Simon & Garfunkel / LIVE AT BUDOKAN Nippon Budokan 2009 (2CDR+1DVDR)

Simon & Garfunkel – LIVE AT BUDOKAN
(2CDR+1DVDR) SY0992
Live At Budokan, Tokyo Japan July 15th 2009
+ BONUS DVD AUD SHOT 118min

Disc-One
1.Introduction
2.Old Friends ~ Bookends Theme
3.Hazy Shade of Winter
4.I Am a Rock
5.America
6.Kathy’s Song
7.Hey Schoolgirl
8. Be Bop A Lula
9.Scarborough Fair
10. Homeward Bound
11.Video: The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
12.Mrs Robinson (incl: Not Fade Away)
13.Slip Slidin’ Away
14.El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
15.Bright Eyes *
16.A Heart in New York *
17.Perfect Moment ~ Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep *

Disc-Two
1.Boy in the Bubble #
2.Graceland #
3.Still Crazy After All These Years #
4.Only Living Boy in New York
5.My Little Town
6.Bridge Over Troubled Water
– Encore 1 –
7.Sound of Silence
8.The Boxer
– Encore 2 –
9.Leaves That Are Green
10.Cecilia ~
11. Band Introduction ~
12.Cecilia(reprise)

*Art Garfunkel solo
# Paul Simon solo

simon & garfunkel band
Mark Stewart (Guitars, Cello, Saxophone) / Jamey Haddad (Percussion)
Rob Schwimmer (Keyboards, Theramin) / Jim Keltner (Drums)
Pino Palladino (Bass) / Larry Saltzman (Guitar) / Warren Bernhardt (Piano)

Complete coverage of all performances, final edition! !
Simon & Garfunkel—the peerless duo known for their crystal-clear vocals and sublime melodies—returned to Japan for the first time in 16 years to perform their timeless masterpieces. This release features a complete, high-fidelity recording of their historic concert at the Budokan on July 15, 2009—their first-ever performance at the venue.
The audio has been meticulously mastered to ensure a seamless listening experience, with fine adjustments made to volume levels for each song to accommodate the shifts between acoustic and electric sets. Rather than the thin, artificial sound often associated with digital recordings, this release delivers a rich, full-bodied sound with deep, resonant mid-to-low frequencies. True to the Sylph label's reputation, the recording captures the thrilling atmosphere and impact of the live venue so vividly that you will feel as though you are right there, reliving that unforgettable night.
As a bonus, the package includes a rare DVD featuring audience-shot footage of the concert. The duo delivered a magnificent, moving two-hour performance—a rare treat for an arena-scale show. Beyond the energetic performances by Simon and Garfunkel themselves, the backing band consisted of top-tier musicians whose skillful, pleasing arrangements shine throughout the concert, making for a thoroughly satisfying listening experience from start to finish. This is likely their final tour... Forty years after their initial breakup, this essential memorial release brings their miraculous harmonies and legendary songs—such as "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water"—back to life in a deeply moving experience.