Michael Schenkers Temple Of Rock / Graham Bonnet Band / Spirit On A Mission In Japan Osaka & Nagoya / 4CD

1. Michael Schenkers Temple Of Rock / Graham Bonnet Band / Spirit On A Mission In Japan Osaka & Nagoya / 4CD / Zodiac
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3. Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan 14th June 2015 & Diamond Hall, Nagoya, Japan 15th June 2015

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Now, the long-awaited us! Finally appeared! Michael Schenker & Graham Bonnet of the century live album Tsu !!! latest visit to Japan of the title that contains the co-starring in Perfect of etc. any number, I think so much of the attention board is once was? Like anyone even, flow-through is strictly prohibited!
This is the historical co-star has become how up meter enough to think if Omoe historical or …… but, while holding back with a jerk of such myself, let’s will introduce a live album of this century. This work is the audience album was recorded in Osaka and Nagoya performances of that the other day was done MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK and GRAHAM BONNET BAND. Hottest Schenker & Bonnet of co-star, of course, the two shows, two-band, is the press 4CD was completely recorded in the best sound and take all means!
It was to record this work, masterpiece recording making machine love HR / HM soul level, Mr. “West strongest taper”. It is Mr. that knows the sweet spot of the Chubu and Kansai venue, but this time only has a great fighting spirit by increasing what time also. This tour is, there also be historical co-star had been announced in advance, any venue sellout crowd. In recent years, it took place until the ticket competition that is not quite hear the HR / HM. Under such circumstances, Mr. “strongest taper” In order to make the best sound quality in things, seems to have secured the best sheet taken literally “all means”. In fact, this tour is, venue of the PA environment can not be said to be ideal (especially Osaka!), To the incongruous not sound in the historical co-star, “I’m bad why so sound!” Is also on the net settlement of complaints is ejected with. Honest story, even try to listen to some of the masters that were received from other taper clans, muffled rolled, it was a level of “It ‘s wonder ……” in just roar barely. However! Come hear from the “strongest taper” Mr. of this work, even the truth of such a venue drown out, it is the soil class of beautiful sound. Although not published because no choice even if to hear your bad recording of sound, much like you than hear if true. This is really a thing that you record the same live!?!? Everybody anyone “Contact, good ‘s sound!” Is but would think that, if actually Osaka After the performances the have a look of “so good sound location and there did!? “and you’ll be skip the waist. Although “strongest taper” Mr. had said, “I was using the amount that it can not be said a little” with a laugh and grin, this is, indeed ….
Such “strongest taper” Mr. of spirit also in Nagoya performances explosion! Osaka performances, but is not there also a startle recordings were Mise overturned the Mokomoko sound of the scene, here is unnecessary super super sound all Makurakotoba. From treble to bass, all range sound board-level …… and do you say, it’s the ultra-clear sound enough to be sorry from being the epithet in such a banal words. That should be it, in Nagoya Diamond Hall of overcrowded all standing, “the strongest taper” Mr. defend the front row. It’s a successful direct recording of the output sound of the PA. Jam-packed with large enthusiasm of the venue, with great cheer does not interfere with the musical tone is …. So as to say it insipid or sound such as line to say, it is not rough on the difference. Musical sound of the PA direct the while sounding clear Kiwamarinaku from before, it’s the sound of the three-dimensional sandwich sensation surging is fresh large enthusiasm from the direction of the back of the head. What a do it, this recording!?
I listened to this work you will be considered as “Naa’m amazing me a good position.” But, it is not the case. A number of name taper we explore the local sweet spot, we have established a position of my own. However, “the strongest taper” Mr., it more. In accordance with the characteristics of the position, and I equipment is also varied exquisite depending on the situation. Some time to extract the force by calculating the venue echo from afar, while when there is aimed at PA direct, not only sweet spot of …… venue to choose the directivity to pick up even three-dimensional sense of cheers, music of the band, We have calculated the total until the characteristics of the concert. Even in the core world of proud mania, to call you in the name of “strongest” is, is there good reason.

