Disc 1◆Club Citta', Kawasaki, Japan 21st August 201001.intro02. Prologue03. Carpet Of The Sun04. Midas Man05. Running Hard06. Black Flame07. Things I Don't Understand08. Ocean Gypsy09. The Mystic And The Muse10. Mother Russia Disc 2encore;01. Ashes Are Burning◆Hibiya Open Air Theatre, Tokyo, Japan 22nd August 201002.intro03. Prologue04. Carpet Of The Sun05. Midas Man06. Things I Don't Understand07. The Mystic And The Muse08. Running Hard09. Mother Russia ◇Personnel;Annie Haslam (Lead Vocal)Michael Dunford (Guitar)Rave Tesar (Keyboards)Tom Brislin (Keyboards)John Arbo (Bass) & Frank Pagano (Drums) This release features two complete recordings of Renaissance's second Japan tour in nine years, both captured in ultra-high-quality audience recordings. Discs 1 and 2, up to the first track, capture the August 21st performance at Club Citta Kawasaki. The original audience master, recorded from the front row of the venue, has been digitally remastered in 24-bit, resulting in a complete recording of the entire live performance, from the live performance of the opening "Prologue" to the encore finale "Burning Ashes," with a superb, three-dimensional sound. Annie Haslam's vocals defy her age, and her moving performance, particularly in the new song "The Mystic And The Muse," showcases a new dimension to her singing. Her powerful rendition of the ending of "Burning Ashes" is a must-listen for all fans! Tracks 2 onwards on Disc 2 are from her performance at the "Progressive Rock Festival" held the following day at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall. While this is a shorter set at the festival and therefore somewhat less impressive than the Club Citta performance, it captures this precious festival live performance—held under the scorching sun with the sound of cicadas echoing—with excellent sound quality and a strong sense of presence. It's a superb recording that fans shouldn't miss.
