Friday, July 30, 2010

ELP The Atlantic Years

Emerson, Lake and Palmer have too many compilations. However, by far the best one to own is "The Atlantic Years". This is because Joe Gastwirt did the remastering. You can bank that the sound is excellent if Joe did it. Joe uses customized (simplified) digital and analog electronics, and the sound is of the master tape: great  dynamics, space and tonality.

Atlantic YearsThis 1992 two disc offering is now difficult to obtain, but well worth the effort since the sound quality blows all the other compilations out of the water. All the popular songs are included in their entirety, with the exception of an edited "Fanfare For The Common Man". The 19 song list is laid down in chronological order starting with 1971's "Knife-Edge" and concluding with "Canario" from 1978. There is no previously unreleased material included. The CD booklet is a multi-page foldout with a band bio and many photos.



Cat: Atlantic 82403
Format: 2 channel, 16/44.1k
Remastered by: Joe Gastwirt at Ocean View Digital in CA from the original master tapes in May 1992.
Sound Quality: 4 of 5  I don't think it can be made to sound better than this.
Content: 4 of 5  Well, they had to include some of the latter stuff.
Extras: 0 of 5  No new material.
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Posted by Norman Varney at 11:23 AM

2 comments:

  1. snowillardJuly 30, 2010 at 1:07 PM

    This last month I have been Listening to ELP constantly havent listened in years and was enjoying it a lot for many reasons beyond just the great Hammond stylings. I have been looking for some good remasters. I have seen a new one that they are currently putting out. Unfortunately there dosent seem to be many decent live mixes.Of course I am looking for boots as well as lagit releases.
    Your marketing methods are I think going to net you results the combination of conversation and expertise is a good ticket.

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  2. Norman VarneyAugust 1, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Thanks Bill. I plan to review the 5.1 remix of "Brain Salad Surgery". Look for it soon. You can subscribe or be a follower, and please share the site.

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