At the Osaka performance on October 10, 1991, Masterport's masterpiece "Dreams 1991" was released. The best sound source is now re-released with a remastered recording. The sound source of this day was an air check of what was broadcast live on the radio at the time, but the upgraded version will finally be released. Although it is called a remaster, it has been released in excellent reception condition with perfect clarity that makes it hard to believe that the original sound source is an air check. No. Speaking of 1991, it gives the impression that it was relatively recent, but it is still a sound source that recorded a broadcast from more than 20 years ago. It can only be said that it is a miracle that it was left in such a fresh state. Of course, the content of the live broadcast does not completely flow the show, and the fact that the final stage is unrecorded remains the same this time. However, in recording this time, we cut out the part where Michael Brecker's saxophone solo narration covers the band member's solo corner, making it possible to create a compact package that can fit on one disc. Although I say this, the cut part does not affect Simon's song part. Therefore, I think this compilation is rather easy to listen to, and the recording state is overwhelmingly convincing. And this performance in Japan followed the great success of the South African sound of "Graceland", and this time it was in support of the album "The Rhythm Of The Saints" recorded with musicians from South America and Brazil. It followed the structure of Simon's Japan performance at the peak of his world music route, or the live album "Concert In The Park" that was just before release. That sound also seems to have become the mainstay of Simon's solo stages, but when I listen to it again now, I find that there are many loose performances overall, and the calm atmosphere feels fresher than Simon's more recent live sounds. Probably. The arrangement of performances such as The Boy In The Bubble changed to hard on the later stage, but at this point there was no sign of that, and the relaxed performance still sounded very fresh. Furthermore, the interpretations of past numbers on this tour are also interesting, such as Me And Julio Down By The School Yard, which is played in a brighter tone than the original version, and above all, the S&G number Bridge Over Troubled Water suddenly changes to reggae halfway through. However, it can be said that it shows Simon's sound orientation at this time. It is a well-known story that Simon himself became a fan of Japan due to his immense popularity in Japan since his days at S&G, and later became a fan of the Hanshin Tigers. In fact, during Ploof's performance, there is a famous scene where, in response to a Tigers hat being thrown in, they immediately sing "Hanshin Tigers people back again," and when you actually listen to it like this, it's a really fun moment. You can feel what happened. We have finally released a famous sound source that not only boasts excellent clarity but also captures the atmosphere unique to Japanese stages! Live at Castle Hall, Osaka, Japan 10th October 1991 STEREO SBD (79:55) 1. The Obvious Child 2. The Boy In The Bubble 3. She Moves On 4. Kodachrome 5. Born At The Right Time 6. Train In The Distance 7. Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard 8. I Know What I Know 9. The Cool, Cool River 10. Bridge Over Troubled Water 11. Proof 12. Michael Brecker Saxophone Solo 13. Steve Gadd Drum Solo/Instrumental 14. Cecilia 15. Graceland 16. You Can Call Me Al Paul Simon - Vocal, Guitar John Selolwane - Guitar Ray Phiri – Guitars Vincent Nguini - Guitar Richard Tee - Piano, Vocals Armand Sabal-Lecco – Bass Steve Gadd - Drums Cyro Baptista - Percussion Dom Chacal - Percussion Mingo Araujo - Percussion Sidinho Moreira - Percussion Tony Cedras - Accordeon, Keyboard, Guitars Chris Botti - Trumpet Michael Brecker - Saxophone, EWI Reginald 'Briz' Brisbon - Background Vocals The Waters - Background Vocals Barney Rachabane - Saxophone, Pennywhistle STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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