Judas Priest / Los Angeles 2022: The Video / 1DVDR / Shades
Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA, USA 15th March 2022
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A 50th anniversary tour of the steel god who resumed activities prior to IRON MAIDEN and Ozzy Osbourne and has captivated metal people all over the world. Introducing the finest video that allows you to experience the super best song selection live in the front seat.
This work was shot at “March 15, 2022 Los Angeles Performance”. It’s a super-superb view audience shot. The other day, I just introduced the live album “OAKLAND 2022 (Shades 1485)” which is the first report of the tour resumption, but the video masterpiece has already arrived. Before the content that interests me, first of all, the position of the show. Let’s start with a panoramic view of the 50th anniversary tour known to date.
● 2021
・ June 26 + July 1: Europe # 1 (2 performances)
・ August 15 “BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2021”
・ September 8-26: North America # 1 (13 performances)
《September 26: Richie Faulkner Emergency Surgery》
● 2022
・ March 4th-April 13th: North America # 2 (24 performances) ← ★ Coco ★
・ June 3-August 4: Europe # 2 (31 performances)
・ October 7: Sacramento performance
● 2023
・ May 3rd-June 14th: Europe # 3 (19 performances)
This is JUDAS PRIEST from 2021 to 2023. The tour was postponed due to Falkner’s sudden illness, but it resumed safely in about 5 months. The Los Angeles performance of this work was the 8th performance of “North America # 2”.
This work recorded at such a show is truly a superb view with “super”. After all, it was shot from the front row. Strictly speaking, it’s all standing, so even if you turn to the left or right, the fist will be reflected, but the closeness to the front of Falkner is strong. It seems that there is no camera pit at this venue, it feels like you can touch the folkner when you reach out, and Rob who approaches frequently is similar to the do-up angle of a professional shot.
And the sound is also the best. There used to be a time when it was said that “the forefront = blurry due to wraparound”, but that will not be understood in 2022. In the present age when PA and recording equipment have evolved violently, only the feeling of close contact at zero distance is deliciously captured, and there is no blurring or cloudiness. As might be expected
The stereo feeling is slightly biased only to the left, but that is not a bad thing. After all, the image is to the left, so if it were the center center, it would be uncomfortable. Only the quality is the best, and it gives you a realistic feeling of the front row.
Speaking of the wonderfulness of the show that can be witnessed from such a special seat ……. The set is the same as “PHOENIX 2022 (Shades 1491)” released at the same time this week, so if you refer to the explanation there, the taste of this work is a video. Rob Halford’s vocals, which have reached Kouki, are at their peak now … but the appearance of constantly pioneering new visuals is dignified because it is now. His white beard is stored up to his cheeks, and the gold stud jacket shines dignifiedly. After that, black costumes with super uniforms, golden jackets, lame glossy leather, denim patches, long coats, etc … I feel like I wanted to see the wizard-like Rob three years ago, but even so, I can fully enjoy the seven changes of inexhaustible ideas.
And speaking of the video, Glenn Tipton who appears in the encore. To be honest, it’s undeniable that the tempo has risen and the show has rejuvenated due to Glen’s departure from the main, but there are still things that get crowded when they come out. Even a live album with only sound will come to you, but if you can see it, you will not be able to see it.
In Japan, the 50th anniversary tour has not even been rumored to come to Japan, probably because the new corona measures are changing. The outbreak of Russia has made the future of Europe uncertain, and it may not be possible to actually experience it …. It is a video masterpiece that heals such a sense of crisis and allows you to fully experience it from the special seats in the front row. A piece of steel that prays to God. Please chew to your heart’s content.
★ Super-superb view audience shot of “March 15, 2022 Los Angeles performance”. It was shot from the front row directly in front of Richie Faulkner, and if you reach out, you can reach it with a great sense of distance. Despite being in the front row, the sound that you can’t feel any wraparound is superb, and only the close contact feeling at zero distance is deliciously captured, and there is no blurring or cloudiness. Not only the ultimate Greatest Hits of the 50th anniversary, but also the seven changes of Rob Halford who has reached the old age and Glenn Tipton who appears in the encore are super masterpiece images that let you experience the full experience from the special seat.
please.