sidewinder Posted August 11, 2007 Report Posted August 11, 2007 Actually, the period around Decoy is of interest to me. Always liked that first track off of 'Decoy' - sets the album off to a strong start but unfortunately the rest is somewhat uneven. Still recall hearing that lead-off track at the Royal Festival Hall, London in 1985 when Robert Irving III and Scofield were still in the band. I'd certainly be in for an 80s set. :rsmile: Quote
Adam Posted August 15, 2007 Report Posted August 15, 2007 Actually, the period around Decoy is of interest to me. To me, that was the last period where Miles was coming from a primarily "creative" place than what soon shifted to a "presentational" one. I enjoy both, but... Unless you got no use whatsumever for 80s Miles, I think that Decoy might get overlooked & might repay further investigation. There's some interesting concepts opening up there that didn't get followed through on, I think, at least by Miles. Check it out. What are these concepts, specifically? Quote
JSngry Posted August 15, 2007 Report Posted August 15, 2007 Form, mostly. Form & group color - both instrumentally & harmonically - during improvisation. A lot less "jammy" than previous albums, and a lot less "song"-oriented than what was to come. Quote
Kyo Posted August 15, 2007 Report Posted August 15, 2007 Back to the On The Corner set - I think the price is a joke seeing how little of the material is really "new". I already own most of the set in the form of the individual reissue CDs. It's a shame because I really like this Miles era, but these discs would be worth $80 at best. Certainly not close to $130. Quote
danasgoodstuff Posted August 15, 2007 Report Posted August 15, 2007 My guess is that if you're willing to put in a little effort it will be obtainable for $60-80... Quote
dave9199 Posted August 15, 2007 Report Posted August 15, 2007 Wait 6 months and get it used on Amazon for that price. Quote
GregK Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Cover and some info is up at the Sony site: http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/c/Mile.../LT_sku=128988/ Quote
Aggie87 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Posted August 24, 2007 Cover and some info is up at the Sony site: http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/c/Mile.../LT_sku=128988/ I wonder if the 10% off codes they gave some of us for their Bob Dylan screw up will work on this box. Hmmmm.... Quote
GA Russell Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Aggie, I'm waiting till January for Your Music to get it. Don't you think they will? Quote
Aggie87 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Report Posted August 24, 2007 Aggie, I'm waiting till January for Your Music to get it. Don't you think they will? I'm hoping so, GA! And I'm hoping they carry the metal spine edition - no guarantees. The pre-order prices are still on the high side (to me). I hope is does show up at yourmusic. Can always buy it used or something later, if worse comes to worse. Quote
GregK Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Cover and some info is up at the Sony site: http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/c/Mile.../LT_sku=128988/ I wonder if the 10% off codes they gave some of us for their Bob Dylan screw up will work on this box. Hmmmm.... I'm going to try it (unless there is a Borders coupon that will make it cheaper there) Quote
jeffrey r Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 I just tried the 10% off coupon code for the On The Corner box, and it doesn't work. It says: "No matching required products in shopping cart". Regarding Borders, since it looks like msrp is $140, using a 30% off coupon there would bring it down to about $98 plus tax. Still maybe too rich for my blood considering how much of this material I likely have already. Quote
GregK Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 I just tried the 10% off coupon code for the On The Corner box, and it doesn't work. It says: "No matching required products in shopping cart". Regarding Borders, since it looks like msrp is $140, using a 30% off coupon there would bring it down to about $98 plus tax. Still maybe too rich for my blood considering how much of this material I likely have already. Borders list price is $129.99: Complete On the Corner Sessions Bibliographic Data: Compact Disc, Sony Legacy, September 2007 Performer: Miles Davis List Price: $129.99 In-store prices may vary. See your local store for the most up-to-date pricing. Status: Not Yet Published BINC: 9169217 UPC: 886970623926 Shelf Location: Multimedia Department > Jazz Music > Boxed Jazz Quote
B. Clugston Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Don't like the misleading title. There's just as much music from Get Up With It. This may confuse reviewers. Quote
Rosco Posted August 24, 2007 Report Posted August 24, 2007 Don't like the misleading title. There's just as much music from Get Up With It. This may confuse reviewers. Most of the Complete Bitches Brew set had nothing to do with anything. It's a flag of convenience. Quote
sidewinder Posted August 25, 2007 Report Posted August 25, 2007 Just been told I'm getting this one as a birthday gift. Quote
jazzbo Posted August 25, 2007 Report Posted August 25, 2007 f.y.e. has it for 101 preorder. . . . Quote
Claude Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 Price change on amazon.co.uk: Please note that the price of The Complete on the Corner Sessions has decreased from £76.49 to £49.99 since you placed it in your Shopping Basket. Items in your cart will always reflect the most recent price displayed on their product detail pages. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000TLMWMO/ Quote
Bluerein Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 Good to see a CD (set) cheaper in Europe than in the US for a change........ Quote
Adam Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 That list price from Sony for a 6 CD set is really quite ridiculous - $140 is the full list (I know one would never have to buy it for that) - $23+ per disc. Quote
Aggie87 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Posted August 28, 2007 Amazon UK to the US would be cheaper than Sony's list price Price (subtracting the VAT discount) = £42.54 Shipping - £0.99 + £2.09 = £3.08 Total = £45.62 = $91.61 shipped Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted August 28, 2007 Report Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Amazon UK to the US would be cheaper than Sony's list price Price (subtracting the VAT discount) = £42.54 Shipping - £0.99 + £2.09 = £3.08 Total = £45.62 = $91.61 shipped Jeez, for 6 discs, that still comes to slightly over $15 per disc. Youch!! I'll probably take my chances with used copies on eBay. $70 or $75 would be a far more reasonable (and fair) price, IMHO. Edited August 28, 2007 by Rooster_Ties Quote
Hoppy T. Frog Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 That list price from Sony for a 6 CD set is really quite ridiculous - $140 is the full list (I know one would never have to buy it for that) - $23+ per disc. I wonder, is this the record labels' new pricing strategy for stuff of limited/historical interest? Quote
JSngry Posted August 29, 2007 Report Posted August 29, 2007 That list price from Sony for a 6 CD set is really quite ridiculous - $140 is the full list (I know one would never have to buy it for that) - $23+ per disc. I wonder, is this the record labels' new pricing strategy for stuff of limited/historical interest? Gotta figure in the costs of the deluxe packaging as well. Quote
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