Queen / Milwaukee 1975 / 1CD

Queen / Milwaukee 1975 / 1CD / Wardour
Live at Uptown Theater, Milwaukee, WI, USA 7th March 1975

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The masterpiece which recorded the best performance in “SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR” is a brush up. It is appeared in the permanent preservation press CD.
The masterpiece was recorded “March 7, 1975 Milwaukee performance”. It is a full scale audience recording. This recording is just a treasure. Even though, “SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR” full-length recording is valuable, but the sound is also wonderful, and above all the show itself is a masterpiece of the best. Overseas QUEEN specialized sites are also called “the best records in the initial QUEEN”, and because of its so much greatness, once only core collectors were kept secret. It is a legendary recording of a legendary incisor arm that can not be heard even if the mania in the world wants to hear it. This work, brush up the best version of such historic recordings. It is one piece of permanent preservation with the highest peak quality ever.
Before the content to be worried about, the position of the show first. Speaking of 1975, there was also the first visit to Japan in QUEEN history, but let’s confirm it from the date at that time, including it.

● 1974
・ October 30-November 20: Britain (19 performances)
“November 8” SHEER HEART ATTACK “sale”
・ November 23-Dec 13: Europe (11 performances)
● 1975
・ February 5-24: North America # 1 (16 performances)
-March 5-April 6: North America # 2 (21 performances) ★ ★ Coco ★
・ April 19-May 1st: First visit to Japan (8 performances)

This is the whole picture of “SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR 1974-1975”. The last place was Japan, but this work was the concert that hits the third performance of “North America # 2” just before that. As a matter of fact, initially, “North America # 1” and “North America # 2” were to be linked. However, Fredy’s throat breaks down on the tour. 7 performances were canceled by the doctor stop. The Milwaukee performance of this work was a show of repartitioning that will be immediately after its return.
This work that recorded such a show is a wonderful vintage audience that also makes it legendary. Above all else, the strength and fine detail of the core that goes straight through. It is not a type that is mistaken for the sound board, but the feeling of air is clear and vivid to every corner. Every guitar and riff, and every stroke of the drum, it’s pretty clear, and Freddie’s singing voice is clear without hesitation. Even if Roger and Brian’s choruss overlap, even one word of each person can be felt. Furthermore it is wonderful to the audience noise. Although it sucks in the enthusiasm that makes you feel the popularity of rising upwards, it is only a song interval. The loud brows come and go and they are silent, listening to bite one song and one song. The atmosphere that is not unique to America is unique only in the early days, and it is easier to hear than Japan, which has suddenly become a popular explosion.
The vividness is supported by the greatness of the recording itself and the master freshness of the excellent. Speaking of 70’s audience, dubbing mark and tape yore are like fate, but it is hardly felt in this work. It is only the tape change part of the guitar solo middle stage to say that it has deteriorated only. Though coming for the end of the tape, it takes about a minute for a while, but other than that, it seems that there is no deterioration that seems to be deterioration, and it seems like the DAT recording is continuous. The vivid freshness is felt abundantly because it has been kept secret for many years.
Moreover, this work brush up the name recording. The exact pitch is, of course, more important than that. Of course, since it is a legendary recording, I do not do unfashionable mane such as dirty with sloppy sound pressure earning. The point of this work is a rather natural feeling. I tried to reproduce more “sound that would have been on the scene” while leaving the recording itself clear and beautiful sounding to the fullest. In the original sound, there was an unnatural feeling and vintage feeling in the sound of the midrange such as vocals and guitars, but it was organized. The result is a sound that not only feels more natural but also has a better sense of separation.
It is a masterpiece decision only with a full recording with the sound that updated the highest peak, but the biggest point of this work is in the show itself. This is already a great daimyo performance. As mentioned earlier, it was a cancellation complaint due to Freddie’s upset, but his voice after rest is in excellent condition. The treble also stretches comfortably and is powerful up to one word. Moreover, high tension. Freddie sings in a manner that feels like his voice comes out as he likes, and spells the melody in various voices as if trying out the limits of the throat. Of course, Freddie’s revival is also directly linked to the musicians’ instigation. The guitar is also in excellent condition, with a powerful and sharp rhythm team. The expert site that researches QUEEN deeply and deeply can enjoy a great performance of the convincing that it calls “the most excellent record”.

Sounds, performances, and early masterpieces that shine. A treasure that the mania wants to hide is the one that has been permanently saved by updating the highest peak. Speaking of “SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR”, in recent years the official work “LIVE AT THE RAINBOW ’74 (CD compilation)” has become widely known, but the show of its peak is still only for mania. One of the legends that you can experience it. Please enjoy yourself with the press CD.
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“SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR”でも最高の名演を記録した名作がブラッシュ・アップ。永久保存プレスCDで登場です。
その名作が記録されたのは「1975年3月7日ミルウォーキー公演」。そのフルスケールのオーディエンス録音です。この録音は、まさに至宝。ただでさえ、“SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR”の全景録音というのは貴重なのですが、さらにサウンドも素晴らしく、何よりもショウそのものが極めつけの大名演。海外のQUEEN専門サイトでも「初期QUEENで最も素晴らしい記録」と呼ばれ、そのあまりの素晴らしさ故に、かつてはコア・コレクターだけが秘匿していたほど。世界中のマニアが聴きたくても聴けずに切歯扼腕としていた伝説の名録音なのです。本作は、そんな歴史的な名録音のベスト・バージョンをブラッシュ・アップ。史上最高峰クオリティで永久保存した1枚なのです。
その気になる中身の前に、まずはショウのポジション。1975年と言えば、QUEEN史に輝く初来日もあったわけですが、それも含めて当時の日程から確かめておきましょう。

