One of the most famous album from Steely Dan, originally released in 1984 and remastered in 2000. Sound quality of this album is superb from the original release and compare to hear with CD edition, HiRes one got greater, wider range of sound frequency at the 1st hearing you can recognize.
I confirmed that it means this kind of HiRes source requires higher audio equipments, probably the most important element is a pair of speakers, then small powered (5w each will be enough) amplifire.
So if you don't have the certain grade of audio equipments, it'll be difficult to play HiRes files efficiently to bring out the whole potential.
Anyway, I do recommend to play HiRes files via certain grade of speakers, not via headphones and play as loud as possible.
If not, it'll be just wasting your money in the end.
BTW, I noticed some of HiRes albums maybe available for a certain period only.
For example, I can't find following HiRes albums no more @ HDtracks I purchased in the past;
Lush Life by John Coltrane Relaxin' by Miles Davis Qualtet
So if you find HiRes albums, it's better purchase it while it is available.
One of the most famous jazz piano solo album in the world released in 96/24 HiRes from HDTracks.
In my memory, sound quality of this album was not so good probably because it's a live recording, but I found it's totally wrong.
When I hear the tracks, I found the definite difference between HiRes and 44/16 is harmonic overtone, HiRes edition got more of it, how I can describe, rather very sensuous and I just feel better to hear HiRes tracks anyway.
This is the one of the best sampler to feel the difference of the sound quality between 44/16 and 96/24.
I always tend to turn volume up in case it sounds comfortable and this is it!
Finally arrived.
The reason why I purchase is that this CDS contain following 2 non album tracks,
"The Warmth Of The Sun (The Beach Boys)"
and "Come Saturday Morning (The Sandpipers)"
I think "Aretha" is the best song released by Rumer so far.
Following is Lyrics of "Aretha";
I got Aretha in the morning
High on my headphones and walking to school
I got the blues in springtime cuz I know that I'll never have the right shoes
Momma she'd notice but she's always crying
I got no one to confide in, Aretha nobody but you
Momma she'd notice but she's always fighting
Something in her mind and it sounds like breaking glass
I tell Aretha in the morning
High on my headphones and walking to school
I got the blues in springtime cuz I know that I'll never have the right shoes
You got the words, baby you got the words (x2)
Aretha
Aretha, I don't want to go to school
Cause they just don't understand me and I think the place is cruel
Child singer, raise your voice
Stand up on your own, go out there and strike out
I tell Aretha in the morning
High on my headphones and walking to school
I got the blues in springtime cuz I know that I'll never have the right shoes
But I got the words
This is it! I've been waiting for this video for so long! Though I don't agree with the aim of EC (I mean I don't regard this one is a charity) and don't care royalties from the sale of this product will benefit Crossroads Centre Antigua , I enjoyed this video very much.
Although this video contain lots of performers with many songs, I'm not bored totally since every single performance is so good enough to keep watching & hearing.
I have previous shows in DVD, this one will be the finest one so far.
I'm lucky to purchase BESTBUY 3 disc edition, it's hard to purchase in Japan.
Track-listing:
Disc 1
-Bill Murray Introduction with Eric Clapton
1. Sonny Landreth with Eric Clapton - Promise Land
2. Sonny Landreth - Z Rider
(I saw Mr. Landreth playing live while I stayed in Springfield, Il, August 2007)
3. Robert Randolph and the Family Band - Traveling Shoes
4. Joe Bonamassa & Pino Daniele with Robert Randolph - Going Down
-Bill Murray introduces Robert Cray
5. Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughn & Hubert Sumlin - Killing Floor
6. Jimmie Vaughn, Robert Cray & Hubert Sumlin - Six Stings Down
-Bill Murray introduces ZZ Top
7. ZZ Top - Waiting For the Bus
8. ZZ Top - Jesus Just Left Chicago
9. Doyle Bramhall II - Gypsy Blood
10. Doyle Bramhall II - In My Time Of Dying (Jesus make up my dying bed)
11. Gary Clark Jr - Bright Lights
12. Sheryl Crow with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Doyle Bramhall II & Gary Clark Jr - Long Road Home
13. Sheryl Crow with Eric Clapton, Doyle Bramhall II & Gary Clark Jr - Our Love Is Fading
(EC played really impressive and effective guitar solo during the song, much better than studio take!)
