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Neil Young Official Release Series Discs 5-8
DETAILS Format: Vinyl Box Set Label: Reprise Release type: RSD Exclusive Release More Info: The Neil Young Official Release Series Volume 2 limited edition box set includes On The Beach, Time Fades Away, Tonight's The Night and Zuma. Remastered from the original analog studio recordings at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Historically accurate artwork reproduced by Neil Young's long time art director Gary Brden. Reissued on 180g audiophile vinyl for the first time in over 40 years and pressed at Pallas Mfg Germany.
Damn. I thought I'd be saving some money this year.
Looks like I have some Black Friday shopping to do
Neil Young Official Release Series Discs 5-8
DETAILS Format: Vinyl Box Set Label: Reprise Release type: RSD Exclusive Release More Info: The Neil Young Official Release Series Volume 2 limited edition box set includes On The Beach, Time Fades Away, Tonight's The Night and Zuma. Remastered from the original analog studio recordings at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Historically accurate artwork reproduced by Neil Young's long time art director Gary Brden. Reissued on 180g audiophile vinyl for the first time in over 40 years and pressed at Pallas Mfg Germany.
Damn. I thought I'd be saving some money this year.
We're all a mess of paradoxes. Believing in things we know can't be true. We walk around carrying feelings too complicated and contradictory to express. But when it all becomes too big, and words aren't enough to help get it all out, there's always music.
From the stuff I read and the album cover I was expecting Storytone to be Fork in the Road 2.0. I couldn't of been more wrong. I actually really enjoy it. Obviously stylistically it is different, but in a lot of ways it reminds me of Prairie Wind (one of my favorite recent Neil albums). Definitely give it a shot.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Oct 27, 2014 15:06:34 GMT -5
I always liked Prairie Wind but haven't listened to it in a little while. Might have to break it out again. I remember a few songs I really connected with.
Post by itrainmonkeys on Nov 11, 2014 13:19:08 GMT -5
CoS ranked the top 10 Neil songs. So let's argue about it.
....Some criteria for ourselves to make things easier: no Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and, most importantly, we had to go beyond the hits. Yes, the hits are important. But any best-of Neil Young list should also cover his three distinct personalities: the folky Neil, the loud Neil, and the weird Neil.....
CoS ranked the top 10 Neil songs. So let's argue about it.
....Some criteria for ourselves to make things easier: no Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and, most importantly, we had to go beyond the hits. Yes, the hits are important. But any best-of Neil Young list should also cover his three distinct personalities: the folky Neil, the loud Neil, and the weird Neil.....
CoS ranked the top 10 Neil songs. So let's argue about it.
....Some criteria for ourselves to make things easier: no Buffalo Springfield or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and, most importantly, we had to go beyond the hits. Yes, the hits are important. But any best-of Neil Young list should also cover his three distinct personalities: the folky Neil, the loud Neil, and the weird Neil.....
Not a huge fan of the list. No "Down by the River" or "Cinnamon Girl" or "Old Man"? Meh. Ordinary People should been higher as well.
No Cortez or Like A Hurricane either which are two of my favorites. Oh well. I'm sure everyone's list would be different. It's funny they say they are looking past the hits but have Heart Of Gold, Rockin In The Free World, and My My, Hey Hey on the list. Those definitely belong though IMO.
Not a huge fan of the list. No "Down by the River" or "Cinnamon Girl" or "Old Man"? Meh. Ordinary People should been higher as well.
It seems like the list is based more on thematic, "high-brow" songs. The protests, introspection on love, family, etc. So I could see how they could overlook a murder ballad and a groupie love song. plus I'm sure they didn't want to inlcude all the fever songs (and half of everybody knows this is nowhere).
I expected Old Man to be on there.
But CoS got people talking about it (and more imprtantly, visiting their site).
Ask and you shall receive. In honor of his Birthday Bacon's Boring Band Barn presents the definitive top 10 list part 1
I’ve spent a little time on this and I think I have a decent response. The songs are in chronological order. I think excluding his material with other bands is a mistake. A Neil song with Buffalo Springfield or CSNY is the same as a solo or Crazy Horse song. Some musicians are molded by the musicians they play with. Neil on the other hand has molded those around him into the sound he thought fit the songs. Just look at the history of Crazy Horse which was originally a doo-wop group that Neil pillaged and morphed into what he needed. COS said they tried to mix it between the folky, loud, and weird but I think often the best Neil songs are the most diverse able to be folky, loud, and weird sometimes all in the same performance. That is why with some of these I will post multiple videos.
