"JAPANESE TV SPECIALS" is a series of video collections that vacuum-pack the excitement of the Japanese archipelago when the Stones visit. The third installment, "BRIDGES TO BABYLON Tour", is scheduled to be released. We have decided to introduce it as a title that amplifies the pleasure of a masterpiece live album many times over. The Stones' visit to Japan has always been a big event. Even before the announcement, there were rumors that "It will happen this time," and a special corner was set up in information programs, and as soon as it was announced, it was reported every day on special programs and variety shows. It was like a festival. "JAPANESE TV SPECIALS" is a collection of such Stones specials from Japanese broadcasts. Our store has received the best masters of various music and information programs from core record enthusiasts, and we have compiled related footage that exists in the margins. So far, we have introduced "STEEL WHEELS TOUR: Japanese TV Specials," which vacuum-packed the Japanese islands excited by their first visit to Japan, and its second visit version, "VOODOO LOUNGE JAPAN TOUR 1995: Japanese TV Specials." This work is the sequel to that, the 1998 "BRIDGES TO BABYLON Tour." This work contains six TV programs and one commercial. Let's introduce each one individually. Press Conference Breaking News "WIN (about 3 minutes 30 seconds)" The first to appear is the late-night information program "WIN." This is a section that reports on the press conference held at Brooklyn Bridge to announce the world tour. After the familiar press conference, the PV for "Anybody Seen My Baby?" is played, which is actually the first time it has been shown in Japan. Before building the pantyhose palace, Kanda U○ proudly says, "WIN was the trigger for other programs to imitate it and broadcast it." Although there is no imitation or anything about playing the PV, the comments themselves are very much like those of a late-night terrestrial broadcasting slot, and have a certain flavor. Chris Pe○ler with long hair also gives a strange feeling of the times. The "WIN" in the breaking news of the special program "Jurassic TV (2 types: about 27 minutes 40 seconds / about 10 minutes)" just before the special program is just a jab. Next comes the main feature of this work. It is a certain commercial station's entertainment information program "Jurassic TV". It is a special program on the Stones that mainly focuses on telephone reservations for tickets to their Japan tour, and this work contains two episodes. The content is a talk that conveys the charm of the Stones and the tour, as well as mini corners, in addition to the announcement of the performance. The first broadcast is a major feature that lasts nearly 30 minutes. Personalities Takei '○' Seigo and Sheena & The ○kets talk passionately about the charm of the Stones, and in a mini corner that traces their history, the first fan club president also appears. The way of speaking and the content feel very 1998. Everything about their first/second visit to Japan was crazy, but by the third visit, there was something calmer about it. For example, after Take○ had spoken enthusiastically, he blurted out, "Listen to the whole album, get a ticket, and come see us!" It's a bit of a stretch to say "listen to the whole album" on a show that's currently accepting phone reservations, but he probably had some thoughts for the first/second visitor. It's like he just let his true feelings slip out. Even the small details give a sense of the era. For example, the phone call to reserve tickets. The number for Tokyo is already in 10 digits, but the caption that follows says, "Not available on dial phones." Moreover, the price of an S-seat is 10,000 yen. The most expensive seat was the same price as the "participation seat" in 2014... And the second broadcast is also interesting. This one is short at about 10 minutes, but it's full of rare footage unique to the show. The program staff went to Hawaii to cover the show, and had the members gesture to the abbreviation for the broadcasting station, "NTV," and get their own comments. In addition, live footage of "Flip The Switch" at Aloha Stadium and "Brown Sugar" from a secret gig will also be shown. This one is also fun to watch in detail. The broadcast date for this one is known to be "March 5th," which means one week before the first day of their Japan tour. Despite this, only the Saturday performance (March 14th) is sold out, and all other weekday performances remain. The atmosphere of 1998, which is different from their first visit to Japan and their second visit, is visible. Pepsi Cola Commercial (about 30 seconds) Since this is a compilation of various programs, scenes unrelated to the Stones have been eliminated as much as possible. Therefore, there are basically no nostalgic commercials. However, the only exception is the Pepsi Cola commercial. When a mosquito sucks up spilled Pepsi, its lips turn red and it sings "Brown Sugar" with all its might. Although the members do not appear, this is a masterpiece commercial with a rich Stones color that is fun to watch. Variety shows reporting on the first day of their visit to Japan (3 types: about 5 minutes 30 seconds) The last part of this work is 3 variety shows reporting on the first day's performance. Here too, you can feel the difference in temperature between the first visit and the second visit. Valuable live pro shots from the first day and interviews with excited fans outside the venue are broadcast, but there are no celebrities in sight. The mood is not that of fans who flock to the topic, but that of fans who truly love the Stones. You might think that the third time's a charm and the mood will remain pure, but terrestrial variety shows still make mistakes. Particularly strong is "Zipangu Asa 6". As usual, they push the age jokes with "powerful 50s" and "long-lived rock band since its formation 35 years ago", and broadcast the Let's Go Three Manzai with the comment "Mick Jagger, born in 1943, the year of the sheep, is the same age as Let's Go Chosaku". Furthermore, the late Keiichiro Nakamura, who was a personality at the time, commented, "In this morning's newspaper, there was a 'fan chorus'. We can sing that kind of song together. It's amazing." I can't tell if he is saying that the chorus is amazing in English or if he is mocking the lyrics... Furthermore, the female announcer also reads the script, "If you're over 50 and you're in a rock band, it's not just about singing. You're also powerful at making babies," and introduces the topic of Mick's sixth child with high excitement. In fact, the scene in "Zipangu Asa 6" is only 4 minutes and 8 seconds long, but in that short time, he carefully selects and condenses trivial material. It's amazing how vulgar it can be. The 1998 "BRIDGES TO BABYLON Japan Tour" was a wonderful Japan tour because it was a step away from the frenzy. This is a time capsule video collection that will blow your mind at that time. The special programs and interviews overflowing with love for the Stones are dazzling, but the arrogance of the broadcasting station, which is still out of touch with the times, is a bit of a problem. This is the third installment of the nostalgic "JAPANESE TV SPECIALS" series. A pro-shot of the TV broadcast in Japan in 1998 has been released. It is recorded in chronological order from the press conference announcing the tour to the first day's performance report, and you can also enjoy Pepsi's masterpiece commercial that uses "Brown Sugar" as a joke. 1. WIN 2. Jurassic TV Part 1 3. Jurassic TV Part 2 4. Pepsi CM Various TV Reports of Tokyo Dome Concert (12th March 1998) Aired in the morning of 13th March 1998 5. Zipangu Asa 66. Yajiuma Wide 7. Mezamashi TV PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.47min.
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