joelcrowservo
Aug 02, 2003, 12:28 AM
Hello all! The long awaited (?) return of the BBR! I thank onosideboards immensely for helping me with this one. Thanks again, you!
Beatles Bootleg Review: "Meet the Threetles!"- Purple Chick CD http://faab.pro.tok2.com/ppp/purple_chick/pc60.jpg
Reunion Jam Sessions
Friar Park Studios, Henley-On-Thames, England, 23rd June 1994
Raunchy 1'37''
Thinking of Linking 1'16''
Blue Moon of Kentucky 1'22''
Baby What Do You Want Me To Do 1'45''
I Will 0'29''
Dehra Dun 0'37''
Ain't She Sweet 0'46''
The Evolution of FREE AS A BIRD
from the Dakota, New York City, 1977 to
The Mill Studio, Sussex, England - February 11th 1994
8. John's demo 3'29''
acoustic mix 4'05''
5.1 center channel 4'34''
5.1 front channels 4'34''
5.1 rear channels 4'34''
enhanced mix 4'24''
video mix 4'39''
The Evolution of REAL LOVE
from the Dakota, New York City, 1979 to
The Mill Studio, Sussex, England - February 6th & 7th 1995
John's demo 4'24''
acoustic mix 4'25''
5.1 center channel 4'15''
5.1 front channels 4'15''
5.1 rear channels 4'15''
enhanced mix* 4'15''
single mix - original speed* 4'14''
"kevin godley" mix 3'06''
video mix 3'59''
BONUS TRACK: Somewhere in 1981
All Those Years Ago (enhanced mix) 3'55''
Let me get my political affiliation out of the way first: I DO consider "FAAB" and "Real Love" BEATLES songs, so there. I love 'em. Now, I grade these CDs on whether you can put them on in your car or home, and just enjoy. This one, its not as possible. I'll explain why in a minute.
"Meet the Threetles" kicks off with the jams recorded at FPSHOT in 1994. If you have the 'fifth disc', you've heard it, but it comes in handy to have them on CD. But it reminds me... why have the Beatles always held a fascination for such a hackneyed song as "Aint She Sweet"? Recall the song has a history paralleling the fabs own: at the beginning,recorded in 62 with Sheridan;at the end,'69 during Abbey Road (with John and Paul); and during the 'reunion'(Paul and George). Odd. Anyway....Its also cool to actually have the guys performing the song(Raunchy)that got George the 'job' in the first place!!
Next up is the 'evolution' of the reunion tracks. The demos, we've heard. Then comes the individual tracks that make up the 5.1 mixes on DVD. If nothing else, these tracks remind you what hard work must go into creating a DVD mix: they are each unique, individual mixes, not just isolations made via computer. That said, they also can be interesting to sit down and analyze, but not for comfortable listening. Some tracks meant for the back of the room I guess, have a 'delay' in, say, the vocal that can be offputting. But its nice to have Paul and Georges vocals audible. Its also interesting, and again, offputting, to hear just how Johns contribution was 'pieced together'. On some tracks, you'll hear John singing with piano. Then, abrupt fade out, and up, and out. Fortunately its not noticeable on the final mixes! Theres also whats called 'acoustic mixes'.These are the basic tracks (sans drums, bass and most electric guitar) with the demo version welded onto it. Theres another 'mix' of "FAAB" like this thats been around a couple of years; its done MUCH better than the one on here. However, the acoustic mix of "Real Love" is pretty charming. The true revelation on this CD, for me anyway, was the 'speed corrected' mix of "Real Love". WOW! I loved this song anyway, but I always bemoaned the odd mix,and the fact Ringos drums sounded nothing like they did on "FAAB". Well, heres why: Jeff Lynne obviously did NOT remix "Real Love" after speeding it up. You cant do that without sacrificing sound. It makes me feel the decision to speed it up was made at the last minute. But trust me, you listen to the song at the origianl speed, and you'll fall for it. everything just sounds RIGHT; Georges guitar, Pauls bass, Ringos drums...everything falls into place and makes more sense now. But just as a reminder, the sped-up video mix is included, as well as an early mix of the track that video director Kevin Godley dubbed his own vocal onto in place of Johns.
The final track is a 'outfake' of Georges 1981 tribute to John, "All Those Years Ago". This has Paul (and Lindas!) vocals mixed up more, which is appreciated. The whole mix sounds warmer too. I really like this CD, and I will return to it again and again. Its fun, its the bloody Threetles album, shut up!
SUMMARY/RATING- **** 4 stars: While its not a casual listen, and if you are not a fan of the new 'mixing' phenomenon you should be wary, its a damn good project, and worthy of your attention. From the excellent packaging to the well considered bonus track, "Meet the Threetles" is a good Beatley way to sped your time. Give it a try.
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Next up, comments from youz guys, and next week..I THINK...John Lennon, "A Heart Play". And again: Thanks ono!
