Speaking of the nostalgic Page Plant 1996 performance in Japan, Nagoya on February 17th, a few years have passed since the rush of audience recording items that was extremely intense in real Thailand at the time, and stereo soundboard recordings were discovered, not only in Japan but also in Japan. The day that caused an uproar among enthusiasts around the world. Now speaking of P & P Nagoya, it is probably so popular among the 1996 performances in Japan that everyone associates with the sound board. As if to prove this, items containing the same sound source continue to be released over and over again. Since 1996 in Nagoya, when such soundboards were commonplace, are you now releasing audience recordings? Is there a soundboard? Don't you need it? ...No wonder you're so suspicious. Unlike the PA output, that sound source had great sound quality with perfect stereo and realism. Still, there is a reason why the Nagoya audience has been showing up for this period. The sound source provided this time has a wonderful sound image. The amazing recording condition that fits the expression “just like a sound board” is shocking enough even if you listen to it with your ears in 2021, and above all, the quality is comparable to standard sound boards. If this sound source had been released in real time, it would have caused a huge sensation. It is precisely because of the shocking sound quality that stands out that much that this release was unanimously approved. The sound quality is so high that whether you play it loud through speakers or listen to it through headphones, we guarantee you will be overwhelmed by the powerful sound quality. It is no surprise that the audience recording, which boasts exceptional quality without any price tag, has been kept secret for 25 years, but there was no need to add equalization at all for this release...how much can I say? You will be able to tell the quality of the product. Even the "10 DAYS" box, which was a shocking release at the time, now feels like it has faded in terms of quality. As mentioned earlier, it is natural that the performance is captured with tremendous sound pressure. Not only that, but what stands out about this new sound source is that it captures the sound of the band's performance and orchestra resounding in the venue with a truly deep sound. That soundboard certainly had outstanding clarity, and was enjoyable at a level close to that of the official live album. However, whether it was faithful to the sound that was echoing at the venue that day is a different story. The greatest strength brought about by audience recording with a close sound image is the presence of the venue, the atmosphere, the performance, and the vividness, but this sound source is outstanding in its ability to reproduce both of these. For example, the sound Jimmy played in the intro of the encore "Celebration Day" was so vivid. On the other hand, there were no harsh audience members near the taper, and the recording state was already miraculous. I can't help but be surprised that it has never been excavated until now. Another appeal of the Nagoya performance was that the performance was very fulfilling. Originally, the band came to Japan in 1996 after completing the previous year's tour, and in addition to that, Jimmy and Robert were in very good condition. The process was beautifully documented by the items from 1st to 5th Night of "BUDOKAN 1996", but after listening to them, when I listened to this new Nagoya sound source, it was like the 1996 Japan performance. It may have been after performing a series of Budokan performances that they reached the next level. First of all, Jimmy plays to his heart's content from the opening, and yet there are no phrases that get stuck. Robert also has a good voice. It seems that these points were felt even on the conventional sound board, but it is really refreshing to listen to it with a superb audience that has inhaled plenty of the air of the day. It is also clear that Robert was in a better mood than the previous performances from the good performance. And the killer set list, made up of songs from ZEP's second and third albums, is also complete. The placement of only one song, “Custard Pie,” was more effective than on other days...or rather, the nostalgic THIRD EYE PRODCTION captured the Nagoya audience shot from an amazing angle at the time, and the sound board. You can easily watch the post-recorded video on YouTube, where you can see the live performances of "Custard Pie" being captured. Speaking of the Japan performance, “Tea For One”, which made the world go crazy, was a big highlight, but the structure of the middle part of the live was also excellent, with songs from “HOUSES OF THE HOLY” surrounding it. Among them, “Dancing Days” captures the atmosphere that can only be heard completely by ZEP more realistically than the sound board, and when it comes to Jimmy’s guitar, it is finally the rawness of ZEP itself. A CD containing shocking first audience recordings that we recommend with confidence to enthusiasts who think, ``I don't need a sound board, do I?'' Live at Century Hall, Nagoya, Japan 17th February 1996 ULTIMATE SOUND (from Original Masters) first appearance sound source! ! And it's not an exaggeration, but the miraculous super high sound quality that surpasses the sound board! ! ! Disc 1 (55:50) 1. Intro 2. Egyptian Intro. 3. Heartbreaker 4. Bring It On Home 5. Custard Pie 6. Ramble On 7. Tangerine 8. Thank You 9. Hurdy-Gurdy Solo 10. Gallows Pole 11 The Rain Song 12. Band Introductions 13. The Song Remains the Same Disc 2 (72:06) 1. Tea for One 2. Dancing Days 3. Egyptian Intro 4. In the Evening 5. Four Sticks 6. Kashmir 7. Celebration Day 8. Black Dog (incl. In My Time of Dying) 9. Rock and Roll
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