RHAPSODY / REUNION IN OSAKA 2017 (2CDR)

RHAPSODY / REUNION IN OSAKA
(2CDR) SY1424
Live at Umeda Club Quattro, Osaka, Japan – November 9, 2017
20th Anniversary Farewell Tour 2017

Disc-1
01. Pre-Show: Glass Arm Shattering (PORCUPINE TREE)
02. Intro: Epicus Furor (SE)
03. Emerald Sword
04. Wisdom Of The Kings
05. Eternal Glory
06. Beyond The Gates Of Infinity
07. Knightrider Of Doom
08. Wings Of Destiny
09. The Dark Tower Of Abyss
10. Riding The Winds Of Eternity
11. Symphony Of Enchanted Lands

Disc-2
01. Alex Holzwarth Drum Solo (Verdi: Requiem, Dies irae)
02. Land Of Immortals
03. The Wizard’s Last Rhymes
04. Patrice Guers Bass Solo (Simonetti: Phenomena)
05. Fabio Lione Vocal Solo (Nessun Dorma)
06. Band Intro
07. Dawn Of Victory
-Encore-
08. Intro (SE) / Rain Of A Thousand Flames
09. Lamento Eroico
10. Holy Thunderforce
11. In Tenebris: Finale
12. Outro: Gargoyles, Angels Of Darkness (SE)

Fabio Lione – vocals
Luca Turilli – guitar
Dominique Leurquin – guitar
Patrice Guers – bass
Alex Holzwarth – drums

Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Luca and Fabio have reunited! The reunion farewell tour of symphonic power metal pioneers Rhapsody has finally arrived in Japan! This release features a complete recording of the November 9, 2017, Osaka show, captured with superb, ultra-high sound quality that delivers immense power and a vivid sense of presence! No noisy screaming or clapping to get in the way! This release perfectly recreates a blissful live experience with a fantastic sound—featuring rich, realistic vocals and instrumentation, plus impeccable stereo imaging. You can truly feel the atmosphere and the sense of unity between the band and the audience! Naturally, it features the meticulous mastering characteristic of the Sylph label; it’s an outstanding gem that is guaranteed to get you fired up! This tour features a recreation of their second album, *Symphony of Enchanted Lands*, alongside performances of early tracks. Long-time fans will be thrilled to hear songs that had never been played live before, such as "Beyond the Gates of Infinity," "Wings of Destiny," and "Dark Tower of Abyss"! While it is a shame that core member Staropoli is absent and the keyboards are handled by backing tracks, the rock-solid performances from Luca, Fabio, and the rest of the powerhouse band are simply the best!
From the middle section onwards, a non-stop barrage of killer tunes—including the epic "The Wizard's Last Rhymes"—is sure to leave you breathless! The album is packed with highlights: Alex’s powerful drum solo incorporating Verdi’s *Requiem* ("Dies Irae"), Dominique’s technically dazzling bass solo using Simonetti’s *Phenomena* theme, and Fabio’s stunning vocal solo—an a cappella rendition of "Nessun Dorma" from the opera *Turandot* that involves the entire audience! We can confidently say that this magnificent, nearly 100-minute live performance—potentially the last of its kind featuring Luca and Fabio—is an absolute must-hear and must-own for fans! The definitive release from the Sylph label—featuring stunning cover art and superb sound quality—lets you relive the Osaka performance! A must-have memorial item for fans has arrived!