ghost of miles Posted December 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 One Final Note review... Hmmm... they seem less than impressed. I like a lot of OFN, but have to disagree w/them on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted December 21, 2004 Report Share Posted December 21, 2004 One Final Note review... Hmmm... they seem less than impressed. I like a lot of OFN, but have to disagree w/them on this one. Seems like they obsess more about the package than the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 (edited) I think the packaging is "over the top consumerism". So they found a way to sell this to the "concerned consumer" crowd. Best of all cynical worlds. B-) "Class" don't mean mass. Edited December 22, 2004 by Chuck Nessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Best of all cynical worlds. B-) Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 so after a few months with this box, what does everyone think? Is it worth the $99 price, with all those interviews? I mean it would be interesting to hear them once, but I don't know how many times I would go back to hear the interviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 The interviews were bonuses. I listened to them once and may return to them but not right now. But it's the music that counts. And those CDs get a lot of play from my part. A unique box from a unique musician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 And even if you subtract the interview discs, the set's available for a pretty darned good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 I bought it today for $47-that's after I traded in $55 worth of used CDs that I haven't listened to in almost a decade. This has to be the most luxurious box set I've ever seen! Probably not the best place to start with Ayler, but I couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Probably not the best place to start with Ayler, but I couldn't resist Look it it this way - once you've covered/digested/etc the stuff that is the best place to start, you'll be ready for this stuff, and you will have it at your ready disposal (and for a sweet price, no less!). "Planning ahead", that is, anticipating where one's tastes may likely go and buying things like this for "future use" is not a bad strategy at all, especially when it comes to music and items such as this, neither of which are exactly "well tended too" in the mainstream marketplace over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hmmmh. . . in a way with those earliest recordings, with the Taylor piece, with the interviews and all the tremendous info in the book, this IS the way to get started on Ayler. Greg, I think you're in for a real journey that I'm betting you'll enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Good point, Lon. Sometimes, depending on the individual, the beginning is the best place to start. I would, however, advise that if the stuff in this box doesn't "connect" right away, for whatever reason(s), to at least give SPIRITUAL UNTIY and/or some of the currently available Impulse! material a shot before coming to any hard and fast conclusions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregK Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 I've listened to the first disc and most of disc 2-this stuff is incredible. Why did I know nothing about Ayler before this box?? Those trio recordings on disc one have some great interplay between the musicians. I can't wait to listen to this whole set. Between the Art Ensemble (Nessa box set, and some individual titles) and this Ayler box, I've acquired some fascinating music in the last 6 weeks that is going to keep me busy for years. Is this the first release of any material recorded at Coltrane's funeral? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 27, 2005 Report Share Posted February 27, 2005 Is this the first release of any material recorded at Coltrane's funeral? officialy, yes. You are in for a real treat as you start exploring Ayler. When you are ready to move on past the box I would highly recommend grabbing Spiritual Unity and Spirits Rejoice next. If you do a quick search there have been lots of great recommendations posted fairly recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 The always interesting 'What's New' section of the Ayler website includes an 'unconfirmed rumor' that Revenant will release the 'Holy Ghost' material in series of 3LP sets on clear vinyl. http://www.ayler.org/albert/html/what_s_new.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolff Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 The always interesting 'What's New' section of the Ayler website includes an 'unconfirmed rumor' that Revenant will release the 'Holy Ghost' material in series of 3LP sets on clear vinyl. http://www.ayler.org/albert/html/what_s_new.html Seeing it in the stores, but have not picked it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Caiman (amazon other seller) is selling this for 74.99 . Is there any reason not to get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 The always interesting 'What's New' section of the Ayler website includes an 'unconfirmed rumor' that Revenant will release the 'Holy Ghost' material in series of 3LP sets on clear vinyl. http://www.ayler.org/albert/html/what_s_new.html Seeing it in the stores, but have not picked it up. ← Just saw it too. Forcedexposure.com says that it is the "first edition in a series bringing Holy Ghost to vinyl." ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rostasi Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Caiman (amazon other seller) is selling this for 74.99. Is there any reason not to get that? NONE...unless you only like listening to André Rieu... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Fabulous deal on the box coming up from HMV UK: Ayler Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks for the info Bob. I'll get my order in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks for the info Bob. I'll get my order in. Likewise, John. A pretty astonishing deal, considering it's from HMV. I was in one of their branches today and they were asking £61 for the Miles 'On The Corner' set, would you believe ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 OK, I got the email from Ayler records, I ordered the $6 disc, then I started hunting around the web to see about the box, read page after page of positive comments about the box- and I pulled the trigger!! I just ordered the Revenant box for $79.67 shipped from Half.com. I thank you all and my wallet curses every last one o'youse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewHill Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 OK, I got the email from Ayler records, I ordered the $6 disc, then I started hunting around the web to see about the box, read page after page of positive comments about the box- and I pulled the trigger!! I just ordered the Revenant box for $79.67 shipped from Half.com. I thank you all and my wallet curses every last one o'youse You'll enjoy every single cent spent on this box-its a magnificent set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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