14. Bert Jansch Blackwaterside
(This is the 1st time I saw the legend playing live!)
15. Stefan Grossman with Keb Mo - Mississippi Blues
16. Stefan Grossman with Keb Mo - Roll And Tumble Blues
-Bill Murray introduces Vince Gill
17. Vince Gill, Keb Mo, James Burton, Earl Klugh, Albert Lee - One More Last Chance
18. Vince Gill, James Burton, Albert Lee, Keb Mo, Earl Klugh - Mystery Train
19. Vince Gill, Keb Mo, Albert Lee, James Burton, Earl Klugh & Sheryl Crow - Lay Down Sally
20. Earl Klugh - Angelina
21. Earl Klugh - Vonetta
-Bill Murray as ELVIS! introduces John Mayer
22. John Mayer Trio - Who Did You Think I Was
23. John Mayer Trio - Ain't No Sunshine
Disc 2
-Bill Murray introduces Derek Trucks
1. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band - Midnight In Harlem
2. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band featuring Warren Haynes - Coming Home
3. Warren Haynes - Soulshine
4. David Hidalgo and Cesar Rojas featuring Derek Trucks - Don't Keep Me Wondering
5. Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band featuring Warren Haynes, David Hidalgo, Cesar Rojas, Chris Stainton - Space Captain
-Bill Murray introduces Buddy, Jonny & Ronnie
6. Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang & Ronnie Wood - Five Long Years
7. Buddy Guy with Jonny Lang & Ronnie Wood - Miss You
-Bill Murray introduces Jeff Beck
8. Jeff Beck - Hammerhead
9. Jeff Beck - Nessun Dorma
-Bill Murray introduces Eric Clapton
10. Eric Clapton - Crossroads
11. Citizen Cope & Eric Clapton - Hands of the Saints
12. Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
13. Eric Clapton & Jeff Beck - Shake Your Money Maker
14. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Had To Cry
15. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Voodoo Chile
16. Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood - Dear Mr. Fantasy
-Bill Murray introduces BB King
17. Finale: Eric Clapton, BB King, Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughn, Joe Bonamassa, and others - The Thrill Is Gone
BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE EDITION BONUS DISC (common for DVD & Blu-Ray):
1. Gary Clark Jr. - Don't Owe You A Thang
2. Sheryl Crow - Everyday Is A Winding Road
3. Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band - Love Has Something Else To Say
4. Citizen Cope - Son's Gonna Rise
5. Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood - Glad
6. Eric Clapton Interview
I purchased this when I stayed in NYC this September @ Apple Store Soho.
Price was $299.95 + tax and the reason why I bought this is just because it's a huge bargain price compare to buy it in Japan (depends on currency exchange rate, but nearly the double you have to pay in Japan).
I like the sound with enhanced bass - mid range focused, but found the bottom is bit unstable and need stable (flat) place to install.
According to the official site, I found following 3 features;
1. This one can process iPod data digitally.
2. Flowport @ rear side can produce emphasized bass sound despite the size of speaker like so small.
3. Can use this one as the external speaker for PC/Mac via USB cable.
External DC adapter and equipped with remote control unit.
The great trial subscription offer of society of sound that B&W provide for registered owner for 3 months (no, it's actually 2 months), you can download unlimited high resolution music data (mainly classic, London Symphonic Orchestra is a popular one).
As I found not much interested music data they provided, I didn't renew the subscription, but I admit £33.95 for a year subscription fee could be a huge bargain for a certain users.
I regard this box set is not for beginners, lots of previously unreleased tracks included, but I basically prefer OFFICIAL takes released on the albums.
Disc 1 is a compilation of session works before Jimi went to solo, not so attractive tracks (but beautifully remastered, superior sound guaranteed).
So for me, this is like "The Anthology" series of The Beatles, I mean it's just like I can't recommend it for beginners of the Beatles fan.
