Arriving at the legendary Tokyo Dome this afternoon for sound check. For so many years I wondered what this would feel like. it feels awesome and a little scary ! Can we handle it ? !
BRIAN MAY: The legendary Tokyo Dome – 14/02/2024 [Edit 2]
– https://youtu.be/o-IDtjgcaJs
So THIS is what the famed Tokyo Dome looks like on the inside. It’s a stupendous place. That roof is not solid – it’s supported purely by air pressure – like a balloon. So if you’re inside it, you are literally under pressure. About an extra half an atmosphere, I think, like diving to about 15 feet under water. But you don’t notice it. It feels good – almost like being outside on a warm day. Ready for sound check ! We’re gonna change where we seat ourselves to play “Is This The World We Created” tonight – to improve that transition out of my guitar solo – and put Adam and I under the Leaf Drop – from the Last Tree in the Universe. So we’ll rehearse that this afternoon after we’ve checked all the sounds, on stage and out front. Always looking for improvements !
I’m mesmerised by this Dome …
Well, for once, I’m not feeling any regrets or frustration. That, for me, was a wonderful show. THANK YOU dear Tokyo folks – for a truly inspiring reception which brought all kinds of things out from me which I didn’t know I had in me !!!
You know – you can always give your best, but the instance of something exceptional happening ? You really can’t fake it. I’m not gonna say it was perfect. Nothing in rock ‘n’ roll is ever perfect. But I would stand by tonight as something that I feel proud of. That wonderful roar that we heard from you guys every time we made a move, propelled us into some great moments. you sang beautifully and with such passion – I was very moved. And you rewarded me with applause for my little excursion into “Teru Teru Bozo” – I don’t think I have attempted to play that since 1975! It felt warm and I felt I could fly. It doesn’t get any better than that.
Well, let us see what we can pull out of the hat tomorrow night. I’m excited!
You take my breath away
Bri X