'AS-YET-UNTITLED'... ctd

It appears Analog Man, the forthcoming album from Joe Walsh will, at the very least, come in a CD/DVD deluxe edition.

ELO 40th ANNIVERSARY

High marks for the 40th Anniversary edition of 'Electric Light Orchestra'...

More in the coming days...

KINDA OT, FOR NOW: EARLY TAKES

In addition to the BluRay and DVD (USA) release of George Harrison - Living In The Material World documentary, Direct Current is now listing something from George Harrison entitled Early Takes Volume 1 also on the release schedule for May 1, same day as the BluRay and DVD release in America.

One can only guess this CD is the bonus CD that came with the Living In The Material World deluxe edition in the UK.  Time will tell.

We are intrigued at the title, though.  Depending on your interpretation of Volume 1, we are guessing (and frankly, hoping) there's at least one other volume in the cards.

A deluxe edition of Living In The Material World also appears to be forthcoming....

(Hat tip: JJR)

By the way, if you have an iPad and don't have the George Harrison Guitar Collection app, get it.  It's amazing.  The app links you to samples of his current digital catalog with one exception:  Just For Today.  It's the short background vocal clip used on his web site a few years ago.

LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD ctd....

MusicTap also now reporting that the George Harrison documentary Living In The Material World from director Martin Scorsese will finally come to BluRay and DVD in America May 1 on Hip-O/Universal, more than 6 months following the DVD/BluRay release in the UK.  If I live to be 100, I'll never understand why they did it this way, but there you have it.

'AS-YET-UNTITLED'...

Musictap is reporting that an 'as-yet-untitled' album from Joe Walsh is on the schedule for June 5 on Fantasy Records.

Direct Current also lists the release for June 5 - and says it's Analog Man.

ELO-40 PROMOs

It appears the advance promos for the 40th Anniversary edition of 'Electric Light Orchestra' have been unleashed.  UK release day for the real thing comes 12 March 2012 on CD/DVD and vinyl.

Meanwhile, Spin CDs is saying the album has been remastered again...

ELO’s eponymous debut album has been painstakingly remastered for its 40th Anniversary and expanded with over two hours of bonus material. Now spanning a CD/DVD double, the album includes the original Quad mix in DTS 96kHz/24 bit 4.1 surround sound, the original stereo master in high-resolution 96kHz/24 bit PCM, the original ‘10538 Overture’ promo film and extensive liner notes charting the history of the release.

If there's a substantial improvement over the 2001 edition, I will be surprised... unless they are just referring to the DVD...

COMING SOON: A TRIBUTE TO McCARTNEY

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that a Paul McCartney tribute disc is now in the works, and that Jeff Lynne is contributing to it.  No timeline for a release yet, but the project may also include a video featuring 'sessions-in-progress' with some of the participants which include Billy Joel, Brian Wilson, B.B. King and The Cure...

It sounds like we're a ways out from this one, but stay tuned nonetheless...

WELCOME TO THE MARKETPLACE...

Just noticed on my last scan through iTunes that ELO's Mr. Blue Sky (the Live at Wembley 1978 version) has been added to ELO's video section for purchase. 

And the rare original promo for Showdown is available to buy on UK iTunes...

ELSEWHERE IN THE HOUSE OF WILBURY...

While things at Camp Jeff are still 'quiet', some other interesting items have just been announced - not the least of which, a George Harrison app.  George Harrison - The Guitar Collection will be available starting February 23 on iTunes.  For $9.99, you can scroll through pictures of George Harrison's private guitar collection, watch related videos and hear vintage Harrison tracks - all on an iPad.  Amazing idea.

Also coming up, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 2012 tour - now with Regina Spektor on the bill for 8 dates.  Ms. Spektor will have a new album this year called What We Saw From The Cheap Seats.

PRELIM DETAILS ON 'ELO-40'...

A 40th Anniversary edition of Electric Light Orchestra (aka No Answer) does appear to be in the offing.  Some further digging has even revealed a track list.  Again, from HMV Japan:

Disc 1: CD

1. 10538 Overture
2. Look At Me Now
3. Nellie Takes Her Bow
4. The Battle Of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)
5. First Movement (Jumping Biz)
6. Mr Radio
7. Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)
8. Queen Of The Hours
9. Whisper In The Night
10. 10538 Overture (Acetate)
11. Mr Radio (Take 9 Recorded 18/11/70)
12. Nellie Takes Her Bow (Alternate Mix)
13. Whisper In The Night (Take 1/Take 2 Edit Recorded 28/4/71)
14. Mr Radio (7'' Single Version)
15. 10538 Overture (Live) (2001 Digital Remaster)

Disc 2: DVD-Audio

1. 10538 Overture (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
2. Look At Me Now (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital)
3. Nellie Takes Her Bow (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital)
4. The Battle Of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644) (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
5. First Movement (Jumping Biz) (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
6. Mr Radio (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
7. Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre) (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
8. Queen Of The Hours (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
9. Whisper In The Night (Quad to 4.1 DTS/96/24 and Dolby Digital) (2012 - Remaster)
10. 10538 Overture
11. Look At Me Now
12. Nellie Takes Her Bow
13. The Battle Of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)
14. First Movement (Jumping Biz)
15. Mr Radio
16. Manhattan Rumble (49th Street Massacre)
17. Queen Of The Hours
18. Whisper In The Night
19. 10538 Overture (Original Promo Clip) (2012 - Remaster)

Again, this is listed as a European import set for release in Japan on 27 February 2012, and there may be more about this in the coming days.  Quad to 4.1 DTS has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?  Stay tuned. 

NEW 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS?

HMV Japan has a few new listings of note.