Disc 1 is OPENDISC format, you'll be able to access member restricted pages,
THE OUTSKIRTS OF INFINITY – OFFICIAL JIMI HENDRIX BONUS AREA
to place it to PC/Mac and register your account.
You can find several video,Video Player - Vault, mainly interview of Eddie Kramer, Janie & Bob Hendrix.
and Ask The Axis to send a question about Jimi via mail and then answered on the web.
TRACK LISTINGS:
DISC 1:
1. Testify (The Isley Brothers)
2. Mercy, Mercy (Don Covay)
3. Can't Stay Away (Don Covay)
4. My Diary (Rosa Lee Brooks)
5. Utee (Rosa Lee Brooks)
6 I Don't Know What You Got But It's Got Me (Little Richard)
7. Dancing All Around The World (Little Richard)
8. I'm So Glad (Frank Howard & The Commanders)
9. Move Over And Let Me Dance (The Isley Brothers)
10. Have You Ever Been Disappointed (The Isley Brothers)
11. Help Me (Get The Feeling) Part One (Ray Sharpe)
12. (My Girl) She s A Fox (The Icemen)
13. That Little Old Groove Maker (Jimmy Norman)
14. Sweet Thang (Billy Lamont)
15. Instant Groove (King Curtis)
DISC 2:
1. Fire (previously unreleased alternate recording)
2. Are You Experienced? (previously unreleased recording)
3. May This Be Love (previously unreleased alternate recording)
4. Can You See Me (previously unreleased alternate recording)
5. The Wind Cries Mary
6. Love Or Confusion (previously unreleased alternate recording)
7. Little One (previously unreleased recording)
8. Mr. Bad Luck (previously unreleased alternate recording)
9. Cat Talking To Me (previously unreleased alternate recording)
10. Castles Made Of Sand (previously unreleased recording)
11. Tears Of Rage (previously unreleased recording)
12. Hear My Train A Comin (previously unreleased recording)
13. 1983 (A Merman I Shall Turn To Be) (previously unreleased recording)
14. Long Hot Summer Night (previously unreleased recording)
15. My Friend (previously unreleased recording)
16. Angel (previously unreleased recording)
17. Calling All The Devil s Children (previously unreleased alternate recording)
18. New Rising Sun (previously unreleased alternate recording)
DISC 3:
1. Hear My Freedom (previously unreleased recording)
2. Room Full Of Mirrors (previously unreleased recording)
3. Shame, Shame, Shame (previously unreleased recording)
4. Messenger (previously unreleased recording)
5. Hound Dog Blues (previously unreleased recording)
6. Untitled Basic Track (previously unreleased recording)
7. Star Spangled Banner [LIVE] (previously unreleased original mix)
8. Purple Haze [LIVE] (previously unreleased original mix)
9. Young/Hendrix (previously unreleased alternate recording)
10. Mastermind (previously unreleased recording)
11. Message To Love (previously unreleased alternate recording)
12. Fire [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
13. Foxey Lady [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
DISC 4:
1. Stone Free [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
2. Burning Desire (previously unreleased recording)
3. Lonely Avenue (previously unreleased recording)
4. Everlasting First (previously unreleased alternate recording)
5. Freedom (previously unreleased recording)
6. Peter Gunn/Catastrophe (previously unreleased alternate recording)
7. In From The Storm (previously unreleased alternate recording)
8. All God s Children (previously unreleased recording)
9. Red House [LIVE] (previously unreleased recording)
10. Play That Riff (previously unreleased recording)
11. Bolero (previously unreleased recording)
12. Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) (previously unreleased alternate recording)
13. Suddenly November Morning (previously unreleased recording)
DVD is titled Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child, directed by Bob Smeaton, narrated by Bootsy Collins of Jimi's own words, filled with footage of his greatest performance and referring lots of Jimi's letter to his father, memos and more rare materials to describe Jimi's history along them, very interesting.
I just can't wait HDTracks will release flac version, I purchased the album from Official site (= Topspin).
