Who / Wembley Arena 2016 / 2CDR

Who / Wembley Arena 2016 / 2CDR / Non Label
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Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK 13th February 2016 PEREFCT SOUND

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Greatest Hits Tour celebrate the 50th anniversary of “THE WHO HITS 50!”. But it was thought whether with a paragraph in July last year, has resumed for the first time in nearly round seven months made in 2016. Currently, have been announced dates through May full, the most in North America, the only exception is a kick-off performance of the second leg in London. This work is a live album that contains the the first night.
Such of this work are contained in “February 13, 2016 SSE arena performances.” “SSE Arena” is a traditional venue, which is known in the world also in the name of “Empire Pool,” “Wembley Arena.” 10,000 2,000 this work that has been smoked the atmosphere of the scene of the scale, vivid musical tone is wonderful name recorded as the scale can not believe. The thickness of the core, of course, the sharpness of the edge is sharp. It “like the sound board,” there is also a feeling of air that roar to a huge space to be called to, but the sound has been clear, I therein is the core of the sharp musical tone coming penetrate a bang. Definitely there in the name of recording, but it is the sound you want to dare is called the clarity of “Akira” recording. In fact, Ya this recording appeared on the net, even to blow the topic of “resuming the first day” of the essential requirements, attention has focused on the splendor of the sound. In this work, he finished with mastering to take advantage of the taste of the Ming recording to the fullest.
The world of the hit parade “THE WHO HITS 50!” To fly out in such a clear sound, just gorgeous. Famous song who leave a name in history is going to be showcased from the next to the next. It is no longer, beyond the one band, the more even feel to “British representative album”. Although there is no change in the last year of live and outline, what Suffice it to say, “The Rock”. Classic is revived for the first time in three years of “Quadrophenia”, it has participated in part of the hit parade.
…… Toma, but we have been tangible to introduce, this work is just good sound, just famous song does not even necessarily have been enumerated. Of course, but it is what is not a basic premise, what shine of this work unique is more than that, actually cheers. But I have been told the dreadfulness of repeatedly clear musical tone, 12,000 of breath stare them also I very clear. Of course, either because it is the home country performance of THE WHO’s higher age group, recklessly but not young people are seen rioting profusely, cheer, which is given to the band, the British humor winding occur laughter plenty of MC, and also chorus to chorus hits spread into a large venue to transparent enough feeling. This sense of scale, it is irresistibly delicious scene sensation. Really fun, put the body in the air to change full of feelings of the band, the whole body is wrapped in an atmosphere that does not put the care of the home country unique. Yes, this. This of you. It is because this scene feeling, audience recording can not be stopped. Moreover, here home country. Surely the legendary band, while they attended to ensure that Saishuban, perceived as kidnapping its weight, a large crowd sing like superimposed on his own life. Breathing along with the presence of THE WHO, the United Kingdom smell fragrant precisely because people who have lived gather, you also different with any other country.

THE WHO 52 years ago has resumed from the land of London was born “THE WHO HITS 50!”. The latest live album, became a large masterpiece that will deliver wind precisely because home country, the smell of precisely because home. Good also suck the United Kingdom of the air fragrant with the speakers over the full chest, good even chew on the memories of its own in a number of hit songs, is the best rock album also sang together in the pure white head. THE WHO hit parade that began walking again. By all means, if you do not try to attend the march of the festival.

