Whitesnake/Osaka,Japan 1983 2Days S & V

From the 1983 “SAINTS & SINNERS” Japan tour, when WHITESNAKE came to Japan for the third time in total, the Festival Hall performance on February 14th, the first day in Osaka, is an original that has never been distributed even among traders.・Using a master cassette, ultra-high quality audience recording that will surprise WHITESNAKE fans ・Completed as a complete CD! In addition to this work, the second day’s live performance held at the same venue on the 15th is also included as a hybrid DVD with valuable footage and superb sound sources! A package on the 14th where you can enjoy an exciting live performance with the best sound, and on the 15th where you can watch the stage with valuable footage. The 2-day Osaka performance will be revived in the best and best form ever, and it will be a dynamite title that will shock all WHITESNAKE fans! During WHITESNAKE’s 1983 Japan tour, which held 10 performances from February 7th, the items from the Nippon Budokan performance in Tokyo are known as standard items. At the live performance on the 22nd, there was “BUDOKAN 1983 MONITOR MIX” which used the sound board sound source owned by Cozy Powell, and from the following day on the 23rd, “ARMED FORCES” which directly used the finest audience source was released. Both are positioned as definitive items among enthusiasts. However, in the 1983 Japan tour, the Osaka performance, which was concentrated 4 times out of a total of 10 live performances, was originally the main event. Naturally, there have been many excellent audience recordings, but in front of “BUDOKAN 1983 MONITOR MIX”, which boasts an overwhelming presence, the impression of the live performance seems to have faded. However, the newly discovered sound source on the 14th will definitely overturn that impression and bring back attention to the Osaka performance! The sound is as clear and clear as today’s digital recordings, and the excellent master condition shows almost no deterioration even after nearly 30 years. There’s no WHITESNAKE fan who isn’t happy to finally have an item from the Osaka performance that will be on par with the Budokan performance! The characteristics of the 14th recorded on Discs 1 and 2 are, as mentioned above, the sound that can be declared to be the best audience recording even if you look around at all of WHITESNAKE’s ’83 live shows. The applause that surrounds the venue from the intro before the performance surprises the listeners with the highest brightness and sense of presence, and the opening “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues” will knock you out. It goes without saying that the vocals of the main character, Coverdale, are clear, but the performance of each member, including Colin Hodgkinson’s bass, has a sense of separation and clarity that allows you to clearly hear each note, and a sound image full of three-dimensionality with realistic depth, etc. That DIO. The sound that reminds me of “DRAGON HEAD” (Shades) is amazing. The sound that does not cause distortion or cracking even when the input is strong is ideal, and it is a super audience recording that can definitely be said to be the best of the same year in all respects! Due to the equipment and position of the taper, Coverdale’s vocals are slightly on the right channel, but Cozy’s light and straightforward attack on the snare and toms, as well as the sharpness of the metal parts such as the hi-hat and cymbals, give Cozy’s drums a “Rough An’ Ready” sound. The best listening response from the intro. In “Ready An’ Willing,” Jon Lord’s organ, which has a plump yet high-quality smoothness, and Mickey Moody’s guitar, which is full of blues feeling, will delight the listener with a wonderful sound. Furthermore, “Don’t Break My Heart Again” is a song in which the entire band rushes forward, “Here I Go Again” conveys a powerful message with a warm tone, and “Lovehunter” is a perfect combination of Mickey and Colin, and WHITESNAKE continues to be released. Many of the classics are the culmination of the band’s early years. “Crying In The Rain”, which opens Disc 2, is nothing short of spectacular from Mel Galley’s solo that unfolds in the intro, and Coverdale’s singing is also perfect for the expression that it is full-fledged. The direct feeling of the sound is also at its peak here, and the dynamic sound that even the line sound source recedes is so overwhelming that it will take your breath away! Cozy’s drum solo, which enters with this sound, can be said to be “If you listen to this sound, you don’t need a mediocre line source.” The composition of the majestic “633 Squadron” plus the familiar “1812 Overture” is the flashiest solo of his career. The final snare and bass drum hits that shake the venue will touch the hearts of all Cozy fans. (also a must-listen). The ultimate power that will literally silence any fan! “(Ain’t No Love) In The Heart Of The City” is played in a moody manner, with Coverdale MCing, “This is a special song for Valentine’s Day,” and all parts including vocals, guitar, and drums. The sound quality is excellent (the drums in particular are outstanding), and it really enhances the emotion of the song. The exciting “Fool For Your Loving” and the fun and lively encore “Wine, Women An’ Song”! For fans, the approximately 100 minutes will be a series of surprises and excitement until the live ends with “We Wish You Well” with a superb aftertaste. However, because the sound was recorded too much, it is necessary to add the fact that in this recording, not only the applause and cheers in the venue, but also the conversation of the audience near the taper jumps in ultra clear. In