PAUL McCARTNEY – SEATTLE KINGDOME 1976 (DVD)
$49.00
JAPANESE RELEASE – DVD
Description
The Kingdome, Seattle, Washington, USA 10th June 1976 PRO-SHOT(UPGRADE)
　The now-defunct Seattle Kingdome, opened in March 1976 as a massive venue boasting state-of-the-art facilities, rivaling the Pontiac Silverdome as a venue for supergroups of the time. Led Zeppelin was a prime example, and the release of the definitive soundboard album “SEATTLE 1977,” based on footage of their 1977 live performance, is still fresh in our memory. As evidenced by the pro-shot footage that served as the basis for their sound, the Kingdome was capable of accommodating over 60,000 people during concerts, and was equipped with a state-of-the-art video system that projected concert footage onto in-venue screens. Wings was the first rock group to benefit from the Kingdome’s cutting-edge facilities and its ability to draw large audiences.
　In fact, Wings was the first rock concert held at the Kingdome (June 10th), and their presence established the image of the venue as a large venue used by big names to hold concerts in Seattle. Speaking of the Kingdome and Wings, the film “Rockshow” from the 1976 Over America Tour also comes to mind.
　Because the opening credits were actually performances of “Venus And Mars / Rock Show” at the Kingdome, and because it was advertised for a while after its release as having been filmed at the same venue, it was generally assumed that the film was shot at the Kingdome. However, research conducted by enthusiasts over the past 20 years has revealed that there were actually only four Kingdome takes, with the majority of the footage being filmed at the LA Forum on the final day of the tour. However, for the reasons mentioned above, there is footage of Wings’ stage performance at the Kingdome that is separate from “ROCKSHOW.” This was the footage used on the screen that day.
　This footage was leaked in the 1990s, but at the time, “ROCKSHOW” was synonymous with Kingdom, so it was simply taken as an outtake from “ROCKSHOW.” However, while “ROCKSHOW” was actually recorded on film, the footage for the screen was recorded on videotape. Therefore, the filming route and image quality are completely different. And above all, it contained great value in that it allowed viewers to see plenty of the real Kingdom performance, which was rare at “ROCKSHOW.”
　Unlike “ROCKSHOW,” however, this footage was not intended for public release; it was merely a recording of screen footage for archival purposes. As a result, there was a major cut just as Jimmy McCulloch began his guitar solo on “Medicine Jar,” and, unfortunately, the entirety of “Yesterday” was left out due to an unfortunate timing when the videotape was changed. The second half of the live performance was also left out. Due to the recording condition, and the initial misconception that most of the footage overlapped with “ROCKSHOW,” this extremely valuable footage did not attract much attention.
　This footage is valuable not only because it captures the authentic Kingdom stage performance, but also because it has great value as a documentary, showing the relaxed moments between songs that were almost entirely cut from the “Rock Show” version. For example, Paul goofing around after “Lady Madonna.” Or Paul and Denny Laine laughing hysterically after “Yesterday” (while Trevor Jones is setting up the microphone in the background). And there’s also the scene where they sit and relax between songs during the acoustic set. Most of these relaxed moments, unique to live performances, were apparently cut from the film.
　Additionally, while “ROCKSHOW,” shot on film, had a generally darker impression, this version offers a more vivid sense of the actual stage’s brightness, a quality unique to video. While the audio is a video-feed soundboard, similar to Zep’s Kingdome performance, “ROCKSHOW” famously replaced Linda and Denny’s backing vocals and even overdubbed the cheers. Therefore, this version is even more valuable in that it conveys the rawness of the actual live performance, without any replacements.
　While this pro-shot footage has been familiar since the video era, as distribution diverged, it resulted in a proliferation of copies with poor color reproduction. In fact, this state seems more common today. However, this time, we have exclusively obtained a copy with fewer dubs and vivid colors, and have made it into a DVD. As mentioned earlier, the original footage was not intended for public release, and the roughness of the 1970s video image is somewhat evident, but the image quality is certainly improved compared to previously available versions.
　This release goes beyond simply recording the footage for the concert. It adds footage of the pre-show at the Kingdome concert, as seen in the tour documentary “WINGS OVER THE WORLD,” to the beginning, enhancing the sense of realism of the concert. Furthermore, as a visual adjustment that will impress enthusiasts, additional footage of the Kingdome performance broadcast on the American news program “GOODNIGHT AMERICA” has been included. Of particular note is “Yesterday.” This performance, which unfortunately wasn’t captured on video, is fully captured here. This footage was shot on film, but from a completely different angle than “Rockshow,” and even features a subtle overlap with the Beatles’ live performance of “A Hard Day’s Night.” The
　final two songs were also broadcast during “GOODNIGHT AMERICA,” but, as is typical of news programs, they are fragmented. However, this meticulous editing has resulted in the longest version of the Kingdome footage. In other words, not only is the screen footage itself upbeat, but this footage conveys the true enthusiasm of the Kingdome show even more than “Rockshow.” In the first place, there are probably many enthusiasts who don’t know that news footage existed at the Kingdome. Therefore, the longest and best version will definitely satisfy enthusiasts who have been accustomed to watching it since the video era!
　final two songs were also broadcast during “GOODNIGHT AMERICA,” but, as is typical of news programs, they are fragmented. However, this meticulous editing has resulted in the longest version of the Kingdome footage. In other words, not only is the screen footage itself upbeat, but this footage conveys the true enthusiasm of the Kingdome show even more than “Rockshow.” In the first place, there are probably many enthusiasts who don’t know that news footage existed at the Kingdome. Therefore, the longest and best version will definitely satisfy enthusiasts who have been accustomed to watching it since the video era!
・Leaked pro shots with a different camera angle than the movie “Rockshow”
・Upgraded source with more vivid colors than previously released
・Missing “Yesterday”, “Silly Love Songs”, and “Band On The Run” are supplemented from the broadcast source of Monday Night Special
・Video supplement before the start of “Wings Over The World”
1. Introduction
2. Venus And Mars
3. Rock Show
4. Jet
5. Let Me Roll It
6. Spirits Of Ancient Egypt
7. Medicine Jar
8. Maybe I’m Amazed
9. Call Me Back Again
10. Lady Madonna
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. Live And Let Die
13. Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me)
14. Richard Cory
15. Bluebird
16. I’ve Just Seen A Face
17. Blackbird
18. Yesterday
19. You Gave Me The Answer
20. My Love
21. Listen To What The Man Said
22. Let ‘Em In
23. Silly Love Songs
24. Band On The Run
2. Venus And Mars
3. Rock Show
4. Jet
5. Let Me Roll It
6. Spirits Of Ancient Egypt
7. Medicine Jar
8. Maybe I’m Amazed
9. Call Me Back Again
10. Lady Madonna
11. The Long And Winding Road
12. Live And Let Die
13. Picasso’s Last Words (Drink To Me)
14. Richard Cory
15. Bluebird
16. I’ve Just Seen A Face
17. Blackbird
18. Yesterday
19. You Gave Me The Answer
20. My Love
21. Listen To What The Man Said
22. Let ‘Em In
23. Silly Love Songs
24. Band On The Run
PRO-SHOT COLOUR NTSC Approx.83min.