Paid by Paypal (same method as BOTR purchase), waiting about 1.5 hours to complete 3.9GB zip file download. I noticed XLD can convert wav to aiff directly, so I did it and import to iTunes.
Zip file contain both mp3 (320kbps) and wav (4608kbps) files as HiRes, but surprisingly, no digital booklet included :(
BTW, I wonder who conducted this release and who's in charge, Olivia?
The background of this release is something obscured... Very different situation compare to BOTR at this point.
Considering George had released 30th anniversary edition in 2001 to make it clearer sound + some previously unreleased tracks, I thought his main aim was to eliminate "The Wall Of Sound" that Phil Specter made for ATMP at that time, so I'm not very sure the reason why to release the original sound version again in vinyl & HiRes.
At least, I believe George himself would never dream of the back of "The Wall Of Sound" again for ATMP in the future.
P.S. surprised limited vinyl edition seems sold out and no CD release, this indicates audiophile goes analog or PC audio, no CDP will be required soon and no real CD shops will be able to survive in the very near future.
I decided to play this songs for this Xmas!
This CD contents the followings;
Little Drummer Boy/Silent Night/Auld Lang Syne (4:28)
Recorded direct to 2track @ Band of Gypsy Rehearsal Session, Baggy's Studios, NY on December 19, 1969
Three Little Bear (4:13)
Recorded @ Record Plant, NY on May 2, 1968, during sessions for Electric Ladyland
Little Drummer Boy/Silent Night/Auld Lang Syne (Extended Version) (7:25)
Jimi: Guitar, Billy Cox: Bass, Buddy Miles: Drums, Backing vocals
Mastered by Eddie Kramer & George Marino
Sterling Sound, New York
Excellent album and I understood why this one is so popular in UK.
Nearly perfectly matched the tone of voice, songs and arrange, superb harmony you can feel when you play this album.
Pretty nostalgic sound with the recommendation of Burt Bacharach.
I feel she represents not only "oldies but goodies", but also does "evergreen" at the same time.
Rumer said 'If Burt Bacharach says you're good, it's time to start believing in yourself', what a wonderful and encouraged advice she's given!
I recommend this album to everyone who like The Carpenters, as lots of critics stated, I agree Rumer reminds me Karen Carpenter very much.
All songs are in smooth, silky and some jazzy atmosphere with her distinctive voice and pretty good for listening in winter @ home, would be a nice Christmas present.
Here's bonus tracks downloads for you!
You can also download "Long long day (cover of Paul Simon's song)" from her official site.
This is certainly much bigger news for me than Beatles on iTunes.
Not only remastered complete restore of vinyl edition box set as 1970 release, but also Hi-Res (96/24) download is available from Topspin (yep, the same as BOTR!).
At this moment, you can download "Wah Wah" as a sample, file size as 186MB in wav format if you just entry your email address and submit @ official site to get the link.
I guess it's probably supplied not only from Topspin, but also from HDtracks as well (same as BOTR), I'll wait and see what's going on since I'd like to have files in flac, but Topspin will only supply them in wav format. I hope HDtracks will release them in flac format.
Will keep update.
All Things Must Pass 40th Anniversary edition in audiophile quality digital format, 96Khz/24 bit. Audio mastered at Abbey Road Studios from the original analogue master tapes. 23 tracks; all files are 100% DRM-free.
view tracklist
Tracklist
1. "I'd Have You Anytime"
2. "My Sweet Lord"
3. "Wah-Wah"
4. "Isn't It a Pity (Version 1)"
5. "What Is Life"
6. "If Not For You"
7. "Behind That Locked Door"
8. "Let It Down"
9. "Run of the Mill"
10. "Beware of Darkness"
11. "Apple Scruffs"
12. "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)"
13. "Awaiting On You All"
14. "All Things Must Pass"
15. "I Dig Love"
16. "Art of Dying"
17. "Isn't It a Pity (Version 2)”
18. "Hear Me Lord"
(‘Apple Jam’)
19. "Out of the Blue"
20. "It's Johnny's Birthday"
21. "Plug Me In"
22. "I Remember Jeep"
23. "Thanks for the Pepperoni"
Regarding this information, please note this is slightly different contents compare to 30th anniversary edition.