particular, I can’t help but smile at the part where male and female voices mocking the members are heard in stereo from the left and right channels (it’s funny because even though they’re making fun of the members and their playing, they’re completely absorbed in the live performance itself). This can be said to be one aspect of the high sound quality of the original sound source, and the uniqueness of the recording. In a sense, a couple enjoying a rock’n’roll concert on Valentine’s Day is perfect for a WHITESNAKE live show!? In addition to a number of high-quality sound sources, this Japan tour will feature a concert on February 15th, the second day of the Osaka performance. Audience shots of the Festival Hall performance have been preserved, and with titles such as “ARMED AND READY,” we were able to visually understand the stage scenery in Japan at the time. However, in this previously released title, the important sound quality of the video is one step further, and even if you discount its preciousness, it cannot be denied that the content feels “high threshold”. We have been hearing comments from some time ago, such as, “If only the audio were stable, we would be able to enjoy the video even more.” Therefore, this time, the audience source recorded on the sound source disc of “ARMED AND READY”, which is especially excellent among the recordings on the 15th, has been remastered from the original tape and superimposed on this video, and this work Press DVD as Disc 3! A new item has been born that allows you to enjoy precious images with better sound! The completely refined sound blends seamlessly into this video, and both the video and sound source bring out a new charm. Although there are some scenes where the video is a little concerned about its stability, such as camera shake and momentary disturbances, it is definitely at the top level as an audience shot from nearly 30 years ago. The composition, which looks down on the whole scene from the front of the stage, is also ideal for grasping the live performance. Cozy’s drums exploded from “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues” and “Rough An’ Ready” to the extent that it surpassed the previous day. “Don’t Break My Heart Again” and “Crying In The Rain” are just too cool! Mel Galley, a skilled craftsman, also does an excellent job on side vocals. He even shared it with Glenn Hughes in TRAPEZE, and his soulful singing voice has a presence that could surpass even Coverdale (“Fool For Your Loving” is especially overwhelming). “Soldier Of Fortune”, which is included in “Crying In The Rain”, has a beautiful and fantastical play by Jon Lord playing in the background, and the vivid drama approaches your heart. Also, I feel that Cozy’s drum solo is doubly appealing due to the combination of video and excellent sound source. His solos are more about “fascinating” his fans than his performance, and you can only understand how amazing they are when you see them with your own eyes! Fans can enjoy the effects of the visuals, such as “Fool For Your Loving,” which has the audience excited and the venue exploding, and “Wine, Women An’ Song,” which has a festival-like joy that even the viewers are excited about. You should be able to enjoy the same level of excitement as the highest quality sound source on the 14th. Fans will be amazed at the collaboration of rare footage and exquisite footage that will last for about 95 minutes, and will keep you captivated until the end. This video allows any enthusiast to enjoy the quality of “I feel like I know it, but I have never experienced it.” The appeal of the video is amazing! Although it was an audience recording, the sound source of the 14th has super quality that is comparable to various sound board sound sources, and the combination of the definitive version of February 15, 1983, which was made possible because it is a collector’s item, is the combination of that “LIVE… It is the “Japan performance version” of “IN THE WEST OF THE RHINE” (Shades), and will be positioned as a new standard among fans. We hope you will fully enjoy the excitement of the Osaka performance, which was even referred to as “Bombshell Rock” in newspaper reports at the time, in this work. Sound quality, performance, presence, and individuality of the item… Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan 14th February 1983 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan 15th February 1983 AMAZING SHOT with PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (43:20) 1. Introduction 2. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues 3. Rough An’ Ready 4. Ready An’ Willing 5. Don’t Break My Heart Again 6. Here I Go Again 7. Lovehunter incl. Guitar & Bass Solo Disc 2 (55:34) 1. Crying In The Rain 2. Soldier Of Fortune 3. Keyboard Solo 4. Drums Solo feat. 633 Squadron & 1812 Overture 5. (Ain’t No Love) In The Heart Of The City 6. Fool For Your Loving 7. Thank You Blues / Wine, Women An’ Song 8. We Wish You Well DVD Live at Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan 15th February 1983 1. Introduction 2. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues 3. Rough An’ Ready 4. Ready An’ Willing 5. Don’t Break My Heart Again 6. Here I Go Again 7. Lovehunter incl. Guitar & Bass Solo 8. Crying In The Rain 9. Soldier Of Fortune 10. Keyboard Solo 11. Drums Solo feat. 633 Squadron & 1812 Overture 12. (Ain’t No Love) In The Heart Of The City 13. Fool For Your Loving 14. Thank You Blues / Wine, Women An’ Song 15. We Wish You Well COLOR NTSC Approx. 94min. David Coverdale – Vocals Micky Moody – Guitar, Vocals Mel Galley – Guitar, Vocals Jon Lord – Keyboards Cozy Powell – Drums Colin Hodgkinson – Bass