MR.BIG / LIVE FROM OSAKA Second Night (2CDR)

MR.BIG – LIVE FROM OSAKA:
Second Night At IMP Hall (2CDR) SY1247
Live at Matsushita IMP Hall, Osaka – November 13, 2014

D-1
01. Intro
02. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
03. Gotta Love The Ride
04. American Beauty
05. Undertow
06. Guitar & Bass Duel /
07. Alive And Kickin’
08. I Forget To Breathe
09. Take Cover /
10. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
11. Out Of The Underground /
12. Paul Guitar Solo /
13. The Monster In Me
14. Rock & Roll Over
15. As Far As I Can See
16. Nothing But Love (first chorus)
17. Wild World

D-2
01. East/West
02. Just Take My Heart *
03. Fragile *
04. Around The World /
05. Billy Bass Solo /
06. Addicted To That Rush
-Encore-
07. Band Intro
08. To Be With You
09. Colorado Bulldog
10. Living After Midnight #
11. The Light Of Day
12. Mr. Big *
13. Outro

* Pat Torpey on drums
# Judas Priest cover: Paul Gilbert on drums, Billy Sheehan on lead guitar, Pat Torpey on vocals, Eric Martin on bass, and Matt Starr on rhythm guitar

Supporting their 8th studio album, *...The Stories We Could Tell*, MR.BIG embarked on a Japan tour to commemorate their 25th anniversary! This release features a complete, high-fidelity recording of their two-night stand in Osaka—held on November 12 and 13, 2014—capturing the full intensity and immersive atmosphere of the performances. The first-night performance at Grand Cube is free of any intrusive audience noise; it features an exquisite balance, superb sound localization, a realistic soundstage, and an impressive, powerful sonic presence—it’s truly top-tier, with the ambient audience noise adding a great, "soundboard-like" quality.
The second-night show at IMP Hall, held in a more intimate venue, crackles with an intense, high-energy atmosphere. It offers an even more vivid soundstage and a punchy, powerful impact—a rare chance to experience a standing-room-style gig. Both shows have been mastered by the Sylph label, resulting in a high-end, immersive live recording that is guaranteed to get you fired up.
The setlist focuses on tracks from their latest release, showcasing the band as they are today! With drummer Pat Torpey unable to play due to his battle with Parkinson’s disease, Matt Starr has stepped in as a touring drummer—though Pat still takes to the kit for three songs! He also engages the crowd on tambourine and vocals. Naturally, Eric’s vocals are in peak form, and the virtuosic performances from Billy and Paul are absolutely compelling.
While the core setlist remains consistent throughout this tour, the IMP Hall show featured a special, unplanned moment: a one-chorus rendition of the classic "Nothing But Love"—a truly touching highlight! Spanning two hours and fifteen minutes, this performance is packed with must-hear moments from start to finish; it’s an essential listen for any fan. This definitive release of the two-day Osaka run lets you relive all the emotion and excitement as if you were right there. Brought to you by the Sylph label, this is a must-have memorial item, complete with beautiful cover art and pristine sound quality.
A special 2-day set is also available.