Simon & Garfunkel / LIVE AT NAGOYA DOME (2CD)

Simon & Garfunkel –
LIVE AT NAGOYA DOME (2CDR) SY0988
Live at Nagoya Dome, Aichi, Japan – July 8, 2009

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. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes #
3. Still Crazy After All These Years #
4. The Only Living Boy in New York
5. My Little Town
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water
– Encore 1 –
7. The 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, Theremin)
Jim Keltner (Drums)
Pino Palladino (Bass)
Larry Saltzman (Guitar)
Warren Bernhardt (Piano)

The unparalleled duo Simon & Garfunkel—renowned for their crystal-clear vocals and sublime melodies—returned to Japan for the first time in 16 years to perform their timeless, brilliant masterpieces! This release features complete recordings from the 2009 Japan Tour—specifically the momentous opening night at Nagoya Dome on July 8 and the two-night stand at Tokyo Dome on July 10 and 11—captured with astonishing, top-tier audio quality that defies the typical acoustics of a dome venue. Virtually free of the reverberation issues common to dome venues, the recording faithfully captures every sound—from the duo's vocals to every instrumental detail—with startling realism. Meticulous mastering ensures a seamless listening experience, with fine adjustments made to volume levels for each song to accommodate the shifts between acoustic and electric sets. The sound avoids the thin, sterile quality often associated with digital recordings, instead delivering a rich, full-bodied tone with warm mid-to-low frequencies. True to the Sylph label's signature style, the recording offers an immersive, high-impact atmosphere that gives you goosebumps—making you feel as though you are right there in the venue and bringing those moving nights back to life. This is a standout release that sets itself apart from the rest; we highly recommend listening through speakers rather than headphones to fully appreciate it. The tour is based on the "Old Friends" tour structure, featuring a magnificent, deeply moving performance that spans a full two hours, including a solo segment in the middle. At the Nagoya show—a historic first for S&G in that city—"A Heart in New York" was dedicated to the late Michael Jackson. While the core setlist remained consistent, the song "Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes" from Paul Simon's solo segment was swapped for "Graceland" starting on the second night in Tokyo. Beyond the duo's energetic performance, the backing band consists of top-tier musicians; their skillful, pleasing arrangements are woven throughout the concert, ensuring a deeply satisfying listening experience from start to finish. This is likely their final tour. Forty years after their initial breakup, this essential memorial release brings timeless classics like "The Sound of Silence" and "Bridge Over Troubled Water" back to life with miraculous harmonies—a moving experience that is a must-have for any fan.