LoVE's Forever Changes 50th anniversary celebration. Music, book...

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by lemonade kid, Sep 22, 2017.

  1. Dukie

    Dukie Well-Known Member

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    I wish that I had seen that gig!
     
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  2. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing Thread Starter

    In1969, Arthur said (in the documentary) that he thought "forever Changes" was sh#t. After he was released from prison and just before incarceration) , he realized and he was totally blown away by the love for FC. So he started touring, playing again, realizing the importance and wonder of Forever Changes.

    It seems like he was completely surprised and very touched by the fans who still loved and remembered him, Love, and Forever Changes.
    It's so wonderful we have the live show on DVD from those magical gigs in England.

    I think it is kinda like Nick Drake. Both Arthur & Nick were so far ahead of their times. It took decades for the masses to catch up, and realize what they were missing! Magic.

    :tiphat:
     
  3. MGSeveral

    MGSeveral Augm

    Bear in mind Forever Changes made number 24 in the UK on first release
     
  4. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing Thread Starter

    That's a pretty good charting, and says it was far better known in the UK than here. Several persons who became prominent figures in the UK (former mayor of London, members of Parliament) say it changed their lives. Hard pressed to find many prominent figures in the US to say that. (see: Love Story documentary on DVD)
     
  5. rediffusion

    rediffusion Forum Resident

    indeed...
    Early day motion 1369 - ARTHUR LEE, LOVE AND FOREVER CHANGES

    ARTHUR LEE, LOVE AND FOREVER CHANGES
    • Session: 2001-02
    • Date tabled: 22.05.2002
    • Primary sponsor: Bradley, Peter
    • Sponsors:
      That this House pays tribute to the legendary Arthur Lee, also known as Arthurly, frontman and inspiration of Love, the world's greatest rock band and creators of Forever Changes, the greatest album of all time; notes that following his release from jail he is currently touring Europe; and urges honourable and especially Right honourable Members to consider the potential benefit to their constituents if they were, with the indulgence of their whips, to lighten up and tune in to one of his forthcoming British gigs.
     
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  6. rediffusion

    rediffusion Forum Resident

  7. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing Thread Starter

  8. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing Thread Starter

    Re: 24/96 stereo mix - remastered by Botnick DVD

    I've never heard Kenny & Michael like this before. Some of Kenny's bass lines (that are somewhat and often mostly buried in previous masters) is completely mind blowing and amazing here. I am hearing subtle bass lines and riffs by Kenny that only confirm he was absolutely one of the finest rock bassists of his day... and today!

    And Michael is absolutely one of the top 10 rock drummers of his day. Subtle, clean, restrained, and such creative fills that are now revealed in their glory on the DVD included in the 50th box!

    Loving this to death! The (Botnick) newly remastered DVD and vinyl are supremely perfect...finally!! I no longer even mind that the old master tapes are lost forever..this'll do nicely, thank you!



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    Botnick’s stereo remaster of the original album makes its vinyl debut on the LP included with this set. It was cut from high resolution digital audio by celebrated audio engineer Bernie Grundman. The DVD that accompanies the anniversary collection includes a 24/96 stereo mix of the album version of the original album remastered by Botnick. Also featured is “Your Mind And We Belong Together,” a rare promotional video directed by Elektra producer Mark Abramson that was originally released in 1968. -Avaxhome
     
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  9. dkmonroe

    dkmonroe A completely self-taught idiot

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    Atlanta
    Received #07440 today. :D

    Listening to the DVD right now. Sounds fantastic. At some points it's so different to what I expect it's almost like a remix. Can't wait to spin the LP tonight.
     
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  10. lemonade kid

    lemonade kid Forever Changing Thread Starter

    True. I hear Kenny like never before. Passages that were previously buried. What an amazing talent.
    Michael's drumming is so clear on the DVD--some of his fills in the fade outs are something I've never heard before....as if the fades are longer here.....truly the best ever, and I already said the vinyl mastering is the best ever.
     
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  11. dkmonroe

    dkmonroe A completely self-taught idiot

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    Atlanta
    The acoustic guitars also sound incredibly real and present as well. I dunno how Botnick did it.
     