[ Aug 02, 2003, 02:29 AM: Message Edited By: joelcrowservo ]
Beatles Bootleg Review: "Meet the Threetles!"- Purple Chick CD http://faab.pro.tok2.com/ppp/purple_chick/pc60.jpg
Reunion Jam Sessions
Friar Park Studios, Henley-On-Thames, England, 23rd June 1994
Raunchy 1'37''
Thinking of Linking 1'16''
Blue Moon of Kentucky 1'22''
Baby What Do You Want Me To Do 1'45''
I Will 0'29''
Dehra Dun 0'37''
Ain't She Sweet 0'46''
The Evolution of FREE AS A BIRD
from the Dakota, New York City, 1977 to
The Mill Studio, Sussex, England - February 11th 1994
8. John's demo 3'29''
acoustic mix 4'05''
5.1 center channel 4'34''
5.1 front channels 4'34''
5.1 rear channels 4'34''
enhanced mix 4'24''
video mix 4'39''
The Evolution of REAL LOVE
from the Dakota, New York City, 1979 to
The Mill Studio, Sussex, England - February 6th & 7th 1995
John's demo 4'24''
acoustic mix 4'25''
5.1 center channel 4'15''
5.1 front channels 4'15''
5.1 rear channels 4'15''
enhanced mix* 4'15''
single mix - original speed* 4'14''
"kevin godley" mix 3'06''
video mix 3'59''
BONUS TRACK: Somewhere in 1981
All Those Years Ago (enhanced mix) 3'55''
Let me get my political affiliation out of the way first: I DO consider "FAAB" and "Real Love" BEATLES songs, so there. I love 'em. Now, I grade these CDs on whether you can put them on in your car or home, and just enjoy. This one, its not as possible. I'll explain why in a minute.
"Meet the Threetles" kicks off with the jams recorded at FPSHOT in 1994. If you have the 'fifth disc', you've heard it, but it comes in handy to have them on CD. But it reminds me... why have the Beatles always held a fascination for such a hackneyed song as "Aint She Sweet"? Recall the song has a history paralleling the fabs own: at the beginning,recorded in 62 with Sheridan;at the end,'69 during Abbey Road (with John and Paul); and during the 'reunion'(Paul and George). Odd. Anyway....Its also cool to actually have the guys performing the song(Raunchy)that got George the 'job' in the first place!!
Next up is the 'evolution' of the reunion tracks. The demos, we've heard. Then comes the individual tracks that make up the 5.1 mixes on DVD. If nothing else, these tracks remind you what hard work must go into creating a DVD mix: they are each unique, individual mixes, not just isolations made via computer. That said, they also can be interesting to sit down and analyze, but not for comfortable listening. Some tracks meant for the back of the room I guess, have a 'delay' in, say, the vocal that can be offputting. But its nice to have Paul and Georges vocals audible. Its also interesting, and again, offputting, to hear just how Johns contribution was 'pieced together'. On some tracks, you'll hear John singing with piano. Then, abrupt fade out, and up, and out. Fortunately its not noticeable on the final mixes! Theres also whats called 'acoustic mixes'.These are the basic tracks (sans drums, bass and most electric guitar) with the demo version welded onto it. Theres another 'mix' of "FAAB" like this thats been around a couple of years; its done MUCH better than the one on here. However, the acoustic mix of "Real Love" is pretty charming. The true revelation on this CD, for me anyway, was the 'speed corrected' mix of "Real Love". WOW! I loved this song anyway, but I always bemoaned the odd mix,and the fact Ringos drums sounded nothing like they did on "FAAB". Well, heres why: Jeff Lynne obviously did NOT remix "Real Love" after speeding it up. You cant do that without sacrificing sound. It makes me feel the decision to speed it up was made at the last minute. But trust me, you listen to the song at the origianl speed, and you'll fall for it. everything just sounds RIGHT; Georges guitar, Pauls bass, Ringos drums...everything falls into place and makes more sense now. But just as a reminder, the sped-up video mix is included, as well as an early mix of the track that video director Kevin Godley dubbed his own vocal onto in place of Johns.
The final track is a 'outfake' of Georges 1981 tribute to John, "All Those Years Ago". This has Paul (and Lindas!) vocals mixed up more, which is appreciated. The whole mix sounds warmer too. I really like this CD, and I will return to it again and again. Its fun, its the bloody Threetles album, shut up!
SUMMARY/RATING- **** 4 stars: While its not a casual listen, and if you are not a fan of the new 'mixing' phenomenon you should be wary, its a damn good project, and worthy of your attention. From the excellent packaging to the well considered bonus track, "Meet the Threetles" is a good Beatley way to sped your time. Give it a try.
**************************
Next up, comments from youz guys, and next week..I THINK...John Lennon, "A Heart Play". And again: Thanks ono!
[ Aug 02, 2003, 02:29 AM: Message Edited By: joelcrowservo ]