Yngwie Malmsteen/Tokyo,Japan 1985 LD Ver.

“Live ’85”…I wonder how many Rising Force fans, including Yngwie Malmsteen, were made to cry by this live video. In January 1985, after leaving Alcatraz, he performed in Japan for the first time as a solo project under the strong push of a Japanese record company, and when this video work of the performance was released. The fans who bought it held their breath and watched it in front of their cathode ray tubes, but that's when a long nightmare began. After all, most of the scenes that fans want to see, where Ingie takes the lead on the guitar, are filled with meaningless effects and split screens that shake like a pencil, making them almost unwatchable and harassing buyers. The result was something I could only imagine. This video processing was so unpopular (of course) that the record company that released it panicked, and they hurriedly re-released a different version called ``Chasing Yngwie? Live in Tokyo'85'' that removed this video effect processing. Fans at the time were reluctant to listen. This is because, as the title suggests, this version of "Chasing Yngwie" not only follows Ingy with images without any annoying visual effects, but also has some camera angles changed from the previous "Live '85", and there are many shots of Ingy. This is because it was exactly the video that fans had been waiting for. However, sales of both versions were discontinued due to copyright issues and it became difficult to obtain for a while, but in December 2006 the title was changed to ``Yngwie J. Malmsteen Rising Force? Live In Japan '85.'' When the Japanese version of the DVD was released, this again caused controversy and confusion among fans. This was because the content was not the Chasing Yngwie version, but the “Live ’85” version full of that disgusting effect processing, and fans were once again thrown into a crucible of frustration and disillusionment. Since then, up until 2015, the version of Chasing Yngwie that fans most desire has not been released on DVD...but it seems that the time has finally come for that long struggle to come to an end. This weekend, the DVD containing the Chasing Yngwie version that fans have been waiting for will be released in the highest picture quality and highest sound quality ever! So what makes it the best picture and sound quality ever? We are of course aware that bootleg DVD-Rs containing this Chasing Yngwie version are already available from other manufacturers. Still, why can you say that? That's because this work is digitally recorded using high-end equipment on the Japanese version laser disc (POLV-1703), which is currently the highest ranked Chasing Yngwie version. To explain in order, there were three types of this Chasing Yngwie version at the time: two types of video cassette versions (beta hi-fi, VHS) and a laser disc released as the top software. (*hereafter referred to as LD) version. The feature of this LD version is the good image quality. The quality and sharpness of the colors displayed at a horizontal resolution of over 400 lines easily exceeded that of the Beta Hi-Fi version, which boasted the highest image quality at the time in the video version (*240 lines is the maximum for Beta Hi-Fi). value). Therefore, there is no color bleeding that is typical of analog tape, and the sound quality is outstanding compared to the video versions. This "LD version of Chasing Yngwie" was digitally converted using high-end equipment from a Japanese LD disc in excellent condition, with no scratches on the disc surface, no corrosion or deterioration of the aluminum silver plate, and no scanning noise or flickering. This is a press DVD that achieves unprecedented ultra quality. However, most of the DVD-R titles (*there seem to be several types) that include Chasing Yngwie versions from other manufacturers mentioned above use the video cassettes (mainly VHS versions) mentioned above as masters. The screen distortion and tracking noise that are typical of analog tapes, as well as the color bleeding and poor color reproduction that are typical of degraded VHS versions, are all present. In addition, in terms of sound, the clarity and clarity of the sound are not good enough, and there is not much sense of separation. However, this work uses a mint LD master, so there are no such negative factors, and since it has been carefully remastered with the latest equipment and converted to digital, the LD version's sharp images The sound with a good sense of separation comes out sharply and clearly without any deterioration. It is a standard video that fans are familiar with, but since the LD version of "Chasing Yngwie" has the highest level of image and sound quality, I would like to briefly introduce the highlights, focusing on its high grade. First of all, at the beginning of the video, you can see the front entrance and lobby of Nakano Sunplaza on the day of the concert (January 24, 1985), but this video, which looks like a home video shot with a handheld camera, is better than the beta hi-fi / VHS version. You can see that the outline of the image appears sharp. In the product sales corner, there are LP records of the newly released first album "RISING FORCE" and cassette tapes (!!) of bands and artists recommended by the record company that hosted this concert, all lined up as a memorial. You will be able to enjoy colorful scenes. In "I'll See the