That means no additional tracks (include different mix) as follows included with 40th anniversary edition.
I live for you
Beware of darkness
Let it down
What is life
My sweet lord (2000)
So I recommend you should keep 30th anniversary edition!
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I felt it's probably the greatest achievement Steve Jobs done, but it's just a self-contentment of him for a long time dispute between Apple & Apple Corps.
Rather bored with it, one of the most rubbish news ever announced from Apple I've ever heard.
Anyway, streaming video of Live at the Washington Coliseum, 1964 is interesting and recommend to watch (at this moment, too much access cause green-out or digital block noise..).
BTW, I wonder who buy the beatles music @ iTunes music store?
SUPER DIE HEARD BEATLE MANIA? Anyway not ME of course!
But wait, for someone who just want few songs (maybe just one, possible!) maybe exist somewhere in the world, it's a big, incredible news!
P.S. I'm sure Apple will on sale iPod with the entire Beatles songs contain as it was happened with U2 in the past.
This instant live album is exclusive for Japan market (regarding contract with DECCA) and is available via iTunes Music Store only.
This show is the 2nd one and other 3 shows (Seattle, San Francisco & Los Angels) were all streamed on live via USTREAM on the net. I heard last 3 shows connecting Mac to my audio via Apogee Mini-DAC.
Sound quality was so good and encountered almost no interruption while streaming.
I was very moved not only this was made possible by 2 volunteers (thanks Furukawa-sa and Hirano-san) with incredibly small equipments they used to accomplish this event successful, but also the play itself since I never heard RS played so emotional and aggressive solos, especially last 3 songs (behind the mask, tibetan dance and thousand knives).
It's a pity non Japan residents can't buy this instant live.
I purchased this album more than a year ago, not have a chance to introduce here but also Diane happened to start following my twitter account, I suppose I'd like to write something about this one for her to represent her my thankfulness.
Although She's now very famous concerning it's celebrity, she's still an artist with the common touch, thus we all can't stop loving her anyway (^.^)
The most adorable element of her talent for me is her distinctive voice (yep, we know she has lots of adorable elements, ie, beauty, songwriting, fashion and so on).
I missed her gigs in Tokyo last December, so I definitely attend next time!
Regarding the album, the best song is "Nothing But A Miracle", but all songs are in beyond average anyway.
Track Listing:
Fire Escape
Valentino
Fools
Nothing But a Miracle
Rewind
Rise Up
Photograph
Don’t Wait Up
Mirror Mirror
Ariel
Choo Choo
Forgiveness
Magic View
Following the links I searched and useful regarding Diane on the net;
Been a fan since their debut back in 1986.
I bought deluxe edition (w/ DVD) since it contains studio live of 8 songs of this album, 2 live tracks @ Auckland Town Hall and PV of "Saturday Sun".
I can say it's just a miracle the band survived more than 20 years with no rubbish album.
I especially like the song "Either Side of the World" & "Saturday Sun", but of course, all songs are good enough.
I hope they'll come to Japan or I'll go to the show in US or Europe.
Tracks(CD)
Saturday Sun
Archer's Arrows
Amsterdam
Either Side of the World
Falling Down
Isolation
Twice If You're Lucky
Inside Out
Even If
Elephants
Tracks (DVD)
Either Side of the World (Upstairs at Home)
Amsterdam (Upstairs at Home)
Saturday Sun (Upstairs at Home)
Twice If You're Lucky (Upstairs at Home)
Elephants (Upstairs at Home)
Falling Dove (Upstairs at Home)
Isolation (Upstairs at Home)
Archer's Arrows (Upstairs at Home)
Either Side of the World (Live at the Auckland Town Hall)
Don't Dream It's Over (Live at the Auckland Town Hall)
Long time anticipated album.
1st single "White Knuckle Ride" was really nice "JK" taste and all I can say is that I simply like this album very much.
