Last year, when we released the second day of Osaka in 1972 with titles such as ``UNPROCESSED 109'' and the OG version ``LIVE'', we started hearing voices saying, ``I want you to release the first day of Osaka, which boasts the same superb sound quality...'' It was sent by a maniac. In the same way, although it has long been a standard sound source for ZEP's second performance in Japan, it has become a sound source that has been away from the updated release for a long time. Rather, it seems that the current situation is that there is no way to update it since it is a performance where there is an audience recording master with definitively good sound quality along with the first day of Budokan. The sound quality is so good that it can be declared without any doubt that it is the best audience recording of 1972. Still, in this release, we have once again achieved recording from the master tape, and have contained the exceptional recording state of the sound source without any tricks. The wonderful thing about this sound source, which is called a second source, is that it is extremely stable, without the rotational irregularities that occurred with the 109 sound source, and the entire performance is captured with wonderful clarity and a surprisingly active sound image. There it is. Above all, the vividness of Bonzo's drum sound is in a splendid recording condition that will definitely be among the best three among the many ZEP live sound sources. Just listen to the opening song “Rock And Roll” and it will definitely knock you out. It brings back to the present day the live sound of ZEP, which Japanese rock fans love, which the audience would have heard at the venue that day. Adding to that is the wonderful sense of being at the venue. Another outstanding point of this sound source is that it captures with splendid realism the sense of being at the Osaka Festival Hall, where famous performances by not only ZEP but also many Western music artists were performed at the time. This is a divine recording. The performance on this day was even more amazing. After two concerts at the Budokan, where ZEP showed an aggressive attitude of drastically changing the composition of the set list and a sincere attitude towards new songs, at the same time there was a hint of stiffness, ZEP performed in Japan in 1972 as the next band. This is the day I reached that level. From the previous “Rock And Roll”, you can clearly feel the dynamism that was unprecedented. In that case, it is natural to feel a sense of dynamism in new songs such as “Over The Hills And Far Away” and “The Song Remains The Same”. In "Dazed And Confused", the interplay strategy that reached its peak in Europe in 1973 has evolved even more than at Budokan. In particular, the thrilling play between Page and Bonzo that unfolds later in the "The Crunge" section shows the beginnings of the intensity of the 1973 Euro. Even more wonderful is the free development of “Whole Lotta Love.” On the second day of Budokan, the development of the same song was in a pattern similar to 1973 and was unexpectedly short, but here the oldies medley centered around Plant shines again. The thrill of the moment when Plant started singing Elvis Presley's "Got A Lot O' Livin To Do", which seemed to cut into the usual medley of songs, was amazing! This also proves that the ZEP from Osaka was running at full throttle. The exchange of interplay in Europe in 1973 is certainly divine, but on the other hand, it is true that the “Whole Lotta Love” medley song selection has become fixed and lacks the fun. However, it is also true that this was possible because Plant was still young at this time in Osaka. Even though his voice is declining, he still has a young singing voice that can be heard on "Stairway To Heaven". After all, Plant had a youthful luster in her voice before her throat was seriously damaged by the flu in early 1973. I have said before the Budokan release that the appeal of the 1972 performance in Japan is that it maintains its youth even though it is declining, but the sound quality is excellent, so I would like to know about the state of the plant and the next album. The tone of the band that has reached the level is clearly captured. As proof of that, you can't miss the wonderful development of the solo that Page will listen to after Plant's singing part. From 1973 onwards, this song began to have a sense of promise, but it was still being played freely. And for the encore, "Heartbreaker", which had never been played at Budokan, appeared. It's a shame that Plant's voice turns over and over again in the second half, but the overall momentum of the performance and the effort he put into his singing still exudes youthfulness. Page's guitar playing is very smooth, and it may be said that it compensated for Plant's decline. Along with the first day of Budokan, which quickly sold out, a sound source that boasts amazing quality will be released for the first time in a while, even if you ignore the audience recording in 1972. I repeat it many times, but it is an impeccable divine recording. However, the sound drop due to tape deterioration that occurs before the start of “Heartbreaker” has been adjusted and elevated to an even more perfect state. Of course, this is a limited edition press without any other extra effort. If you put on headphones and playback, you will be transported back in time to Osaka Festival Hall on October 4, 1972! Live at Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan 4th October 1972 Disc 1 (49:46) 01. Intro 02. Rock And Roll 03. Black Dog 04. Over The Hills And Far Away 05. Misty Mountain Hop 06. Since I've Been Loving You 07. Dancing Days 08. Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp 09. The Song Remains The Same 10. The Rain Song Disc 2 (69:42) 01. Dazed And Confused 02. Stairway To Heaven 03. Whole Lotta Love 04. Heartbreaker 05. Immigrant Song
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