Light...", the lineup at the time of their debut, including not only Ingie but also the late Marcel and Jeff, is shown with surprising clarity, and the movements of their hands during the guitar solo can be seen in each video. It pops out with superb images that seem to mock the version. Not only can you see Ingy's finger movements in close-up or shot from above your knees, but the overhead lighting, the red activation lamps of the Marshall group switches, and the lighting of each equipment lamp also have no color blurring. There are none, and those casual stage scenes are still alive as they were taken at the time. In ``Far Beyond the Sun'', the beloved machine ``PLAY LOUD'' finally appears, and you can enjoy the most vivid image of the well-worn body when the scratches are still small. The most energetic play style of the performance is now on the upswing, and it emerges with overwhelming beauty, and the fast playing and muted lead that were invisible in the first version due to the storm of effects are also handled with the fingers. You can follow it perfectly with the original video. Another topic is that the excitement of “Kree Nakoorie” played by this lineup can be enjoyed with perfect image and sound quality. Jeff's sharp singing ability, which is more passionate than the guitar, is also noteworthy, and the green and red lights of the overhead lights reflected on the black keys of the keyboard after the guitar solo are clear, and there are many scenes where you can feel the high grade of image quality. Masu. In the guitar solo, that excitement is revived with miraculous image quality. In each video version, the scene of "Coming Bach" had more intense red bleeding, but in this LD version, the natural redness increases the visual mystery. In the scene where the player is playing fast and pushing, the finger handling is clearly displayed up close, and everyone will be reeled in by the excitement of seeing the original video in the best image and sound quality that everyone wanted to see. In "Disciples of Hell", before the performance begins, Ingy plays happily with Marcel, and the two of them start the song while performing the same form, and there are many scenes that would be unbelievable if you knew what happened afterwards. However, it is sure to be irresistible for early fans to be able to enjoy this with the finest images. In "Hiroshima Mon Amour," the image of him playing his favorite instrument with a transplanted left-handed neck comes out in beautiful visuals and sound images, and the way he passionately plays with his teeth is clearer than the video version, and the movements of his hands when playing quickly are also subtle. You will be glued to the screen as you can follow the phrasing in detail. In "Jet to Jet," most of the song is followed with close-up footage of Ingy's hand, along with a Strat that was provided by Fender Japan during his visit to Japan and made without the center coil, and it is exactly like "Chasing Yngwie" on the ground. A series of scenes will occur. The way Ingy is chased with a handheld camera appears on the screen with more realistic colors than the video versions, and you will feel the sharp beauty of the images from beginning to end with a horizontal resolution of over 440 lines. Another feature is that the difference in touch, such as playing the phrase in the first turn with only fingering at the beginning of the guitar solo and switching to picking in the second turn, produces a higher quality sound than the video version. Of course, the guitar crash scene will come out with a vividness that will blow away any video version, so please look forward to it. I've written a lot about this, but it's an abnormal situation that even in 2015, the issue still remains unresolved. I am not saying that there is no possibility that the "Chasing Yngwie" version will be made into a DVD or Blu-ray Disc in the future, but since CDs and media have stopped selling at all these days, the possibility of that happening is quite low. It would be better to think about it. And if that is the case, this title, which allows you to enjoy the LD version with the highest quality picture and sound quality at the current price, will suddenly have great meaning. The scalloped fingerboard with deeply carved frets, the appearance of each of his favorite instruments, Ingie's finger handling before his traffic accident two years later, and most of all, his efficient picking, which could be said to be the secret to his fast playing. It's a pleasure to be able to see the supple and elegant movements of the fingers of the left hand in response to the "Chasing Yngwie" version without any troublesome effect processing, and the LD version, which has the highest image and sound quality. This title is the only one that makes this possible. Now is the time to settle this video title, which has a long history of confusion. (84:49) 1. Pre-Show 2. Intro 3. I'll See the Light, Tonight 4. As Above, So Below 5. Don't Let It End 6. Far Beyond the Sun 7. On the Run Again 8. Anguish and Fear (incl. Drum Solo) 9. Icarus' Dream Suite Op.4 10. I'm a Viking 11. Kree Nakoorie 12. Guitar Solo 13. Disciples of Hell 14. Hiroshima Mon Amour 15. Black Star 16 . Jet to Jet 17. End Credits PRO-SHOT COLOR NTSC Approx.85min. Yngwie Malmsteen ? Guitar Jeff Scott Soto ? Vocal Jens Johansson ? Keyboards Marcel Jacob ? Bass Anders Johansson ? Drums