Although I have become longer want to tell too great sound, protagonist of this work that was spelled in sound quality to the bottom, there is no other historical co-star of Schenker & Bonnet. Kano heroes co-star is, exactly is the long-held dream (although, but it is what the other “did” …). While raising create a super name record “Apocalypse” in history, they were standing on the same stage only “Sheffield Industrial College of the Arts August 27, 1982”. It is also, along the way “that” incident occurs, because Graham is the only one legend had abandoned stage. Later, it was announced to be “co-star,” in NAMM showcase gig in 2005, the day (!) Graham Become a is sick Dotakyan. The more people who know these history, GRAHAM BONNET also came out Michael Schenker after BAND, you’ll be anxiety “still’ll …… do not know” and did not wipe.
And, at the moment when history changes, co-starring visited the “Desert Song” set the end of the TEMPLE OF ROCK. Even However, Michael is playing the “Desert Song” is, but is not become since 1983, introduces it with the word Deguy White is “Legendary” to there, Graham …… finally come walking from the stage end, finally ! Osaka of tension the atmosphere is freezing in shock, Nagoya great cheer of emotions explode. Both, it seems passion of audience that witnessed the moment of the century in the field comes possessed. That riff, that lyrics, and that solo …… its all Naru sweet, Tsu two of Michael Schenker and Graham Bonnet has played !!
Another co-star song, “Assault Attack” in the encore. Again “Please welcome, Graham Bonneeeeet !!!” of Deguy Graham re-emerged to meet the cry of. Here is a translation became a duet that succeed sing with Graham → Deguy, but very different best condition of the throat and Deguy also the United States tour. By the time crosses the feelings head of the “…… If Graham is singing all anyway”, echoed the luscious solo of Michael, roar again ferocious voice of Graham. Fantastic, What a great do it!

In fact, in that only it is also incredible feelings have heard swirling, historical small “Blackout” of the last has been making doubly sure and close the curtain. Although I have used up the number of characters in only the introduction of only two songs × 2 performances, RAINBOW5 songs in two bands, UFO5 songs, SCORPIONS5 songs, MSG3 songs, ALCATRAZZ2 songs, besides the “Night Games”, 80s classic group of but whether even this! Jostling of the stage with. Furthermore you are up-to-date solo “Mirror Lies” and TEMPLE OF ROCK is six songs (“Saviour Machine” Osaka is the world premiere!) Of state-of-the-art, such as Michael, also Graham spice of Graham, four not even time to be bored It is set for the.
Historic co-star. That the first night and the second night, press 4CD was vacuum-packed in the best position sound that does not listen even in the field of venue. Now, Now, Now! Even people who have witnessed, even those who did not happened, please enjoy to fully to your heart’s content !!!

