TOTO / Hydra Comes Tokyo / 4CDR

TOTO / Hydra Comes Tokyo / 4CDR / Uxbridge

Translated Text:

Live At Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan 12th March 1980 & Live At Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Japan 13th March 1980.

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In the 1980 year-to-date date performance of TOTO which was realized in the great expectations and enthusiasm of the fans, press CD title was recorded Nagoya performances of March 3 “HYDRA IN NAGOYA” is valuable in a good audience Sound Japan Delight performances early in the stage.
In this work against it “HYDRA COMES TOKYO”, and package the Tokyo last 2Days that became the climax of the Japan tour. The fans listening together this work as “HYDRA IN NAGOYA”, I would like to Enjoy the first visit to Japan of TOTO slowly and carefully.

TOTO is in March 1980 of the Japan tour, which played a long-awaited first visit to Japan, starting with the Osaka performances of March 2, all 10 performances to Tokyo Shibuya performances of March 13 was held. In TOTO popular idol height in Japan at the time, tickets for each performance is about become quickly sold out after its release (and, including additional performances minutes). 5 performances in spite of the first visit to Japan is booking in Tokyo, all of which took place in the great heat.
Among of the Tokyo performances in this film, Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan and the March 13 March 12 Shibuya Public Hall concert (tour last day), both were recorded in a total of four discs than the original master cassette . Although these sound source had emerged from MASTERPORT label more than 10 years ago, there is also that it was long out of print state, recording voice overlooking the re-release was high. And to mitigate the high-frequency center equalization of When re-appearance was a feature of the already issued in this work, and finished to the easy sound listening more natural. As a result of an emphasis on natural is, but is a sound that is rounded at both performances slightly soft, certainly of the freshness and texture alright, from blockbuster number until installation part of the progressive rock style, you can enjoy the contents of the perfect score and meet listen .

Disk 1 that was recorded to 2, it is Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan concert March 12. This live is especially famous for the video material that was broadcast in the music program of the TV. And as a video you do not absolutely essential in understanding the early TOTO, here you know many people. However, since the video is the incomplete version that is editing the actual live to about half, there is no addition to rely on the audience recording if hear all the performance of the day. That in even this recording, is based on the master said that the sound quality and listening with ease top level, and a suitable quality to enjoy a special live.
Sound with a restless carefully to Kikikoma the melodious sound of TOTO, “Hydra” and the opening, “I’ll Supply The Love” hit number, to “Hold The Line”, the high performance power of the band carefully You will enjoy a.

Disk 3 and live in Shibuya Public Hall, which was recorded in 4 is Meien appropriate for Japan tour last day. Quality of sound in no way inferior level the day before, direct feeling and balance of sound, depending on the scene will hear in the sense such as line sources. In particular, and since the mid “Hydra” to listen to playing audience, “Tale Of A Man” at the time unpublished, the second half of the keyboard solo live is a rarity. Of course realism also certainly, is like springing climb clapping and cheers in the hit song “Child’s Anthem”, excellent, if the there is a taste of the audience recording unique (avid TOTO mania, leaving the sound was firm this performance and climax to taper you gave me, you’ll instinctively want to thank). Of the second half live “Hold The Line” and “White Sister,” “All Us Boys” is, though catchy progressive, you will yet be able to enjoy a variety of music of straight bands!

1980 band was up tone both Popular and momentum-playing force. The performance of both days have been full of the charm of “precisely because this era.” “Hold The Line” and “99” of course the single hits such as, “Georgy Porgy” and “St. George And The Dragon,” “I’ll Supply The Love”, such as classic and of Angkor “Runaway,” “All, Us Boys “until Neri incorporated the set list does not collect! four sets of a total of about 210 minutes, which promises deep excitement and joy on hand to listen. In absolute 1980 a small number of Japan tour of the sound source Despite the importance, this work will affirm that it is one of the large classic!

Live at Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan 12th March 1980

ファンの大きな期待と熱狂の中で実現したTOTOの1980年初来日公演では、３月３日の名古屋公演を収録したプレスCDタイトル「HYDRA IN NAGOYA」が、優良なオーディエンス・サウンドで貴重な来日公演序盤のステージを楽しませてくれます。
それに対して本作「HYDRA COMES TOKYO」では、ジャパンツアーのクライマックスとなった東京ラスト2Daysをパッケージ。ファンの皆さんには「HYDRA IN NAGOYA」と本作を併せ聴いて、TOTOの初来日をじっくりとお楽しみ頂きたいと思います。

