Beatles/Tokyo,Japan 1966 2 Days & more Documentary

As Paul's visit to Japan approaches this year, we will be releasing a surprising video item of the Beatles' first performance in Japan for the first time in a while. Of course, it will feature live footage from two days left, but this item from the 1966 performance in Japan can be declared to be the ultimate culmination of a detailed compilation of existing and newly released footage. . Those videos will be recorded over three discs, but the first one records the Beatles from stepping on Japanese soil to finishing the stage on June 30th. If you look at this disc, you will be able to easily understand the content and editing concept of this time. The Beatles' visit to Japan attracted so much attention that it changed Japanese culture. From their arrival at Haneda Airport to their ride in a pink Cadillac to their stay at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel (Capitol Tokyu Hotel), there are many images left behind. However, this time we have carefully researched them and recorded them in chronological order. As a result, the Beatles' arrival in Japan became literally documented. The scene from the appearance of the DC-8 Matsushima to getting off the gangway and boarding the pink Cadillac was filmed for news purposes, so only fragments of footage from each angle remain, and various previously released discs do not show the scene in detail. The only options available were to record fragments or the same scene repeatedly from different angles. In this edition, each angle has been reexamined from scratch, and the best sources have been newly created from the video master and reconstructed in chronological order. What's more, it's interesting because you can compare existing black and white and color footage on multiple screens. Regarding the video of the press conference in Japan, there is also the longest version that has been spliced ​​and edited based on the sound source that has already recorded the whole story, but this time, rather than recording the entire long press conference that lasted for that long, it is preserved as a video. Focusing only on the part where the video is played, it also features a new film source without time code that has been archived by an American news agency in recent years (this footage itself has also appeared on YouTube), and the exchange has Japanese subtitles. This makes the document extremely easy to read. At this press conference, people tend to point out the poor communication skills that were hindered by the barrier between Japanese and English, but on the other hand, the Beatles were in a quiet atmosphere that was on a completely different level than in other countries (in a good way). ) You can also tell that he is surprised. Especially since it was common for press conferences in other countries to be held in a noisy environment. By examining and editing footage of the venue on the first day of the live performance in chronological order, you can feel as if you were waiting outside the Budokan for the venue to open. You can also experience the unusually strict security that was maintained with new footage. Not only were the security forces dispatched to the moat, but also the rescue teams and ambulances were on standby, which realistically documents the extraordinary security efforts. Above all, it captures the essence of Japan in the 1960s. Regarding the familiar live footage from June 30th, we have carefully compiled the fragmented undercard footage that has been released so far. The main broadcast is from 1978, but it uses a different source of the upper version recorded by Betamax, which has better image quality than the version we released in the past, and includes the undercard that has been around for a long time. The sound sources are carefully combined. Unfortunately, we don't get as much of a glimpse of the stage as we did the next day, but we can clearly see that one of the performers was wearing a different costume, or that the camera angle during the group's performance was completely different from the next day. As mentioned at the beginning, the Beatles' stage has been remastered based on the HMC version that appeared two years ago. Especially regarding the audio, the HMC version's audio was compressed when it was converted to DVD, resulting in a fluffy sound, but this time, by replacing it with the best source, the performance separation has been improved and it still sounds natural. It has a clear sound quality. Furthermore, the 8mm footage of the Beatles before going on stage, which was introduced on TV around 1990, has been carefully connected in chronological order, making it possible for the first time to see it in its proper position. Regarding July 1, which was used for the main broadcast in 1966, the main live video is also based on the HMC version, but the image quality has also been adjusted to create a natural and vivid image quality. It has been transformed into an edition. In particular, the master had a drawback that the image became darker and darker and the color became unstable from the middle of the opening act to She's A Woman, and the HMC version was also recorded as is. This time, we have corrected all of those shortcomings and increased the resolution throughout the film. It's like the fog has cleared. However, what is even more noteworthy is that the second disc is a reproduction of the program that was broadcast on the night of July 1, 1966. The document before the live performance was recorded when the June 30th live performance was broadcast on TV or made into video software, but all the parts that had been modified at that time were restored and released in 1966. Restored to the original version. In recent years, rare black and white footage of the original broadcast from 1966 has appeared on YouTube, and by combining the commercials seen there, an even more realistic version of the 1966 broadcast was brought back to life. It is also noteworthy that in the HMC version, the end of the undercard faded out, but in this version, by connecting the main broadcast source, you can now see it right before it switches to the commercial. On a personal note, my mother and others testified about their experiences at the time, going to a friend's restaurant where her parents ran a restaurant and watching the show in color. You can relive the real-time feeling in 2018! Also recorded from a new high-quality source is George returning to the UK after leaving Japan (technically speaking, there was a nightmarish performance in Manila) and George talking about how wonderful Japan was compared to Manila. It is also organized in chronological order. In other words, regarding the second disc, we have documented the Beatles' situation from their live performance on July 1st to