Eagles & Steely Dan / Boston 2023 / 3CDR

Eagles & Steely Dan / Boston 2023 / 3CDR / Uxbridge

TD Garden, Boston, MA, USA 13th September 2023

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The Eagles will begin their last live tour, “THE LONG GOODBYE,” in September. Not only is it the last tour, but the opening act is Steely Dan, which is a very luxurious combination. It is true that they are not only two big names from the 1970s, but also that they are a group that continues to be active even after losing one of its core members.
If you are a music fan, this is an extremely luxurious combination, and you will want to listen to both stages instead of just one.
The latest audience recording that appeared as if he could see through the feelings of such a maniac was the Boston performance on September 13th. Moreover, both artists’ stages are completely recorded, but the sound quality is shockingly high.
At first glance…especially if it’s coming from a speaker, the sound image and solid sound quality are so lively that you’ll think, “Has the sound board already been leaked?” In addition, the level of cheering was low, so it sounded even more like a sound board.

Wouldn’t it be better to release it with this press CD? The latest tour that can be enjoyed by the best audience, and moreover, the sound quality is truly amazing from the opening act Steely Dan.
Of course, the unique and sophisticated sound has not faded at all. The voice of Donald Fagen, who now carries the band’s sign alone, is undiminished. What a luxurious undercard.
Moreover, from this point on, the venue was getting quite excited, and it was felt that it was already a good atmosphere with Steely Dan’s appearance because of the high sound quality. It’s no surprise that Fagen is in a good mood as he progresses through the stages.

Deacon Frye had succeeded his late father in the Eagles, but because he was still young, he announced his departure last year to start his own career. However, since the Eagles will be ending their live activities with this tour, he has decided not to leave the group.
However, he only sings up-tempo songs such as “Take It Easy” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling” in place of his father, most of which is performed by Vince Gill.
Gil’s presence is huge, as he had already achieved ample fame as an artist before joining the Eagles. In fact, he was able to do Glenn Frey’s part all by himself and even do the double role of Randy Meisner in “Take It to the Limit.”

Despite continuing to be active after Glenn Frey’s death, the current Eagles have undeniably gotten less attention in Japan, but with the title of their last tour, they are more enthusiastic than ever before. You can listen to performances and songs.
Of the three previous members who show such seriousness, Don Henley’s voice has surprisingly not deteriorated, and his timeless and passionate singing of classics such as “Desperado” and “Hotel California” is a highlight. In addition, the performances of Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmidt are unfailing, and in addition to that, the rock-solid performance of long-time support member Stuart Smith is finally wonderful.
I can’t help but hope that this combination will definitely come to Japan (I’m worried about the ticket price…), and I can’t help but be shocked by the best audience from the super gorgeous latest tour. It may soon become the definitive version of the Eagles’ latest tour!

イーグルスが文字通り最後のライブツアー『THE LONG GOODBYE』を9月から開始。それは最後のツアーというだけでなく、何と前座がスティーリー・ダンという大変に豪華な組み合わせ。確かに70年代のビッグネーム同士というだけでなく、中心人物の一人を亡くしてもなお活動を続けているグループという共通点もある。
音楽ファンであればこれはもう贅沢極まりない組み合わせといえ、どうせなら片方だけでなく両方のステージを聞いてみたくなるというもの。
そんなマニアの気持ちを見透かしたかの如く登場した最新オーディエンス録音は9月13日のボストン公演。しかも両アーティストのステージが完全収録な訳ですが、何と言っても衝撃的なまでの高音質ぶり。
パッと聞いた感じ…特にスピーカーから鳴らそうものなら「もうサウンドボード流出したの？」と錯覚しそうになるほどオンな音像とソリッドな音質。おまけに歓声のレベルが低いものだから、余計にサウンドボードチックに聞こえてしまう。

