Whitesnake/Saitama,Japan 8.12.1984

From WHITESNAKE’s 1984 Japan tour that took place after the release of “SLIDE IT IN,” the Saitama performance on August 12th, the final day of “Super Rock ’84,” was by far the best among the many same-day sound sources. This is the first appearance on the master CD! Like the “PLEDGE OF VICTORY” from the 1988 Tokyo performance that will be released simultaneously this week, this taper recording of DIO’s “DRAGON HEAD” and WHITESNAKE’s “FINAL JUDGMENT” will give listeners the best audience sound ever. Let us relive the memorable show! After the release of “SLIDE IT IN,” WHITESNAKE started a tour with six members, including Cozy Powell, John Sykes, and Jon Lord, but due to Mel Galley’s injury and Jon Lord’s withdrawal due to DEEP PURPLE’s reunion, etc. Due to a number of members leaving the group, by the end of the European tour in May 1984, the group had consisted of four members (Richard Bailey had been in charge of keyboards behind the scenes since June). However, the decrease in the number of members did not result in a decline in performance ability, and it became the impetus for the band to change from bluesy hard rock to an 80’s metal sound. With this four-member structure, WHITESNAKE toured the United States for about two weeks and 10 performances as a special guest of DIO, and played a guitar that focused on Sykes’ playing, which was a little different from the previous European sound. They performed an orientated performance. The clip for “Slow An’ Easy” is also frequently aired on TV, and signs of success are beginning to appear in the United States, where the band has struggled in the past. Continuing this momentum, the band will be performing in Japan for the first time in about a year and a half since February 1983. As mentioned above, the main show at this time was “Super Rock ’84”, with circuits around the country including Nagoya on August 4th, Fukuoka on the 6th, and Osaka Nanko on the 9th (Kings Jam was held in Osaka). . In the Kanto region, two performances were held at Seibu Stadium in Saitama on the 11th and 12th, and they appeared as the headliner on the 11th (after this, they had solo performances in Sendai on the 15th and in Sapporo on the 16th). implementation). This work includes the show on August 12th, which was a daytime appearance as the second headliner after M.S.G. On this 12th stage, excellent audience recordings such as “ROAD AT THE STADIUM” have appeared in the past, and above all, the DVD title “GAMBLER’S VIEW” exists as a standard. Normally, you would think, “Is this day’s audience recording now?”, but in this work, even the professional shot video and the line sound source are hazy, and it is definitely an exceptional recording for the same day take. The freshest sound with no turbidity or cloudiness on the tape, and natural texture are sure to amaze listeners from the opening song “Gambler”! The direct feel of the performance is indescribable, with Coverdale’s vocals appearing in a three-dimensional feel similar to a line sound source, Sykes’ guitar and Neil Murray’s bass coming out vividly. Cozy’s stylish drums that echo in the “Guilty Of Love” intro have a strong impact, and not only Cozy fans, but any WHITESNAKE fans will fall in love with this! Not only the brightness is outstanding, but also the easy-to-listen sound image with no annoying noise. “Love Ain’t No Stranger”, where the audience’s cheers and applause creates the most realistic feeling, is also irresistible. If you listen to these “SLIDE IT IN” numbers that are fired three times in a row in the early stages, the meaning of this work being released should be clearly conveyed to everyone’s ears. Of course, the classic numbers are also a great listen. “Ready An’ Willing” turned the venue into a melting pot of excitement, “Crying In The Rain” where Sykes’ guitar created the best listening point of the day, and Coverdale’s “deep voice” captivated not only the audience but also the listeners. The intoxicating “Soldier Of Fortune” and “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” both impress the listener with their realistic live recordings and reproducibility that make you think, “With this kind of sound, I don’t even need a video.” It comes back to life right in front of your eyes (Please note that after the performance of “Soldier Of Fortune” there is a gap due to a tape change, and this is supplemented with the audio of the pro shot video from the same day.The more the supplementary part with this line sound source is inferior, this time The audience recording of “Don’t Break My Heart Again” was the headliner, but due to time constraints, Cozy’s drum solo was omitted from the setlist, but “Don’t Break My Heart Again” was the headliner. ” and “Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues” are better than the previous day, and Coverdale’s powerful vocals and Cozy’s powerful drums are the best until the very end! WHITESNAKE in their “4-piece era” started with the aforementioned “GAMBLER’S VIEW,” as well as the coupling title “DEFINITIVE SPOKANE” with DIO, and the CD “ROCK IN RIO,” which contained footage from a festival in Brazil in 1985. It was a very blessed era in terms of items, with definitive titles such as “85” that all received super ratings. Even when compared side-by-side with those professional shot videos and stereo line sound sources, it can be asserted that this work that has appeared this time is not inferior, but superior and superior in many respects such as sense of presence and vividness. The “four-piece era” that lasted for about half a year from June 1984 to January 1985 was the last time WHITESNAKE, which had continued since 1978, was a band that “shared the joys and sorrows” in the true sense of the word. Era. This work, which packages its peak with the best sense of realism and line-level listening response, will become an extremely important item for WHITESNAKE fans. ” and “FINAL JUDGMENT”, it can also be listened to as the first part of the “Metalized Snake Trilogy” by the same taper. A must-listen for all hard rock/heavy metal fans! Live at Seibu Stadium, Saitama, Japan 12th August 1984 PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) 1. Intro. 2. Gambler 3. Guilty Of Love 4. Love Ain’t No Stranger 5. Ready An’ Willing 6. Slow An’ Easy 7. Guitar Intro. 8. Crying In The Rain 9. Guitar Solo 10. Soldier Of Fortune 11. Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City 12. Don’t Break My Heart Again 13. Walking In The Shadow Of The Blues David Coverdale – Vocal John Sykes – Guitar Neil Murray – Bass Cozy Powell – Drums Richard Bailey – Keyboards