Track listing:
Rock Dust Light Star
White Knuckle Ride
Smoke And Mirrors
All Good In The Hood
Hurtin’
Blue Skies
Lifeline
She’s A Fast Persuader
Two Completely Different Things
Goodbye To My Dancer
Never Gonna Be Another
Hey Floyd
As I bought the deluxe edition, so extra 6 bonus tracks included as follows;
all good in the hood (acoustic version)
angeline
hang it over
rock dust light star (live at paleo)
white knuckle ride (alan braxe remix)
blue skies (fred falke remix)
Price is slightly higher than normal edition (about 3.5 bucks).
Nice Artwork, isn't it?
This album is basically a collection of songs released as a single record and non album tracks.
Following artists probably released only single record on Apple Record,
The Black Dyke Mills Band, Trash, Ronnie Spector, The Hot Chocolate Band, Chris Hodge, Sundown Playboys, Bill Elliot & The Elastic Oz Band and Lon and Brute Force.
Put aside this, for example, Lon and Derrek Van Eaton, they release the album from Apple, but it is never released on CD for a long long time.
This time, Apple released box set, but it isn't a complete set anyway concerning still more unreleased recording they have not yet released mot sure the reason.
I think this is the nice compilation, although I felt this is the good Apple sampler, not the best.
I just can feel the atmosphere of that era listening to this album.
It's now available @ HDtracks as below in flac format.
According to the explanation of the site, following is the difference between 2 editions.
Compressed (Limited) Albums - reduces the difference between the loudest and softest sound for playing music in noisy environments like cars or radios. However in this project compression was used very sparely.
No Compression (Unlimited) - is truest to the master tape, has wider dynamic range, and more impact.
So I'm sure that No Compressionedition is enough to buy.
Regarding an instant download advertised @ official site for purchaser, I sent a question to Topspin customer support and they sent me the time-sensitive links for download 2 files, BOTR and No words (live in Glasgow 1979) in 320kbps mp3 format.
I've been wondering I may buy CD edition, but as a PC audiophile, I decided to buy High Resolution Edition, but I found there're 2 editions, Limited and Unlimited.
Buying both is somehow able to obtain discount, but reading the explanation , I decided to buy unlimited edition only just for saving money.
limited, which is comparable in volume to the remastered CD, and un-limited, which in comparison with the limited version will sound quieter, but retain the dynamic range of the original master recording.
Paid via Paypal and it took nearly an hour (2.8GB, it's slow), zip file contain both mp3 (320kbps) and wav (4608kbps) files as HiRes. I'm not sure why it's not flac, I suppose they should be flac as THE BEATLES USB Remastered did, I complain just because wav can't add cover flow for iTunes anyway.
This is not a serious issue, but should have been aware before its release.
Remastered Album Tracklist:
1. Band on the Run (5:11)
2. Jet (4:08)
3. Bluebird (3:22)
4. Mrs Vandebilt (4:39)
5. Let Me Roll It (4:49)
6. Mamunia (4:51)
7. No Words (2:35)
8. Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) (5:49)
9. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five (5:30)
Total Running Time 41:06
Bonus Audio Tracks:
1. Helen Wheels (3:45)
2. Country Dreamer (3:08)
3. Bluebird [from One Hand Clapping] (3:26)
4. Jet [from One Hand Clapping] (3:55)
5. Let Me Roll It [from One Hand Clapping] (4:23)
6. Band on the Run [from One Hand Clapping] (5:13)
7. Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five [from One Hand Clapping] (5:57)
8. Country Dreamer [from One Hand Clapping] (2:14)
9. Zoo Gang (1:59)
Total Running Time 34:19
This is the 1st time I can hear tracks from "One Hand Clapping", really nice studio live version, but not know very details. Check the net and found it's recorded as a documentary on August 15th, 1974 @ Abbey Rd. Studio.
Regarding the sound quality, compare to the older release, quite similar to the other Beatles related remaster (Apple records reissues as well) , very clear, base emphasized, very dynamic sound ever, feels like analogue record sound without any noise.
BTW I have DCC version (24 gold plated with nice replica of the poster) of this record, I'll keep it just because I'd like to own this record in my hands, not as a data!
