Van Halen/Tokyo,Japan 11.1.1995

The 1995 Japan tour was his last visit to Japan with Sammy Hagar. A valuable original recording that lets you experience the scene is now available. What is infused into this work is the “November 1, 1995: Nippon Budokan” performance. It is an exquisite audience recording that captures the whole story. VAN HALEN has toured Japan six times in history, but 1995 is also known for having the least number of records (for some reason). This is also a good opportunity, so let’s look back at the schedule at that time.・October 25th: National Yoyogi Stadium ・October 26th: National Yoyogi Stadium ・October 27th: National Yoyogi Stadium ・October 29th: Fukuoka International Center ・October 30th: Osaka Castle Hall 11 November 1st: Nippon Budokan ←★This work★ November 2nd: Nippon Budokan Total of 7 performances. Until now, recordings of Yoyogi’s opening day and Osaka Castle have been circulating among some enthusiasts, but that’s about the only thing that became a hot topic in 1995. This work is a live album at Nippon Budokan in the final stage that is different from either of those. The sound of this work, which vacuum-packs such a valuable show, is an exquisite audience with a beautiful sound. The atmosphere is real and it is not the type that can be mistaken for a sound board, but the core that runs through the middle is extremely powerful. Sammy’s vocals are especially amazing. Every word of the lyrics is clear and clear, and there is no sense of distance. It may be due to the sound output balance, but to be honest, it sounds like “audience recording of band performance + vocal only recording with IEMs” (this is just a figurative expression, in reality it is 100% pure audience). Of course, the sounds of the three instrumental bands are also vivid. Although they are not very close together, they are not far apart, and despite being monaural recordings, they have a wonderful sense of separation that does not become dull. In particular, Eddie’s guitar has sharp edges and contours, and even the nuance of scratching the strings is clear. It is also a recording with a clear priority: vocals first, guitar second… What is depicted with such vivid sound is the full show of the valuable “BALANCE Tour”. Speaking of the late Sammy era, it is easier to understand that it is based on the official work “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW” than anything else. The tours are different, but let’s compare and organize them. Sammy Era Classics (6 songs)・5150: Why Can’t This Be Love/Dreams・OU812: Mine All Mine (★)/When It’s Love・F@U#C%K:Top of the World/Right Now Balance ( 6 songs)・The Seventh Seal (★) / Big Fat Money (★) / Not Enough (★) / Aftershock (★) / Can’t Stop Lovin’ You (★) / Feelin’ (★) Others (7 songs)・Sammy Solo: I Can’t Drive 55 (★) / Eagles Fly (★) / There’s Only One Way to Rock ・Dave Era Classics: Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love / You Really Got Me / Jump / Panama *Note: Songs marked with “★” cannot be heard on “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW.” …and it looks like this. “Mine All Mine” and “Eagles Fly” were not included in the main part of “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW,” but they could be heard on the Japanese version bonus disc, and “I Can’t Drive 55” was also included in “LIVE: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW.” WITHOUT A NET” was enjoyable. After all, what is delicious are the many “BALANCE” numbers. Although it was a huge hit in Japan, selling over 100,000 copies, it is hard to call it an important work in terms of their tour history. Not only was it not featured during the Gary Cherone era, but “The Seventh Seal” was also played (at some shows) on the 2004 reunion tour. The famous songs such as “Big Fat Money,” “Not Enough,” “Aftershock,” “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” and “Feelin’” that can be heard in this work are all from the limited repertoire of 1995. The “BALANCE Tour” released catchy yet profound masterpieces, but the sound source situation was not good, perhaps because the music scene was devoted to heavy music. This is a valuable live album that allows you to fully experience the scene of the Japanese performance with its unique and vivid sound. A chance to expand your collection of often overlooked secret tours. Exquisite audience recording of the “November 1, 1995: Nippon Budokan” performance. The core that pierces through the center of the realistic atmosphere is incredibly powerful, and Sammy’s vocals are especially amazing. Every single word of the lyrics is clear and clear, and there is no sense of distance. This may be due to the sound output balance, but to be honest, it’s a vocal recording that sounds like “an audience recording of a band performance + a vocal-only IEM recording” (this is just a metaphor). You can also enjoy plenty of Japanese performances of “BALANCE” numbers that will not be played on subsequent tours, such as “Big Fat Money,” “Not Enough,” “Aftershock,” “Can’t Stop Lovin’ You,” and “Feelin’.” Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 1st November 1995 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (72:43) 1. The Seventh Seal 2. Big Fat Money 3. Why Can’t This Be Love 4. Top of the World 5. Not Enough 6. Bass Solo 7. Right Now 8. Aftershock 9. Mine All Mine 10. Drum Solo 11. Can’t Stop Lovin’ You 12. Feelin’ 13. I Can’t Drive 14. Eagles Fly Disc 2 (54:06) 1. Ain’t Talkin’ ’bout Love 2. Guitar Solo 3. You Really Got Me 4. Jump 5. There’s Only One Way to Rock 6. Dreams 7. When It’s Love 8. Panama Sammy Hagar – lead vocals, guitar Eddie Van Halen – guitar, backing vocals Michael Anthony – bass, backing vocals Alex Van Halen – drums, percussion