50周年を祝うグレイテストヒッツ・ツアー“THE WHO HITS 50!”。昨年7月に一段落を付いたかと思われましたが、2016年になってほぼ丸7ヶ月ぶりに再開しました。現在、5月いっぱいまでの日程が発表されていますが、そのほとんどは北米で、唯一の例外が第2レッグのキックオフ公演であるロンドン。本作は、その第一夜を収めたライヴアルバムです。
そんな本作に収められているのは「2016年2月13日SSEアリーナ公演」。“SSEアリーナ”は、「エンパイアプール」「ウェンブリー・アリーナ」の名でも世界に知られる伝統会場です。1万2,000人規模の現場の大気を吸ってきた本作は、そのスケールが信じられないほどにビビッドな楽音が素晴らしい名録音。芯の太さはもちろんのこと、エッジの鋭さが鮮明。「まるでサウンドボード」と呼ぶには巨大な空間に轟く空気感もありはするのですが、その響きが透き通っており、その中を鋭利な楽音の芯がズバッと突き抜けてくるのです。間違いなく名録音ではありますが、あえて明瞭の“明”録音と呼びたいサウンドです。実際、この録音がネットに登場するや、肝心要の“再開初日”の話題さえも吹っ飛ばし、そのサウンドの素晴らしさに注目が集まっている。本作では、その明録音の旨みを最大限に活かすマスタリングで仕上げました。
そんなクリア・サウンドで飛び出すヒット・パレード“THE WHO HITS 50!”の世界は、まさに豪華絢爛。歴史に名を残す有名曲たちが次から次へと披露されていく。それはもはや、1バンドの域を超え、“英国の代表曲集”にさえ感じられるほど。昨年のライヴと大筋で変化はありませんが、あえて言うなら「The Rock」でしょうか。「四重人格」の名曲が3年ぶりに復活し、ヒット・パレードの一員に参加しています。
……とまぁ、有り体にご紹介して参りましたが、本作はただ音が良く、ただ有名曲が羅列されているわけでもありません。もちろん、それこそが大前提なわけですが、それ以上に本作ならではの輝きを放っているのは、実は歓声。繰り返しクリアな楽音の凄さを語ってきたものの、彼らを見つめる1万2,000人の息吹もまた非常にクリアなのです。もちろん、THE WHOの本国公演ですから年齢層も高いのか、無闇やたらと騒ぐ若者は見受けられませんが、バンドに贈られる喝采、英国ユーモアたっぷりのMCで巻き起こる笑い声、そしてヒット曲を唱和する合唱も透明感たっぷりに大会場中に広がる。このスケール感、現場感覚がたまらなく美味いのです。いかにも楽しく、バンドへの想いが溢れかえる空気の中に身を置き、母国ならではの気の置けない雰囲気に全身が包まれる。そう、これ。これなのです。この現場感があるからこそ、オーディエンス録音は止められない。しかも、ここは母国。確実に伝説のバンド、確実にその最終盤に立ち会っていながら、その重みをさらっと受け止め、自分の人生に重ね合わせるように歌う大観衆。THE WHOの存在と共に呼吸し、生きてきた人々が集うからこそ薫る英国臭は、他のいかなる国とも違うのです。

52年前にTHE WHOが誕生したロンドンの地から再開した“THE WHO HITS 50!”。その最新ライヴアルバムは、母国だからこその風、故郷だからこその匂いを届けてくれる大傑作となりました。スピーカーごしに薫る英国の空気を胸いっぱいに吸うも良し、数々のヒット曲に自身の思い出を噛みしめるも良し、頭を真っ白にして共に歌っても最高なロックアルバムです。再び歩み出したTHE WHOのヒット・パレード。ぜひ、あなたも祝祭の行進に参列してみませんか。

Disc 1(71:13)
1. Intro 2. Who Are You 3. The Seeker 4. MC 5. The Kids Are Alright 6. MC 7. I Can See For Miles
8. MC 9. My Generation 10. Pictures of Lily 11. Behind Blue Eyes 12. MC 13. Bargain 14. MC
15. Join Together 16. You Better You Bet 17. MC 18. I’m One 19. The Rock 20. Love, Reign O’er Me

Disc 2(44:33)
1. MC 2. Eminence Front 3. Amazing Journey 4. Sparks 5. Pinball Wizard
6. See Me, Feel Me / Listening To You 7. Baba O’Riley 8. Won’t Get Fooled Again
9. Band Introduction

Roger Daltrey – vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion Pete Townshend – guitar, vocals
Zak Starkey – drums, percussion Simon Townshend – guitar, backing vocals
Pino Palladino – bass guitar John Corey – keyboards, backing vocals
Loren Gold – keyboards, backing vocals Frank Simes – keyboards, backing vocals, musical director

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