Based on the titles of Led Zeppelin's 1972 Japan performance that we have released so far, the second performance in Japan was not inferior to the first visit, but it was a time when ZEP's musicality began to fundamentally change. I'm sure you were keenly aware of this. If you assume that Plant's voice doesn't come out in the early stages of the live performance, you'll end up missing out on the dynamism of ZEP's last period when they were still young. I can't help but think that the most overlooked performance among them is the Kyoto performance, which was the last live performance of their 1972 visit to Japan. ZEP got back on track with their first live performance in Tokyo after the end of their summer US tour, but they performed wonderfully in their next two performances in Osaka. In particular, on the second day's live in Osaka, ZEP showed off their ability to perform "Stand By My" in the encore, but even though the Kyoto performance to be released this time was the next day's live, it was better than before. The fact that I had cut it short had a negative effect on me, and I felt like it was decided that it would be the least memorable day of my second performance in Japan. Another reason why the Kyoto performance was overlooked was that there were not many items on that day. Especially compared to the first day at Budokan and the second day in Osaka, there is a huge difference. Was the Kyoto performance in 1972 really that unimpressive or lackluster? No, that's not true. It is true that the performance time is short, and the major negative point is that the new songs at the time, “Dancing Days” and “Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp”, which should be called the acoustic corner, were cut. This is clearly evidence that ZEP's intention was to "keep it short today." However, if you listen to the actual performance with this release, Plant's voice that can be heard in the opening "Rock And Roll" can be sung more firmly than on any day of the performance in Japan in 1972. As expected, we have only been performing live since Budokan. In the case of ZEP, it is common knowledge among enthusiasts that it is easier to hit full throttle during consecutive tour schedules than during consecutive tour dates, but this day was exactly the case. . Among these, plants stand out. In fact, Page played a slightly disordered phrase in "Misty Mountain Hop". However, no matter how chaotic he was, it was the rhythm section that showed how well they were doing without wavering. Among them, it can be seen that Bonzo is in top condition from the opening and is in a considerably upper condition. This explosive drumming is still very youthful and groove-like, which is typical of 1972. You will be knocked out by the charm, which is completely different from the super-dreadnought drumming of 1973 in Europe. In the first half, Page seemed to have some uneven playing, but when it came to the new song corner, he suddenly got fired up, so it was easy to understand (lol). Yes, on this day, when it came to "The Song Remains The Same", which was introduced as "The Campaign", the phrases were filled with inspiration one after another. This smoothness is just as impressive as the speedy play that can only be achieved within the framework of 1972. When it comes to “Dazed And Confused”, you can even listen to the play that fits the word “unrestrained”. Rather, it was probably a good thing that they went on stage with the intention of making it a short live, and ZEP, who felt a youthful momentum from the opening, produced one of the day's masterpieces in rapid succession towards the end of the live. First up is “Stairway To Heaven.” Unfortunately, both of the existing two types of audience recordings have cuts and uneven rotation in this song, and even if you combine both, it is impossible to achieve a complete recording and a stable state. Of course, this is also the longest compilation of two sources, but since the performance is wonderful, this condition is regretted. Still, it's a performance worth listening to, considering Page's free playing at the end and the fact that Plant's Scream, which retains its youth, is the last live version sung with an atmosphere closer to the studio version. It is now in the realm of historical masterpieces. More than that, “Over The Hills And Far Away” was a historical masterpiece, yet it became a kind of finale. In the first place, the fact that it was played in the second half of the live performance is a very rare scene even at this time when it is treated as a new song, but even more rare and moving is Plant's singing voice. It was performed in the latter half of the live performance when his throat was at full throttle, and this was the last live version in which Plant was able to sing the melody of the studio version! From the Budokan to the second day in Osaka, during his performance in Japan in 1972, he was captured every day trying to sing this song in its original melody and breaking the ball. However, on this day only, the scene where Plant sang that high melody line thanks to being played in this position, and the fact that the finale was in Kyoto, is a too big fact for Japanese ZEP fans. The lively performance and development of “Whole Lotta Love” at the end is also wonderful! Even before they started playing the intro, Page and Bonzo livened up the atmosphere with their hard ad-lib phrases, and following the previous song, Plant was in top form, creating a free medley typical of the American summer of 1972. Scream. After all, now that so much ZEP live sound source is available and time has passed, the youthful groove feeling of ZEP drifting in the 1972 performance in Japan is the best. Even at this time, when the era of maturity and stadium days starting in 1973 was approaching, it is surprising that ZEP was still performing masterpieces like "Over The Hills And Far Away" in a small hall in Kyoto. . And happily, such a valuable Kyoto performance has been left in a very good audience recording. The problem with "Stairway To Heaven" is something that cannot be avoided, but the recording condition is surprisingly good, and the sound image is different from the two days in Osaka, and above all, it captures the realism of the small venue. Excellent stuff. Although it does not reach the level of the first day of Budokan, there is no doubt that it is still a high-quality recording. Despite this, "MIRAGE", which was released nearly 20 years ago, was acclaimed as the best title, but it was equalized to reflect the trends of the time, and the sound source is more Recording in a natural state was what ZEP mania was craving. This time, by acquiring a top master, we have realized a release that takes advantage of the naturalness of this sound source, which is highly praised as the best source of the two types of Kyoto sound sources. You can finally enjoy ZEP's sparkling masterpiece that stands out in the second half of the live in a state that is faithful to the original sound. In fact, Kyoto in 1972 was a masterpiece...The day has finally come when I can reaffirm that! Live at Kyoto Kaikan, Kyoto, Japan 10th October 1972 Disc 1 (56:10) 01. Intro 02. Rock And Roll 03. Black Dog 04. Misty Mountain Hop 05. Since I've Been Loving You 06. The Song Remains The Same 07. The Rain Song 08. Dazed And Confused Disc 2 (40:46) 01. Stairway To Heaven 02. Over The Hills And Far Away 03. Whole Lotta Love 04. Immigrant Song
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