Just taken this morning by iPhone3GS with Pano.
You can see Mt. Fuji far away left, US NAVY (Yokosuka fleet) base residence in the middle and MM21 far right.
This is the one I've been missing from the 1st reissue on CD.
I finally got the copy this time and I found this record has been packed the atmosphere of that era very correctly. Probably remaster make this record clearer sound with bass emphasized as well (like every Apple release).
BTW, I feel the song "Is This What You Want?" is somehow quite resemble to "I'm the Warlus" anyway.
BONUS TRACKS
Of the six Bonus Tracks, three are from Jackie’s post-album Apple singles and three are previously unreleased.
‘New Day’ was Jackie’s only self-penned Apple single, issued in May 1969. It was co-produced by Mal Evans and is presented here as the original UK mono mix.
‘How The Web Was Woven’ and ‘Thumbin’ A Ride’ were both covers and made up both sides of Jackie’s last Apple single, issued in February 1970. The coupling is unique in that the A-side was produced by one Beatle, George Harrison, and the B-side by another, Paul McCartney.
‘You’ve Got To Be Strong’, ‘You Make It With Me’, ‘Can You Hear Me’ are all Lomax originals and previously unreleased mono recordings dating from after the release of Is This What You Want? Doris Troy covered the first tune on her self-titled Apple LP. “This is the sound I love best,” says Jackie today. “Soul meets R&B with horns.”
Although been fan of TF for a long time, we have not been attended her live so much (under 10 times, 1st one was in Maho No Kusuri 1997@ NHK Hall) , but her live @ Joe's Pub, NYC was very impressive, mostly only her piano with pre-production material with Mac. Played 10 songs include not yet released "Swallow".
Back to this tour, accompanied with Masato Ishinari, now very famous for his guitar play collaborate with lots of Japanese recording artists.
We attended the show last night (2nd stage @ Motion Blue Yokohama).
They looked very intimate playing the songs together since they played together for 15 years and their interplay was quite good!
Encore song was CASANOVA and TF moved to center sitting with the chair, very very close to our seat (cause we sat on the 2nd row) and MI played very Latin flavored solos so much.
More surprise, there's a gift for attendees of CD which include 2 songs"LOVE SONGS" and "TAIYO" played live @ Joe's Pub, really nice souvenir for us anyway.
Live edition of "Ginza" @ Joe's Pub is now available on iTunesStore, check this out!
I'm not a novice Bowie fan. The 1st album I listened to Bowie's on real time was SCARY MONSTERS. Yes I have some albums, STAGES, HEROES and ZIGGY STARDUST, but not much.The reason why I purchased this one is that Live show of Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY is included with this release. I was blew out my mind Bowie's stage performance was so strong, stunning and absolute in the 70's.
EMI are excited to announce the release of a 3-CD Special Edition and 5-CD, DVD and heavyweight vinyl Deluxe Edition of David Bowie's hugely influential 1976's album, Station To Station.
Both the Special and Deluxe Editions come with the original album - taken straight off the analogue master – and the much bootlegged live favourite and previously unreleased Live Nassau Coliseum '76. Additionally, the Special Edition includes:
- A 16-page booklet
- 3 postcards of Bowie in the recording studio, in a photographic studio & on stage.
Along with the 3-CDs in wallets, it's all packaged in a lift-off-lid box.
Tracklisting
Disc One - Station To Station (Original Analogue Master)
1. Station To Station
2. Golden Years
3. Word On A Wing
4. TVC15
5. Stay
6. Wild Is The Wind
Disc Two - Recorded live at the Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY, USA March 23, 1976 (Previously Unreleased)
1. Station To Station
2. Suffragette City
3. Fame
4. Word On A Wing
5. Stay
6. Waiting For The Man
7. Queen Bitch
Disc Three - Nassau Coliseum concert continued (Previously Unreleased)
1. Life On Mars?
2. Five Years
3. Panic In Detroit
4. Changes
5. TVC15
6. Diamond Dogs
7. Rebel Rebel
8. The Jean Genie
This is the 2nd time I bought this album as well as Billy's "That's the way". Sound impression is the same as other remaster, but more clear for my ears. Really funky album all the time.
