Guest Chaney Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 In case anyone in interested, apparently another box set containing Sinatra's Capitol albums has been released: Frank Sinatra: The Capitol Concept Albums For the first time ever ( ), you can own the ultimate music collection from the greatest vocalist in history - Frank Sinatra: The Concept Albums. 14 CDs with 189 songs from the Capitol years, all of them specifically chosen by Sinatra himself and put together to tell the story that he intended. These concept albums represent the most innovative and transforming period in music history, the pinnacle of Frank Sinatra's career. A time that will never be repeated, but can be relived again and again because now, Frank Sinatra: The Concept Albums is available, but only through this exclusive offer. This Collector's Edition will not be available in stores, so click below to order or call 1-800-785-9996 Set Includes 14 compact discs, 20 page picture booklet with behind-the-scenes photos and quips from the Sinatra era at Capitol Records, and a specially-designed collector's storage box. $119.92 (9.95 S&H) The Capitol Concept Albums I really can't see myself buying this material AGAIN but does anyone know anything about this set? Quote
RDK Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 If it's the same one I'm thinking of, it's just a repackaging of the hardbound Concepts box. I doubt it's been remastered. Completely unnecessary... Quote
vajerzy Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 Well it doesn't have the extra tracks that appeared on the earlier releases- it's the official releases from back in the 50s and 60s......looking at "Close to You" it doesn't have "Flaw in My Flue"..... No need to buy unless you don't have any of them- I'm still keeping the ones that were issued in the late 80s-early 90s. When will Pal Joey, Can-Can and High Society be issued?? Quote
J.A.W. Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I'm perfectly happy with my U.K. 21CD Sinatra Capitol box Quote
vajerzy Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I heard that's a good one- superior sound. Quote
JSngry Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 (edited) This doesn't seem to be an "official" EMI project. www.800tvmusic.com? Here'a their address from the site's FAQ page: Sinatra Concept Albums P.O. Box 17070 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 email is customerservice@c-music.com Definitely sounds like a licensing job to me. Edited June 25, 2004 by JSngry Quote
jazzbo Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I do have four Sinatra cds . . .sort of. The one at the Sands with Basie. The Francis A. and Eddward K. one. The one with Jobim. And a Tommy Dorsey Clambake one that he sings on a few selections. I would say the Jobim is the best of the lot. I enjoy his singing on the Dorsey better than his Capitol era singing. I hate the one with the Ellington band with outside arrangement. And the one with Basie at the Sands has its moments both ways. Don't spin these too often. Quote
JSngry Posted June 25, 2004 Report Posted June 25, 2004 I hate the one with the Ellington band with outside arrangement. . Ah, but you still get Rabbit on "Indian Summer"... Quote
BruceH Posted June 27, 2004 Report Posted June 27, 2004 If it's the same one I'm thinking of, it's just a repackaging of the hardbound Concepts box. I doubt it's been remastered. Completely unnecessary... I've got these on vinyl LP and CD. No thank-you, Capitol. Quote
ajf67 Posted June 27, 2004 Report Posted June 27, 2004 The one at the Sands with Basie. This live date is my favorite Sinatra album. I have a mono LP copy and recently was able to do an a/b with a new version (it's not my copy and was either DVD Audio or SACD) at a friend's place who has a very high end system. We came away feeling that they did an excellent job remastering it. While we both preferred the way Sinatra's voice projected on the mono LP, there was nothing wrong with the new remastering. It caught everything faithfully. I know this isn't exactly on the topic of the thread, but thought I'd share since Sinatra fans will probably be reading this. Quote
BruceH Posted June 27, 2004 Report Posted June 27, 2004 The one at the Sands with Basie. This live date is my favorite Sinatra album. I have a mono LP copy and recently was able to do an a/b with a new version (it's not my copy and was either DVD Audio or SACD) at a friend's place who has a very high end system. We came away feeling that they did an excellent job remastering it. While we both preferred the way Sinatra's voice projected on the mono LP, there was nothing wrong with the new remastering. It caught everything faithfully. I know this isn't exactly on the topic of the thread, but thought I'd share since Sinatra fans will probably be reading this. Good to hear they did all right by the sound, but let's be honest folks, don't we all love it more for the JOKES than for the music? Quote
ajf67 Posted June 28, 2004 Report Posted June 28, 2004 BruceH Posted on Jun 27 2004, 04:24 PM QUOTE (ajf67 @ Jun 26 2004, 09:32 PM) QUOTE The one at the Sands with Basie. This live date is my favorite Sinatra album. I have a mono LP copy and recently was able to do an a/b with a new version (it's not my copy and was either DVD Audio or SACD) at a friend's place who has a very high end system. We came away feeling that they did an excellent job remastering it. While we both preferred the way Sinatra's voice projected on the mono LP, there was nothing wrong with the new remastering. It caught everything faithfully. I know this isn't exactly on the topic of the thread, but thought I'd share since Sinatra fans will probably be reading this. Good to hear they did all right by the sound, but let's be honest folks, don't we all love it more for the JOKES than for the music? Oh I disagree. I think the Basie band really swings and Sinatra is in good voice and energized by the crowd. I think the fact that it's a live performance adds extra spark to the tunes. They're sort of "extra-Sinatra-ized" The jokes help too of course... Quote
JohnJ Posted June 29, 2004 Report Posted June 29, 2004 I'm perfectly happy with my U.K. 21CD Sinatra Capitol box Ditto. One of my favoirite box sets. Quote
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