Sting/Miyagi,Japan 2019

“MY SONGS JAPAN TOUR” is a hot topic. An original recording of the Sendai performance with the best sound is now available. The first released album “MAKUHARI 2019” has been very well received, but the actual release of the sound source is this week. Led by the miraculous masterpiece “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT”, masterpieces from local performances are appearing one after another. This work is a vacuum-packed audience recording of the valuable “October 13, 2019: Xebio Arena Sendai” performance. First, let’s check the show’s position on the schedule.・October 7th: Fukuoka International Center ・October 9th “MAKUHARI 2019” DISC 1-2 ・October 10th “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT” ×October 12th: Xebio Arena Sendai (postponed) ・October 13th : Xebio Arena Sendai ←★This work★・October 15th “OSAKA 2019” *Note: Only representative works are shown on each day. That’s all 5 performances. The Sendai performance was originally scheduled for October 12th, but it was postponed to October 11th, the day before Typhoon No. 19 was approaching. The event was successfully held at the same venue the following day, October 13th. This work, which recorded such a show, is a superb audience recording. Although it did not reach the level of “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT”, the difference is very slight. The clarity that brings out the full performance of the famous “Schoeps MK41” is second to none, and the direct feel with no sense of distance, the sense of separation of each instrument, and the fineness of detail are second to none. Normally, it would definitely be a sound that would have been made into a permanent press, but when I listened to it at a microscopic level, there was a slight sense of space in the snare, and the closeness of the bass was not even close. However, these cannot be called “flaws” either. If we were to score the sound of this work, it would be a perfect score of 100, with zero points. It is a perfect recording with no problems. Simply put, “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT” was an unexpected miracle that overturned even the scoring standards. That’s all. If we were to compare this to the official version, it would be a high-quality CD such as Mobile Fidelity and a general remastered CD. If you listen to a regular remastered CD, you will hear a wonderful sound with no complaints or flaws, but Mobile Fidelity will surprise you with the truth of the master tape that you have never imagined. This work also ended up being in second place due to the “surprise” difference. It’s hard to tell whether I’m praising it or not, but this work also has elements that surpass “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT.” It’s a rich sense of reality. “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT” also received applause, but the cheering was strangely far away, making it hard to imagine the recording position. On the other hand, this work has a very natural balance between the superb performance sound and the applause. There was a roar of excitement as the intros of hit songs were played one after another, clapping hands in unison, and applause for “Konbanwa Sendai!” Although there are no strange or strange voices even if you make a mistake, each one is very clear, and you can see how much the audience is pleased just by the strength and weakness. I can’t say for certain whether it’s because there are fewer performances in Sendai than in the Tokyo area, but the realistic feeling of being there creates an inexplicable sense of elation. Whether or not you want a “soundboard-like” feel in audience recordings depends on the person, but for those who love the “taste unique to audience recordings”, this work will be the best masterpiece of the in-performance performance. . The ultimate best song selection set is the same as the 2nd performance in Makuhari, with an impregnable ensemble and Sting’s singing voice that ignores his age. I’ll avoid those things because they are repeats of other titles, but what I want to convey in this work is a “perfect sound with no flaws” and a “mood of joy.” That’s all. The joy will be doubled by experiencing a collection of masterpieces that condensed Sting’s life and sharing them with the audience. This is Kida’s masterpiece that is unrivaled in terms of the real thrill that comes from audience recording, which is unique to concerts. It is possible to get by with just the top album “MAKUHARI 2019 2ND NIGHT”, but if you want to enjoy not only “excellent music” but also “the joy that music stirs”, please choose this work as well. Live at Xebio Arena Sendai, Sendai, Japan 13th October 2019 TRULY PERFECT/ULTIMATE SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (48:15) 1. Intro 2. Message in a Bottle 3. If I Ever Lose My Faith in You 4. Englishman in New York 5. If You Love Somebody Set Them Free 6. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic 7. Band Introductions 8. Brand New Day 9. Seven Days 10. Whenever I Say Your Name 11. Fields of Gold 12. If You Can’t Find Love Disc 2 (60:15) 1. Shape of My Heart 2. Wrapped Around Your Finger 3. Walking on the Moon 4. So Lonely 5. Desert Rose 6. Every Breath You Take 7. King of Pain 8. Roxanne 9. Driven to Tears 10. Fragile Sting – Vocals, Bass Dominic Miller – Guitar, Backing Vocals Rufus Miller – Guitar Josh Freese – Drums Kevon Webster – Keyboards Gene Noble – Backing Vocals Melissa Musique – Backing Vocals Shane Sager – Harmonica