The self-titled Apple album from the legendary Doris Troy, nicknamed ‘Mama Soul’ by her British fans, is an exciting union of R&B, gospel and rock. It showcases four little-known songs that Doris co-wrote with George Harrison, two of which also credit Stephen Stills and Ringo Starr. Other guests include Billy Preston, Peter Frampton and Eric Clapton.
This Remastered CD includes the five Bonus Tracks that appeared on the 1992 CD reissue, plus an additional, previously unreleased, alternative version of ‘All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give It To You)’, written with Billy Preston and issued by Billy as his third Apple single in 1970.
‘All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give It To You)’ / co-written with Billy Preston
‘Get Back’ / Beatles cover version and the B-side to Doris’ second Apple single ‘Jacob’s Ladder’
‘Dearest Darling’ / a Doris original unreleased until 1992
‘What You Will Blues’
‘Vaya Con Dios’ / the B-side to ‘Ain’t That Cute’ in 1970
‘All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give It To You)’ / newly discovered alternative version
Actually, this is the 2nd time (1st time is 1991 1st issue on CD format) and one of the best Apple released album all the time.
Sound is more bass centric, emphasized like The Beatles remaster last year. I like this edition better than previous release except the cheap paper sleeve, I think more love is needed, especially the jacket of all remaster of Apple Records catalogue.
Billy Preston’s debut album for Apple Records was his vocal album debut too. Before this Billy was renowned merely as a wizard instrumentalist. Here, his impassioned vocals help create one of the best soul records of the 1960s. Produced by George Harrison, That’s The Way… expands Billy’s palette of gospel and R&B to embrace rock elements brought in by A-list players Keith Richards, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton.
This Remastered CD includes the three bonus tracks from the 1991 CD plus the previously unreleased ‘Something’s Got To Change’
‘Through All Times’
‘As I Get Older’ / an instrumental produced by Ray Charles and the 1970 B-side to Billy’s second Apple single, ‘All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give It To You)’
‘That’s The Way God Planned It’ / stripped back ‘rock’ version
‘Something’s Got To Change’ / first recorded by Ray Charles in 1967
I bought this in Blu-Ray and it's fantastic to watch the legendary show of the stones live on stage on Exile tour in 1972.
This is the 1st time I see Mick Taylor played live as the Stones!
Definitely recommend all R'N'R fans, never die without watching this video;-)
I suppose sound quality is superior than DVD (concerning my past experience), so if you have any player that can play Blu-Ray, I strongly recommend Blu-Ray edition.
This is the 1st time I bought this album. This is 2010 remaster and added one new previously unreleased track "How ong has the train been gone". Though this is a paper sleeve Jacket, unfortunately, very cheap finish, uncoated paper reminds me US version of vinyl edition long long ago. I just want to say I don't feel much love with the series of the release of the remastered version of APPLE albums on 2010. I'll receive more remastered edition and will write something for each album.
Encouraging Words is steeped in exemplary playing and songwriting… and pure funky soul. Produced by George Harrison and Billy together, it is packed with originals and inspired covers, including 'My Sweet Lord' and 'All Things (Must) Pass' — donated by George before he released them himself — and a unique Harrison-Preston songwriting collaboration, the gospel hymn 'Sing One For The Lord'. This is Billy on the launch pad just before he rocketed to U.S. No.2 success with 'Outta Space' for A&M Records.
This Remastered CD includes the two Bonus Tracks from the 1993 release along with ‘How Long Has The Train Been Gone’ which is a previously unreleased track
‘As Long As I’ve Got My Baby’ / originally the planned B-side to the cancelled UK ‘My Sweet Lord’ single, Apple 29
‘All That I’ve Got (I’m Gonna Give It To You)’ / co-written with Doris Troy and Billy’s third Apple single in 1970.
‘How Long Has The Train Been Gone’ / written with Bruce Fisher and later re-recorded for Billy’s 1973 album Everybody Loves Some Kind Of Music