さぁ、お待ちかね！　いよいよ登場です!!　マイケル・シェンカー＆グラハム・ボネットの世紀の共演をパーフェクトに収めたライヴアルバムっ!!!　最新来日のタイトルは数あれど、これほどの注目盤がかつてあったでしょうか？　どなた様も、素通りは厳禁ですよ！
この歴史的共演がどれほど歴史的か……想えば想うほどメーター上がってしまうのですが、そんな自分をグッとこらえつつ、この世紀のライヴアルバムをご紹介いたしましょう。本作は、先日行われたMICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCKとGRAHAM BONNET BANDの大阪公演と名古屋公演を記録したオーディエンス・アルバムです。大注目シェンカー＆ボネットの共演はもちろんのこと、２公演・２バンドを、あらゆる手段を講じて最上サウンドで完全録音したプレス４CDです！
本作を録音したのは、HR/HMを魂レベルで愛する傑作録音製造機、“西日本最強テーパー”氏。中部・関西会場のスウィートスポットを知り尽くしている氏ですが、今回ばかりはいつにも増して気合いが凄い。今回のツアーは、歴史的共演が事前にアナウンスされていたこともあって、どの会場も満員御礼。近年、HR/HMではなかなか聞かれないチケット争奪戦まで起こりました。そんな中で、“最強テーパー”氏は最高音質をモノにするため、文字通り“あらゆる手段”を講じてベストシートを確保したそうです。実のところ、今回のツアーは、会場のＰＡ環境が理想的とは言えず（特に大阪！）、歴史的共演に似つかわしくないサウンドに、ネット上でも「なんでこんなに音が悪いんだ！」と不満が噴出する始末。正直な話、他のテーパー諸氏から寄せられたマスターをいくつか聴いてみても、こもりまくり、爆音ギリギリばかりで「これじゃなぁ……」というレベルでした。ところが！　“最強テーパー”氏の本作から聞こえてくるのは、そんな会場の真実さえもかき消す、ド級の美麗サウンドなのです。音の悪い録音をお聴かせしても仕方ないので公表はしませんが、本当なら聞き比べていただきたいくらい。これが、本当に同じライヴを録音したものなのか!?!?　みなさん誰でも「お、良い音だね！」と思うでしょうが、もし実際に大阪公演をご覧になっていたら「こんなに良い音の場所があったの!?」と腰を抜かすことでしょう。“最強テーパー”氏はニヤッと笑いながら「ちょっと言えない額を使ったよ」と言っていましたが、これは、たしかに……。
そんな“最強テーパー”氏の気迫は、名古屋公演でも爆発！　大阪公演は、現場のモコモコ音を覆してみせた驚愕録音でもあったわけですが、こちらはあらゆる枕詞が不要な超スーパーサウンド。高音から低音まで、あらゆる音域がサウンドボード・レベル……と言いますか、こんな陳腐な言葉で形容してしまうのが申し訳ないほどにウルトラクリア・サウンドなのです。それもそのはず、超満員オールスタンディングの名古屋ダイヤモンドホールで、“最強テーパー”氏は最前列を死守。ＰＡの出力音のダイレクト録音を成功させているのです。すし詰め大熱狂の会場で、大歓声が楽音を邪魔しないとは……。だからと言ってラインのような味気ないサウンドかというと、さにあらず。前からＰＡダイレクトの楽音がクリア極まりなく響きつつ、後頭部の方から生々しい大熱狂が押し寄せる立体サンドイッチ感覚のサウンドなのです。なんなんだ、この録音は!?
本作を聴いたあなたは「良いポジションって凄いんだなぁ」と思われる事でしょう。ですが、そうではないのです。数多くの名テーパーたちが地元のスウィートスポットを探り、自分なりのポジションを確立している。しかし、“最強テーパー”氏は、それ以上。ポジションの特性に合わせ、機材もシチュエーションに応じて絶妙に変えているのです。ある時は遠方から会場反響を計算して迫力を抽出し、ある時はＰＡダイレクトを狙いつつ、歓声の立体感も拾う指向性を選ぶ……会場のスウィートスポットだけでなく、バンドの音楽性、コンサートの特性までトータルに計算している。誇り高きマニアのコア世界においても、“最強”の名でお呼びするのには、それなりの理由があるのです。

あまりに素晴らしいサウンドをお伝えしたく長くなってしまいましたが、そこまでの音質で綴られた本作の主役は、シェンカー＆ボネットの歴史的共演に他ありません。かの英雄たちの共演は、まさに長年の夢です（いえ、もう「でした」なんですよね……）。歴史に残る超名盤「黙示録」を創り上げながら、彼らが同じステージに立ったのは「1982年８月27日シェフィールド工業芸術大学」のみ。それも、途中で“あの”事件が起き、グラハムがステージ放棄してしまった伝説の１回だけなのですから。その後、2005年にもNAMMのショウケース・ギグで“共演する”と発表されましたが、当日（！）になってグラハムが体調を崩してドタキャン。これらの歴史を知っている方ほど、GRAHAM BONNET BANDの後でマイケル・シェンカーが出てきても、“まだ分からないぞ……”と不安が拭えなかった事でしょう。
そして、歴史が変わる瞬間は、共演はTEMPLE OF ROCKのセット終盤の「Desert Song」で訪れました。ただでさえ、マイケルが「Desert Song」を弾くのは1983年以来になるわけですが、そこへドゥギー・ホワイトが“Legendary”という言葉で紹介し、ステージ端から歩いてくるグラハム……ついに、ついに！　衝撃に大気が凍りつく大阪の緊張感、感情が爆発する名古屋の大歓声。どちらも、現場で世紀の瞬間を目撃しているオーディエンスの激情が乗り移ってくるようです。あのリフ、あの歌詞、そして甘美なるあのソロ……その総てを、マイケル・シェンカーとグラハム・ボネットの２人が奏でているっ!!
もうひとつの共演曲は、アンコールでの「Assault Attack」。やはりドゥギーの「Please welcome, Graham Bonneeeeet!!!」の雄叫びに応えるようにグラハムが再登場。ここではグラハム→ドゥギーと歌い継ぐデュエットとなったわけですが、ドゥギーも米国ツアーとはまるで違う絶好調のノド。「どうせならグラハムが全部歌って……」との想いが頭をよぎる頃には、マイケルの甘美なソロが響き渡り、再びグラハムの猛々しい声が轟く。素晴らしい、なんて素晴らしいんだ！