First, out on 24 January 2012, is reissues of Discovery & A New World Record.  They just appear, at this point, to be straight up re-issues of the brilliant card sleeve editions from a few years ago.

But more interestingly, two 40th Anniversary editions of Electric Light Orchestra (aka No Answer) - one on vinyl, the other a two disc set featuring CD and DVD - are on the docket for 27 February 2012 release.

The listing suggests these releases are European imports.  There's no other info on these right now, we'll keep you posted.

180g of ELDORADO

It appears there is movement on the new vinyl edition of ELO's Eldorado.  Amazon UK is now listing a 30 January release day.  Music on Vinyl will list it in the days prior to release day.

The original 10 tracks on 180g vinyl...

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS, BOTTLE OF WINE...

Jeff Lynne turns 64 today.  Happy Birthday, Jeff...

ANOTHER DEAL OF THE DAY...

Amazon US appears to be running a special on much of George Harrison's download catalog, including the Jeff Lynne-produced Cloud Nine, Brainwashed, and George's career-spanning collection Let It Roll... all $4.99 each - download only.

This download edition of Cloud Nine contains the rare extended version of Got My Mind Set On You.

DEAL OF THE DAY...

A quick heads up... just got word that the new 11CD Classic Albums Collection from ELO will be PopMarket's Deal of the Day this coming Friday December 30, 2011. The set which regularly goes for $80, will be discounted for those who are either on the fence about it or who would like to buy one as a gift.  At present, it shows $62.99 with free shipping.  The price/shipping deal may vary depending on where you live.

For the record, the old elomusic.com website from Sony now directs you right to this set.

MORE FROM THE FILLMORE

FTM now has a full spread on the Live At The Fillmore 1969 set from The Move.

The 2CD comes out on 13 February 2010... but is available to download now on iTunes and some Amazon outlets...

MOVING ON...

First out of the gate in 2012 appears to be a 2-disc live set from The Move.  Live at The Fillmore 1969 is so far slated for a 13 February 2012 release.  It includes a bonus track featuring Bev Bevan talking about The Move's USA Tour.

"The Only Complete Move Concert in Existence..."

Sound samples now on Amazon UK...

Being released by Right Recordings UK:  Their blurb:

Thought lost for over 30 years, the master tapes from The Move’s shows at the Fillmore West were saved by Carl Wayne but suffered technical problems & could not be released. Thanks to advances in studio technology, Carl began restoring the tapes in 2003. Sadly Carl died in 2004 & was never able to complete the live album he believed would show how incredible The Move was as a live band. Now, with the full cooperation & permission of his wife, Sue Wayne, the tapes have been painstakingly restored, remastered & released in memory of The Move’s dynamic front man & lead singer. 

100 minutes of previously unreleased Move live magic recorded at San Francisco’s Fillmore West. 

Full colour 12-page booklet with rare & unseen photos & memorabilia.
Exclusive commentary, new & archive interviews with members of The Move.

Track List...

Disc 1:
Open My Eyes
Don't Make My Baby Blue
Cherry Blossom Clinic Revisited
The Last Thing On My Mind
I Can Hear The Grass Grow

Disc 2:
Fields Of People
Goin' Back
Hello Susie
Under The Ice
Additional Night Performances: Introduction
Don't Make My Baby Blue
Cherry Blossom Clinic Revisited
The Last Thing On My Mind
The Move's 1969 USA Tour Recalled By Bev Bevan (Bonus Track)

Right Recordings is giving people the option of the CD autographed by Bev Bevan - and offering T-shirts.

BARBARA ORBISON

Barbara Orbison, who spent years keeping the legacy of her husband Roy alive, died of pancreatic cancer yesterday - 23 years to the day we lost Roy.  She was just 60 years old.

News links:
CBS News
USA Today
BBC
Examiner

CLASSIC ALBUMS BOX ctd...

The new Classic Albums Collection box set has arrived.  Here's another picture to illustrate some of the interesting features.

First off, there's 11 discs, not 12 as some retailers have listed.

The individual albums are housed in good quality card sleeves.  If the original album was a gatefold, it's presented here in a gatefold.

The booklet is 28 pages with original album credits and snippets from the remaster booklets.   Very nice.

All of the discs are uniform black with logo and title.

So, on the surface, a nicely presented set.  A casual fan now has the opportunity to own ELO's main catalog for as little as $45.  I suppose that's the intent of this set.

Now for the nitpicky stuff:

I have mixed feelings on the white border of every card sleeve.

Given the Earth Wind & Fire example for this same series, I thought this would have been a good opportunity to include a short bonus CD of already released tracks that didn't make this round of remasters (ie remastered Hello My Old Friend, Mandalay, Buildings Have Eyes, A Matter Of Fact (both versions), maybe the edit to Evil Woman, Flashback tracks, etc...)

A lot of us had strong doubts Zoom was going to be included.  If Sony doesn't own it anymore, my guess is any future 're-packagaing' would probably come from Jeff and his yet to be revealed new endeavor.

One good thing about this box set, it's not cheaply made and there's more attention to detail than usual. But, I can't help but to imagine a real box set geared to the more dedicated ELO fan ala the recent Queen and Pink Floyd sets.

I have to admit, they made nothing new look new.

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT...

A report from the George Harrison Living In The Material World Exhibit at the Grammy Museum in LA...

One of our regular readers, who we know as Rock Singer, saw the exhibit last night:  

"My favorite part of the exhibit was off to the side, four small mixing board where you could remix George's song "This is Love." I couldn't resist it and had to try. I only wished I could have kept a personal copy of the remix that I made myself." Yeah I'm no Jeff Lynne but it was fun trying."

That would be fun.