Pearl Jam - 2003 Tour of Japan compilation

ridley
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edited September 2013 in The Porch
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THE GUESTS ARE SO REFINED
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2003 Tour of Japan

compilation & artwork by ridleybradout

August 2013

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The 2003 tour of Japan was a unique one for Pearl Jam. After concluding an arena tour of Australia, the band found themselves playing to subdued audiences in smaller venues filled with Japanese businessmen in suits and ties. This atmosphere encouraged the band to take a different approach - playing unusual and varied setlists that were at times made up as they went. The rehearsal-like vibe was highly conducive to the band's quieter and more intricate tracks, leading to some special performances that showcased nuances often lost in more traditional concert environments. Having said that, when they decided to rock they did so HARD, with deliciously satisfying guitar-tones and some of Ed's most aggressive vocal performances of the decade. This compilation presents some of the best moments from that tour, the first disc focusing on the more chilled-out performances and the second on the rock. The icing on the cake is that the Japan bootlegs are sound-wise among the best Pearl Jam has ever recorded.

Hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I enjoyed making it :)



Source: Official bootlegs > FLAC > WAV > Nero WaveEditor/SoundTrax > FLAC
2 discs
Total size: 1.01 GB
Total time: 02:39:10
FLAC encoded, includes FFP and Md5 files.

Full high-res artwork included.

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TRACKLIST:

DISC ONE

01 Oceans (Osaka 2003-03-04)
02 Of The Girl (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
03 Thin Air (Osaka 2003-03-04)
04 Off He Goes (Osaka 2003-03-04)
05 Nothing As It Seems (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
06 Untitled (Yokohama 2003-03-01)
07 I Am Mine (Osaka 2003-03-04)
08 Wishlist (Osaka 2003-03-04)
09 Improvisation (Nagoya 2003-03-06)*
10 Immortality (Nagoya 2003-03-06)
11 You Are (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
12 Don't Be Shy (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
13 Last Kiss (Osaka 2003-03-04)
14 Bu$hleaguer (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
15 Black (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
16 Smile (Osaka 2003-03-04)
17 Indifference (Yokohama 2003-03-01)

DISC TWO

01 Can't Keep (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
02 Do The Evolution (Osaka 2003-03-04)
03 Ghost (Osaka 2003-03-04)
04 Hail Hail (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
05 Breakerfall (Osaka 2003-03-04)
06 Corduroy (Yokohama 2003-03-01)
07 Given To Fly (Nagoya 2003-03-06)
08 Lukin (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
09 Not For You (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
10 Brain Of J (Nagoya 2003-03-06)
11 Grievance (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
12 Half Full (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
13 Rearviewmirror (Sendai 2003-02-28 )
14 Rival (Yokohama 2003-03-01)
15 Whipping (Yokohama 2003-03-01)
16 Blood (Tokyo 2003-03-03)
17 Go (Osaka 2003-03-04)
18 Faithfull (Osaka 2003-03-04)
19 Porch (Osaka 2003-03-04)
20 Save You (Osaka 2003-03-04)

*Disc One runs to 82:29, so rather than cull more tracks I decided to deftly edit the Improvisation from Nagoya (which clocked in at almost 6 minutes) and shorten it to bring the duration to under 80 minutes for burning to CD-R. The full version of the track is also included for those who are digital-only these days and unconstrained by disc duration ;)

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  • demetrios
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    Thanks again for another sweet release! :thumbup:
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    What the?

    They played in small venues to businessmen in suits and ties!?

    One thing I think I remember hearing about these shows was that they performed at a strange time for a concert, late afternoon/ early evening.
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  • ridley
    ridley Posts: 172
    BrainofBGA wrote:
    What the?

    They played in small venues to businessmen in suits and ties!?

    One thing I think I remember hearing about these shows was that they performed at a strange time for a concert, late afternoon/ early evening.
    Small-ER venues - compared to the arenas of Australia and the US. Sendai and Nagoya were apparently really small (less than 1000), however Tokyo was in the reasonably large Budokan arena.

