Japan - Live At Budokan 1982

Japan were a British group, who originally formed in 1974 in Lewisham, South London. The band achieved success in the late 1970's and early 1980s, when they were often associated with the burgeoning New Romantic fashion movement (though the band themselves have downplayed any such connection).

Japan's last ever performance was on 16th December 1982 in Nagoya, Japan, this was just five days earlier on the 8th December 1982
at Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan.

The band decided to split just as they were beginning to obtain long-overdue commercial success both in their native UK and internationally, with Oil On Canvas becoming their highest charting British album, reaching number 5. Both Hansa-Ariola and Virgin Records continued to release Japan singles into 1983.

Source: Soundboard & FM.

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@320kbps

Genre: New wave, post punk, synth pop.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

01. Burning Bridges
02. Sons Of Pioneers
03. Alien
04. Gentlemen Take Polaroids
05. Swing
06. Cantonese Boy
07. Visions Of China
08. Nightporter
09. Ghosts
10. Still Life In Mobile Homes
11. Methods Of Dance
12. Quiet Life
13. European Son
14. The Art Of Parties
15. Bamboo Music (duet with Akiko Yano)
16. Taking Islands In Africa (Yukihiro Takahashi sings lead vocals)
17. (applause for encores)
18. Life In Tokyo
19. Canton
20. Good Night (duet with Akiko Yano)

Band Line Up:

David Sylvian - voc, guitar
Mick Karn - bass
Steve Jansen - drums
Richard Barbieri - keys
Ryuichi Sakamoto - add. keys
Members of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO)

YMO joined the band near the end of the set on various songs.

Links: Official David Sylvian site HERE. Good fan site HERE.

Comments: This is from one of the early 'seed' notes for this specific boot. This is one of the last shows Japan ever played! Members of Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) join the band near the end of the set on various songs. The recording was originally captured from its broadcast on Ryuichi Sakamoto's "Sound Street" radio. As with nearly all Sylvian related boots before 2001, lineage is unknown. The tracks on tape are superior but the tape was missing the three tracks that had to be added in from vinyl. Taking Islands in Africa seems to have been a little warped on the LP it was taken from, the other two tracks blend in surprisingly well.

Reloaded - 29/May/2015 - download link in comments. 

Buy: Mp3's at amazon.co.uk Japan

Lily Allen - Live In Germany 2009

This is Lily Allen during the summer performing live at the Hurricane Festival, Eichenring; Scheessel, Germany back on the 21st June 2009.

Despite all the media hype, tabloid press nonsense, and record company issues, Lily remains a very talented artist and live performer.

I was surprised at how much 'stuff' has been written about her, however the wiki entry on her seems to be quite factual rather than a shrine for fans, and gives a reasonably good background. For me it's the music that counts and with some very very talented musicians this is one great concert performance.

Source: FM Radio Broadcast (Germany).

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3@256kbps

Genre: Pop, Pop Rock, Ska, Electro Pop.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

01 – Everyone’s At It
02 – I Could Say
03 – Oh My God
04 – LDN
05 – Back To The Start
06 – He Wasn’t There
07 – Littlest Things
08 – 22
09 – Smile
10 – The Fear
11 – Womanizer
12 – F You
13 – Not Fair

Links: Official Site HERE. Wikipedia HERE.

Comments: In September 2009 Lily Allen saying she sees no way she could ever make a profit making new records announced she has "no plans" to make another album and is not renewing her record contract. She also announced she is considering a career in acting. Time will tell Lily is still touring and adding dates, her popularity continues. It is a sober reminder of the thin line sites such as Beehive Candy walk which is why we promote new music and only share unreleased material now, and urge our visitors to buy the artists material.

Download link in comments below or click on the picture.

Buy: Mp3's at amazon.co.uk Lily Allen

Ian Hunter - Austin, Texas 2005

With the Mott The Hoople reunion gigs taking place this weekend in London, the first time in 35 years that the band have played together, I thought it would be good to hear some more from their front man Ian Hunter whose solo career has kept him in touch with us in the passing time.

During that time Ian has released some excellent solo material and continues to occasionally tour.

Performing live on the free Town Lake Stage located at Auditorium Shores, Austin, Texas, back in March 2005 during the SXSW festival, this is Ian Hunter performing a mixture of solo and classic Mott The Hoople material along with an excellent band.

Source: XM Radio Broadcast

Sound Quality: Very good stereo mp3 @256kbps

Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock.

Set: Full set.

Set List:

1. Rest In Peace
2. Lounge Lizard
3. Once Bitten Twice Shy
4. I Wish I Was Your Mother
5. Knees Of My Heart
6. Wash Us Away
7. 23A Swan Hill
8. Michael Picasso
9. The Truth, The Whole Truth ...
10. Rollerball
11. Roll Away The Stone
12. Saturday Gigs
13. All The Young Dudes

Links: Ian Hunter official site HERE. Mott The Hoople reunion concert HERE.

Comments: The 1st October 2009 show by Mott The Hoople has been recorded for sale as a three CD set, check out the reunion link above for more details.

Download links (two) in comments below.

Buy: Mp3's at amazon.co.uk Ian Hunter

Beehive Recommends - Hollands

Hollands are from New York and have a new EP out on the 13th October called 'Mother'.

They are a mixture of rock'n'roll, strings, pounding drums, driving guitar, but add into all of that some cello, violin and some softer moments and you have Hollands.

This band have my attention and the individual members have some very strong backgrounds in the music business, however for once no name dropping, just a strong emphasis on checking them out.

I personally reckon we will be hearing more about these folk in the coming months.

Listen:
'Air Conditioned Heart'



MP3: HERE.
Website: MySpace. Official.

As mentioned the EP Mother is out on the 13th so keep an eye on their website for more details and enjoy!