Al Stewart "Past, Present, & Future" (New 5.1 surround mix from Stephen W Tayler!)

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https://www.cherryred.co.uk/al-stew...niversary-3cd-blu-ray-limited-edition-box-set

• DELUXE 3CD / MULTI-REGION BLU-RAY DISC 50th ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC 1973 ALBUM BY AL STEWART.

• NEWLY REMASTERED AND MIXED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES.

• FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL 30 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM STEPHEN W TAYLER’S NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND AND STEREO MIXES OF THE ALBUM & A NEW MIX OF A CONCERT RECORDED AT THE HOWFF IN LONDON IN 1974.

• INCLUDES AN ILLUSTRATED 68-PAGE BOOK WITH AN ESSAY BY NEVILLE JUDD. ALSO INCLUDES FOUR POSTCARDS AND A REPLICA POSTER.

• RADIO COVERAGE, REVIEWS IN NATIONAL PRESS, CLASSIC ROCK, UNCUT, MOJO, RECORD COLLECTOR, PROG MAGAZINES, ALL SPECIALIST PRESS PLUS COVERAGE ON RELEVANT WEBSITES AND FANZINES.

Having already released four albums and become a popular attraction on the UK live music scene, this was All Stewart’s breakthrough album which he would tour extensively in the USA and the UK. ‘Past, Present And Future’ saw Stewart focus lyrically on various historical themes, including ‘Old Admirals’, ‘Warren Harding’, ‘The Last Day of June 1934’, ‘Roads to Moscow’ and ‘Nostradamus’ and was Al Stewart’s first US hit album. It firmly established his reputation as one of the most imaginative and accomplished songwriters of his generation.

Featuring guests such as Rick Wakeman, Tim Renwick, Bruce Thomas, Dave Swarbrick, Francis Monkman and Queen’s Roger Taylor, the album is now regarded as one of Al Stewart’s finest works, with much of the material still forming a part of his live concert sets.

This 50th Anniversary boxed set edition of this special album features the original 1973 album mix (newly remastered from the original master tapes), along with wonderful new stereo and 5.1 Surround sound mixes of the album by Stephen W Tayler. The set also includes a full concert recorded at The Howff in Hampstead, London in 1974, newly remixed from the original multi track tapes by Stephen W Tayler, which includes a guest appearance by Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash, and additional bonus tracks drawn from singles.

This limited edition boxed set also features an illustrated 68-page book with a new essay by Al Stewart aficionado Neville Judd and a facsimile promotional poster and a set of four postcards and is a fitting tribute to a much treasured and legendary masterpiece by a consummate song writer and performer.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE

Past, Present & Future - 2024 Re-master

1 Old Admirals

2 Warren Harding

3 Soho (Needless to Say)

4 The Last Day of June 1934

5 Post World War Two Blues

6 Roads to Moscow

7 Terminal Eyes

8 Nostradamus

Bonus tracks

9 Terminal Eyes (single version)

10 Swallow Wind

11 Nostradamus (single version)

DISC TWO

Live at The Howff, Hampstead, 5th July 1974 2024 Stephen W Tayler remix

1 Soho (Needless to Say)

2 Old Admirals

3 Terminal Eyes

4 Post World War Two Blues

5 Clifton in the Rain / Small Fruit Song

6 Roads to Moscow

7 Nostradamus

8 All Along the Watchtower

9 Amsterdam

DISC THREE

Past, Present & Future New stereo 2024 mix by Stephen W Tayler

1 Old Admirals

2 Warren Harding

3 Soho (Needless to Say)

4 The Last Day of June 1934

5 Post World War Two Blues

6 Roads to Moscow

7 Terminal Eyes

8 Nostradamus

Bonus track

9 Swallow Wind

DISC FOUR BLU-RAY

Past, Present & Future 96 kHz / 24-bit new 5.1 Surround Sound & stereo mixes by Stephen W Tayler & remastered original stereo mix

1 Old Admirals

2 Warren Harding

3 Soho (Needless to Say)

4 The Last Day of June 1934

5 Post World War Two Blues

6 Roads to Moscow

7 Terminal Eyes

8 Nostradamus

Bonus track

9 Swallow Wind

 

[GOS]

I'll admit, this is an album I've never heard. Love Al Stewart, so will be looking to buy it.

