Van Halen/Netherlands 1995

In 1995, VAN HALEN released their last masterpiece with Sammy Hagar, “BALANCE,” and were walking toward the end of their golden era. Two live albums that update the highest peak of the classic soundboard album will be released at the same time. This work, which is the first release of two titles at the same time, is engraved with “January 27, 1995 Arnhem Performance”. This is a stereo soundboard recording. This show was not part of a so-called world tour, but a promotion accompanying the release of the album “BALANCE”. It was a secret gig where fan clubs and related parties were invited. First of all, let’s look back at the schedule at that time to understand the situation. [“BALANCE” released on January 24th]・January 27th + 31st: Promotion (2 performances) ←★Here★・March 11th – May 15th: North America #1 (37 performances)・May 24th – June 30th: Europe (25 performances) July 15th – October 15th: North America #2 (60 performances) October 25th – November 5th: Japan/Hawaii (9 performances) This is 1995 VAN HALEN. The world tour began in March, a month and a half after the album’s release, but only three promo gigs were held in Europe immediately after the album’s release. Both titles are promo gigs, but the Arnhem performance of this work was the first stage in 1995. The show was also broadcast on TV and radio to promote the album. They have produced numerous classic live albums. This work is also an FM sound board, but it is one that updates the highest peak ever. The key is mastering. After hearing the news of Eddie’s death, core overseas enthusiasts decided to make a decision. We carefully checked the numerous masters, selected the best one, and then carefully refined it and released it. In fact, the sound is completely official…or should I say, it’s like “BALANCE”. Of course, the performance itself is completely different from the studio take, and the vocals are live. In the first place, this show is also being broadcast on TV, and they are also playing songs other than new songs. However, as you listen to it, you forget this and even fall into the illusion that you are listening to “BALANCE”. In other words, even in the frequently used word “official grade”, it is a super rich sound that is at the level of a studio work rather than a live album. With such a gorgeous sound, the world premiere “BALANCE” number is also a delicious show. It’s very similar to its sister release, MILAN 1995, which was released at the same time this week, but it’s not exactly the same. Let’s organize the set here. Balance (4 songs) ・The Seventh Seal (★) / Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do) / Amsterdam / Feelin’ Others (5 songs) ・Dave era: Panama / Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love (★ ) Sammy era; Judgment Day (★) / Top of the World (☆) / Best Of Both Worlds (★) *Note: Songs marked with a “★” are not available in the pro shot “RIGHT BALANCE: TORONTO 1995”. Songs marked with “☆” cannot be heard on “MILAN 1995”, which was released at the same time. …and it looks like this. It’s just a special gig to promote the album, so it’s short at 9 songs, but it’s longer than its sister album “MILAN 1995” and you can also listen to “Top of the World”, which was not played there. And it’s longer than the TV broadcast on the same day. The TV pro shot ended with “Top of the World,” but afterwards they also played “Feelin’,” “Best of Both Worlds,” and “Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love.” In this radio broadcast, you can experience the best sound until the end. In addition to such a set, what is even more special is after the end of “Amsterdam”. Actually, the day before this show “January 26th” was Eddie’s 40th birthday. Sammy mentioned this in his MC, and the whole venue started singing the birthday song. This is a valuable super-superb soundboard album where you can enjoy the live performance of the “BALANCE” number, which was never officially recorded, at the world premiere. Not only the TV broadcast pro shot, but also the definitive album with higher sound quality than any radio broadcast album in the past. Live at Luxor Live, Arnhem, Netherlands 27th January 1995 STEREO SBD (51:54) 1. Intro 2. The Seventh Seal 3. Judgment Day 4. Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do) 5. Amsterdam 6. “Happy Birthday Eddie” 7. Panama 8. Top of the World 9. Feelin’ 10. Best of Both Worlds 11. Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Sammy Hagar – lead vocals, guitar Eddie Van Halen – guitar, backing vocals Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals Alex Van Halen – drums, percussion