DIANA ROSS – DIANA IN MOTION: OSAKA 2026 (2 CD-R)

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Osaka-Jo Hall, Osaka, Japan 25th May 2026
★Almost a soundboard recording!! The content and sound quality are perfect.

　Diana Ross has returned to Japan for the first time in 11 years. Following the highly acclaimed release of the quick-release album “YOKOHAMA 2026 JAPAN TOUR 1ST NIGHT (Uxbridge 2857),” a second release is here! This time, it’s a super-premium IEM album!!

　This release captures the “May 25, 2026 Osaka-jo Hall performance,” specifically the in-ear monitor recording. While the recent “YOKOHAMA 2026 JAPAN TOUR 1ST NIGHT” featured superb audience recordings from the arena seats, this release is from Osaka, using IEMs. And the sound quality is… well, more on that later. First, let’s take a look at the overall picture of the ongoing world tour, “DIANA IN MOTION 2026,” and confirm the position of the Japanese performance within that context.

“DIANA IN MOTION 2026”
– January 9: Abu Dhabi performance
– February 12-15: Las Vegas (3 performances)
– February 17 – March 22: USA #1 (12 performances)
– May 23 + 25: Japan (2 performances) ←★HERE★
– July 29 – August 2: Europe (3 performances)
– August 16 – September 2: USA #2 (10 performances)

[Diana’s IEM, the star of the show, has absolutely no flaws]
　This is the 2026 schedule that has been announced so far. This visit to Japan only includes two performances in Yokohama and Osaka, and this release is from the final day. In other words, with the recent “YOKOHAMA 2026 JAPAN TOUR 1ST NIGHT” and this release, her 2026 visit to Japan will be complete.

　This album captures the essence of such a show…and it’s incredible. Absolutely amazing. It’s an original recording by the renowned “Strongest Taper in Western Japan,” a familiar name to our customers. Recently, this “Strongest” has been working not only on audience recordings but also on IEMs. This album is a masterpiece, the finest in this “Strongest Taper IEM Collection.”

　In fact, the sound on this album is perfect. While the term “IEM audio” is used broadly, the quality varies greatly. It’s not uncommon to find recordings with click tracks or staff instructions mixed in, and some have unbalanced sound, poor stability, or simply a thin sound—some simply can’t be praised. However, this album is the complete opposite. There are no click tracks, no staff instructions, and absolutely no noise. It’s perfectly stable, there are no dropouts, and the balance of the performance is extremely well-maintained. It completely lacks the common shortcomings of IEMs, and sounds exactly like a soundboard recording.

　And it’s the kind that connects directly to the mixing console. The performance and vocals are raw and incredibly visceral, creating an immersive experience where Diana’s voice seems to seep out from deep within your brain. At 82 years old, the power, volume, and richness of her voice are unbelievable. Including the accuracy of her pitch, it’s only with IEMs that you can see right through to the fact that she’s “really singing properly,” and not only can you confirm that, you’re reminded once again that she is a living legend. Her singing on the cover of Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain” is particularly goosebump-inducing.

　The balance of the musicians is superb. The mix of IEMs varies greatly depending on whose in-ear monitors are being used, but this recording features Diana’s IEMs. As a result, even with a large band and chorus, and a large number of people on stage, each individual voice and each instrument can be heard with delicate clarity. The cheers between songs are like distant ripples, so there is no sense of being in a concert hall. However, even that is not a flaw but a strength. It creates an otherworldly sense of immersion where only the “Queen’s” voice and the performance dominate your mind.

[A rich and varied Osaka night]
　This perfect IEM sound allows you to enjoy a treasure trove of masterpieces lasting approximately 117 minutes. It is considerably longer than the approximately 106 minutes of the first day’s (Yokohama) performance, and the setlist is also more varied. Let’s compare and organize them here.

●Classics (18 songs)
– 60s Supremes: Baby Love / You Can’t Hurry Love / Come See About Me / Stop! In the Name Of Love
– 70s: Touch Me in the Morning / I’m Still Waiting / Love Hangover / Ease On Down The Road / The Boss / Don’t Explain (★) / Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) / Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) / Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
– 80s: I’m Coming Out / Chain Reaction / If We Hold On Together / Upside Down / Why Do Fools Fall In Love
●Others (8 songs + 4 songs)
– 90s and later: More Today Than Yesterday / Take Me Higher / I Will Survive
– Thank You: Time to Call (★) / Count on Me / In Your Heart / If The World Just Danced / Thank You (★)
– Rhonda Ross Kendrick Corner: Some Day / Driving Me Away / Back to Love / Maybe I’ll Fly
*Note: The “★” mark indicates a song that was not played at the Yokohama show and was performed on a rotating basis.

…And so it goes. “Endless Love,” which was played in Yokohama, was omitted, but in its place were “Time to Call” and “Thank You” from the latest album, and a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Don’t Explain.” Not only was the number of songs increased, but “Time to Call” was also an extremely rare song, as this was only the second time it was performed on stage.

　Also, just like in Yokohama, there was a segment featuring her daughter, Rhonda Ross Kendrick. Her singing ability, inherited from her mother, is even more striking when heard through in-ear monitors (IEMs). And in the final song of the set, “I Will Survive,” you can enjoy the solo parts of each band member. The techniques of the R&B musicians are laid bare by the clear sound of the IEMs, and their skills are simply magnificent. Immediately after the show ended with “Thank You,” Diana quickly turned off her in-ear monitors, so there wasn’t much lingering afterglow, but that rawness was also interesting in its own way.

　From the Supremes of the 60s to her latest works of the 2020s, this 117-minute album offers a direct, immersive experience of the culmination of a career spanning over 60 years. This new masterpiece from Japan boasts a sound that defies the concept of IEMs, showcasing her incredible talent. Experience the voice of the “Queen” who has survived the world of Billboard for over 60 years, imprinted directly into your mind with this direct-sounding recording.

★Original IEM recording of the “May 25, 2026 Osaka-jo Hall performance.” This latest work by “Western Japan’s strongest taper” is completely free of clicks and noise, sounding exactly like a soundboard recording. The immersive experience of the “Queen’s” voice, which shows no signs of decline even at 82 years old, seeping out from within your mind is otherworldly. Enjoy the full 117-minute show, including songs that varied from day to day and were not present at the Yokohama performance. This is a new masterpiece from Japan that the world can be proud of.

Disc:1 (53:42)
1. Overture
2. I’m Coming Out
3. More Today Than Yesterday (Spiral Starecase cover)
4. Baby Love
5. You Can’t Hurry Love
6. Come See About Me
7. Stop! In the Name of Love
8. Touch Me in the Morning
9. Chain Reaction
10. I’m Still Waiting
11.Time to Call
12. Love Hangover
13. Take Me Higher
14. Ease on Down the Road
15. Count on Me
16. Some Day
17. Driving Me Away (Rhonda Ross Kendrick cover)
18. Back to Love (Rhonda Ross Kendrick cover)
19. Maybe I’ll Fly (Rhonda Ross Kendrick cover)

Disc:2 (63:23)
1. The Boss
2. If We Hold on Together
3. Upside Down
4. Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
5. Don’t Explain
6. In Your Heart
7. If the World Just Danced
8. Why Do Fools Fall in Love (Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers cover)
9. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)
10. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Ashford & Simpson cover)
11. I Will Survive
12. Thank You