 

[DuncanS]

I'll admit, this is an album I've never heard. Love Al Stewart, so will be looking to buy it.

Al Stewart albums are synonymous with my Uni days so saw him a few times then and also since (all great gigs so worth seeing if you get the chance), so a definite buy.

 

[The Rang]

I recognize the album title but not the cover.
Was there a different cover for the North American market?

 

[ogrequad]

Looks good - I like the early Al Stewart albums I've heard. I hope that this is reasonably priced, as the prior Al Stewart were a bit costly considering what was included.

 

[DuncanS]

Just ordered it, but P&P has gone up to £7 for non-tracking, £10 with

 

[DuncanS]

I recognize the album title but not the cover.
Was there a different cover for the North American market?

Yes your cover was less staid than our UK one! https://www.discogs.com/master/90232-Al-Stewart-Past-Present-Future

 

[Simon A]

Yes your cover was less staid than our UK one! https://www.discogs.com/master/90232-Al-Stewart-Past-Present-Future
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A typical Hipgnosis affair. That upper right corner thingy looks like it's taken from Pink Floyd's Wish You Here.

 

[LuvMyQuad]

An instant buy for me. Some really great stuff here. The proggiest Stewart album to be sure . Also some of his best storytelling.

I like that cover so much it hangs on my wall.

Edit... But wow is it expensive.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

This is a real shocker and I've always loved this album. I have the original 1974 US LP version and an 1987 CD version as well.
I've done Penteo up-mixes of the songs Terminal Eyes and Nostradamus, and heck those are pretty darn good; so a SWT 5.1 should be KILLER.

and yes, the US cover is much cooler IMO

Check out the song Nostradamus below and that wild phased out acoustic guitar and sound effects, this is gonna be nuts folks!!!

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

Once again...

What's with all the additional discs and booklets? Just sell me the Blu-ray disc!

 

[LuvMyQuad]

I've seen Al Stewart many times. He tours now with a support band called Empty Pockets and plays electric stuff and his hits. Before that he toured as a guitar duo with Dave Natchmanoff, That tour was acoustic and featured Roads that Moscow and Nostradamus. Great stuff.

 

[The Rang]

Yes your cover was less staid than our UK one! https://www.discogs.com/master/90232-Al-Stewart-Past-Present-Future
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That looks more familiar.
Wow, could those two covers possibly be more different?
I will buy this but agree with other comments re pricing. I have the two prior sets but do not consider them to be a particularly good value.
The add-ons (postcards, posters etc.) were ho-hum to be sure

 

[LuvMyQuad]

@Stephen W Tayler can you give us any insight into the format and condition of the multi tracks? What you were given to work with...

 

[Progfiend]

Probably my favorite Al Stewart album. This is great news!

 

[Progfiend]

I've seen Al Stewart many times. He tours now with a support band called empty Pockets and plays electric stuff and his hits. Before that he touted as a guitar duo with Dave Natchmanoff, That tour was acoustic and featured Roads that Moscow and Nostradamus. Great stuff.

Same here. I saw him with Empty Pockets in Seattle in 2019. Fantastic show. He sounded and played great. Great story teller too.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Yay! The more @Stephen W Tayler the better!!!

 

[splinter7]

A typical Hipgnosis affair. That upper right corner thingy looks like it's taken from Pink Floyd's Wish You Here.

Or is it the other way round?

Wish You Were Here: released on September 1975

Past, Present and Future: released in October 1973 in the UK and in May 1974 in the US.

 

[Bill B]

Or is it the other way round?

Wish You Were Here: released on September 1975

Past, Present and Future: released in October 1973 in the UK and in May 1974 in the US.

No, @Simon A picked the wrong PF album. More like the stickers in the original TDSOTM album.

also reminds me of the graphics on Wings' "Venus and Mars" album.

 

[Simon A]

No, @Simon A picked the wrong PF album. More like the stickers in the original TDSOTM album.

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also reminds me of the graphics on Wings' "Venus and Mars" album.

You're right!

I stand (staring at the eclipse) corrected.