ROYAL HUNT / WELCOME TO ANOTHER WORLD (2CDR)

ROYAL HUNT / WELCOME TO ANOTHER WORLD
– SY0379
Live at Banana Hall, Osaka, Japan – May 21, 2002

DISC-1
01. TAKE OFF (INTRO)
02. THE MISSION
03. EXIT GRAVITY - SURRENDER
04. CLEAN SWEEP
05. WAYSTED TIME
06. LIES
07. RUNNING WILD
08. DAY IN, DAY OUT
09. RIVER OF PAIN
10. LAST GOODBYE

DISC-2
01. DRUM SOLO
02. DREAMLINE
03. DAYS OF NO TRUST
04. MESSAGE TO GOD
05. FLIGHT
-Encore 1-
06. KEYBOARD SOLO
07. BLUES
08. MARTIAL ARTS
09. VOICES
10. COLD CITY LIGHTS
11. TOTAL RECALL
-Encore 2-
12. FOLLOW ME

A complete, high-fidelity recording of the May 21st Osaka show from the 2002 Japan tour supporting the album *The Mission*! Although the two female backing vocalists did not participate in this tour, vocalist John West—who joined the band on the previous album—has fully settled in, delivering soulful performances of André’s brilliant compositions. The setlist focuses on tracks from the new album and its predecessor, while also showcasing classic hits in the middle section. During "River of Pain," John West appears in Native American attire, adding a visual spectacle that really gets the crowd excited! While the core setlist remains consistent, the Osaka encore features a special moment where André performs a solo on his keytar, seamlessly transitioning into a blues jam session with the band. There is also a special treat for the final day: after the outro tape finishes, André and John return to the stage in response to encore requests. They perform the beautiful ballad "Follow Me," bringing the Japan tour to a moving conclusion. The band's performance was outstanding; true to form, they certainly didn't let the fans down!

[Review from a specialist magazine]:
A CD-R featuring a high-quality audience recording. The setlist on the 21st was more extensive than on the 17th; the encore included a keyboard solo by André, followed immediately by a blues number. Furthermore, even as the announcement signaling the end of the show was playing, John and André returned to the stage to perform "Follow Me" as a duo. Fans in Osaka were truly lucky to witness such a finale. The performances on both nights were superb.