Listening now to this stereo/mono CD.

[cbmmm3]

....speaking of ABWH.............Howe many super groups can a man be a part of ? Stevie......love him

 

[Perp]

Yes - Union

Wikipedia: Union is the thirteenth studio album by English progressive rock band Yes, released on 30 April 1991 by Arista Records. Production began following the amalgamation of two bands featuring current and previous members of Yes: Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH), consisting of Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman Steve Howe, and Yes, then consisting of Chris Squire, Trevor Rabin, Tony Kaye and Alan White. The eight musicians signed with Arista and a combination of unfinished tracks by both groups were selected for Union. The album was highly problematic from the start, including disagreement from some members about the "merger" of the two bands, strained relations during the recording sessions, and decisions by the production team of Jon Anderson and Jonathan Elias to bring in session musicians to re-record parts that Wakeman and Howe had already put down, and to record additional parts on already finished tracks.

Union was released to a mixed critical reception and the majority of the band have openly stated their dislike for the material and how it was produced. Despite all this, it fared relatively well commercially, reaching No. 7 in the UK and No. 15 in the US. "Lift Me Up", "Saving My Heart", and "I Would Have Waited Forever" were released as singles; the first of which topped the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart for six weeks. After two months, Union was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies. Howe's solo guitar piece, "Masquerade", received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Yes supported Union with their 1991–1992 "Around the World in 80 Dates" world tour that featured all eight members playing on stage together; Bruford and Howe left the band at the tour's conclusion, with Wakeman following shortly thereafter.

 

[Perp]

hey Perps

there actually was another ABWH album that never found its way to completion. But - its 'out there' in semi raw form. fyi.

Never heard of or heard it.

 

[cbmmm3]

Never heard of or heard it.

It was called " Dialogue" Here is a taste

 

[cbmmm3]

torn like an old dollar bill........

 

[cbmmm3]

Well. Would I expect a great Blues album from ZZTop ? Yes - I know, they were blues based. But,,,but,,,but....ZZ Top ?

Yup ! Good stuff !!!!!!

 

[The Rang]

Continuing through the Fleetwood Mac box set with 1971's Future Games

Bought this on vinyl (with the green cover) in the early 80's as I began to explore their pre Buckingam/Nicks albums.
Been a very long time since I played it, don't think I ever realized how good it is.
Unfortunately though the sound is as murky and muffled as ever, too bad they couldn't open it up a bit during the remastering process. The alternate takes actually sound better.
All and all, an early Fleetwood Mac treasure.

 

[The Rang]

Next from the Fleetwood Mac box: Bare Trees

I have the original CD but can't have played it much, none of this sounds familiar.
Very good album, definitely heading more in a pop direction.
Unlike Future Games which sounds muffled, this remaster is bright.
Unfortunately, despite the enthusiasm of some about the remastering, so far I'm finding most of these aren't that great.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Beaver and Krause GANDHARVA: The Celestial Musician {Warner Brothers RBCD} Tracks 6 through 10 were recorded in San Francisco's GRACE CATHEDRAL with the participation of Bud Shank [flute, alto sax] and Gerry Mulligan [baritone sax]

Gandharva was recorded QUADRAPHONICALLY....would make a TRIPPY/SUBLIME QUAD SACD!

Gandharva. Warner Bros. WS-1909 (EV) [US, Cabada, Venezuela], QP-8177W
(QS) [Japan], K 46130 (EV) [UK]

 

[marpow]

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Continuing through the Fleetwood Mac box set with 1971's Future Games

Bought this on vinyl (with the green cover) in the early 80's as I began to explore their pre Buckingam/Nicks albums.
Been a very long time since I played it, don't think I ever realized how good it is.
Unfortunately though the sound is as murky and muffled as ever, too bad they couldn't open it up a bit during the remastering process. The alternate takes actually sound better.
All and all, an early Fleetwood Mac treasure.

I remember buying the yellow cover in high school from the local record store and very shortly after the green cover came out. The two owners of the record store who where in there 20's said that they probably made the switch because you could see the green cover easier in the record bin?

 

[Quad Linda]

Superior Sound of Elton John (remixed greatest hits) German CD

Live 1961-2000 - Dylan 16 track Sony Japan live compilation

 

[Audiowannabee]

Pulled out my Time Life "Flower Power" set
"The Music of the Love Generation"

Summer of Love the hits of 1967
2 disc's

 

[marpow]

One of my all time favorites.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Phil Collins HELLO, I MUST BE GOING! [AUDIO FIDELITY 24K Gold RBCD/Mastered by Steve Hoffman]

 

[4-earredwonder]

One of the GREAT CTI masterpieces: Gerry Mulligan/Chet Baker CARNEGIE HALL CONCERT [CTI/Columbia Mastersound/24K Gold CD]
CONTAINS A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACK [Super Bit Mapping]

 

[Quad Linda]

I have promo LP's of Mulligan/Baker. They were released as two separate albums. This Gold CD has both.

 

[4-earredwonder]

I have promo LP's of Mulligan/Baker. They were released as two separate albums. This Gold CD has both.

IMO, Linda, this album is as great if not better than the often released JIM HALL CONCIERTO and needs a proper SACD remaster. Until that time, this GOLD CD sounds wonderful. Perhaps D~V can obtain the rights.

 

[Quad Linda]

They have licensed other CTI titles on D-V SACD

 

[4-earredwonder]

They have licensed other CTI titles on D-V SACD

Yes, I know .... and while they're at it, George Benson's CTI album White Rabbit is extraordinary, as well.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Laura Nyro TIME AND LOVE THE ESSENTIAL MASTERS [Audio Fidelity 24K Gold CD/HDCD Encoded]