GiGinJapan Artwork of Japanese CDs (mostly) Eric Clapton / Royal Albert Hall 2009 9th Night Dat Master / 2CD / Beano
Royal Albert Hall, London, UK 28th May 2009
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Eric Clapton’s treasured sound source brought a great sound source that was released for the first time from the British-based heavyweight Taper who is familiar in our shop. It is a DAT master that completely recorded May 28, which was the 9th performance from the continuous performance of Royal Albert Hall in London by Clapton in 2009, with the best stereo audience recording. This time, it was not recorded by the heavyweight taper himself, but by a close friend, so speaking of the person who recorded our release “Royal Albert Hall 2013 The Last Night: DAT Master (2CD)”, that person I think you will be satisfied with the high quality. Because of the familiar taper recording, there are no troubles. On top of that, the sound boasts a musical sound like a soundboard recording, closeness to vocals, and a good sound balance. A box set has been released as an already-released version from this series of performances, but it will be the best title for those who want to listen to any one performance with the best sound quality. A Japan tour was also held in 2009, but the set list has changed from the time of the performance in Japan, and it can be said that it is a content that can not be missed as a live performance of Clapton in the middle of this year.
[One night that was a fascinating set list completely different from the Japanese performance]Let’s follow the history of Clapton this year.
・ February 12-28, 2009: Japan tour for 11 performances (including joint performance with Jeff Beck at Saitama Super Arena on 21st and 22nd)
・ March 4-10, 2009: Short-term Oceania Tour
・ March 19th and 20th, 2009: Performed as a guest at the Allman Brothers Band’s 40th anniversary concert
May 4, 2009: Jump into a concert by guitarist Joe Bonamassa at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
May 9, 2009: Played at the “Banbury Cricket Club” charity event at the Grosvenor Howth Hotel, London
・ May 11-31, 2009: UK domestic tour including 11 performances at Royal Albert Hall ← ★ Coco ★
・ June 10-30, 2009: American Tour
・ October 20, 2009: Appeared in the guest episode of Smoky Robinson on the music program “Later … With Jools Holland” at BBC Television Studio. Was an appearance)
・ October 30, 2009: Performed as a Clapton band at the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Ceremony” at Madison Square Garden, New York, co-starring Aretha Franklin, Ozzy Osbourne, U2 and others.
・ November 23, 2009: Appeared in the charity event “Children Auction” held in Geneva, Switzerland, and exhibited his favorite Martin 000-28.
・ December 31, 2009: Held the annual charity concert “New Years Eve Dance” for AA (Alcoholics’ Association)
You can see that it was a very energetic year of activities, appearing in charity events and TV programs, and touring all over the world. This included a joint concert with Jeff Beck in Japan. And the day of this work was the 9th night of 11 consecutive performances at the local Royal Albert Hall. So to speak, it was the timing when I was able to play freely in my familiar hometown. If you like the sound source of the Japan Tour, please pay attention to the fact that the drummer has changed from Ave Laboratory Jr. to Steve Gadd. Speaking of Clapton’s songs, it can be said that there is no longer a selection of people who are as “fit” as Gadd. Because of that absolute sense of security, Clapton has dramatically changed the set list from the time of the Japan tour. It’s different from the opening number. A surprise called Going Down Slow for the first time in eight years since the “Leptile Tour” in 2001. Both this song and Old Love were played in the arrangement of the 1998 “Pilgrim Tour”. It’s believed that Tim Carmon was still on the keyboard in 1998, and Carmon’s synth solo on Old Love is great, but he’s taken advantage of the playability of his synthesizer since 1992. I also listen to the heavy performance of Anything For Your Love for the first time in 17 years. It’s great that the Dominos number Got To Get Better In A Little While is decided exactly there, and it is also a variety that the standard number Somewhere Over The Rainbow, which was an encore number on the 2003 tour, is shown in the sitting set in the middle stage. There is nothing but strangeness. While the first half is exciting about what pops out, the second half is a royal set list, but after Layla, Doyle Bramhall, who is now Clapton’s right arm, has jumped in, making the song a wonderful move. I have a feeling. In this series of performances, Doyle was nominated by Clapton and was supported by his band, Arc Angels. And Clapton called out and participated after Layla. After all, Layla makes a big difference in its work without him. Again, his support is great.
It was a rare performance at the Royal Albert Hall that was held after the Japan tour, but the drummer has changed and the set list has changed significantly, so it is full of charm different from the Japan performance. The performance is completely recorded with the best sound quality. I hope that this work will be added to the collection as a representative sound source of Clapton in 2009, which was energetically active.
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