実際、聴いていても信じられない気持ちばかりが渦巻く中、ラストの「Blackout」がダメ押しして歴史的なショウは幕を閉じます。たった２曲×２公演のご紹介だけで字数を使い切ってしまいましたが、２バンドでRAINBOW５曲、UFO５曲、SCORPIONS５曲、MSG３曲、ALCATRAZZ２曲、それに「Night Games」と、80年代の名曲群がこれでもか！と目白押しのステージ。さらにはグラハムの最新ソロ「Mirror Lies」やTEMPLE OF ROCKが６曲（「Saviour Machine」は大阪が世界初演！）といった最新型のマイケル、グラハムもスパイスになっていて、退屈するヒマさえない４枚組なのです。
歴史的な共演。その第一夜と第二夜を、現場の会場でさえ聴けないベストポジション・サウンドで真空パックしたプレス４CD。さぁ、さぁ、さぁ！　目撃された方も、居合わせられなかった方も、心ゆくまで存分にお楽しみください!!!

Disc 1 (76:09)
Live at Zepp Namba, Osaka, Japan 14th June 2015

Graham Bonnet Band

1. Intro 2. All Night Long 3. Love’s No Friend 4. Band Introductions 5. God Blessed Video
6. Makin’ Love 7. Since You Been Gone 8. Suffer Me 9. Mirror Lies 10. Night Games
11. Lost in Hollywood

Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock
12. Intro 13. Doctor Doctor 14. Live and Let Live 15. Lights Out 16. Where the Wild Winds Blow
17. Natural Thing 18. Victim of Illusion

Disc 2 (76:01)
1. Lovedrive 2. Coast to Coast 3. Vigilante Man 4. Saviour Machine 5. Shoot Shoot
6. Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead 7. Lord of the Lost and Lonely
8. Desert Song (with Graham Bonnet) 9. Rock You Like a Hurricane 10. Rock Bottom
11. Holiday 12. Assault Attack (with Graham Bonnet) 13. Blackout

Live at Diamond Hall, Nagoya, Japan 15th June 2015

Disc 3 (75:29)
Graham Bonnet Band

1. Intro 2. All Night Long 3. Love’s No Friend 4. God Blessed Video 5. Band Introductions
6. Makin’ Love 7. Since You Been Gone 8. Suffer Me 9. Mirror Lies 10. Night Games
11. Lost in Hollywood

Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock
12. Intro 13. Doctor Doctor 14. Live and Let Live 15. Lights Out 16. Where the Wild Winds Blow
17. Natural Thing 18. Victim of Illusion

Disc 4 (75:36)
1. Lovedrive 2. Coast to Coast 3. Vigilante Man 4. Saviour Machine 5. Shoot Shoot
6. Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead 7. Lord of the Lost and Lonely
8. Desert Song (with Graham Bonnet) 9. Rock You Like a Hurricane 10. Rock Bottom
11. Holiday 12. Assault Attack (with Graham Bonnet) 13. Blackout

Graham Bonnet Band

Graham Bonnet – Vocal Conrado Pesinato – Guitar Beth-Ami Heavenstone – Bass
Chase Manhattan – Drums

Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock

Michael Schenker – Guitars Doogie White – Vocals Wayne Findlay – Keyboards, Guitars
Herman Rarebell – Drums Francis Buchholz – Bass

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