Officially recorded Live in Japan is now available. The main character of this work is SADE, who was all the rage in the 1980s. This is a stereo soundboard album containing the "May 11, 1986 Nakano Sunplaza performance" of the second performance in Japan. On this day, it was professionally recorded for broadcast, but a master cassette that was dubbed directly from the open reel was discovered. The sound that came out of the master cassette from 30 years ago is so beautiful that you forget to breathe. I expected a perfect mix and ultra-high quality sound just because it was an "official recording sound board", but it far exceeded even my expectations. We often use the term ``official grade,'' but of course the world of official records is unique, and there are world-famous, famous sounds, and mediocre sounds. Even by that standard, this work is a masterpiece sound without any price tag. It's a little scary to say it definitively, but let's say it clearly. Better sound than that masterpiece "PROMISE" that everyone loved... Of course, I have no intention of criticizing the best studio work of our time. However, the sound of this work is so beautiful. Not only Sade Adu's ennui singing voice, but also the lustrous fretless sound, the delicate depth of the synth, the delicate sound of the percussion... all of them are infinitely deep and precise. Was it possible to record this kind of sound in the analog era, and can it be played on a CD? It is a sound of a dimension that makes you doubt the acoustics and recording technology. And what's more, it would be possible to do that at a concert at Nakano Sunplaza. Over the years, we have delivered countless works by countless bands and artists, but never before have we received such high-quality music. The world of ``DIAMOND LIFE'' and ``PROMISE'', which swept the era, is depicted with a sound that can be easily described as ``amazing''. Their first visit to Japan in September 1984 was just over a month after the debut of "DIAMOND LIFE", and it was a showcase gig lasting about 45 minutes. However, half a year has passed since the release of his second album ``PROMISE'', and he is a world-famous star who is not being pushed back. You can listen to plenty of that full show. In fact, the show has a balance of 5 songs of ``DIAMOND LIFE'' + 6 songs of ``PROMISE'' and William Devaughn's cover ``Be Thankful for What You Got,'' with ``DIAMOND LIFE'' in the first half and ``PROMISE'' in the second half. The worlds of two masterpieces flow like a river in one stage. The performances that create this world are also never stagnant. You can feel his outstanding technical ability, but above all, his expressiveness is amazing. This work is not just a sound board, but the applause and cheers of the audience are carefully mixed, but the venue is so quiet that you forget that it is a live album until it erupts between songs. When Sade came to Japan for the first time, he was surprised by the unique atmosphere of Japan, but he was completely unfazed by this work for the second time. The audience's concentration can be sensed in the breathtaking silence, and the performers' concentration flows into each voice and note. At first listen, the melody sounds relaxing and calm, but it also has a tense, tense feel to it. It feels like it will break if you touch it. This is an exquisite sound world unique to Japan, unique to live performance, and unique to this work. I'm sure smart people know this, so I'll be honest. It took me a lot of time to write this far. What kind of words should I spell in front of the wonderful sound and performance that overwhelms the soul? It was a live album that filled me with the happiness of sound, but also made me despair over the inconvenience of putting music into words and my lack of writing skills. I have finally come across a work worth dedicating to words that I have avoided with all my willpower and pride in expressing the charm of music. It is "a piece that cannot be described in words." The ultimate world and emotions that only music can convey and express. A sound that perfectly depicts that utopia. Please experience it yourself. Live at Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan 11th May 1986 STEREO SBD(from Original Masters) Disc 1(43:14) 1. Why Can't We Live Together 2. Cherry Pie 3. Smooth Operator 4. Be Thankful for What You Got 5. Hang On To Your Love 6. Fear 7. Never As Good As The First Time Disc 2(43:50) 1. Your Love Is King 2. Mr. Wrong 3. Instrumental 4. It's A Crime 5. The Sweetest Taboo 6. Jezebel Sade Adu - Vocals Paul Denman - Bass Andrew Hale – Keyboards Stuart Matthewman - Guitar, Saxophone Martin Ditcham - drums, percussion Gordon Matthewman - trumpet Jake Jacas - trombone & backing vocals Leroy Osbourne – vocals Gordon Hunte - guitar STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING
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