Continuing from last week, this time too we will release the live sound source of 70 years ZEP. Also, this time it is an American tour, but instead of from August to September, this time it is a sound source from the American tour from March to April. Speaking of the most famous sound source from this tour, it would be “Pb”, which was captured on the soundboard recording of the live performance in Vancouver on the first day of the tour. It is still fresh in my memory that the best version of this mega-rare LP was released, but the weak point is that it was far from a complete live recording, and that point still shows the power of audience recording. I have to rent it. Having said that, we are releasing the Tampa performance on April 9th, but the first half of the live performance from the opening song "We're Gonna Groove" to "Heartbraker" has not been recorded, and there are also some parts that have been recorded since the start of recording. It is true that there are some cuts here and there, which is also a weak point. However, what makes up for such shortcomings is the high sound quality, which is well-regarded by enthusiasts as the best on this tour. Certainly, the clearness is exceptional, and even among the 70 years of live performances, the live performances from the time when Plant's screams were particularly strong are captured in an indescribably wonderful condition. In addition, the sense of presence at the venue is captured with a truly wonderful balance and clearness, and I declare that this is definitely an audience recording that boasts the best quality on this tour! Even if we put aside the problem of "live incomplete recording" or "cuts are seen here and there", this wonderful recording condition is what matters, and many items have been released before. If you're an enthusiast, just hearing these titles will hit you, like "MAKUNDJU" for analog LPs and "WHO'S BIRTHDAY" for CDs. However, these were from the late 80's to the 90's, and even into the 21st century, there were no updated items at all. After all, the method of creating a complete sound source by making full use of multiple sound sources has become extremely popular in the ZEP live CD world, and such sound sources have incomplete recordings and cuts without separate sound sources. No matter how good the sound quality was, it was overlooked. Rather, the Raleigh performance the day before our store released the best version may be much more popular now. In addition, the first American tour in 1970, including the “Pb” sound source, is probably a time when enthusiasts prefer it. It is because of such a strong impression that it is a hidden masterpiece that I would like you to listen to especially for the recent remaster generation. Not only the clearness mentioned earlier, but also the closeness of the sound image is a big attraction of this recording, and if you have never heard the Tampa performance in 1970, you will think, ``I can't believe such a high-quality sound source was buried...'' ” You will definitely be surprised. And even with the recording problems mentioned above, the intense splendor of ZEP's performance, including Plant's one and only scream, is unique to this tour. Even though the 70-year-old plant is known for its strong screams, the wild and unrestrained singing in the first half of this year is truly exceptional. In "Since I've Been Loving You," which had not yet been released or even recorded, Page's guitar and Plant's singing were completely integrated into four, an intensity that was unique to the 1970s. The sight of Jimmy's backing chorus (I think Jimmy sings more dangerously than Johnsy...lol) in "Thank You" is also a scene that can only be heard at this time. And it is also the last time that “How Many More Times” and “Whole Lotta Love” coexist as a live repertoire. These days, oldies medleys are still being played on the former side. It is unique to the “How Many ~” version that “Mess Of Blues”, which is a regular in the latter medley, is played at an uptempo, and it is rare that the plant falls into “My Babe” from there. The highlight is Page's phrase from Ravel's "Borelo." In this way, even though it is an incomplete recording, the performance content that condenses the charm of the 1970 spring American tour and the splendor of the sound quality are absolutely outstanding. However, the items released in the past were recorded with some problems such as tape generation, equalization, and pitch, so now that all of these problems have been resolved, we can bring out the original charm of the sound source. The definitive edition from the master will be released. This is a great performance! Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, FL. USA 9th April 1970 Disc 1 (59:14) 1. Bring It On Home 2. White Summer / Black Mountain Side 3. Since I've Been Loving You 4. Organ Solo 5. Thank You 6. What Is And What Should Never Be 7. Moby Dick Disc 2 (31:23) 1. How Many More Times 2. Whole Lotta Love
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