John B Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 That set looks really, really nice and really, really expensive. Quote
Gary Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 That set looks really, really nice and really, really expensive. I think I'll be asking the whole family to get together for this years christmas present! Quote
rockefeller center Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 A must have for any silkscreen printer. Quote
AmirBagachelles Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 One would hope Revenant could keep the price reasonable on this. They are not paying a lot to license anything, and isn't that among the biggest costs usually? I really loved the Jimmy Lyons music on the Ayler Records box, but it was so grossly overpriced it was ridiculous, especially given the poor sound quality on two of the discs. We were gouged in my opinion, paying well above $15 per disc. $10-12 per disc for a multi-CD set is fair when there are no large costs associated with making or licensing the music. Quote
Gary Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 One would hope Revenant could keep the price reasonable on this. They are not paying a lot to license anything, and isn't that among the biggest costs usually? I really loved the Jimmy Lyons music on the Ayler Records box, but it was so grossly overpriced it was ridiculous, especially given the poor sound quality on two of the discs. We were gouged in my opinion, paying well above $15 per disc. $10-12 per disc for a multi-CD set is fair when there are no large costs associated with making or licensing the music. By the look of the packaging it will not be only the discs we will be paying for. Quote
John B Posted July 9, 2004 Report Posted July 9, 2004 The cost of the Charley Patton set leads me to believe this will not be a cheap set. There was no licensing to be done with that one, either, was there? Quote
John B Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 How much was the Charley Patton set ? 7 cds - $150 Quote
Brandon Burke Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 (edited) I heard from a guy who talks to Dean (Revenant) all the time that this set will sell for $100 retail. The conversation I had with the person in question was about the near-paralyzing price of the Charly Patton set. It seems Revenant has made pains to make the Ayler set more affrodable. Edited July 10, 2004 by Brandon Burke Quote
Guest Chaney Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I'm keping my fingers crossed Brandon that what you've heard holds true. Quote
Matthew Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I heard from a guy who talks to Dean (Revenant) all the time that this set will sell for $100 retail. The conversation I had with the person in question was about the near-paralyzing price of the Charly Patton set. It seems Revenant has made pains to make the Ayler set more affrodable. If that's the price, then I'm not all that bummed about two cds worth of interviews -- not in the least. Seven cds of unreleased Ayler for $100 is a great price (of course, nine cds on unreleased Ayler would've been better ). Quote
paul secor Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 I'll be happy if the price is a hundred bucks. I'll also pay more if I have to. (Just don't let Dean Blackwood know that I said that. ) Quote
danasgoodstuff Posted July 10, 2004 Report Posted July 10, 2004 It does, indeed, look v. nice and $100 or thereabouts would be pretty reasonable...my birthday's Oct. 4! Quote
epistrophy arts Posted July 12, 2004 Report Posted July 12, 2004 Hello folks, I just got my advance copy of Holy Ghost! Man Oh Man what a set! I have not even listened to the music yet. It is so overwhelming. It comes in a beautiful plastic box. 9 CDs, a hardbound book and some really nice surprises... I have never seen a box set like this. It really raises the bar. I've been told that the retail price will be around $85... Which is really unbelievable considering the heft of this thing... The book is incredible. Ben Young did a wonderful job with the research. The chapter of testimonials from Ayler's peers and witnesses is amazing. It is a wonderful assessment of the man's work and it is likely to raise the profile of free jazz and improvised music. The press release indicates that it will be released on October 5 and I understand there are a couple of release parties/events in the works in Austin, Marfa Texas and NYC. I'll keep you all posted. in the meantime you can get a look at the box here.... http://home.austin.rr.com/subculture/news.htm thanks pg moreno Austin, TX Quote
Leeway Posted July 12, 2004 Report Posted July 12, 2004 What materialized was a box of "sacred possessions": a faux onyx Eastern-themed carved box filled not only with the unreleased music of Ayler, but a treasure trove of related documents and ephemera. I hope this box doesn't rival the Herbie Hancock box for "most difficult to use." Quote
jazzbo Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 Man, I'm envious of you cats who don't have to wait til October! Thanks for letting us have a bit of information! Quote
ralphie_boy Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 $85 would make this the bargain of the century! Man, I can't wait for this one. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 With all due respect to epistrophy arts, I'll believe that $85 price only when I see it. Might be possible as maybe a pre-order price. Quote
epistrophy arts Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 With all due respect to epistrophy arts, I'll believe that $85 price only when I see it. Might be possible as maybe a pre-order price. I hear ya... I can hardly believe it myself. Noel, the graphic designer told me that Revenant took considerable pains to keep the price very low. I asked if $85 was the wholesale price and he replied No.... retail. Quote
danasgoodstuff Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 Happy (day after my) birthday to me! Quote
John B Posted July 13, 2004 Report Posted July 13, 2004 With all due respect to epistrophy arts, I'll believe that $85 price only when I see it. Might be possible as maybe a pre-order price. I hear ya... I can hardly believe it myself. Noel, the graphic designer told me that Revenant took considerable pains to keep the price very low. I asked if $85 was the wholesale price and he replied No.... retail. This would be great news, if it turns out to be true come October. Now, if you could just get them to drop the price of the Charley Patton set to $85, too... Quote
Brandon Burke Posted July 16, 2004 Report Posted July 16, 2004 With all due respect to epistrophy arts, I'll believe that $85 price only when I see it. Might be possible as maybe a pre-order price. I hear ya... I can hardly believe it myself. Noel, the graphic designer told me that Revenant took considerable pains to keep the price very low. I asked if $85 was the wholesale price and he replied No.... retail. This would be great news, if it turns out to be true come October. Now, if you could just get them to drop the price of the Charley Patton set to $85, too... That's exactly what he and I we talking about on the phone the other day. My guess is: that was the impetus for the price change this time around. I'm as big a Charley Patton fan as anyone you know but that set was too rich for my blood. So I never bought it. I will, however, definately get the Ayler set. Especially after hearing the advance sampler. Wow.....! Quote
WD45 Posted July 16, 2004 Report Posted July 16, 2004 With all due respect to epistrophy arts, I'll believe that $85 price only when I see it. Might be possible as maybe a pre-order price. I hear ya... I can hardly believe it myself. Noel, the graphic designer told me that Revenant took considerable pains to keep the price very low. I asked if $85 was the wholesale price and he replied No.... retail. This would be great news, if it turns out to be true come October. Now, if you could just get them to drop the price of the Charley Patton set to $85, too... That's exactly what he and I we talking about on the phone the other day. My guess is: that was the impetus for the price change this time around. I'm as big a Charley Patton fan as anyone you know but that set was too rich for my blood. So I never bought it. I will, however, definately get the Ayler set. Especially after hearing the advance sampler. Wow.....! I felt the same way. I see copies of it gathering dust at the local record shop, and I think, "Man, How many discs could I buy for $174.99?" Great packaging, I'm sure, but wow is that a lot of bread. The Ayler OTOH, at $100 is more like it. Quote
Brandon Burke Posted July 26, 2004 Report Posted July 26, 2004 Listening to the advance sampler again as I type. Man, is this good stuff.... Can't speak for how the full set will open but the pre-release CD begins with a performance of "Truth is Marching In" (Germany 1966) and it's nothing short of life-affirming. Wow! Quote
brownie Posted August 2, 2004 Report Posted August 2, 2004 Fresh news on the Revenant box from the ayler.supanet site with the full content of the box: http://www.ayler.supanet.com/html/what_s_new.html Quote
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