TOTOが待望の初来日を果たした1980年３月のジャパンツアーは、３月２日の大阪公演を皮切りに、３月13日の東京・渋谷公演まで全10公演が行われました。当時の日本におけるTOTO人気はアイドル的な高さで、各公演のチケットは（追加公演分も含めて）発売後たちまちソールドアウトになるほど。東京では初来日にも関わらず５公演がブッキングされ、その全てが素晴らしい熱気の中で行われました。
本作ではこの東京公演のうち、３月12日の東京厚生年金会館と３月13日（ツアー最終日）の渋谷公会堂公演を、どちらもオリジナル・マスターカセットより計４枚のディスクに収録したもの。これらの音源は10年以上前にMASTERPORTレーベルから登場していましたが、長らく廃盤状態だった事もあり、再リリースを望む声が高かった録音。本作での再登場に当たっては既発の特徴だった高域中心のイコライズを緩和し、より自然な聴き易いサウンドに仕上がっています。ナチュラルさを重視した結果、両公演とも若干ソフトで丸みのある音像ですが、鮮度や質感の確かさは申し分なく、大ヒットナンバーからプログレ風のインスト・パートまで、聴き応え満点の内容を楽しめます。

ディスク１と２へ収録されたのは、３月12日の東京厚生年金会館公演です。本ライヴはテレビの音楽番組で放送された映像素材が特に有名。初期のTOTOを知る上では絶対に欠かせない映像として、こちらは多くの方がご存知でしょう。しかし映像は実際のライヴを半分程度に編集した不完全版であるため、当日の演奏を全て聴くならばオーディエンス録音に頼るほかありません。その中でも本録音は音質・聴き易さともトップレベルと言えるマスターを元にしており、特別なライヴを楽しむのにふさわしいクオリティを備えています。
落ち着きのあるサウンドはTOTOのメロディアスなサウンドをじっくり聴き込ませ、オープニングの「Hydra」や、ヒットナンバーの「I’ll Supply The Love」，「Hold The Line」まで、バンドの高い演奏力をじっくりと楽しめるでしょう。

ディスク３と４に収録された渋谷公会堂でのライヴはジャパンツアー最終日にふさわしい名演です。音のクオリティは前日に勝るとも劣らないレベルで、音のダイレクト感やバランスは、場面によってはライン音源のような感覚で聴けるでしょう。特に観客が演奏に耳を傾ける「Hydra」中盤以降や、当時未発表の「Tale Of A Man」、ライヴ後半のキーボードソロは絶品です。もちろん臨場感も確かで、ヒット曲「Child’s Anthem」で湧き上る手拍子や歓声などは、優れたオーディエンス録音ならではの味わいがあります（熱心なTOTOマニアならば、この演奏と盛り上がりをしっかりしたサウンドで残してくれたテーパーに、思わず感謝したくなるでしょう）。ライヴ後半の「Hold The Line」や「White Sister」，「All Us Boys」は、キャッチーなのにプログレッシヴ、なおかつストレートなバンドの多彩な音楽性を満喫できるでしょう！

バンドが人気・勢い・演奏力とも上り調子だった1980年。両日の演奏とも「この時代だからこそ」の魅力に溢れています。「Hold The Line」や「99」といったシングルヒット曲はもちろん、「Georgy Porgy」や「St. George And The Dragon」，「I’ll Supply The Love」といった名曲、そしてアンコールの「Runaway」・「All Us Boys」まで、練り込まれたセットリストは堪りません！　聴き手に深い感動と喜びを約束する合計約210分の４枚組。重要性にも関わらず音源の絶対数が少ない1980年来日公演において、本作は大定番の一本だと断言します！

Live at Koseinenkin Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan 12th March 1980

Disc 1
1. Intro 2. Hydra 3. St. George And The Dragon 4. Mama 5. Child’s Anthem 6. I’ll Supply The Love
7. Angela 8. 99 9. Tale Of A Man 10. Georgy Porgy

Disc 2
1. Rockmaker 2. Keyboard & Guitar Solo 3. Girl Goodbye 4. Hold The Line 5. White Sister
6. Band Introduction 7. Runaway 8. All Us Boys

Live at Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Japan 13th March 1980

Disc 3
1. Intro 2. Hydra 3. St. George And The Dragon 4. Mama 5. Child’s Anthem 6. I’ll Supply The Love
7. Angela 8. 99 9. Tale Of A Man 10. Georgy Porgy

Disc 4
1. Rockmaker 2. Keyboard & Guitar Solo 3. Girl Goodbye 4. Hold The Line 5. White Sister
6. Band Introduction 7. Runaway 8. All Us Boys

Jeff Porcaro – Drums David Paich – Keyboards and Vocals Steve Lukather – Guitars and Vocals
David Hungate – Bass Steve Porcaro – Synthesizers Bobby Kimball – Vocals
Keith Landry – Backing Vocals

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