STRATOVARIUS / SPIRIT FREE Big Cat Osaka 2009 (2CDR)

STRATOVARIUS – SPIRIT FREE
(2CDR) SY1004
Live at Big Cat, Osaka, Japan – September 10, 2009

DISC-1
01. INTRO (SE)
02. DESTINY
03. HUNTING HIGH AND LOW
04. SPEED OF LIGHT
05. KISS OF JUDAS
06. DEEP UNKNOWN
07. A MILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY
08. LEGIONS
09. WINTER SKIES
10. PHOENIX

DISC-2
01. GUITAR/BASS SOLO BATTLE
02. FOREVER IS TODAY
03. TWILIGHT SYMPHONY
04. HIGHER WE GO
05. EAGLEHEART
-Encore-
06. FOREVER
07. FATHER TIME
08. KEY SOLO/BLACK DIAMOND

Timo Kotipelto (Vocals)
Lauri Porra (Bass)
Jens Johansson (Keyboards)
Jörg Michael (Drums)
Matias Kupiainen (Guitar)

Having overcome a major turning point and welcomed a new guitarist, Stratovarius visited Japan in 2009—the year marking their 20th anniversary—to tour in support of their 12th album, *Polaris*! This release features a complete recording of the September 10th show in Osaka from that tour, captured with superb sound quality that delivers incredible power and an immersive live atmosphere!
The show kicks off with "Destiny"! They launch into a barrage of signature songs right from the start, instantly heating up the venue. The set includes tracks from the new album, as well as a solo battle segment featuring new members Matias and Lauri—where they even throw in the intro to Yngwie Malmsteen's "Far Beyond The Sun"! The band displays the exceptional musicianship and song catalog expected of veterans, combined with a live performance that knows exactly how to energize the crowd. Timo Kotipelto’s commanding presence as a frontman is, quite simply, outstanding! A must-listen for fans—the latest 2009 live performance from Stratovarius, that rare melodic metal band that always delivers a consistently solid, professional live show!