Van Halen/Kyoto, Japan 1979

One year and three months after his legendary first visit to Japan, VAN HALEN’s second Japan tour took place in 1979. A new excavated live album that conveys the scene is now available. This work was recorded at the “September 3, 1979: Kyoto Kaikan” performance. This is the audience recording. Speaking of returning to Japan in 1979, the superb soundboard album “OSAKA 1979 2ND NIGHT (Zodiac 307)” that shocked two years ago is still fresh in my memory. With that in mind, let’s first organize the collection based on the schedule at that time.・September 3: Kyoto Kaikan ←★This work★ ・September 5: Kyuden Memorial Gymnasium ・September 7: Nagoya City Public Hall ・September 8: Kurashiki Civic Hall ・September 10: Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium・September 11th “OSAKA 1979 2ND NIGHT” ・September 13th: Nippon Budokan　7 performances in total. Although the number of performances was reduced compared to the first visit to Japan, the Nippon Budokan performance was realized instead, and it was also held in Okayama and Fukuoka. It was his second visit to Japan, where his popularity spread throughout the country. Under such circumstances, the Kyoto performance of this work was the first day’s concert that was the first to arrive in Japan. This work, which is a vacuum-packed version of such a show, is an indescribably fresh vintage audience. It is a new master that was recently discovered, but the world’s prestigious “Kro_co” was responsible for the excavation. It is a 1st generation masterpiece created from DAT dubbed from the original analog master. In fact, the sound jumps through 41 years of time and space at once. In fact, he tends to be a little distant when it comes to his performances, but the atmosphere is clear and you can reach his core directly. And David Lee Roth’s vocals far surpass that performance. Perhaps due to the sound of the on-site PA, Dave’s balance was pushed forward, and his wild and lively shouts were clear. That alone seems to be unsatisfactory, but the chorus of Michael and Eddie that mixes with Dave is well-balanced and clear, creating a thick dynamism. The sound depicted is the precious 1979 Live in Japan. In fact, the set is the same as “OSAKA 1979 2ND NIGHT”, but if you don’t know about that masterpiece (this is not the time for you to read this article), please download “OSAKA 1979 2ND NIGHT” as soon as possible. Some of you may have experienced it (please experience it), so let’s compare it to the first visit to Japan. Flame Fuse (8 songs + α)・Runnin’ With The Devil/On Fire/Jamies Cryin’ (★)/Feel Your Love Tonight/Ice Cream Man/Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love/You Really Got Me/Atomic Punk Legendary Bomber (7 songs) / Light Up The Sky (★) / Somebody Get Me A Doctor / Dance The Night Away (★) / Beautiful Girls (★) / You’re No Good (★) / Outta Love Again ( ★)／Bottoms Up! *Note: Songs marked with “★” were songs that I was not able to listen to during my first visit to Japan. …and it looks like this. “Flame Fuse” + “Legendary Bomber” is the same as the first visit to Japan, but the balance has changed significantly, and the 2nd album has also increased significantly (despite being Azuma). You can enjoy plenty of rare songs such as “You’re No Good”, which was exclusive to this tour, and “Beautiful Girls” and “Outta Love Again”, which will be sealed for nearly 30 years until the band’s reunion. And, the mood that is unique to a Japanese performance is more than such a set. It may not be as shocking as the first time they came to Japan, but the constant clapping and cheering in katakana is still reminiscent of the Western music boom, and the atmosphere is tense with the difference between applause and silence. Unique to Japan. The passion of the four young people exploding in such an unusual mood is amazing. I will repeat this over and over again, but although “OSAKA 1979 2ND NIGHT” is his masterpiece when he returned to Japan in 1979, the real on-site feeling is unique to audience recording. This work is a live album that allows you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of 41 years ago. VAN HALEN had been doing well until his second return to Japan, but his good progress ended there. The third time had to wait until the Sammy Hagar era 10 years later, and the show with Dave ended up being Oazuke until 2013, which was the last visit to Japan. Even so, it’s better that it was realized, but I still miss the dynamism of “those four” coming together and playing brutal hard rock, leaving everything to their youth. This is a valuable piece that will soothe your thirst. Live at Kyoto Kaikan, Kyoto, Japan 3rd September 1979 TRULY AMZING SOUND Disc 1(44:38) 1. Intro 2. Light Up The Sky 3. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 4. Drum Solo 5. Runnin’ With The Devil 6. Dance The Night Away 7. Beautiful Girls 8. Drum Solo/Band Improvisation 9. On Fire 10. Bass Solo 11. You’re No Good 12. Jamie’s Cryin’ 13. Feel You Love Tonight Disc 2(41:26) 1. Outta Love Again 2. Ice Cream Man 3. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love 4. Guitar Solo 5. You Really Got Me 6. Bottoms Up! 7. Atomic Punk David Lee Roth – Lead Vocals Eddie Van Halen – Guitars, Vocals Michael Anthony – Bass, Vocals Alex Van Halen – Drums