``LIVE IN JAPAN'' is a great live album that shines brightly in rock history. The live album of the "August 17, 1972: Nippon Budokan" performance, which was the only Tokyo performance of DEEP PURPLE's first visit to Japan in 1972, which produced that super masterpiece, has been revived through the latest remaster. First of all, what is a live album? Is it a “work” based on live music, or a “record” that conveys the truth? Both answers are probably correct. However, “LIVE IN JAPAN” was clearly a super masterpiece as a “work”. Although it is said that there are no overdubs, this is a masterpiece among masterpieces, with the sounds carefully arranged and polished by selecting from 3 performances: 2 in Osaka and 1 in Tokyo. However, on the other hand, I would like to soak in the ``true record'' because it is an extremely famous performance. This is the highest peak audience album for that purpose. It may be too late now, but let's look back on the "miraculous three days" we had on our first visit to Japan. ・August 15, 1972: Osaka Festival Hall ・August 16, 1972: Osaka Festival Hall ・August 17, 1972: Nippon Budokan [This work] This is all about the legendary first visit to Japan. All three days were officially recorded and edited from there to create "LIVE IN JAPAN". It changed history. As the “true record”, the six-disc masterpiece “LIVE IN JAPAN COMPELETE” that covers the audience recordings of three performances is also famous, and the Nippon Budokan performance was also recorded there. However, this work is a completely different recording that appeared after that. The appearance of this new recording was tremendous. After all, for nearly 40 years since his first visit to Japan, only one type of Nippon Budokan audience recording was known. Only the recordings included on discs 5 and 6 of “LIVE IN JAPAN COMPELETE”. Moreover, the quality was one step better than the two performances in Osaka, and the bass chatter was also a harsh sound. However, in 2011, 39 years after his first visit to Japan, a second one was suddenly unearthed. The sound created from the actual master cassette that directly inhaled the air swaying at the historical site easily surpasses previous releases, and is as clear as the first day in Osaka, which was the highest peak sound of the Japanese performance so far. Moreover, the recording time was much longer, and the tuning scene at the beginning and the legendary DJ after the show were completely recorded. It was an earth-shattering excavation in all aspects. The new recording was released as ``LOUDER THAN EVERYTHING ELSE'' (same title as the main album) and was quickly sold out and out of print. Even at our store, it has become a ``live album with endless requests for reissues'' that competes for number 1 and 2. This time, such a super masterpiece has been revived with the latest remaster. It would be best to be honest here. In releasing this work, we have certainly performed the latest remaster. However, not much has changed. At our store, we value the sound and breathing of the original recording when mastering, but the original recording of this work was a splendid one that did not allow any modification. It's not impossible to forcefully equalize and create a powerful sound, but it's impossible to improve the sound while maintaining its natural sound without destroying the subtleties of the performance. If you concentrate on listening with headphones, you can feel that the sound is a little more vivid, but that's about it. Any more than that could have tainted the Master. Having said that, this work remains the best album of all time. In order to reach the highest level, and in response to requests for reissues, we have decided to release 2 CDs with the same title and different artwork. This work is truly worthy of being called a “masterpiece of recording.” In terms of sound, it is the highest peak that rivals the first day in Osaka, but on top of that, the performance is also wonderful. The first performance in Japan was a miraculous masterpiece for all three days, but in this work on the final day, the tension of being in Japan for the first time was relieved, and there was plenty of courageous goodness that could only be expected on the final day. The official version of ``LIVE IN JAPAN'' only includes two songs from Nippon Budokan, ``The Mule'' and ``Lazy'', as we collected great performances for each song, but the good mood that runs through the whole show is outstanding, and it was the first time. It is a “miracle of miracles” that is said to be the best even in Japan. It's great just to be able to listen to such a great performance all at once, uncut (the tape change section of "Lazy" is also supplemented with a separate recording, and is seamlessly recorded), but this work is more than just an "experience". “It’s amazing because you can do it. This is DEEP PURPLE's third performance in Japan, but it is the first time for the audience to meet them. The impact is also clearly recorded, and you can completely immerse yourself in it as if you were actually there. The applause that rises for each song is super realistic, but you can also hear the audience's true feelings leaking from there. For example, after the guitar solo in ``Child In Time,'' people murmured, ``Targi is the best,'' and ``stunning,'' and during the drum solo in ``The Mule,'' people commented, ``The tuning is high, isn't it?'' I never imagined that the performance in front of me would be included in the ultimate masterpiece that shines in rock history, and I was simply taken aback by the exciting performance, and there was a very honest and naked atmosphere. Encore is where you can indulge in such a fierce on-site feeling. Amidst the frenzy of whistling and screaming, you can hear vivid voices shouting "Fireball!", and comments from famous and legendary DJs are also included. You could listen to the comments after “Space Truckin’” and “Black Night” in the previous releases, but this work also includes the DJ reappearance scene after “Speed King”. Let's transcribe that comment here as well. ●After "Space Truckin'" "Thank you for the big applause. DEEP PURPLE!" ●After "Black Night" "Thank you very much. Please have an even bigger concert. DEEP PURPLE! DEEP PURPLE! By the way, DEEP The PURPLE group will have their last concert starting tomorrow, erm, today.This concert in Tokyo will be their last, and they will finally say goodbye to Japan.Therefore, they will be playing tonight's concert with great regret. After that, I'm sure they'll do one more song.DEEP PURPLE!''●After the performance of ``Speed King'', ``Thank you very much for your support.DEEP.'' PURPLE's concert ends. Thank you!'' The performance ends with the audience saying, ``Ah, that's great'' and ``Ah, I'm tired.'' This is a piece that allows you to witness the final moments of a legendary moment that shines brightly in rock history. Nippon Budokan is known for its great performances even on its miraculous first visit to Japan. A super masterpiece of a documentary album that you can fully experience with a sound that renews its highest peak. Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 17th August 1972 Disc 1 (52:29) 1. Intro. 2. Highway Star 3. Smoke On The Water 4. Child In Time 5. The Mule 6. Strange Kind Of Woman Disc 2 (52 :30) 1. Lazy 2. Space Truckin' 3. Black Night 4. Speed King 5. Outro. Ian Gillan - Vocal Ritchie Blackmore – Guitar Roger Glover – Bass Jon Lord – Keyboard Ian Paice – Drums
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