このプレスCDでリリースした方がいいのでは？と思えるほど極上オーディエンスで楽しめる最新ツアー、しかも前座のスティーリー・ダンからして本当に素晴らしい音質に圧倒されるばかり。
もちろん唯一無比の洗練されたサウンドは今もまったく色褪せていない。今や一人でバンドの看板を背負っているドナルド・フェイゲンの声も衰え知らず。何と贅沢な前座なのでしょうか。
それにこの時点から会場が相当に盛り上がっており、スティーリー・ダンの出番で既にいい雰囲気であったことも高音質ゆえに感じられる。フェイゲンが上機嫌でステージを進めているのも当然かと。

イーグルスはディーコン・フライが亡き父の後を継いでいましたが、まだ若いこともあり自分の活動を始めるべく昨年には脱退を表明していました。ところが今回のツアーでイーグルスがライブ活動を終わらせるということから、彼も脱退を思いとどまることになったのでした。
とはいえ彼が歌うのは「Take It Easy」に「Peaceful Easy Feeling」といったアップテンポな曲を父の代わりに歌う程度で、大半はヴィンス・ギルが担当。
イーグルス加入前から十分にアーティストの名声を獲得していた彼だけに、ギルの存在感はあまりに大きい。実際に彼は一人でグレン・フライのパートは元より「Take It to the Limit」でランディ・マイズナーの二役までこなせてしまうのだから。

グレン・フライの死後も活動を続けていながら、日本では注目度が下がってしまった感の否めない現在のイーグルスですが、最後のツアーという題目を掲げたことでそれまでになかったほど熱のこもった演奏や歌が聞ける。
そんな本気を見せてくれる従来のメンバー三人の中でもドン・ヘンリーは驚くほど声が衰えておらず、「Desperado」や「Hotel California」といったクラシックの色褪せない熱唱ぶりが圧巻。それにジョー・ウォルシュやティモシー・B・シュミットの演奏にも衰えがなく、そこに加えて長年のサポート・メンバーであるスチュアート・スミスの加わった盤石の演奏ぶりがいよいよ素晴らしい。
思わず日本にもこの組み合わせで絶対来て欲しい（チケット代が心配ですが…）と願わずにはいられない超ゴージャスな最新ツアーから衝撃の極上オーディエンス。早くもイーグルス最新ツアーの決定版になりうるかも！

STEELY DAN

Disc 1(64:30)

1. Phantom Riders
2. Josie
3. Hey Nineteen
4. Aja
5. Kid Charlemagne
6. Dirty Work
7. Black Friday
8. Black Cow
9. Peg
10. My Old School
11. Reelin’ in the Years
12. A Man Ain’t Supposed to Cry

Donald Fagen – keyboards, lead vocals
with:

Michael Leonhart – trumpet
Carolyn Leonhart – backing vocals
Jon Herington – guitar, backing vocals
Jim Pugh – trombone
Walt Weiskopf – saxophone
Keith Carlock – drums
Freddie Washington – bass
Roger Rosenberg – baritone saxophone
Jim Beard – keyboards
La Tanya Hall – backing vocals
Catherine Russell – backing vocals
Adam Rogers – guitar

EAGLES

Disc 2(57:31)
1. Intro
2. Seven Bridges Road
3. Take It Easy
4. One of These Nights
5. New Kid in Town
6. Take It to the Limit
7. Best of My Love
8. Witchy Woman
9. Peaceful Easy Feeling
10. Tequila Sunrise
11. In the City
12. I Can’t Tell You Why

Disc 3(62:59)
1. Lyin’ Eyes
2. Life’s Been Good
3. Already Gone
4. The Boys of Summer
5. Funk #49
6. Life in the Fast Lane
7. Heartache Tonight
8. Rocky Mountain Way
9. Desperado
10. Hotel California

Don Henley – Vocals, Drums, Guitar
Joe Walsh – Guitar, Vocals
Timothy B. Schmit – Bass, Vocals
Decon Frey – Guitar, Vocals
Vince Gill – Guitar, Vocals
Scott Crago – Drums
Steuart Smith – Guitar
Will Hollis – Keyboards
Michael Thompson – Piano, Keyboards

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