Name: SANTANA - CHICAGO 1985 SOUNDBOARD (2 CD-R)
SKU: K39895
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Bismarck Theatre, Chicago, IL, USA 12th June 1985 STEREO SBD

　The “BEYOND APPEARANCES” era was once called the hidden realm of sound sources. A new treasure soundboard has appeared that overturns that reputation.

　This work includes the “June 12, 1985 Chicago Performance.” It is a stereo soundboard recording. Speaking of the “BEYOND APPEARANCES” era, even masterpiece-class audience recordings were hard to find, but our soundboard masterpieces such as “CUYAHOGA FALLS 1985 (Uxbridge 1346)” and “MILLER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1985 (Uxbridge 2648)” have opened up the hidden territory. This work is a new soundboard masterpiece that joins the collection. First, let’s take a bird’s-eye view of the activities at that time and check their respective positions.

●1985
(“BEYOND APPEARANCES” released on February 25th)
・April 27th – May 10th: North America #1 (11 shows)
・May 30th – June 16th: North America #2 (14 shows) ←★here★
・June 28th – July 14th: North America #3 (13 shows) ←※MILLER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1985
・July 26th – August 22nd: North America #4 (15 shows)
・November 15th: Albany show
●1986
・January 18th / May 24th: North America #5 (2 shows)
・June 1st: SOUND MARKET ’86 appearances
: June 5th-12th: Australia + Hawaii (6 shows)
; July 12th-August 17th: North America #6 (21 shows)
; September 19th-November 1st: North America #7 (14 shows)
; December 13th: Bournemouth show

[Sequel soundboard unearthed from a collection of personal effects]
　This is SANTANA from 1985/1986. In June 1986, there was also a major event with Jeff Beck, “SOUND MARKET ’86,” but the schedule was basically limited to North America. Meanwhile, this Chicago performance was the 11th performance of “North America # 2.” It was also 11 days after the 8th performance of “CUYAHOGA FALLS 1985.”

　This work, which conveys such a show, is also a sequel to the recently acclaimed “MILLER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1985.” That masterpiece was unearthed among the belongings of a certain collector, and this work was also found in the same collection. The sound is also very similar. It seems to be a direct mixer, not a broadcasting system, where the cheers seem like distant ripples. The extremely thick live performance blasts out of the speakers with its bare core, allowing you to fully enjoy the other-dimensional synchronization of the intense live performance and your entire body perfectly matching.

　What’s more, the balance is also well-balanced, which is wonderful. Although it is a live mix that was not intended for playback on home audio, the synths and effects are well-decorated, and the sparkling feel of the 1980s is firmly present. The overall balance of the ensemble is good, and it is a rare masterpiece that has a raw, direct connection yet also a sense of production.

[A treasured live album with Buddy Guy as a guest]
　This live soundboard depicts a full show that is different from both “CUYAHOGA FALLS 1985” and “MILLER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1985.” Let’s organize the set by comparing it with both of them.

●Beyond Appearance (8 songs)
Brotherhood / Spirit / Who Loves You (＊) / Say It Again / Breaking Out (＊) / Two Points of View / Touchdown Raiders (＊) / Right Now
●Others (14 songs +α)
Santana: Savor / Soul Sacrifice
Heavenly Guardian: Incident at Neshabur / Black Magic Woman-Gypsy Queen
Santana III: Batuka / No One To Depend On
Others: Primera Invasion / Open Invitation / She’s Not There / Waited All My Life / Body Surfing / Super Boogie (Blues Jam) / Before We Go (★) / Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile)
*Note: Songs marked with “★” are from the classic soundboard album “CUYAHOGA FALLS 1985”, and songs marked with “*” are from “MILLER MUSIC FESTIVAL 1985”.

…And that’s how it goes. The style is basically similar to “CUYAHOGA FALLS 1985,” with the addition of “Before We Go.” As the tour progressed, the number of songs from “BEYOND APPEARANCES” seemed to decrease and they shifted to more standard songs, but this was still a generous performance of eight songs. Even more impressive was the guest. Perhaps because it was Chicago, the mecca of blues, the great Buddy Guy made an appearance. A spectacular collaboration was realized with “Super Boogie” and the subsequent jam.

　The “BEYOND APPEARANCES” era, which quickly became a soundboard masterpiece from a hidden gem of a sound source, is a new masterpiece that will also imbue your brain with his collaboration with Buddy Guy. A hidden treasure of music history unearthed from the belongings of a core collector. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content.

★A stereo soundboard recording of the “June 12, 1985 Chicago performance.” Newly unearthed among the belongings of a certain collector, this recording features a live performance with a rich core, directly connected to the mix table, blasting out of the speakers. The balance is perfectly balanced, and it exudes a sparkling ’80s vibe. This is a new masterpiece that will also imbue your brain with the generous performance of the rare “BEYOND APPEARANCES” numbers and collaborations with Buddy Guy.

Disc:1 (74:48)
1. Brotherhood
2. Spirit
3. Primera Invasion
4. Open Invitation
5. She’s Not There / Marbles
6. Incident At Neshabur
7. I’ve Waited All My Life
8. Body Surfing
9. Who Loves You
10. Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen
11. Katia > Say It Again
12. Breaking Out Incl. Bass Solo

Disc:2 (71:35)
1. Super Boogie with Buddy Guy
2. Blues Jam with Buddy Guy
3. Savor
4. Soul Sacrifice
5. Batuka
6. No One To Depend On
7. Two Points Of View
8. Touchdown Raiders
9. Before We Go
10. Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile)
11. Right Now Incl. Band Introductions

Carlos Santana: guitar, percussion, vocals
Alex Ligertwood: guitar, vocals
Graham Lear: drums
Alphonso Johnson: bass
Chester Thompson: keyboards, vocals
Sterling Crew: keyboards
Orestes Vilato: percussion, vocals
Armando Peraza: percussion, vocals
Raul Rekow: percussion, vocals
Greg Walker: vocals

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