GUNS N’ ROSES / Osaka Monarchy Live in Osaka 2009 (3CDR)

◆Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan 16th December 2009
Disc 1
01. intro
02. Chinese Democracy
03. Welcome To The Jungle
04. It's So Easy
05. Mr. Brownstone
06. Shackler's Revenge
07.If The World
08. Jam featuring Richard Fortus (James Bond Theme)
09. Live And Let Die
10.Sorry
11.Rocket Queen
12. Prostitute
13. Jam ~ Dizzy Reed Piano Solo (Ziggy Stardust)
14. Street Of Dreams
15. Jam

Disc 2
01. Scraped
02. Frank Ferrer Drums Solo
03. You Could Be Mine
04. Jam
05. Axl Rose Piano Solo
06.November Rain
07. Jam
08.I.R.S.
09. DJ Ashba Guitar Solo
10. Sweet Child O' Mine
11. Catcher In The Rye
12. Out Ta Get Me
13. Bumblefoot Guitar Solo (The Pink Panther Theme)
14. Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Disc 3
01. Whole Lotta Rosie
02. This I Love
03.Nightrain
Encore;
04. Madagascar
05. Better
06. Sonic Reducer (featuring Tommy Stinson on lead vocal)
07. Patience
08. Don't Cry
09. Paradise City
10. Curtain Call ~ My Way

◇Personnel;
W. Axl Rose (vocal, piano)
Richard Fortus (guitar)
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (guitar)
DJ Ashba (guitar)
Tommy Stinson (bass)
Frank Ferrer (drums)
Dizzy Reed (keyboards) & Chris Pitman (keyboards, percussion)

This release captures the complete, uncut, three-hour "date-stretching live" performance at Kyocera Dome on December 16th, a 10-minute concert from the 2009 Japan tour, which consisted of only two shows in Osaka and Tokyo. The high-quality original audience recording, unique to the XAVEL label, has been digitally remastered in 24-bit, resulting in a masterpiece of undeniable realism and balance. The late 2009 East Asian pilgrimage, planned for four shows (one in Taiwan, one in Korea, and two in Japan), featured some highlights, including the first official tour supporting the album "Chinese Democracy" and the introduction of new guitarist DJ Ashba to the Gunners. However, the economic downturn at the time held back the show, leading to a disappointing start. However, the eternally charismatic Axl Rose didn't let the dismal conditions deter him! Due to equipment issues, the show started well past its scheduled start time, and the venue finally went dark around 9 PM, marking the beginning of the "legendary tour's first act." It was a spectacular three-hour rock show featuring both classic and modern hits, and in the second half, Axl even "spontaneously" broke into the set with "Whole Lotta Rosie"! The roar of the crowd was truly memorable. During the encore, they stopped playing "Paradise City" and performed "Better" and "Patience," putting on a fantastic stage that could be described as the true essence of GN'R's unpredictable live performances. The Tokyo performance, which took place three days later, was even longer and featured more songs, so it seemed to completely steal the show at the Osaka performance. However, the acoustics in the venue were far superior, and Axel's voice was in top form with incredible versatility, cutting through the air with his incredible voice, giving courage to those who had missed the last train and looking forward to the next day.