●1974年
・10月30日-11月20日:英国(19公演)
《11月8日『SHEER HEART ATTACK』発売》
・11月23日-12月13日:欧州(11公演)
●1975年
・2月5日-24日:北米#1(16公演)
・3月5日-4月6日:北米#2(21公演)←★ココ★
・4月19日-5月1日:初来日(8公演)

これが“SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR 1974-1975”の全体像。その最終地が日本だったのですが、本作はその直前「北米#2」の3公演目にあたるコンサートでした。実のところ、当初は「北米#1」と「北米#2」はひと続きになる予定でした。しかし、ツアーにフレディの喉に故障が発生。ドクター・ストップにより7公演がキャンセルとなりました。本作のミルウォーキー公演は、その復帰直後となる仕切り直しのショウだったのです。
そんなショウを記録した本作は、伝説になるのも頷ける素晴らしいヴィンテージ・オーディエンス。何よりも素晴らしいのは、真っ直ぐに貫かれる芯の力強さと細やかなディテール。サウンドボードと間違えるようなタイプでこそありませんが、空気感が透き通っており、隅々まで鮮やか。ギター・リフの1つひとつ、ドラムの1打1打までクッキリとしており、フレディの歌声も淀みなくクリア。ロジャーやブライアンのコーラスが重なっても1人ひとりの1単語まで感じ取れるのです。さらにオーディエンス・ノイズまで素晴らしい。右肩上がりの人気ぶりを感じさせる熱狂も吸い込んでいるものの、それはあくまでも曲間。盛大な喝采が沸き起こっては静まり、1曲1曲を噛みしめるように聴き込んでいる。アメリカらしからぬ雰囲気は初期ならではであり、いきなり人気爆発だった日本よりも聴きやすいくらいです。
その鮮やかさを支えているのは録音自体の素晴らしさに加え、絶品のマスター鮮度。70年代オーディエンスと言えば、ダビング痕やテープヨレは宿命のようなものですが、本作にはそれがほとんど感じられない。唯一、劣化していると言えばギターソロ中盤のテープチェンジ部のみ。テープの端に来た事で1分弱ほどヨレが起きてしまいますが、それ以外には劣化らしい劣化が見当たらず、まるでDAT録音かのような瑞々しさが絶え間なく続く。長年に渡って秘匿されてきたからこその鮮やかな鮮度がたっぷりと感じられるのです。
しかも、本作はそんな名録音をブラッシュ・アップ。正確なピッチはもちろんですが、それ以上に重要なのが鳴り。もちろん、伝説の名録音ですから、無闇矢鱈な音圧稼ぎで汚すような無粋なマネはしておりません。本作のポイントは、むしろナチュラル感。録音自体のクリアさ、美しい鳴りは最大限に残しつつ、より「現場で鳴っていたであろう音」の再現に努めました。原音ではヴォーカルやギターといった中音域の鳴りに不自然感、ヴィンテージ感があったのですが、それを整理。その結果、さらに自然に感じられるだけでなく、分離感にも優れたサウンドを実現しているのです。
最高峰を更新したサウンドでフル収録なだけで名作決定ですが、本作最大のポイントはショウそのものにある。これがもう、素晴らしい大名演なのです。先述のようにフレディの不調でキャンセル騒ぎとなったわけですが、休養を経た彼の声は絶好調。高音も気持ちよく伸びに伸び、1語1語まで力強い。しかも、ハイテンション。フレディ自身、思い通りに出る自分の声にはしゃいでいるように歌い、まるでノドの限界を試すかのように様々な声色でメロディを綴ってゆくのです。もちろん、フレディ復活は演奏陣の発奮にも直結。パワフルでキレのあるリズム隊も淀みないギターも絶好調。QUEENを深く深く研究している専門サイトが「最も素晴らしい記録」と呼ぶのも納得の名演がたっぷりと味わえるのです。

サウンド、演奏、そして輝ける初期の名曲群。マニアが秘匿したくなるほどの秘宝が最高峰を更新して永久保存された1枚です。“SHEER HEART ATTACK TOUR”と言えば、近年では公式作品『LIVE AT THE RAINBOW ’74(のCD編)』でも広く知られるようになりましたが、その絶頂のショウはまだまだマニアだけのもの。それを体験できる伝説の1枚。どうぞ、プレスCDでじっくりとお楽しみください。

 

(78:28)
1. Procession 2. Now I’m Here 3. Ogre Battle 4. Father To Son 5. White Queen
6. Flick Of The Wrist 7. In The Lap Of The Gods 8. Killer Queen 9. The March Of The Black Queen
10. Bring Back That Leroy Brown 11. Son And Daughter 12. Guitar Solo
13. Son And Daughter (reprise) 14. Keep Yourself Alive 15. Stone Cold Crazy
16. Liar 17. In The Lap Of The Gods…Revisited 18. Big Spender
19. Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll 20. Jailhouse Rock 21. God Save The Queen

Wardour 338

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