Jimi Hendrix Thread

[susep]

https://deadline.com/2024/06/electric-lady-studios-a-jimi-hendrix-vision-release-date-abramorama-1235982670/

Ok, so the documentary is a go. Now I want the box set to finally see the light of day.

Seeing a 9/13/24 release date, at least in Europe.  It was originally announced two years ago, wtf??? 

[mopper_smurf]

https://deadline.com/2024/06/electric-lady-studios-a-jimi-hendrix-vision-release-date-abramorama-1235982670/

Ok, so the documentary is a go. Now I want the box set to finally see the light of day.

Seeing a 9/13/24 release date, at least in Europe.  It was originally announced two years ago, wtf??? 

Beat me to it regarding the release date.

As for the delay, I blame Janie. Fun fact: my kids also use this expression when something goes wrong.

[mopper_smurf]

"Angel (Take 7) b/w Message To Love (live @ New York Pop Festival, Downing Stadium, Randall's Island, NY - July 17, 1970)" on July 26. White vinyl.

This is the single that was supposed to come out for RSD in 2022.

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Just pre-ordered the box set at my favourite indie record store. It's happening! 

[susep]

Just pre-ordered the box set at my favourite indie record store. It's happening! 

Ditto, preordered yesterday.  This box is a dream come true.  To finally hear the long medley.   

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Release date pushed back to October 4...

[susep]

Picked up the 5 LP box, finished my first listen yesterday. I've been streaming it on the car as well, especially the Long Medley.
I love 1970 Hendrix. I love the new tunes and frankly I think Jimi was still improving as a musician, guitar player, and songwriter. I love how this box shows us what a great bass player Billy Cox was for Jimi. Billy sounds incredible throughout, I particularly enjoy Valley's of Neptune and Heaven Has No Sorrow. The intimacy of these tracks reflect what Cox describes, he and Jimi practicing at Jimi's apartment or on the road in hotels/motels. They had been playing together since '61 or 62, both in the Army and together in the King Kasuals. Billy brings the heat on nearly every track, is a great showcase for his talent.
So cool to finally hear the Long Medly from 6/24/70 long described by McDermott in Sessions. I love how Beginnings opens it. Slow, brooding pace. Jimi's playing is quite experimental while Billy and Mitch hold it down. A superb version of Hey Baby follows, even with improvised lyrics ie "she showed me the lights of the city" for example, are excellent as is Jimi's guitar leads. I definitely prefer this version over the somewhat overrated 7/1 cut.
Many, many other highlights abound. The version of In From The Storm where Jimi is literally screaming into the microphone followed by ferocious guitar playing is unique. Jimi did perform a similar live version on his last Euro tour where he basically screams into the mic, I forget which show but its interesting to hear him perform a similar approach in the studio a month and half prior.
Instead of including over a half a dozen mixes, I wish they had included most if not all previous Electric Lady songs already released ala Pali Gap, All God's Children, Cherokee Mist, et al. Just to sort of wrap everything up under one set if you will.
I learned so much more about Electric Lady studio from the essays and amazing photos especially on the back of the vinyl sleeves, so cool seeing the circular ceiling of Studio A bathed in blue light.
Favorite album recorded at Electric Lady besides Jimi: Mahavishnu Orchestra • Visions of the Emerald Beyond, recorded December 1974 at EL.

[cactusfan]

Picked up the 5 LP box, finished my first listen yesterday. I've been streaming it on the car as well, especially the Long Medley.
I love 1970 Hendrix. I love the new tunes and frankly I think Jimi was still improving as a musician, guitar player, and songwriter. I love how this box shows us what a great bass player Billy Cox was for Jimi. Billy sounds incredible throughout, I particularly enjoy Valley's of Neptune and Heaven Has No Sorrow. The intimacy of these tracks reflect what Cox describes, he and Jimi practicing at Jimi's apartment or on the road in hotels/motels. They had been playing together since '61 or 62, both in the Army and together in the King Kasuals. Billy brings the heat on nearly every track, is a great showcase for his talent.
So cool to finally hear the Long Medly from 6/24/70 long described by McDermott in Sessions. I love how Beginnings opens it. Slow, brooding pace. Jimi's playing is quite experimental while Billy and Mitch hold it down. A superb version of Hey Baby follows, even with improvised lyrics ie "she showed me the lights of the city" for example, are excellent as is Jimi's guitar leads. I definitely prefer this version over the somewhat overrated 7/1 cut.
Many, many other highlights abound. The version of In From The Storm where Jimi is literally screaming into the microphone followed by ferocious guitar playing is unique. Jimi did perform a similar live version on his last Euro tour where he basically screams into the mic, I forget which show but its interesting to hear him perform a similar approach in the studio a month and half prior.
Instead of including over a half a dozen mixes, I wish they had included most if not all previous Electric Lady songs already released ala Pali Gap, All God's Children, Cherokee Mist, et al. Just to sort of wrap everything up under one set if you will.
I learned so much more about Electric Lady studio from the essays and amazing photos especially on the back of the vinyl sleeves, so cool seeing the circular ceiling of Studio A bathed in blue light.
Favorite album recorded at Electric Lady besides Jimi: Mahavishnu Orchestra • Visions of the Emerald Beyond, recorded December 1974 at EL.

Forgot this was coming! Going to go liberate it from the interwebs and give it a listen.

[mopper_smurf]

It is a great box for sure! Five full spins so far.

This is just in. German RS (with a meh article), but my inner completist wanted the Earth Blues b/w Beginnings (Take 5) 7" from the box set that came with it. The Germans stuffed it in a regular envelop that was torn, but somehow the contents survived.

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Blasting this one on what would have been his 82nd birthday.