The Brian
May Band
TOKYO 1993 FIRST NIGHT
2 CDR
| Label: | Not on label |
| Country: | Japan |
| Released: | Unsure, but guess around 2018. |
| Recorded: | Koseinenkin-Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan 4th November 1993. |
| Sound: | Excellent audience recording |
| Comments: |
Nice cdr with full color cover. It's
the last part of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' which is included in the set.
(The 'rock' part). Complete show from "Back To The Light" Japan tour. I guess this 2cdr is a 'copy' of the Brian May 2cdr bootleg 'Easton Horizon' TRAIL 086. |
| Roots: | From audience recorded tape. |
| Time: | 55:18 / 54:58 |
Front cover
| CDR
ONE Intro: The Dark (tape) Back To The Light Driven By You Tie Your Mother Down Love Token Headlong Love Of My Life '39 (vocal intro only) ~ Let Your Heart Rule Your Head Too Much Love Will Kill You Keyboard Solo Since You've Been Gone |
CDR
TWO Now I'm Here Guitar Solo Resurrection Cozy Powell Drum Solo (feat. 1812 Overture) Resurrection (reprise) ~ Bohemian Rhapsody (end part) Band Introduction Last Horizon We Will Rock You (slow ~ fast) God ('John Lennon' song) Hammer To Fall |
Brian May - Guitar / Vocals
Jamie Moses - Guitar
Neil Murray - Bass
Cozy Powell - Drums
Spike Edney - Keyboards
Shelley Preston - Vocals
Kathy Porter - Vocals
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Back cover
Brian May made his first solo visit to Japan in 1993, accompanied by Cozy Powell and Neil Murray, the strongest British hard rock rhythm group. The original vacuum-packed recording of Cozy's last visit to Japan will be released. This work was recorded at the "November 4, 1993: Tokyo Welfare Pension Hall" performance.
This is a masterpiece audience recording that records the whole story. First of all, let’s check the show position from the memorial tour dates for both Brian and Cozy.
・November 4: Tokyo Employees' Pension Hall [This work]
・November 5: Tokyo Employees' Pension Hall
・November 7: Hiroshima Postal Savings Hall
・November 8: Osaka Employees' Pension Hall
A total of 4 performances. The Tokyo performance of this work was also the memorable first day of his solo visit to Japan. This work, which includes such a show, is a really powerful clear audience. This is an original master that was directly given to me by the recording artist, and although it does not have a sense of distance, the atmosphere is very clear, and in the middle of it, the playing sound and singing voice with plenty of response jump straight into my hands like a laser beam. come.
The venue acoustics also portray a realistic on-site feel and do not hide details.
What I'm especially happy about is the powerful bass. It is difficult in audience recording to become sparse, or conversely to become explosive due to excessive input, but this work captures the contours neatly, without cracking or cracking.
Moreover, the bass is mainly produced by Cozy & Neil, so it's irresistible. Those unique phrases forcibly enhance QUEEN's dramaticism, and the lines that Neil often sings are clearly drawn. What's even more amazing is the enthusiasm on set.
Although the sound of the performance is overwhelming, the joy that erupts between songs is extremely realistic, and the waves of handclaps that synchronize with the performance are thick and passionate.
Come to think of it, Brian at this time came to Japan for the first time in eight years since 1985, which was Freddie's last visit. Japanese fans, who had no choice but to watch LIVE AID and Freddie tribute concerts through a CRT, are suddenly exploding with thirst. You can place yourself in the scene of that joy with wonderful sound. The show drawn with such a sound is also wonderful. The set basically consisted of "BACK TO THE LIGHT" + Brian songs from QUEEN. It was an album with a rich QUEEN color from “BACK TO THE LIGHT”, but it is a show that expands that world view. Moreover, “Headlong” from “INNUENDO” is a rare song that has not been performed by not only the original QUEEN but also Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert.
The only Freddie song “Love Of My Life” also has a moving chorus that reminds him of his image and spreads throughout the venue. And, most importantly, the presence of my old friend Koji. “Since You Been Gone” is also shown, but “Resurrection” is even better than that. From the single's perspective, it was a collaboration between Brian and Cozy, but it was originally a recomposed version of Cozy's solo song ``Ride To Win'' with vocals added. The live performance also includes a drum solo featuring "1812" and a theory of "Bohemian Rhapsody." It is a highlight of the show with a gorgeous arrangement that intersects former ally Freddie and his partner at the time: Cozy. Of course, you can listen to this repertoire in the official work “LIVE AT BRIXTON ACADEMY”, but what you can’t taste there is John Lennon’s “God”. With simple acoustic playing, Brian's beautiful voice powerfully permeates the venue, while Neil's vocal bass and Cozy's dynamic drums join in midway through. And from there, it suddenly descends into the final song, “Hammer To Fall,” and the dramaticism is amazing.
Although it is only one song, it elevates the highlight of the show by several levels. It is a live album where you can experience it with the best sound. Two years have passed since Freddie's death. Brian's Japan performance once again as a solo artist. And for Cozy Powell, who was supposed to become a new ally, it was his last time in Japan. This is a book that allows you to experience such a scene with the best sound. A masterpiece of a live album that is a great memorial for us Japanese who loved QUEEN and Cozy.