From RAINBOW's second performance in Japan from January 11 to February 3, 1978, the performance on January 21, the first day at Budokan, is now available as an amazing super high-quality audience recording for the first time! On the first day of Budokan in 1978, “THE KING’S RETURN”, which received high praise from fans and maniacs, is recognized as a classic. Both the 4-disc set that was originally released with two packs of audience recordings from different sources, and the 2-disc standard version that was later released with a new look, are now indispensable items for fans. However, we have received tremendous support from our fans. This work that will appear this time is based on a completely unreleased new source that is different from the two sources released in the past, and you can enjoy this memorable stage from a different angle with a fresh feeling. I can do things. At the stage of the material released last time, the best material was already used as an audience recording at that time, but this time it has been surpassed in all aspects such as visibility, clarity, and sound punch. In particular, everyone will be amazed at the good condition of the tape and the freshness of the sound. In addition, it is a true complete recording version with no omissions seen before the beginning of "Still I'm Sad" and the outro "Over The Rainbow" in the previous release, and does not leak every detail that happened at Budokan that day. You can experience it! This sound source is the highest peak of January 21, 1978, and is sure to be one that will be talked about for a long time by RAINBOW fans! The clarity as if it was recorded just the other day is definitely the top recording of the entire '78 tour. Ronnie's vocals, Richie's guitar, and Cozy's drums echoing in the Budokan will be reproduced in front of the listener's eyes with exquisite balance and clear contours. The wonderful recording vividly captures the voices of the audience around the taper and the yellow cheers of the women flying around, but fortunately these are not at a level that bothers you during the performance, and are perfect for enjoying the realistic feeling of a live performance. It functions as a spice. This is their first Budokan concert since the last day of the '76 tour, and the band's motivation is very positive, and they are showing off their best performance full of spirit throughout the entire album, starting with the opening song "Kill The King." When Ronnie says "Good to be back here!" for the first time in the MC after the song ends, it does not reflect Ronnie's feelings alone, but the entire band's feelings of "I'm happy to be back at Budokan." It seems like. The workmanship of “Mistreated”, in which Richie’s emotions are woven together, is truly excellent. The contrast between the clear solo tone in the middle and the explosive attack in the second half is vivid, and Ronnie's full-throated singing voice cannot help but move the hearts of all listeners. Although the structure of the live performance is the same as the 1976 live performance, with the following songs ``16th Century Greensleeves'' and ``Catch The Rainbow,'' it is precisely because of the ``triumvirate'' RAINBOW that it gives such a new impression. It must be magic. Disc 2 starts with “Long Live Rock’n’Roll” which is a feature of the ’78 tour. The interaction between Ronnie and the audience in the middle was unique to ’78, and the recording clearly shows that the audience was enjoying it. It is also a feature that you can listen to Bob Disley's bass solo in "Blues" included in "Man On The Silver Mountain". As many fans know, Bob made a big leap in the hard rock/heavy metal scene after this, but his bass solos are rarely included in live performances. Like "Still I'm Sad," which features David Stone's spacey keyboard and has a slightly different tone from '76, it can be said to be one of the characteristics of RAINBOW live at that time. In this Disc 2, the two incidents that occur in the latter half are the main listening points, and the first one comes with Cozy's drum solo. The venue is filled with excitement as Koji plays his brave play as usual, but the tape speed of "1812 Overture" that is being played is strangely slow, and Koji himself is perplexed as he listens to the slow performance. There is a recording of him hitting it (and dexterously) in time with the background music. A special reel tape was supposed to be used to play this "1812 Overture", but was there some sort of problem with the rotation speed setting? It's a sudden event that you can't hear anywhere else. (The way the audience gets excited without hesitation is also unique and interesting!) Another incident occurs right after the reprise of “Still I’m Sad” on track 8 ends (around 4:48). Firecrackers that were apparently thrown from the audience seats exploded and the audience got excited, but the band (probably Richie) got angry and ended the concert without an encore. The audience desperately asks for an encore, but the outro “Over The Rainbow” ends and the live ends, and the recording ends amidst the audience’s disappointment and dissatisfaction. In the past, this situation could only be heard on Disc 4 of the 4-disc set "THE KING'S RETURN". Being able to see the pattern of this happening using new material is definitely a must-see for fans. Regarding the 1978 performance in Japan, fans say that the second day of the Budokan performance on January 22nd, which was released as ``DYNAMO'', and the second day of the Osaka performance on January 17th are known as the best performances. However, the performance on January 22nd, which is located between these two days, is also at the peak of the band's morale and condition, allowing you to enjoy a high-quality live performance that rivals both days. In addition to that performance, this work contains two unexpected happenings, and the sound quality is excellent, so I declare that it is a sound source that should be preserved forever as a one-and-only record of the many RAINBOW live performances. Masu! The classic Budokan live performance will now appear in front of the fans once again, with both the content and the appearance being completely different from the past! Don't miss out on the must-listen sound source that all RAINBOW fans have been waiting for! Live at Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 21st January 1978 TRULY PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Disc 1 (39:16) 1. Over The Rainbow 2. Kill The King 3. Mistreated 4. 16th Century Greensleeves 5. Catch The Rainbow Disc 2 (46:00) 1. Long Live Rock 'n' Roll 2. Lazy/Man On The Silver Mountain 3. Blues 4. Starstruck/Man On The Silver Mountain(reprise) 5. Still I'm Sad 6. Beethoven 9th 7 . Keyboard Solo 8. Drum Solo incl. 1812 Overture ★An incident where the orchestra tape for "1812 Overture" was played slowly due to a setting error! 9. Still I'm Sad (reprise) ★At 4:48, the members got mad at the firecrackers thrown by the audience and there was no encore. 10. Over The Rainbow Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Ronnie James Dio - Vocal Cozy Powell - Drums Bob Daisley - Bass David Stone - Keyboard
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