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Live at Asakusa International Theater, Tokyo, Japan 29th November 1980
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GIRL delivered the authentic NWOBHM sound ahead of IRON MAIDEN, SAXON and DEF LEPPARD. Introducing the highest peak version set of two major sound sources that symbolize the legendary first visit to Japan.
This work was recorded in two performances at “November 29, 1980: Asakusa International Theater”. This is a 2-disc set with the best audience recording of the daytime performance on DISC 1 and the stereo soundboard recording of the nighttime performance on DISC 2. Speaking of their first visit to Japan, not only the familiar press masterpiece “OSAKA 1980 (Zodiac 252)” but also “NAGOYA 1980 (Shades 1505)” will be released at the same time this week. It’s easy to get confused, so let’s organize the collection on the schedule of your first visit to Japan.
・ November 28: Official “TOKYO TEASE”
・ November 29: Asakusa International Theater (daytime section) ← ★ This work Disc 1 ★
・ November 29: Asakusa International Theater (night section) ← ★ This work Disc 2 ★
・ December 1st “OSAKA 1980”
・ December 2, “NAGOYA 1980”
* Note: Only representative works on each day.
Above, all 5 performances for 4 days. Recently, the live album “TOKYO TEASE -FIRST JAPAN TOUR 1980-” on the first day was unearthed, which is new to my memory, but the two performances of this work are completely different live at the same venue. However, it is not a new sound source, but it is also the highest peak version of the famous sound source that has symbolized GIRL’s first visit to Japan. Let’s introduce each disc individually.
[DISC 1: Best audience recording of daytime performance] The first thing that was blown into DISC 1 that appeared was the daytime performance of the Asakusa International Theater. It is the best audience recording.This recording is actually a famous record of the tradition that represented GIRL’s first visit to Japan for a long time. As a master discovered as a half official board about 15 years ago, he has fascinated many fans because of its wonderful sound. Its core is powerful, the air is crystal clear and transparent, and the details are extremely fine. The sound of the sound is like an audience, so I wouldn’t mistake it for a sound board (if you’re a modern discerning enthusiast), but if you don’t understand half-official, I think it’s a “slightly rough excavation FM sound source”. It may end up … That’s the level of clarity.
Moreover, this work is the highest peak update board of such traditional recording. The original sound that was moco-moco has been reborn crisply, but the pitch is even bigger. After all, the half-official board was off by more than a semitone, and Philip Lewis’s vocals were also wild and “Who are you?” It is arranged normally, and Phil’s singing voice, which cannot be mistaken, is firmly revived. [DISC 2: Longest night performance / highest sound quality soundboard recording] The following DISC 2 is a stereo soundboard recording of the Asakusa International Theater (night performance). Speaking of GIRL’s first visit to Japan, FM broadcasting is famous at a certain broadcasting association, and its FM sound board has reigned as a symbol. This disc is the longest and highest peak sound version of the sound board.
First, the longest. The FM broadcast was only in the latter half of the show, but after that, a full-length sound board was discovered. This work is based on the full length version. However, the FM broadcast sounded better (a little) than the long master. Therefore, this work replaces the latter half with the FM broadcast version. Finished so that you can enjoy the whole story with the best sound that exists. Especially, at the end of the show, the DJ of the ending of the field group is also recorded. It is a precious thing that remains only in this master.
However, replacing the latter half is not the “highest peak sound”. On top of that, this work brushes up the whole and “updates” the highest peak. The first half of the long sound board has also been reborn with a sharp sound without a feeling of fluffiness, and the connection with the FM sound board in the second half is extremely natural. If you don’t say the connection part … No, it’s so seamless that you can’t even tell it, and this disc itself is the best live album that can be used as an “official substitute”.
Then, let’s organize the set that can be enjoyed with the longest record at the end (same for both day and night performances).
● Fixed songs (14 songs)
・ Sheer Greed: Heartbreak America / Little Miss Ann / Passing Clouds / Strawberries / My Number / Lovely Lorraine / Hollywood Tease
・ Wasted Youth: Wasted Youth / Nice’n’Nasty / Old Dogs / 19 / Overnight Angels
・ Others: White Prophets / Born To Be Wild (STEPPENWOLF)
● Daily songs (2 songs)
・ Doctor Doctor / Black Max
The longest version of the symbolic sound board and the famous recording that has represented GIRL’s first visit to Japan for many years. It is a decisive board that has been set by renewing the highest peak by refining two traditional recordings with the technology of 2022. You can enjoy it as a sequel to the popular official excavation “TOKYO TEASE”, or you can aim to complete all the performances together with “OSAKA 1980” and “NAGOYA 1980”. A delicious 2-disc set for fans of all ages. That fragrance only for NWOBHM. Please inhale to the fullest with this work.
★ Live album set of “November 29, 1980: Asakusa International Theater (day / night performance)”. This is a 2-disc set with the best audience recording of the daytime performance on DISC 1 and the stereo soundboard recording of the nighttime performance on DISC 2. The daytime performance (DISC 1) is a traditional recording that has become a half-official, and is the best version that corrects the pitch that was drastically crazy. The night performance (DISC 2) is the longest and highest quality version that combines two types of sound boards. It is a decisive board that upgraded 2 recordings that have represented GIRL’s first visit to Japan for many years.
Shades 1504
