YES / Shibuya 1998 1st Night / 2CDR

YES in the Igor Khoroshev era, which was said to be the strongest in the 90’s. The original recording that revives the only performance in Japan is the first appearance.
The performance of “October 8, 1998: Shibuya Public Hall” was imbued with this work. This is an excellent audience recording that vacuum-packed the first act of “OPEN YOUR EYES & 30TH ANNIVERSARY Tour”. Speaking of coming to Japan in 1998, the masterpiece “SHIBUYA 1998 2ND NIGHT (Amity 634)” is also new to our memory, but as the title suggests, this work is a live album performed the day before. Let’s look back on the schedule at that time and confirm the position of the show.

・ October 8: Shibuya Public Hall ← ★ This work ★
・ October 9 “SHIBUYA 1998 2ND NIGHT”
・ October 11: Kawaguchi LILIA
・ October 13: Nagoya City Assembly Hall
・ October 14: Osaka Welfare Pension Hall

Above, all 5 performances. This work was not only the first day of Shibuya Public Hall 2DAYS, but also the first day of the entire Japan tour. This work recorded at such a site is a glossy and fresh audience recording. It is a treasured master for the first time that was handed over from the recorder himself, but that person is not just a person. The taper that has worked on masterpieces in various bands / artists, especially the legendary one is QUEEN’s “AT LAST BUDOKAN”. It is a treasured item of the master collection that produced the super masterpiece that was filled with the masterpiece of that QUEEN audience.
In fact, the sound is excellent. As a matter of fact, the sound of the hall is also sucked in thickly, so it is not mistaken for a sound board, but the rushing power of the core that penetrates the atmosphere is wonderful. Actually, there may be a decent distance, but the feeling of squishyness is not at all, and the response and density are solid. Moreover, despite being so powerful, it doesn’t scare at all. The extension of the treble and the peak of the deep bass are clearly drawn, and you can clearly see the subtleties. When this happens, the thick sound is transformed into the dynamism of the performance and the feeling of pouring harmony, and you can fully enjoy the unique taste of the audience.
A gorgeous full set commemorating the 30th anniversary is drawn with such a dynamic sound. It’s a little different from the next day’s show “SHIBUYA 1998 2ND NIGHT”, but the standard of the Igor era is the official work “HOUSE OF YES: LIVE FROM HOUSE OF BLUES”, so let’s organize it while comparing it here. ..

● 70’s Classics
・ Third album: Yours Is No Disgrace (*) / I’ve Seen All Good People (*)
・ Fragile: Heart Of The Sunrise / Long Distance Runaround / Roundabout (*)
・ Crisis: Siberian Khatru / And You And I (*) / Close To The Edge
・ Ultimate: Wonderous Stories
● After the 1980s
・ Lonely Heart: Owner Of A Lonely Heart (*)
・ Big Generator: Rhythm Of Love
・ Open Your Eyes: Open Your Eyes
● Solo time
・ How: Mood For A Day / Second Initial / Clap
・ Others: Red dragonfly / Whitefish
* Note: The “*” mark is the song covered by the official live album “HOUSE OF YES: LIVE FROM HOUSE OF BLUES”.

… And it looks like this. Only 5 songs are doubled as “HOUSE OF YES”, and you can enjoy a wide variety of famous songs. It’s very similar to “SHIBUYA 1998 2ND NIGHT”, but Steve Howe’s solo time is different, and “Second Initial” of “NOT NECESSARILY ACOUSTIC” is shown instead of “Arada” and “Sketches In The Sun”. Has been done. Of course, all the popular Igor version of “Crisis” and John Anderson’s “Akatonbo” are also unique to Japan in 1998. You can enjoy the whole story with a master sound.
YES in the late 90’s, who said goodbye to the pop 80’s and updated the 70’s symphonic rock. It is a live album where you can fully experience the 30th anniversary masterpieces on site. Audience recording is deep because such a brand comes out casually. can not stop. A new excavation that is exhausted to such collectors. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content.

★ Excellent audience recording of “October 8, 1998: Shibuya Public Hall” performance. Including QUEEN’s legendary masterpiece “AT LAST BUDOKAN”, he is a treasured master of taper who has worked on many famous recordings, and the rushing power of the core that penetrates the lustrous hall sound is wonderful. The feeling of squishyness is not as good as it is, and the response and density are solid, while the sense of stability that does not cause any chatter is also great. The thick sound is also transformed into the dynamism of the performance and the feeling of pouring harmony, and you can fully enjoy the taste unique to the audience. It is a new excavation live album where you can fully experience the luxurious 30th anniversary set such as all songs of Igor version “Crisis” and John’s “Akatonbo”.