Van Halen/MA,USA 1988

Thirty years ago, Sammy Hagar and VAN HALEN were enjoying the spring of our world. Their superb footage is set to be released. This work includes the “October 18, 1988 Worcester performance”. It is a part of the “OU812 TOUR 1988-1989”. This tour is also memorable for the “MONSTERS OF ROCK TOUR 1988” and their first visit to Japan in 10 years. First of all, let’s check the show’s position from the overview of their activities. [1988] “OU812” released on May 24th: May 27th – July 30th: North America #1 (28 performances), September 30th – November 28th: ​​North America #2 (38 performances) [1989]: January 19th – February 2nd: Japan (9 performances), February 4th + 5th: Hawaii (2 performances) This is the whole picture of the tour related to “OU812”. “North America #1” is “MONSTERS OF ROCK TOUR 1988”, and “North America #2” and after are the official album tour. The Worcester performance of this work is the concert that is the 13th performance of “North America #2”. This work, which recorded such a show, is an extremely, extremely wonderful audience shot. It is a shot looking down from the stand on the left side of the stage (Eddie side), but there is no shadow of the front seat at all, whether it was the front row. It is a special seat view where the stage occupies the entire monitor. And what is even more shocking is the freshness of the master. It has been digitized directly from the original 8mm video master unearthed in recent years, and the image is overwhelmingly beautiful. It cannot be said that there is no white line noise, but it is not completely absent. In 2 hours and 10 minutes, there is only one momentary noise of less than zero percent? Two? That is the level. It is a glossy and beautiful screen that seems to have been shot just yesterday. In addition, the sound that is suitable for the image quality is also excellent. Although there is no other sound in particular, it is clear enough to make you think, “I certainly do not need another recording.” Although it is a type that absorbs the enthusiasm of the great heyday, it even gives a sense of realism to the screen with zero audience figures. Of course, the essential performance sounds and singing voices are strong enough to suppress such enthusiasm, and reach straight and clear. And the camera work drawn by such a master of the original is also overwhelming. In fact, there should be a fair distance, but the bold zoom attacks and attacks. Eddie and Sammy running around as fast as they can zoom in so that they fill the screen, and you can clearly see the wrinkles in Eddie’s jeans and Sammy’s screaming mouth. They often get close to each other and perform synchronized steps, but the close-up captures their combination, which is so close that you would want to call them “close”. The glittering show from the early Sammy era is performed with an unimaginable honeymoon. Even during the Sammy era, they showed various expressions for each work, but the early “5150” and “OU812” are a treasure trove of familiar masterpieces that can even be called hard pop. The beautiful melodies are concentrated and reduced on a lively beat. And above all, it is a complete recording. Speaking of this tour, the Japanese performance pro shot “TOKYO DOME 1989 1ST NIGHT” is symbolic, but that is an excerpt video that follows the broadcast frame. In contrast, this work is a full-length shot, and you can see plenty of “Runnin’ With The Devil”, “Finish What Ya Started”, “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love”, “Cabo Wabo”, and “Rock and Roll” that cannot be seen in professional shots. In particular, the early representative song “Runnin’ With The Devil” is a delicious song that cannot be seen in “LIVE WITHOUT A NET” or “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”. VAN HALEN in the “OU812” era, when they were blessed with hits and human relationships were at the peak of the honeymoon. This is a video work that allows you to experience the full show 100% of the real thing, where not only the activities but also the music and performance were all shining. This is an exquisite piece that you should definitely touch if you can’t forget that refreshing era. Live at Centrum, Worcester, MA. USA 18th October 1988 AMAZING SHOT!!! Disc 1(62:59) 1. A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) 2. There’s Only One Way To Rock 3. Summer Nights 4. Panama 5. Bass Solo 6. Runnin’ With The Devil 7. Why Can’t This Be Love 8. Mine All Mine 9. Drum Solo 10. You Really Got Me 11. Finish What Ya Started 12. 5150 Disc 2(67:15) 1. When It’s Love 2. Eagles Fly 3. I Can’t Drive 55 4. Best Of Both Worlds 5. Guitar Solo 6. Black And Blue 7. Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love 8. Cabo Wabo 9. Rock And Roll Sammy Hagar – Vocals, Guitar Eddie Van Halen – Guitar Michael Anthony – Bass Alex Van Halen – Drums COLOR NTSC Approx.130min.