Revenant is planning big Albert Ayler box

[ghost of miles]

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.

[WD45]

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.

[Chuck Nessa]

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

[JSngry]

Best of all cynical worlds. B-)

Indeed!

[GregK]

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.

[jazzbo]

YES

[brownie]

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!

[alankin]

And even if you subtract the interview discs, the set's available for a pretty darned good price!

[GregK]

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

[JSngry]

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.

[jazzbo]

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.

[JSngry]

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.

[GregK]

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?

[John B]

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.

[brownie]

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

[wolff]

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.

[Jerry]

Caiman (amazon other seller) is selling this for 74.99 . Is there any reason not to get that?

[Matthew]

none

[WD45]

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.

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Just saw it too. Forcedexposure.com says that it is the "first edition in a series bringing Holy Ghost to vinyl." ???

[rostasi]

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...

[sidewinder]

Fabulous deal on the box coming up from HMV UK:

Ayler Box

[JohnS]

Thanks for the info Bob. I'll get my order in.

[sidewinder]

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 !

[PHILLYQ]

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

[AndrewHill]

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!