Friday, May 18, 2012

Some Noteworthy Music Additions


Revolver. The Beatles

Enhanced CD. Originally released by Parlophone, Aug. 5, 1966.
Accompanying booklet includes program notes by Kevin Howlett, Mike Heatley, and Allan Rouse. Includes Revolver mini-documentary.
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The Pet Sounds Sessions. The Beach Boys

CD. Pet sounds (mono mix) originally released Apr. 1966. Accompanying book: The making of Pet sounds / written by David Leaf, [preface by Mike Love]. All original recordings arranged and produced by Brian Wilson.
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Abbey Road. The Beatles

Enhanced CD. Originally released by Parlophone, Sept. 26, 1969.
Accompanying booklet includes program notes. Includes Abbey Road mini-documentary. Produced by George Martin. Remastered by Guy Massey and Steve Rooke.
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The SMiLE Sessions. The Beach Boys

Deluxe ed. box set. Compact discs; vinyl LPs. Contains previously released material. Liner notes by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston, credits, and lyrics in supplemental volume. Complete track listings on accompanying sheet.
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The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams

CD. Collection of previously unrecorded Hank Williams lyrics newly set to music and performed for the first time as completed songs. Program notes, by Michael McCall and various performers, and full credits on container insert. Produced by Mary Martin. Various performers.
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The Big Gundown: Zorn Plays the Music of Ennio Morricone

CD. Excerpts from motion picture music, arr. by John Zorn. All compositions by Ennio Morricone; except Tre Nel 5000 by Zorn.
Various instrumental ensembles; Zorn, conductor. Recorded at Radio City Music Hall, BC and Evergreen Studios, Sept.1984 - Sept.1985
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