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  12. tedhead

    tedhead Forum Resident

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    Another reason it was big is the same reason college friends of mine in the 90's were into the Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Syd Barrett, and the 13th Floor Elevators. These bands didn't get played on classic rock radio and had more of an impact on the punk/post-punk/new wave/alternative rock scene. Love was covered by bands like indie bands such as Yo La Tengo and The Ramones, or influenced bands like The Butthole Surfers who also had more of an affinity for them. This also included the bands that would fit on the "Nuggets" compilations that influenced punk rock so much. In the 90s, bands looked at the sixties as either giving birth to the jam band scene a la The Grateful Dead, or the pysch-garage scene for indie rockers.

    Love and the other bands I mentioned had more of a darker edge, and the LA scene was seen as edgier than the mellow groovy (impression at least) San Francisco scene. The Buffalo Springfield fit that as well since they had Neil Young (worshiped by every punk rock friend of mine) and to some extent Frank Zappa due to his cynicism. So it was a combination of stripped down style of the music as well as the attitude. Stories of Arthur being a tough guy with street attitude gave him more of a "punk rock" persona as well. Of course nothing is pure: many people I knew of the psych garage punk scene were time Deadheads at one point in their lives (I've always been a fan), but they never moved onto bands such as Phish or the other bands who had long extended mellow happy roots rock jams.
     
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  13. Maranatha5585

    Maranatha5585 BELLA + RIP In Memoriam

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    LK -
    I love LoVE ... longtime lurker, first time posting.
    Wanted to thank you for this thread. The super cool connection, and sharing notes and communication from Michael! I have a few CD versions of Forever Changes, certainly one of my desert island albums.

    Simple question ? I imagine I need to buy this 50th set ? Duh.
    So many different opinions, I have been stalling.
     
  14. albertop

    albertop Forum Resident

    Or get the digital download labelled: "2015 Remaster" in 24/192
     
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  15. Chris M

    Chris M Senior Member In Memoriam

    Anyone know if John Haney (rec engineer) has ever discussed his work on Forever Changes? Happy to be corrected is but Haney recorded as much of the LP as Botnick right? With Bruce not at Western who was the producer of record there? Haney?
     
  16. dkmonroe

    dkmonroe A completely self-taught idiot

    Location:
    Atlanta
    I f you really love this album, grab this set while you can. ImportCDs has a good price for it. I've immersed myself in it for the last 24 hours and it's really exceptional. The Botnick remaster is just beautiful. Yes, you'll get that remaster in the digital download also but in this set you basically get everything - the album, the alternate mix, the mono mix, the singles, etc, and a beautiful package. A very worthy anniversary package.
     
  17. George P

    George P Notable Member

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    NYC
    Man, I had talked myself out of this and now you make me want it. And amazon Prime delivers this tomorrow. And I'm on vacation.
     
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  18. Bob J

    Bob J Forum Resident

    Taking a wild guess here, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
     
  19. thejammy

    thejammy Forum Resident

    Is the 2015 Botnick HD file (Pono?) the same as the file that comes on the DVD in this set?
     
  20. VU Master

    VU Master Senior Member

    Really interesting and unique album that I enjoy from time to time.

    The song titles are strange. Am I correct in thinking that none of the song lyrics on this album actually include the words in their titles? Why - has the reason ever been revealed? Or is it just another mystery of this famous record?
     
  21. BeauZooka

    BeauZooka Forum Resident

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    Seattle
    And More Again has those words in the song. And Bummer in the Summer - off the top of my head.
     
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  22. Moray

    Moray Forum Resident

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    Glasgow, UK
    Old Man too. Alone Again would have too if Arthur hadn't added the 'or' to Bryan's song title.
     
  23. George P

    George P Notable Member

    Location:
    NYC
    I don't know Bob, I have no use for the DVD or the LP. Of the other 4 CDs:

    CD 01 - Stereo mix (I already own 2 masterings I enjoy for this, the MFSL SACD and the Love Story mastering)
    CD 02 - Mono mix (don't own, could be interesting)
    CD 03 - Alternate mix (I already own this in the 2008 collector's edition set)
    CD 04 - Bonus Material (I already own 10 of the 14 tracks here in the 2008 collector's edition set)

    So, not much new for me.
     
  24. htom

    htom Senior Member

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    Montreal, Canada
    It should be the same mastering, but not the same sampling size. The DVD is 24/96, the Pono files were 24/192. Is there an audible difference? A whole other can of worms...
     
  25. Steel Woole

    Steel Woole Senior Member

    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Yes.
     

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