I was watching some of the video links from the 1990 Japanese Tour and was struck by the quality of the playing and performance by each member of the band. The video of "Almost Hear You Sigh" is a partcularly striking, in that it illustrates how musical Bill's bass playing is and how locks so symbiotically with Charlie's kick drum. They certainly feed off each other in a musical way.

Bill's sound is so much more spacious and fills the out the sound in a much wider musical spectrum than Darryl's. Listen to "Happy" from the same show. Bill and Charlie carry that tune and I think Keith might even remember the words!

I wish I could have seen them on this tour.

Bill is sorely missed and I so hope that he might join the guys on stage in London in August.

<The video of "Almost Hear You Sigh" is a partcularly striking>

I was just watching that clip myself. Great stuff!

Presuming its the 26.2.90 show youre referring to (which was televised)>...as good a version of 'Happy' as I've ever heard.

A serious contender for best stadium show of the last 25 years, for me. Certainly in the top three or four. That run of songs from AHYS through to a breathtaking 'Gimme Shelter' (with Mick getting really carried away at the end) is stunning....and the version of 'Sympathy' from this show (later used, but in heavily edited form on 'Flashpoint') is as good as ANY version that's ever been done.

I think I can agree on that Gazza. The tokyo shows are very good.

I'm still wondering why Japanese TV station deleted 3D version of 2000 Light Years From Home from their program
despite they distributed Blue-Red glasses widely before broadcasting.
[www.pulltime3d.com]

Yeah.. I`ve always loved Almost Hear You Sigh.. that version is awesome!! Charlie + Bill = pure magic!!

The feb 26th show certainly is one of the most played 'new' Stones concerts - for my ears. RS Should have released that one on video - and kept At The Max for IMAX cinemas only

Couldn't agree with you more about this show. Keith on Sympathy amazes me every time. The instrumental during AHYS is perfect, I can't listen to the Wembley version because nothing can top it. If there's a better stadium gig since 1990 I've yet to see it.

thanks for these comments... I need some guidance post-'81. I'm going to download the show from Urban Steel's post now.

tomcat Wrote:
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> I was watching some of the video links from the
> 1990 Japanese Tour and was struck by the quality
> of the playing and performance by each member of
> the band. The video of "Almost Hear You Sigh" is
> a partcularly striking, in that it illustrates how
> musical Bill's bass playing is and how locks so
> symbiotically with Charlie's kick drum. They
> certainly feed off each other in a musical way.
>
> Bill's sound is so much more spacious and fills
> the out the sound in a much wider musical spectrum
> than Darryl's. Listen to "Happy" from the same
> show. Bill and Charlie carry that tune and I
> think Keith might even remember the words!
>
> I wish I could have seen them on this tour.
>
> Bill is sorely missed and I so hope that he might
> join the guys on stage in London in August.

The problem with Darryls sound as i see it, is that it´s not distinct like Bills. Bills sound, and his way of playing is really outstanding. The Stones lost a big part of their sound when he left.

Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings

Is there a link for Sympathy, I am realllllllllll intrigued?

SD

Sympathy isn't here sadly but most of the show can be seen here;

see my post above re: Urban Steel, who has many shows posted on gigasize via the Hot Stuff forum here.

This 90 Japan tour has something very special. I love it.
For me the stones were at their best, especially Keith.

Why:
-Long show
-Good set list (with many songs from steel wheels)
-Incredible guitar playing
-Incredible version of Happy (the best modern one)
-They were still sounding fresh
-Bill wyman was really swinging

there's a cool video clip of 1 of the shows @ the Big Egg 1990, where it shows the Stones walkin up the ramp to the stage & all the Japanese are with their hands raised up & bowing to them , thats a custom over there

Does anyone know what is the best silver DVD version of the 2/26/90 show?

Thanks!

Steel Wheels Japan 1990 or Cold Steel Blue would probably be the best ones.

nmaillot Wrote:
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> This 90 Japan tour has something very special. I
> love it.
> For me the stones were at their best, especially
> Keith.
>
> Why:
> -Long show
> -Good set list (with many songs from steel
> wheels)
> -Incredible guitar playing
> -Incredible version of Happy (the best modern
> one)
> -They were still sounding fresh
> -Bill wyman was really swinging


yeah i love when ronnie does that killer solo on happy and keith gives him the thumbs up afterwards

Gazza Wrote:
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> Steel Wheels Japan 1990 or Cold Steel Blue would
> probably be the best ones.

Gazza, I assume these are the names of the titles?

What is the label for these titles?

Thanks!

STEEL WHEELS JAPAN 90 IS FROM VGP AND IS EXCELLENT

Cold Blue Steel from Sister Morphine is the best one - usually I prefer 'clean' recordings without those SM-EQ-thingy, but they did a great job on that Tokyo show

Does anyone know where this can be picked up in Tokyo?

I guess Shinjuku is the best place, but any specific shops?

Thanks,

Lee