RAINBOW in 1976 embodied the ideals of British hard rock. The legendary recording representing the European version has been brushed up. [A masterpiece recording representing Europe at its peak] This work is infused with an exquisite audience recording of the “September 22, 1976 Copenhagen performance”. Yes, this is the highest-quality updated version of the masterpiece "THE RAGING GOD", which has long been representative of "Europe in 1976". Even in the history of RAINBOW, which is full of twists and turns, 1976 is special among specials, and exceptional among specials. The quintet, whose triumvirate included Jimmy Bain and Tony Caray, infused rock with the utmost romanticism and dramaticism, creating the most dramatic musical world in British HR history for over 50 years. The splendor is not limited to “ON STAGE”, but also explodes on the legendary first visit to Japan. It left an indelible mark on our Japanese souls. However, Japan wasn't the only team that was amazing in 1976. They left behind a number of amazing performances in Europe, which is their mainstay, and in continental Europe as well. First of all, let's look back at the schedule at that time and imagine the position of the show. 1975《April 7th: Richie leaves DEEP PURPLE》《“Ginrei no Chasha” released on August 4th → September: Lineup confirmed》・November 10th-29th: North America #1 (13 performances) 1976 May 15th, 2016: Release of “Rainbow Soaring Conqueror” June 11th – August 7th: North America #2 (32 performances) August 31st – September 14th: UK (10 performances) March 20th - October 18th: Europe (20 performances) ← ★ Coco ★ November 4th - 22nd: Australia (11 performances) December 2nd - 16th: First visit to Japan (10 performances)《1977 February 2016: Jimmy Bain fired》This was the peak of RAINBOW in 1975/1976. Continuing from the previous year, the tour kicked off with a North American tour, and then the circuit continued from the UK to continental Europe to Australia to Japan. Among these, the “European” leg was the focus with the largest number of performances, and the Copenhagen performance of this work is the second performance that will be the start dash. Speaking of Europe in 1976, “Cologne/Düsseldorf/Nuremberg”, where the official soundboard was also left, is a symbol, but it was also the most recent concert three days before that. Such a stage is also famous for having famous recordings left behind. In particular, “THE RAGING GOD” was the decisive one. It is the longest master recorded up to "Do You Close Your Eyes", which was supplemented with a separate performance on the previous edition, and the sound is also the best. Of course, it is not the type to be compared to a sound board, but the core is strong and reaches straight to the hand, and the hall sound that is emitted from it like an aura is not rounded and clean, adding dynamism without hiding the details of the performance. There is. Especially in Ritchie's solo, each note of the well-defined Strat attacks the solo, and the tone also gives off a glossy sweetness. Moreover, the vocals exceed that. In fact, it is also known as a recording in which Ronnie's singing voice is captured a little louder, but the volume is not simply louder. The singer's voice carried well, and while every word of the lyrics was clearly conveyed, there was a sense of elegance in the singing voice that reached every corner of the venue. It is a great recording that strongly feels the romanticism of RAINBOW, which is different from the aggression since Sabbath. [Refined based on knowledge of 1976 and aesthetic sense] I couldn't help but write about the already released "THE RAGING GOD". This work is the highest peak updated edition that has refined such a best master. The concept of mastering is "natural feeling". In fact, at the time when the master of “THE RAGING GOD” was discovered, the world was heading towards a loudness war. It was a time when sound pressure was justice. Of course, it was quite beautiful for its time, but since the standards of the time were different, it was a bit too decorative for modern ears. In this work, such a sound is reproduced as it should be, faithfully re-arranging it to "the sound that RAINBOW was playing in 1976". Excessive treble and bass points are made natural one by one, and the overall sound pressure is adjusted to optimize the overall balance of the ensemble. At first glance, there was a fear that the album would sound more subdued than the previous version, but it was this fear that caused the loudness war in the past. In this work, we tried to reproduce the "live sound of 45 years ago" according to the concept. Also, the point here is not "faithful to the recording" but "faithful to the sound output". For example, with the master's original sound, there may be excessive input in the drum solo, or it may be a little muffled in "Man On The Silver Mountain," but such parts are treated as much as possible. We are also pursuing perfection as a musical work that allows you to enjoy the full show with minimal discomfort. This feeling is similar to restoration work on a painting. Rather than painting faded colors with rich colors, we analyze the ``colors of the time'', taking into consideration the environment and equipment used at the time. We will make the most of the remaining pigment and reproduce it... Of course, the PA output sound of that time does not flow from this work, but it makes full use of modern technology with such an artistic direction. The show revived with that sound...I don't need to say much. If you have experienced the previous episodes, the great performance will be ingrained in your bones, and even those who have not experienced it should be able to understand it enough with “Three days before that West German sound board”. Even during the triumvirate era, which embodied the extremes of British hardness, the world of extremes made people say ``1976 was special.'' You can experience the show where the deliciousness and brilliance reaches its peak. A legendary recording that is easier to listen to and brings back the "original sound" in a realistic manner. Exquisite audience recording of "September 22, 1976 Copenhagen Performance". The famous recordings that have traditionally represented "Europe in 1976" have been faithfully refined to match the sounds produced at the scene. The core is strong and reaches straight to the hand, and the hall sound emitted from it like an aura is not rounded and clean, adding dynamism without hiding the details of the performance. In Richie's solo, each note of the well-defined Strat attacks the solo, and the tone also has a glossy sweetness. On the other hand, Ronnie's singing voice is also captured a little louder, and the singing voice that travels well and extends to every corner of the venue has a dignity. This is the ultimate edition that allows you to experience the show in 1976, where the taste and brilliance reached its peak. Tivoli Koncertsal, Copenhagen, Denmark 22nd September 1976 PERFECT SOUND(UPGRADE) Disc 1 (43:32)1. Over The Rainbow 2. Kill The King 3. Mistreated 4. Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 5. Catch The Rainbow Disc 2 (47:04 ) 1. Lazy Intro 2. Man On The Silver Mountain incl. Blues 3. Keyboard Intro. 4. Stargazer 5. Still I'm Sad 6. Keyboard Solo 7. Drum Solo incl. 1812 Overture 8. Still I'm Sad( Reprise) 9. Do You Close Your Eyes Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Ronnie James Dio - Vocal Cozy Powell - Drums Jimmy Bain - Bass Tony Carey - Keyboards
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