    You're right about the strange times - concerts in Japan start much earlier than in the West (I think Ed mentions 5pm during one of the gigs?), so the businessmen in ties were due to people coming straight from work (Ed talks about this during the encore of the Sendai show ;) )

    These shows make for a really unique listen due to how quiet and respectful the crowds are, and the effect this has on the band - highly recommended to anyone who hasn't checked them out before :thumbup:

    Some reviews of the shows for those interested here:
    http://www.twofeetthick.com/concert-chronology/pj2003/
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  • Frankie79
    Frankie79 Cornwall, UK Posts: 203
    Thanks, great effort I will enjoy listening to this this afternoon and it will make a great birthday present for my friend
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  • pleatherman
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    Interesting factoid: This is taken directly from an old Rumor Pit, circa 2003.

    I See Cameras...
    Pearl Jam have always videotaped every show and sometimes this footage makes it to the processing plant and a DVD is born. A DVD by the name of March 1st Yokohama, Japan is still incubating but there's no word yet on its due date or the possiblity of extra features. The previously released Showbox DVD will be available on tenclub.net only until we run out

    This was eventually scrapped in favor of the MSG concert. Another one for the vaults!
  • ridley
    ridley Posts: 172
    pleatherman wrote:
    Interesting factoid: This is taken directly from an old Rumor Pit, circa 2003.

    I See Cameras...
    Pearl Jam have always videotaped every show and sometimes this footage makes it to the processing plant and a DVD is born. A DVD by the name of March 1st Yokohama, Japan is still incubating but there's no word yet on its due date or the possiblity of extra features. The previously released Showbox DVD will be available on tenclub.net only until we run out

    This was eventually scrapped in favor of the MSG concert. Another one for the vaults!
    Cool find :thumbup:

    From the Concert Chronology reviews:
    During many of the shows, one of the techs would hold up a sign with a “$” on it toward the band. Some speculate that this meant that song was a “good take” for the video that was obviously being made (there are numerous cameras). Perhaps another DVD … a few live clips are appearing on the video section of the Ten Club site already.
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  • Nami
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    Awesome! Thanks Ridley!

    This cant download fast enough!! :D

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  • davidtrios
    davidtrios Posts: 9,732
    nicely done.

    it seems like pj liked playing there but havent been back to japan since. i wonder why?
  • DriftingByTheStorm
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  • IcemanDorval
    IcemanDorval Posts: 494
    Wow, incredible job!

    Very well done once again.

    Thanks for sharing.
  • mvw
    mvw Posts: 1,700
    Thank you. Japan '03 always sounds great to me.
  • SVRDhand13
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    I will be DL'ing this tonight.

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  • RB90590
    RB90590 Posts: 227
    One of the best weeks of my life.

    Yes the places were tiny. Sendai could've held a couple thousand, but was under 1,000 (sat last row to sit with friends, it was row 19 center empty behind us). Yokohama was a big theater, Tokyo was an arena, Osaka a theater, and Nagoya kinda had a town hall vibe to it.

    Shows were early, it was awesome. Something amazing about getting to see an epic show in the early evening, then being able to go out and enjoy a night on the town. Think doors were normally around 6, band was on by 7, and we were out eating and drinking by 10.

    Because shows are so early, most people came straight from work. Lots of young professionals. Think the band even got some ties at a show.

    Few personal highlights:
    -The beginning of Sendai. After about 15 minutes we knew we had made the right decision to fly over for these shows. Band was super relaxed, the crowd was great, and the setlist was perfect.

    -"Making it up" Hearing those words at the Osaka show, and watching what went down for the next 90 minutes was something I never thought the band would do. Setlist for the show ended at Off He Goes, after that was a giant ?, the band called audibles for the rest of the night. Also got to see the band play Oceans for the first time.

    - Improv -> Immortality in Nagoya. Wish I could've had a safety meeting before that set.


    Set here looks pretty good. Personally I will never listen, but looking over tracks and cities just brought back a rush of amazing memories of a special time and place in my life.
  • jonsey30
    jonsey30 Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 1,005
    This is awesome, thanks for compiling and uploading! I know what I''ll be listening to for the rest of the day.
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  • diamond_marmalade
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    This looks great - Are we able to just download? Any fees?
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  • monkeewrench
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    Can't wait to download this, thanks Brad!!!
  • IcemanDorval
    IcemanDorval Posts: 494
    I am listening to the first CD now. Good stuff.

    I really like the slower pace for songs like Nothing as it seems and Immortality. Sometimes I feel they play some songs too fast nowadays.
  • smanchac1
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    Thanks for this!

    Downloading now :)
  • Nami
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    brilliant as usual! :clap:
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  • fotd
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    Listening to the first disc now. Thank you!
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