MR.BIG / DEFYING GRAVITY AT FESTIVAL HALL, OSAKA 2017 (2CDR)

MR.BIG / DEFYING GRAVITY AT FESTIVAL HALL,
OSAKA – SY1416
Live At Festival Hall, Osaka, Japan October 2nd 2017

Disc-1
01. Pre-Show: Who Will You Run To (Hughes & Thrall)
02. Opening: I Can’t Stand Myself (JAMES BROWN)
03. Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)
04. American Beauty
05. Undertow
06. Alive and Kickin’
07. Temperamental
08. Just Take My Heart
09. Take Cover
10. Green-Tinted Sixties Mind
11. Everybody Needs a Little Trouble
12. Price You Gotta Pay
13. Guitar Solo
14. Open Your Eyes
15.Forever & Back

Disc-2
01. Wild World (Acoustic)
02. Promise Her the Moon (Acoustic)
03. Damn I’m in Love Again (Acoustic)
04. Rock & Roll Over
05. Around the World
06. Bass Solo
07. Addicted to That Rush
08.Band Intro
09. Intermission (Video Narrated by Pat Torpey)
10. To Be With You
11. Colorado Bulldog
12.1992
-Encore-
13. We’re An American Band (Grand Funk Railroad)*
14. Defying Gravity
15.Outro
16. Closing: A Whiter Shade of Pale (PROCOL HARUM)

* Pat on Vocal / Eric on Bass / Paul On Drums / Billy & Matt on Guitar

Eric Martin – lead vocals, guitar
Billy Sheehan – bass, backing vocals
Pat Torpey – percussion, backing vocals
Paul Gilbert – guitar, backing vocals
Matt Starr – drums, backing Vocals

This release features a complete recording of the October 2nd, 2017, Osaka performance from Mr. Big’s Japan tour—their first return to the country in three years, supporting their ninth studio album, *Defying Gravity*. The recording is of the highest possible quality, offering an immersive, high-fidelity experience that puts you right in the heart of the action! With rich, realistic-sounding vocals and instrumentation, combined with a perfect stereo image, this recording captures the pure bliss of the live show. You can truly feel the atmosphere and the electric connection between the band and the audience! Expertly mastered by the Sylph label, this is an exceptional release that is guaranteed to get your blood pumping. The setlist perfectly blends tracks from their latest album—including "Everybody Needs a Little Trouble," "Open Your Eyes," and four others—with a selection of their classic hits. Longtime fans will be especially thrilled that the band dug into their third album, *Bump Ahead*, performing "Temperamental," "Promise Her the Moon," and three other tracks from that record! Despite his battle with Parkinson’s disease, Pat Torpey even took to the drums for "Just Take My Heart." Furthermore, during the encore, he delivered a spirited vocal performance on their cover of "We're an American Band," sending the crowd into a frenzy! From Eric Martin’s youthful, powerhouse vocals to the blistering, virtuosic exchanges between Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan, the entire show is packed with highlights. As they approach their 30th anniversary, Mr. Big continues to evolve—this energetic performance is an absolute must-listen for any fan! The Festival Hall’s magnificent atmosphere naturally brings the band and the fans together, paving the way for a stellar performance—this is an absolute must-have for any fan! Brought to you by the Sylph label, this definitive release of the Osaka show features stunning cover art and superb sound quality, allowing you to relive the entire experience! All the emotion and excitement come flooding back to life!