Eric Clapton / Budokan 1974 First Night / 4CDR

Eric Clapton / Budokan 1974 First Night / 4CDR / Non Label

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Live At Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 31st October 1974.

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I record two sound sources that capture memorable of Eric Clapton , the stage in Japan for the first time . Of course it is full Diff- master will be released this time as ” THE FIRST SHOW IN JAPAN ” . Is referred to as ” Recorder 1 ” sound source in the 1 & 2 disc , I collect first appearance sound source in exactly two years ago just the gift Once released , received favorable from mania to ” FIRST CONCERT IN JAPAN ” sound source . After that there is a sense of distance and the stage slightly , there is a sense of distance and the stage slightly compared to the press board of this time , cheers also they’ve picked up slightly bigger , also recorded there in mono , but there is a spread in sound fact , it is collected in the well-balanced sound in clear easily. It is a good sound recording from the master cassette that was not around for anywhere up to two years before all is said and done . Is an excellent level as a cassette recording of the time , the fan of not listening , not owned and is a sound source that should get absolutely . The 3 & 4 disk , this time , remastered recording new , ” FIRST VISIT, FIRST NIGHT ” and was released as Masterport label first series to release in 2001 . Equalize feeling stronger was felt in its outstanding of the original release , but I was back to the clear sound of Omoto it with current technology . Therefore, ease of listening , of course , the sound quality is up significantly , as a good source of about a possible press on CD , sound source name revived at best through the time of ’13 . As usual , the distance from the stage is felt , however, the present take recorded in a thick sound that did well , a fan must listen definitely . Both sound source , it is not only encore recording of ” Blues Power ” , but the appearance of the first visit to Japan opening night memorable , both have been captured in a scrupulously good master quality . In addition to the classic Better Make It Through that will be recorded just recorded before coming to Japan , in ” There’s One In Every Crows ” , or shows off quickly the Little Rachel and Singin ‘The Blues, Shaw , Badge it had become an interesting set list to be , or have been playing instrumental version of All I Have To Do Is Dream of Everly Brothers medley with . The scene venue seethe to cheer in front of the Tell The Truth, in a scene that Mochikaeru to Gibson Explorer from acoustic , and I understand that I was hoping to Clapton audience of the time playing the electric . Three songs also continue to number loose in front of the popular songs Layla, it turns you on spoiled feeling the audience , but how it is to their feet the venue at once Layla, cause havoc is handed down to the real . It is a thing to listen to also play Clapton to show the true value of the response rates in solo after this Layla. In Layla of chaos , its outstanding panel of sound quality that was full that I were many , but in this song , and it is recorded in a clear balance and better in this board. It was said ” Clapton has not played the guitar so much ,” said in the evaluate of the time , but listen again , stage of enhancement of Clapton had established a twin – lead system with George Terry already this time to be confirmed you can . This time , it provides as a luxury bonus disc , the two master excellent and very valuable to convey a realistic these documents . Not only the direction of Clapton mania , it is what good that can be recommended for rock fans widely .

エリック・クラプトンの記念すべき、初の日本でのステージを捉えた音源2種を収録。勿論、今回リリースされる「THE FIRST SHOW IN JAPAN」とは完全ディフ・マスターです。ディスク1&2には「Recorder 1」音源と称し、ちょうど2年前にただ一度ギフトリリースされ、マニアから好評を得た初登場音源「FIRST CONCERT IN JAPAN」音源を収録。若干ステージとの距離感があり、今回のプレス盤に比べると若干ステージとの距離感があり、歓声も大きめに拾ってしまっているうえ、録音もモノラルではありますが、実際は音に拡がりがあり、なかなかクリアでバランスの良いサウンドで収録されています。何と言っても2年前まで何処にも出回っていなかったマスターカセットからの優良音源収録です。当時のカセット録音としては優秀なレベルであり、未聴・未所有のファンは、絶対に手に入れるべき音源であります。ディスク3&4には、2001年にリリースにMasterportレーベル第一弾としてリリースされた「FIRST VISIT, FIRST NIGHT」を、このたび、新たにリマスター収録。オリジナルリリースの既発では強めのイコライズ感が感じられましたが、現行の技術でそれを大元のクリアーな音に戻しました。よって聴きやすさはもちろん、音質は格段にアップし、プレスCD化も可能なほどの優良音源として、13年の時を経て名音源が最高の状態で蘇りました。相変わらず、ステージからの距離は感じられますが、しっかりとした太めな音で記録された本テイクは、間違いなくファン必聴です。両音源ともに、アンコールの「Blues Power」のみ未収録ですが、記念すべき初来日初日公演の様子が、どちらも優良なマスター・クオリティで克明に捉えられています。ショウは、日本にやって来る前にレコーディングしたばかりの、「There’s One In Every Crows」に収録されることになる名曲Better Make It Throughのほか、Singin’ The BluesやLittle Rachelを逸早く披露していたり、Badgeとのメドレーでエヴァリー・ブラザースのAll I Have To Do Is Dreamのインスト・バージョンを演奏していたり、と興味深いセットリストになっていました。Tell The Truthの前の、アコースティックからギブソン・エクスプローラに持ち替えるシーンで会場が喝采に沸き返るシーンには、当時のオーディエンスがエレクトリックを弾くクラプトンに期待していたことがよく分かります。人気曲Laylaの前に緩めのナンバーを3曲も続け、オーディエンスを消沈気味にさせますが、Laylaで一気に会場を総立ちにさせ、大混乱を引き起こす様子がリアルに伝わってきます。このLaylaの後奏のソロで真価を発揮するクラプトンのプレイも聴きものです。大混乱のLaylaでは、こもった音質の既発盤が多かったのですが、本盤ではこの曲でも、ほど良いバランスとクリアさで収録されています。当時の評では「クラプトンがあまりギターを弾かなかった」と言われていましたが、改めて聴くと、この時期既にジョージ・テリーとのツイン・リード体制を確立していたクラプトンの充実のステージが確認できます。こうしたドキュメントをリアルに伝える非常に貴重かつ優秀なマスター2種を、今回、豪華ボーナスディスクとして提供します。クラプトンマニアの方のみならず、広くロックファンにお奨めできる優れた内容です。

Recorder 1
Disc 1
1. Opening 2. Smile 3. Let It Grow 4. Better Make It Through Today 5. Tell The Truth
6. Badge 7. Singing The Blues 8. Have You Ever Loved A Woman

Disc 2
1. I Shot The Sheriff 2. Little Rachel 3. Willie And The Hand Jive 4. Get Ready 5. Layla

Recorder 2

Disc 3
1. Opening 2. Smile 3. Let It Grow 4. Better Make It Through Today 5. Tell The Truth 6. Badge
7. Singing The Blues

Disc 4
1. Have You Ever Loved A Woman 2. I Shot The Sheriff 3. Little Rachel 4. Willie and the Hand Jive
5. Get Ready 6. Layla

Eric Clapton – Guitar, Vocals Jamie Oldaker – Drums Dick Sims – Keyboards
Carl Radle – Bass George Terry – Guitar Yvonne Elliman – Backing Vocals
Marcy Levy – Backing Vocals

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