minor matter. Overall, it is a super direct recording that would not be strange even if it was pressed. Moreover, this work is the highest peak update. The original sound that appeared on the net was about 1/4 tone high in pitch, but this work has been adjusted. A full show full of rare songs with the momentum of the prime As expected, the “Stephane sound” depicts a full show with delicious precious songs from “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT”. Although the set is the same as “BLOOMINGTON 1988”, this work is the new champion that takes the throne of “Tour No. 1”. There is no doubt that it will reign as a representative work of the “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT Tour” in the future, so let’s repost it here. Savage Amusement (5 songs) We Let It Rock… You Let It Roll (★) / Rhythm Of Love / Every Minute Every Day (★) / Media Overkill (★) / Don’t Stop At The Top (★) Classics (13 songs + α) Forbidden Tattoo: Big City Nights / Bad Boys Running Wild / Still Loving You / Coming Home / Rock You Like A Hurricane Blackout: Blackout / Can’t Live Without You / No One Like You / Dynamite Others Make It Real / The Zoo / Coast To Coast / Holiday / Six String Sting *Note: “★” marks are limited songs only for this tour. Even so, the sound is amazing. It’s a great live album. It was said at the time that “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT” was too pop, but now it’s a masterpiece full of rich melodies and momentum at its peak. This work is packed with the best full live performances in the 80s, where you can enjoy the masterpieces. Although it was a blessing to be able to listen to the “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT Tour” until now, this work has raised the peak and reached the level of being enjoyed as a “soundboard substitute” and “official substitute”. The best audience recording of the “December 22, 1988 Paris performance”. The original master excavated from the collection of the popular master “Stephane”, the core is not only extremely thick but also dense and on. The fine details are clear, Rudolph’s cutting is sharp, and the separation with Matthias is also excellent. This is the live album of the new champion who shines at No. 1 of the “SAVAGE AMUSEMENT Tour” full of rare songs. Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France 22nd December 1988 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc:1 (55:35) 1. Intro false start 2. Intro 3. We Let it Rock…You Let it Roll 4. Blackout 5. Big City Nights 6. The Rhythm of Love 7. Every Minute Every Day 8. Bad Boys Running Wild 9. Media Overkill 10. Make it Real 11. Coast to Coast 12. Holiday 13. Still Loving You Disc:2 (51:00) 1. Don’t Stop at the Top 2. Can’t Live Without You 3. drum solo 4. guitar solo 5. Coming Home 6. The Zoo 7. Rock You Like a Hurricane 8. No One Like You 9. Dynamite