http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/fridayreview/story/0,12102,1064093,00.html "The set offers unprecedented insights into the musical intelligence that went into the album's creation. But with mistakes and doodles included in the mix, are these private explorations really for public consumption decades later? Despite producing the original sessions, Teo Macero was not involved in putting the set together, and is adamant that they should never have been released in this form. "I hate it," he says. "I think it's a bunch of shit, and you can quote me on that. And I hope you do. It has destroyed Miles and made him sound like an idiot. It's a terrible thing to do to an artist when he's dead. Those records were gems, and you should leave them as gems." Holland is more equivocal. "As a scholarly study it's very interesting," he says, "but sometimes a part of me feels it violates the privacy of the musical process, so it's a tough one to call."" Above is a section culled from the guardian article today (link at top). Harsh, but some salient points nonetheless. cheers bruno
I see Teo's point, totally. But I also think that enought time has elapsed and scholarly interest has endured to the point where we can peek behind the curtain without compromising the show. The first artist I remember as speaking out against box sets of this type was Merle Haggard. It was the last straw in terms of him dealing with major labels. His statement was to the effect of "I already said this wasn't worthy of release! What gives then to the right to put it out as something that represents my work?" After hearing "I'll be A Hero When I Strike", I concede his point as well. skip h on 10/17/03 11:00 AM, Nudebruno@aol.com at Nudebruno@aol.com wrote: http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/fridayreview/story/0,12102,1064093,00.html "The set offers unprecedented insights into the musical intelligence that went into the album's creation. But with mistakes and doodles included in the mix, are these private explorations really for public consumption decades later? Despite producing the original sessions, Teo Macero was not involved in putting the set together, and is adamant that they should never have been released in this form. "I hate it," he says. "I think it's a bunch of shit, and you can quote me on that. And I hope you do. It has destroyed Miles and made him sound like an idiot. It's a terrible thing to do to an artist when he's dead. Those records were gems, and you should leave them as gems." Holland is more equivocal. "As a scholarly study it's very interesting," he says, "but sometimes a part of me feels it violates the privacy of the musical process, so it's a tough one to call."" Above is a section culled from the guardian article today (link at top). Harsh, but some salient points nonetheless. cheers bruno _______________________________________________ zorn-list mailing list zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com To UNSUBSCRIBE or Change Your Subscription Options, go to the webpage below http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/zorn-list
It never fails to amaze, the hand wringing and bitching that goes on about dealing with record labels. It's not like we just found out yesterday that most label execs have a total disregard for the artists intentions. If you dont want it released, or you dont think you'll get payed, snatch the masters and hold them for ransom, burn the out-takes if you feel the need, just spare us the righteous indignation of quotes like "It has destroyed Miles and made him sound like an idiot"
I see Teo's point, totally. But I also think that enought time has elapsed and scholarly interest has endured to the point where we can peek behind the curtain without compromising the show.
The first artist I remember as speaking out against box sets of this type was Merle Haggard. It was the last straw in terms of him dealing with major labels. His statement was to the effect of "I already said this wasn't worthy of release! What gives then to the right to put it out as something that represents my work?" After hearing "I'll be A Hero When I Strike", I concede his point as well.
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on 10/17/03 11:00 AM, Nudebruno@aol.com at Nudebruno@aol.com wrote:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/fridayreview/story/0,12102,1064093,00.html
"The set offers unprecedented insights into the musical intelligence that went into the album's creation. But with mistakes and doodles included in the mix, are these private explorations really for public consumption decades later? Despite producing the original sessions, Teo Macero was not involved in putting the set together, and is adamant that they should never have been released in this form. "I hate it," he says. "I think it's a bunch of shit, and you can quote me on that. And I hope you do. It has destroyed Miles and made him sound like an idiot. It's a terrible thing to do to an artist when he's dead. Those records were gems, and you should leave them as gems." Holland is more equivocal. "As a scholarly study it's very interesting," he says, "but sometimes a part of me feels it violates the privacy of the musical process, so it's a tough one to call.""
Above is a section culled from the guardian article today (link at top). Harsh, but some salient points nonetheless. cheers bruno
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