their departure from Japan to an unprecedented extent. As for the extra disc, it includes the documentary ``The Beatles, the Protagonists of Modern Times!'', which has become familiar among enthusiasts in recent years. I can't help but be surprised that the excellent documentary footage that tells the story of the Beatles just before they came to Japan was left without being destroyed. The picture quality is top notch, as it was broadcast in 1996, the 30th anniversary of Japan's arrival. The scene in which Japan welcomed the Beatles in 1966 is realistically captured. Furthermore, the live performance on June 30th is included separately from the first disc. This is a recording from the version that was released on VHS in the 1980s, so it feels nostalgic now that the song title is credited in a (slightly larger) font at the beginning of the performance. However, the image quality is very soft and natural, similar to that of a 1966 color video, and many people may find this more appealing. Also, in the HMC version, the bottom and right side of the video are cut and trimmed a little, but this version has the same angle of view as the original tape and is recorded in full size. Since no equalization has been performed on the audio, you can enjoy a more natural sound here than on Disc 1, which is the original tape as it is. In the 1980s, we took this for granted. In this way, the July 1st live show will give you the first taste of the nostalgia of the 1966 broadcast, and at the same time, the June 30th live show will also give you a taste of the nostalgia unique to the 80's VHS version. And finally, you can enjoy the valuable Japanese broadcast version of "OUR WORLD" included in the second bonus at the same time. A sure-fire compilation that will be enjoyed by both real-time fans and current fans. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 30th June & 1st July Afternoon Show 1966 PRO-SHOT Disc 1(76:12) ・The scene at Haneda Airport is a fragmented video of each angle sorted in chronological order ・The scene of arriving at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel Also uses upgraded footage - The press conference between the pearls is untrimmed, a new source without time code, Japanese subtitles included - The venue on the first day of Budokan is also recorded in all 10 minutes. Uses upgraded source - The undercard uses upgraded footage based on the Betamax recording of the 1978 broadcast (a different source than the previously released).・The main live performance has been remastered from HMC's non-credit version and the resolution has been increased. HMC replaced the audio because it was compressed audio. - Contains all existing footage of the Beatles leaving Budokan after the concert. - Includes a bonus color film with audio from June 29th shot by ABC. Arrival in Japan on June 29th. 29th June 1. Haneda Airport Press Conference (with subtitles) 2. Hilton Hotel 3. Press Conference #1 4. Press Conference #2 Budokan on June 30th 30th June 5. Fans Arrive At Budokan #1 6. Fans Arrive At Budokan #2 7. Beatles Arrive At Budokan 2 opening acts + fragments (new source used) 8. Opening Act #1 9. Opening Act #2 June 30th night performance (remastered) 30th June Show 10. Introduction 11. Rock And Roll Music 12. She's A Woman 13. If I Need Someone 14. Day Tripper 15. Baby's In Black 16. I Feel Fine 17. Yesterday 18. I Wanna Be Your Man 19. Nowhere Man 20. Paperback Writer 21. I'm Down After the June 30th performance 22. After the Concert #1 23. After the Concert #2 24. After the Concert #3 Bonus Track June 29th color film shot by ABC in the US 25. ABC Raw Footage PRO-SHOT COLOUR/B&W NTSC Approx.76min. Disc 2(67:54) ・A complete reproduction of the Nippon Television program “Special Program The Beatles Japan Concert” which was broadcast on July 1st and recorded an audience rating of 56.5%. The documentary at the beginning of the program has been restored to the original version by combining multiple sources, including the overlapping narration that was in the rebroadcast version and VHS version. ・A very valuable recording source from the time (recorded with a Sony CV-2000) is used, and the TV commercials in between are used. Completely uncut recording of the undercard and live show, the latest remaster of HMC footage with readjustment of color, brightness, and resolution.Departure from Japan and live main part also include all existing sources. Uses an upgrade source that is not a copy of an already released image - The video taken at the airport when he returned to the UK on July 8th is an upgrade source without time code - The Japanese broadcast version of "Our World" "Space Relay Our World" Bonus recording of All You Need Is Love ★ Nippon Television's "Special Program The Beatles Japan Concert" aired on July 1st at 9:00 pm The commercial between the reenactments uses the air check from that time 1st July Afternoon Show 1. Documentary 2. TV Commercials 3. Opening Act #1 4. Opening Act #2 5. Opening Act #3 6. Opening Act #4 7. Opening Act #5 8. Opening Act #6 9. Opening Act #7 10. TV Commercials 11. Introduction 12. Rock And Roll Music 13. She's A Woman 14. If I Need Someone 15. Day Tripper 16. Baby's In Black 17. I Feel Fine 18. Yesterday 19. I Wanna Be Your Man 20. Nowhere Man 21. Paperback Writer 22. I'm Down 23. TV Commercials Leaving Japan on July 3rd 3rd July 24. Beatles Leaving Japan Bonus Tracks Returning to England from Manila on July 8th, interview on the same day 25. Beatles arrive back in London from Manila on 8th July 1966 Broadcast on June 26, 1967 NHK "Space Broadcast Our World" 26. All You Need Is Love (Broadcast on 26th June 1967 in Japan) PRO-SHOT COLOUR/B&W NTSC Approx.68min. Extra Disc(54: 24) -Complete recording of the June 30, 1996 TBS broadcast documentary "Modern Leading Beatles!" -The June 30th performance includes the VHS version released in 1984, which is different from Disc 1. -The highest grade for commercial use. Digitized using a VHS deck with the highest image quality - Natural picture and sound quality that is different from the remastered Disc 1 - Compensation for the MC part at the beginning and end as the HMC source is longer TBS TV 1996 Broadcast from 22:30 on June 30, 2019 Document The Beatles! "TV Documentary Special: Broadcast on 30th June 1996 1. Documentary #1 2. Documentary #2 3. Documentary #3 4. Documentary #4 5. Documentary #5 6. Documentary #6 7. Documentary #7 8. Documentary #8 9. Documentary #9 10. Documentary #10 30th June Show (from VHS released in 1984) 11. Introduction 12. Rock And Roll Music 13. She's A Woman 14. If I Need Someone 15 . Day Tripper 16. Baby's In Black 17. I Feel Fine 18. Yesterday 19. I Wanna Be Your Man 20. Nowhere Man 21. Paperback Writer 22. I'm Down PRO-SHOT COLOUR/B&W NTSC Approx.54min. PRO- SHOT COLOUR/B&W NTSC Approx.198min.(Total)