Iron Maiden/Sweden 2006

In the history of IRON MAIDEN, which has been together for over 40 years and has performed over 2,000 times, the only special stereo soundboard album is now available. The most special one is the official sound live album of the "Stockholm performance on November 18, 2006". What makes this work “just one”? It is a “completely reproduced live performance of the entire album”. Various bands have performed album complete reproduction live, but IRON MAIDEN only performed “A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH TOUR 2006”. However, this tour was not blessed with both sound source and video, and the audio and live album were only audience recordings. Under such circumstances, this Stockholm performance is the only full live soundboard left. This Stockholm performance has been broadcast on the radio since then, and is a classic that has spawned many previously released titles. There is also talk of a complete reproduction of an unprecedented new album, and numerous bootlegs have appeared. There were also CDs released by overseas labels. Under such circumstances, "DEFINITIVE STOCKHOLM" was the number one quality product. Although it appeared one step later than other companies' titles, the quality was outstanding because it used a master obtained by the famous recording artist and world-famous collector "Mr. Crazy S." through his own route. Steve Harris's bass sounds richly, and the band ensemble has a deep and natural powerful sound. It was a high-quality board that dismissed many previous releases. And not only the sound, but also the editing is full of love. The Swedish speaking DJ, which was said to be the biggest drawback of this broadcast, was carefully removed, and the two discs were divided into an ``album reproduction part'' and a ``hit song part.'' Unlike the previously released group, which roughly recorded the broadcast as it was, it was an album where you could seamlessly listen to “A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH reenactment live” without the need for a DJ or changing discs. 10 years have passed since “DEFINITIVE STOCKHOLM”. The meaning of this recording has changed dramatically. At that time, it was only possible to "listen to the popular reproduction tour on the sound board," but after that, no line recordings or professional shots appeared, and there was no official live album that was expected to be released. IRON MAIDEN himself returned to the normal style live format (not an album reproduction) in 2007, and has not reproduced any album to this day. In other words, this Stockholm performance is the only “complete album reproduction soundboard” in IRON MAIDEN history. This work is a re-CD version of such a definitive sound source from the master provided by “Crazy S.”. Of course, it has been remastered with the latest modern remastering, but the goal this time is exactly "official sound". Although it was originally a superb broadcast sound source, its sound nuance had a “broadcast-like” feel. Although this is by no means a drawback, this time I am trying to recreate the dream of ``what would have happened if it had been officially released.'' The separation of musical tones stands out even more beautifully, and the contours become even closer. Finished with a powerful sound. Rather than simply making it modern, an engineer who loves IRON MAIDEN analyzed the official live work and was particular about the "MAIDEN official world view." There is a reason why we were so particular about "official sound". Since bringing back Bruce Dickinson, IRON MAIDEN has almost always released a live album from their album tour. ``BRAVE NEW WORLD'' had ``ROCK IN RIO'', ``DANCE OF DEATH'' had ``DEATH ON THE ROAD'', and ``THE FINAL FRONTIER'' had ``EN VIVO!''. The currently ongoing “THE BOOK OF SOULS TOUR” will probably feature some kind of official work. However, there is nothing special about ``A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH''. Moreover, the repertoire of “A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH” does not include even a single song in the official live work mentioned above. Since Harris affirms his entire career, he would say that it just happened, but if the officials are going to leave just one hole in the hole, someone has to make it happen. It must be left in its best condition forever. “A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH reenactment live” that was reborn based on such precise work is strangely wonderful. It is one of the most serious and profound albums in MAIDEN's history, but it also has the dynamism that is unique to the actual stage. The studio production may have been a little too dark, but the explosive power of the high tension in front of the audience is frighteningly dramatic. And it has an incredible depth that is created by accumulating dark moods. Why did Harris perform only "A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH" in its entirety? Why is this album so special? It is a live show where that meaning transforms into music and approaches. Moreover, the recording timing is also exquisite. There were a total of 43 performances of the album reproduction concert, but this day was the 23rd performance in the middle. At the time, Harris said, ``Usually I get the hang of it after the 5th or 6th inning, but this time it took me a while to get used to it.'' In fact, there were performance days early in the tour when he was nervous about the challenge. However, in this work, the long scale is completely familiar to the body, and yet there is no fatigue from the tour. On top of that, the ensemble was tense and tight due to the tension of recording the broadcast. It is the best performance not only in terms of sound but also in terms of performance. The story of “A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH reproduction” has become long, but that is Disc 1. Disc 2 includes a complete recording of the final stage of the show, which becomes a big fuss with the representative songs, in official quality sound. This is also worth listening to, and it casually summarizes the history of MAIDEN with a meticulous selection of songs from odd numbered albums (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th). It is a live show filled with Harris's unique attention to every corner. At the end of this work, we have included a bonus of 5 official rare tracks. All of these are takes that have been out of print for a long time, but the particularly valuable ones are another version of “The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg” and the studio session of “Run to the Hills”. The former is a promo CD only, and the latter is a 10-inch analog only treasure take. In addition, live tracks for four songs have been announced as a single, but in this work only the studio recordings are completely covered (any official take will be a waste of time before the perfect live track from Stockholm) (There is no such thing). The only “album reproduction soundboard” in the history of IRON MAIDEN. This is a live album that takes a masterpiece recording that has not been surpassed even after waiting for 10 years to an official level. Steve Harris is a stubborn man who rejected the ``I'll sign you a contract if you cut your hair'' line. ``I've seen YES's ``Story of Ocean Topography'', JETHRO TULL's ``Gerald's Immaculate World'', and the early GENESIS, but these days it's an abnormal time to have a perfect masterpiece concert.But for me, It feels right. If it feels right, just do it," Harris said. This is a stereo soundboard album that crystallizes his determination, commitment, and all-out performance. This is something that should have been released by an official and should be kept forever. Here is the grand completion!! Live at Stockholm Globe Arena, Sweden 18th November 2006 STEREO SBD Disc 1(74:42) A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH LIVE 1. Mars, Bringer Of War 2. Different World 3. These Colors Don 't Run 4. Brighter Than A Thousand Suns 5. The Pilgrim 6. The Longest Day 7. Bruce Talks #1 8. Out Of The Shadows 9. The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg 10. For The Greater Good Of God 11. Lord Of Light 12. The Legacy Disc 2(58:07) 1. Fear Of The Dark 2. Iron Maiden Encore 3. Bruce Talk #2 4. 2 Minutes To Midnight 5. The Evil That Men Do 6. Hallowed Be Thy Name BONUS TRACKS 7. Hocus Pocus (Focus Cover) 8. The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg (Rock Club Version) 9. Hallowed Be Thy Name (Radio 1 Legends Session) 10. The Trooper (Radio 1 Legends Session) 11. Run To The Hills (Radio 1 Legends Session) Bruce Dickinson - Vocals Steve Harris - Bass Dave Murray – Guitar Adrian Smith - Guitar Janick Gers - Guitar Nicko McBrain – Drums