{"product_id":"ian-gillan-clear-air-turbulence-japan-tour-1977-kouseinenkin-kaikan-osaka-2cdr","title":"Ian Gillan \/ Clear Air Turbulence Japan Tour 1977 Kouseinenkin Kaikan Osaka (2CDR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCD01:\u003cbr\u003e01 Clear Air Turbulence\u003cbr\u003e02 Money Lender\u003cbr\u003e03 Child In Time\u003cbr\u003e04 My Baby Loves Me\u003cbr\u003e05 Mercury High\u003cbr\u003e06 Over The Hill\u003cbr\u003e07 What's Your Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD02:\u003cbr\u003e01 Scarabus\u003cbr\u003e02 Trying To Get To You\u003cbr\u003e03 Twin Exhausted\u003cbr\u003e04 Smoke On The Water \u0026gt; Encore Break\u003cbr\u003e-(Encore)-\u003cbr\u003e05 Rock \u0026amp; Roll Medley \u0026gt; Encore Break\u003cbr\u003e-(Encore)-\u003cbr\u003e06 Woman From Tokyo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonnel:\u003cbr\u003eIan Gillan - Vocals\u003cbr\u003eRay Fenwick - Guitars \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eColin Towns - Keyboards \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eJohn Gustafson - Bass \u0026amp; Vocals\u003cbr\u003eMark Nauseef - Drums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis live recording captures a performance by the Ian Gillan Band—a supergroup formed by rock legend and former Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan—during their first tour of Japan in 1977. Specifically, this is the show from September 12, 1977, at the Kosei Nenkin Kaikan in Osaka. As one would expect from 1977, Ian Gillan delivers powerful, soaring vocals that vividly recall his glory days with Deep Purple. While he remains active as the voice of Deep Purple to this day, this recording dates to four years after his initial departure from the band—arguably a period when he was at his absolute peak. Although an official recording of the Tokyo show from this tour has been released, the Osaka performance stands out for its relaxed atmosphere and Gillan's impressive high-pitched wails. The band displays such great chemistry and camaraderie that you can truly feel the difference in the performance quality when the members are so in sync. The setlist focuses primarily on tracks from their new album, *Clear Air Turbulence*, but also includes Deep Purple classics like \"Child In Time,\" \"Smoke On The Water,\" and \"Woman From Tokyo.\" The biggest surprise is the arrangement of \"Child In Time\"—featuring an \"Oriental\" (or perhaps \"Asian,\" in modern parlance) style—which offers a brilliant, 180-degree departure from the original Deep Purple version and serves as the absolute highlight of the set. This is a fantastic recording that truly showcases a superb vocalist. Although it is an audience recording, the sound quality is remarkably clear and excellent. While there is some slight instability at times, the performance remains solid and impassioned throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PHOENIX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55637210399019,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0846\/6475\/files\/1_5107b73d-bc7a-4406-89cf-5eb85f8e23d1.jpg?v=1789657830","url":"https:\/\/wmlshopjapan.com\/it\/products\/ian-gillan-clear-air-turbulence-japan-tour-1977-kouseinenkin-kaikan-osaka-2cdr","provider":"WML Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}