{"product_id":"travis-but-if-you-sing-sing-makuhari-messe-ss-2003-1cdr","title":"TRAVIS \/ BUT IF YOU SING SING Makuhari Messe SS 2003 (1CDR)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRAVIS – BUT IF YOU SING SING\u003cbr\u003e(1CDR) SY0498\u003cbr\u003eSUMMER SONIC 2003 TOKYO\u003cbr\u003eLive at Makuhari Messe Hall No. 3 (Indoor Stage), Chiba, Japan – August 2, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. OPENING\u003cbr\u003e2. SING\u003cbr\u003e3. WRITING TO REACH YOU\u003cbr\u003e4. THE BEAUTIFUL OCCUPATION (NEW SONG)\u003cbr\u003e5. DRIFTWOOD\u003cbr\u003e6. AS YOU ARE\u003cbr\u003e7. RE-OFFENDER (NEW SONG)\u003cbr\u003e8. THE FEAR\u003cbr\u003e9. SIDE\u003cbr\u003e10. INDEFINITELY\u003cbr\u003e11. LOVE WILL COME THROUGH (NEW SONG)\u003cbr\u003e12. COMING AROUND\u003cbr\u003e13. HUMPTY DUMPTY LOVE SONG\u003cbr\u003e14. HOW MANY HEARTS (NEW SONG)\u003cbr\u003e15. TURN\u003cbr\u003e– encore –\u003cbr\u003e16. WHY DOES IT ALWAYS RAIN ON ME?\u003cbr\u003e17. PEACE THE FUCK OUT (NEW SONG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wait is over for the sixth installment in our summer festival series! UK band Travis—who have resumed activities and are generating huge excitement among fans with the announcement of new material—performed at Summer Sonic! This release features a complete, high-fidelity recording of their set as the indoor stage headliner at Makuhari Messe on August 2, 2003.\u003cbr\u003eThe show kicks off with a string of classic tracks from their smash-hit album *The Man Who*, instantly electrifying the crowd. As for the new material, they played a remarkable five new songs! These tracks combine elegance with dynamism, showcasing the band's continued evolution. It is a treat for fans to hear live versions of these songs so early on.\u003cbr\u003e\"The Fear\" is performed as a powerful rock version, and during the encore staple \"Why Does It Always Rain On Me?\", the band sings \"Watashi wa Francis desu\" (I am Francis) instead of the original lyrics, sending the crowd into a frenzy. A 16-song, approximately 70-minute performance! Given the recent lack of new live releases, this latest live recording is sure to be a treat that fans simply can't resist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Review from a specialized music magazine]\u003cbr\u003eThis release captures the band's performance at Summer Sonic Tokyo. It is an audience recording on CD-R. Recorded close to the stage, the sound quality itself is excellent. While there are a few moments where the balance is slightly unstable, this is simply a characteristic of the source recording.\u003cbr\u003eThe chatter from the crowd during \"Sing\" and \"Writing To Reach You\" is quite distracting; however, as the show progresses, the talking dies down, so it is best to just overlook the first half. Naturally, since the chatter is in Japanese, it is all too easy to become overly sensitive to it.\u003cbr\u003eAs for the content, the recording vividly conveys the audience's excitement right from the opening. Having kept a low profile since their 2001 Fuji Rock appearance—after which their tour was cancelled due to drummer Neil's injury—it is only natural that the fans' enthusiasm was at a fever pitch. That palpable, sweltering energy comes through in the audio from start to finish; for those who saw the show, the emotion will come flooding back vividly, while those who missed it can enjoy a rich, immersive experience that simulates being there. Responding to the crowd's enthusiasm, Fran seems in high spirits, frequently speaking Japanese. He shares the happy news—\"It took a while, but we're back. It's amazing!\"—and launches into a string of new songs.\u003cbr\u003e\"The Beautiful Occupation\" (from the charity album *Hope*) and \"Love Will Come Through\" (featured in the film *Moon Mile*) were already known as Travis's new tracks, but \"Re-Offender,\" \"How Many Hearts,\" and \"Peace The Fuck Out\" are brand-new songs that debuted on this tour. Although Fran announced before playing \"The Beautiful Occupation\" that they would perform six new songs that day, they ultimately performed five. Although \"Definition of Wrong\" was originally scheduled to appear before the encore's \"Why Does It Always Rain On Me?\" on this day's setlist, it is unclear whether it was cut due to time constraints or for some other reason; the truth remains a mystery. Incidentally, \"Definition of Wrong\" was unfortunately not performed at the Osaka show either. The setlist focuses on material from their second album while also incorporating new songs.\u003cbr\u003eI highly recommend the rock version of \"The Fear,\" which shines brilliantly in a live setting. It stands out with particular intensity amidst a flow of generally gentle, beautiful melodies. The audience sing-alongs begin with \"Sing,\" continue through \"Turn,\" and reach a crescendo during the encore performance of \"Why Does It Always Rain On Me?\" It is a moving live spectacle that gives you goosebumps. This is an exciting record that leaves you eagerly anticipating a full headline tour in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylph Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55131978236203,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0846\/6475\/files\/1_68e5956a-bc72-4695-9756-d0396155e536.webp?v=1788101611","url":"https:\/\/wmlshopjapan.com\/ja\/products\/travis-but-if-you-sing-sing-makuhari-messe-ss-2003-1cdr","provider":"WML Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}