Avril Lavigne / Rock In Rio 2022 / 1DVDR

Avril Lavigne is approaching Japan for the first time in eight years. The latest pro shot that is perfect for that preparation is now available.
This work was filmed at the “Rio de Janeiro performance on September 9, 2022”. It is a multi-camera pro shot when appearing at the huge festival “ROCK IN RIO”. Recently, Avril has been inducted into the Hollywood Hall of Fame, but in 2022 she is working hard on her “LOVE SUX Tour”. In order to imagine such a recent situation, let’s first review from the full view of the schedule.

● 2022
《“LOVE SUX” Released on February 25》
・ April 30-June 2: North America # 1 (17 performances)
《August 31: Hollywood Hall of Fame Ceremony》
・ September 5th-9th: South America (3 performances) ← Coco
・ September 22nd + 24th: North America # 2 (2 performances)
・ October 22-29: Las Vegas (3 performances)
・November 1-14: Asia (6 performances)
● 2023
・ April 12-May 10: Europe (19 performances)

This is the activity summary for 2022/2023 that has been announced so far. Currently, it is less than two months until the performance in Japan, and the appearance of this work’s “ROCK IN RIO” is the latest performance. It was also a concert on the last day of “South America”.
This work, which conveys such a stage, is exactly the official level. “ROCK IN RIO” is one of the world’s largest festivals and always produces the best images, but this work vividly shows “modern quality” beyond the corona disaster. The camera work is extremely active, not to mention the huge and colorfully shining stage set. In the past, they have shown spectacles that lick the audience, but this time they move around more violently and are thrilling enough to graze the audience’s heads. I can’t say for sure, but I think they are also using drones. Moreover, the violent movement is perfect for Avril’s music. The dynamism of the song is transferred to the camera work, and it is linked with the audience who are splashing. It is producing a splendid effect more than other bands / artists.
While showing the power of the times, not all masters are the best. The quality varies depending on the broadcasting area and distribution format. Depending on the artist, the number of songs is small, and there are some that pause. Of course, collectors all over the world are looking for the best master, and this work is a DVD made from the master that has become a hot topic as “Korezo!”.
The perfect quality portrayed is a show that foreshadows the upcoming performance in Japan. The duration of “ROCK IN RIO” is about 1 hour, which is far from a full set, but the show compressed to that length is rich. Let’s get things sorted out here.

●Love Sax (3 songs)
・Bite Me／Love It When You Hate Me／Avalanche
● Others (8 songs)
・Let Go: Complicated/Sk8er Boi/I’m With You
・Goodbye Lullaby: What The Hell/Smile
・Other: My Happy Ending／Girlfriend／Head Above Water

… and it looks like this. Lined up 5 killer songs from the 2000s that monopolized the music scene, and sandwiched the new songs of “LOVE SUX” and “Head Above Water” there. While going back and forth between the times violently, the large audience is sprawled. Avril is still in her mid-thirties, but she will show us the show that has been backed by her 20-year career since her debut.
Avril Lavigne in 2022, as a singer, has a fat voice and has become even sexier. It won’t be long until she meets her. Far from appeasing her enthusiasm, this is a crime-making piece that stirs her up even more. Please enjoy her to your heart’s content.

★ Multi-camera pro shot of “September 9, 2022 ROCK IN RIO performance”. The quality of the DVD made from the best master is completely official, and you can enjoy the show with the new songs of “LOVE SUX” and “Head Above Water”, lined up with the deadly songs of the 2000s. It is a perfect piece to prepare for the upcoming performance in Japan in November.

これが現在までに公表されている2022年／2023年の活動概要です。現在は来日公演まで２ヶ月を切ったところで、本作の“ROCK IN RIO”出演はその最新公演。「南米」の最終日にあたるコンサートでもありました。
そんなステージを伝える本作は、まさに完全オフィシャル級。“ROCK IN RIO”は世界最大級のフェスだけあっていつも最高の映像を産出していますが、本作はコロナ禍を超えた「現代クオリティ」をまざまざと見せつける。巨大で色鮮やかに輝くステージセットもさることながら、カメラワークも極めてアクティヴ。従来から観客を舐めまわすスペクタクルを見せつけてきましたが、今回はさらに激しくグリングリンと動き回り、観客の頭をかすめそうなほどスリリング。断言は出来ませんが、ドローンも活用しているのではないでしょうか。しかも、その激しい動きはアヴリルの音楽にぴったり。曲の躍動感がカメラワークに乗り移り、ハネる観客とも連動。他のバンド／アーティスト以上に見事な効果を生み出しているのです。
時代の威力を見せつける一方で、どのマスターでも最高というわけでもありません。放送地域や配信形態によってクオリティがまちまち。アーティストにもよりますが、曲数が少なかったり、一時停止してしまうものもあるくらいです。もちろん世界中のコレクターがベスト・マスターを探しており、本作は「コレぞ！」と話題になっているマスターからDVD化した銘品なのです。
そのパーフェクト・クオリティで描かれるのは、来る日本公演を予見するようなショウ。“ROCK IN RIO”での持ち時間は約１時間でフル・セットにはほど遠いわけですが、その尺に圧縮されたショウは濃厚そのもの。ここでその内容も整理しておきましょう。

●ラヴ・サックス（３曲）
・Bite Me／Love It When You Hate Me／Avalanche
●その他（８曲）
・レット・ゴー：Complicated／Sk8er Boi／I’m With You
・グッバイ・ララバイ：What The Hell／Smile
・その他：My Happy Ending／Girlfriend／Head Above Water

……と、このようになっています。音楽シーンを独り占めしていた2000年代の必殺５曲をズラリと並べ、そこに『LOVE SUX』の新曲や「Head Above Water」をサンドイッチ。激しく時代を行き来しながらも大観衆をノセにノセまくる。アヴリルはまだまだ30代半ばですが、デビュー以来20年のキャリアに裏打ちされたショウ運びも見せつけてくれるのです。
シンガーとして歌声には脂が乗り、さらにセクシーになった2022年のアヴリル・ラヴィーン。そんな彼女に逢えるまであと少しです。そのはやる気持ちを鎮めるどころか、一層掻き立ててしまう罪作りな１枚。どうぞ、心ゆくまで存分にお楽しみください。

★「2022年９月９日ROCK IN RIO公演」のマルチカメラ・プロショット。ベスト・マスターからDVD化されたクオリティは完全オフィシャル級で、2000年代の必殺曲をズラリと並べ、そこに『LOVE SUX』の新曲や「Head Above Water」を交えたショウを楽しめる。11月に迫った来日公演の予習にもぴったりな１枚です。

(55:38)
1. Intro
2. Girlfriend
3. Bite Me
4. What The Hell
5. Complicated
6. My Happy Ending
7. Smile
8. Love It When You Hate Me
9. Sk8er Boi
10. Head Above Water
11. Avalanche
12. I’m With You

Avril Lavigne – Vocals, Guitar
Cameron Hurley – Guitar, Backing Vocals
David Immerman – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Matt Reilly – Bass, Backing Vocals
Steve Ferlazzo – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Chris Reeve – Drums, Percussion