ROYAL HUNT / THROUGH THE OCEAN OF LIGHT (2CDR)

ROYAL HUNT / THROUGH THE OCEAN OF LIGHT
– SY0378
Live at Shinjuku LIQUID ROOM, Tokyo, Japan – May 17, 2002

DISC-1
01. TAKE OFF (INTRO)
02. THE MISSION
03. EXIT GRAVITY-SURRENDER
04. CLEAN SWEEP
05. WAYSTED TIME
06. LIES
07. RUNNING WILD
08. DAY IN, DAY OUT
09. RIVER OF PAIN
10. LAST GOODBYE

DISC-2
01. DRUM SOLO
02. DREAMLINE
03. DAYS OF NO TRUST
04. MESSAGE TO GOD
05. FLIGHT
06. MARTIAL ARTS
07. VOICES
08. COLD CITY LIGHTS
09. TOTAL RECALL

A complete recording of the May 17th Tokyo show from the 2002 Japan tour supporting the album *The Mission*, captured in superb audio quality!
Although the two female backing vocalists did not participate in this tour, vocalist John West—who joined the band on the previous album—has fully settled in, delivering soulful performances of André’s magnificent songs! The setlist focuses on tracks from the new album and its predecessor, while also showcasing classic hits in the middle section. During "River of Pain," John West appears in Native American attire, providing a visual spectacle that really gets the crowd excited!

[Review from a specialized music magazine]:
A CD-R featuring a high-quality audience recording. The two female backing vocalists did not participate in this tour; backing vocals appear to be handled via sampling. This marks the second visit to Japan since John West took over on vocals, and this particular show is a fantastic performance where his true ability shines through 100%. During the instrumental "Martial Arts," played as an encore on the 17th, a technical issue occurred where André's keyboard sound cut out.