GiGinJapan Artwork of Japanese CDs (mostly) Jeff Beck / Tokyo 1980 Definitive Master / 2CD / Wardour
Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 17th December 1980
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Two major incidents of Jeff Beck’s visit to Japan will be released at the same time. Both of these two titles are new excavation masters of the 1980 performance in Japan, which are extremely popular. This second work is a shocking new recording that will be released for the first time in the world. Introducing the Press 2CD that permanently preserves that surprise.
[Sister work of legendary famous recording appears for the first time in the world] What is recorded in this work is a transcendental audience recording of the performance of “December 17, 1980: Nippon Budokan”. Not only will two works be released simultaneously from the same Japan tour this week, but in 1980 there will be three performances at Nippon Budokan alone. First of all, let’s organize the position of the show by the schedule together with our collection so far.・ December 4 “TOKYO 1980 1ST NIGHT (Budokan)”
・ December 5 “DEFINITIVE OSAKA 1980 1ST NIGHT (Prefectural Gymnasium)”
・ December 8: Kyuden Memorial Gymnasium
・ December 9: Kurashiki Memorial Hall
・ December 10 “HERE, THERE AND BACK (Osaka Festival Hall)”
・ December 11: Nagoya City Assembly Hall
・ December 12: Miyagi Prefectural Civic Center
・ December 14: Prefectural industry co-promotion venue
・ December 16 “YOKOHAMA 1980 (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)” ← * Simultaneous release
・ December 17: Nippon Budokan ← ★ This work ★
・ December 18 “CYCLONE (Budokan)”
* Only representative works on each day.
As mentioned above, all 11 performances starting at Nippon Budokan and ending at Budokan. This work was the final stage, but it was also the concert the day after “YOKOHAMA 1980 (Wardour-467)”, which will be released at the same time. The show itself is a sister performance every day, but in fact the recording itself is also a sister work. It is the original cassette of the same recorder collection as “YOKOHAMA 1980”. Moreover, the taper is not free. In 1980, Jeff Beck was the person who recorded the masterpiece “NOW & THEN” among the masterpieces that cannot be avoided. “YOKOHAMA 1980” was an upgraded version of “NOW & THEN”, but on the contrary, this work was released for the first time in the world. This is a new recording that no one has ever heard.
[A beautiful recording of unparalleled density and luster] While being surprised at the first appearance over 40 years ago, the sound was superb, so it was a shock. It can be understood that it is an audience recording because it has a lively cheer, but the essential performance sound is like a sound board. The massive core reaches the ear without a sense of distance, and the details drawn with a clear outline are extremely delicate. And what is surprising is the luster. The core of this work is really thick and the attack is quite powerful, but there is almost no chattering component. If it is natural up to the peak of the drum hitting sound, the sound of the synth has a smooth shine like metallic luster. And Jeff’s guitar, which flies in between, never mixes with other instruments, even if it rampages around the ensemble.In this show, the masterpiece “MIRACLE FINGER (Calm & Storm 037)” recorded by Miracle Man has reigned over the throne, but this work is not defeated at all. Is winning. Why have such recordings been kept secret for over 40 years? It is not a “masterpiece of the second day of the Budokan” but a “total new masterpiece of 1980”.
And the show drawn with that sound is also wonderful. As a matter of fact, Yokohama is said to be a better performer, but that is about accuracy. Certainly, in this work, there are some songs that have not been played, such as the riff of “Scatter brain” and “Too Much To Lose”, but the tension is high and the sharpness is good. In the intro of “Blue Wind,” she plays “She’s A Woman,” and “The Final Peace,” which she plays or does not perform on a daily basis, is also well shown. The feeling of fulfillment in the middle of the show where famous performances such as “The Final Peace”, “Cause We’ve Ended As Lovers” and “Freeway Jam” are gathered is considerable. Of course, you can also enjoy Jeff’s own vocals, which will be shown at the last “Going Down”, with the best sound.
In contrast to “YOKOHAMA 1980”, which lets you hear the legendary sound of the famous recording, this work is a new masterpiece that no one has ever heard. Jeff Beck is a beautiful sister who lets you experience the scene of 1980, which shines specially in the history of Japan’s visit, with transcendent sound. Even one of them is an absolute work with a brilliant sound, but the fact of new excavation itself is shocking if you take two works in a row. Please experience it with your sisters.