Mr. Soul Buffalo Springfield Again Trans Arguably the most reinterpreted song in the catalog, it was originally released with Buffalo Springfield and then completely reinvented on Trans. It has also been performed solo acoustic both on guitar and organ, turned into a rocker with crazy horse and pearl jam. The song touches on the fame he was beginning to find in the late 60s when it was written and his reluctance to accept it. The song was reportedly written after a treatment for epilepsy and continued to have a connection to the disease. Mr Soul always appeared at the end of sets for Buffalo Springfield because it was often followed by a seizure.
Down By the River Everybody Knows this is Nowhere One of the first introductions to the extended jam side of Neil along with Cowgirl, Down by The River is one of the best and earliest examples of the synchronicity of Crazy Horse, especially Danny Whitten era. Talbot’s walking bass lines, Molina’s steady back beat, and the nearly conversational guitar playing between Young and Whitten. At its heart it is a very simple song and that is what makes it so amazing. It has been a staple of Crazy Horse and CSNY shows along with some solo performances
Out on the Weekend Harvest Harvest is a sea change in Neil Young’s recording history as it exhibits his break away from both the normal recording process and LA and his settlement in the Bay Area and the development of his barn studio Broken Arrow the center of his recording world since. Out on the Weekend is Neil’s statement about this switch. Also important is the introduction of Ben Keith, Tim Drummond, and Kenny Buttrey as new characters in Neil’s musical cast and the foundation of most of Neil’s “country” projects. Also worth noting this is one of the most covered Neil songs
Mellow My Mind Tonight’s the Night With Danny Whitten’s death and his own drug issues and depression Neil entered a period best known by the Ditch Trilogy (Tonight’s the Night, On the Beach, and Time Fades Away). Mellow My Mind is the most representative song of the era with its longing lyrics and one of the more emotional vocal performances delivered by Neil.
Cortez the Killer Zuma Zuma marks the return of Crazy Horse and their open jammy style. Cortez is a vehicle for self-indulgent in a way that few can do better than Neil without going over the top. Sometimes a slow burner and other times a rager Cortez has been a live highlight since it was released.
Not a huge fan of the list. No "Down by the River" or "Cinnamon Girl" or "Old Man"? Meh. Ordinary People should been higher as well.
It seems like the list is based more on thematic, "high-brow" songs. The protests, introspection on love, family, etc. So I could see how they could overlook a murder ballad and a groupie love song. plus I'm sure they didn't want to inlcude all the fever songs (and half of everybody knows this is nowhere).
I expected Old Man to be on there.
But CoS got people talking about it (and more imprtantly, visiting their site).
Very good point.
Nice list bacon, Mr. Soul is one of the more underrated songs of all time.
Post by downonthefarm on Jan 19, 2015 22:04:16 GMT -5
I am watching "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" on showtime right now. The video was included with Prarie wind when I bought it back in the day. What a great album. Highly recommended if you haven't heard it or seen it. His new stuff doesn't get enough credit.
Neil Young and Willie Nelson's kids singing songs about Monsanto tour
Neil Young & Promise of the Real Tour Dates: July 5 Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest July 8 Morrison, CO—Red Rocks July 9 Morrison, CO—Red Rocks July 11 Lincoln, NE—Pinnacle Bank Arena July 13 Cincinnati, OH—Riverbend Music Center July 14 Clarkston, MI—DTE Energy Music Theater July 16 Camden, NJ—Susquehanna Bank Center July 17 Bethel, NY—Bethel Woods July 19 Essex Junction, VT—Champlain Valley Expo July 21 Wantagh, NY—Nikon at Jones Beach Theater July 22 Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center July 24 Oro-Medonte, CAN—WayHome Music & Arts Festival
Post by Billadelphia on Jul 17, 2015 9:43:42 GMT -5
Let me start by saying that I'm not very familiar with Neil Young's discography. I know the big songs, but I've never listened to his albums (obviously this is a huge mistake, and something I need to change ASAP).
His show last night was an absolute heater. Just over 3 hours long. That dude can still play the shit out of the guitar. Down By The River was ~23 minutes long, and just melting so many faces. Cortez the Killer to open up the encore was fantastic.
Solo Acoustic: After the Gold Rush (Neil on piano) Heart of Gold Long May You Run (The Stills–Young Band song) Old Man Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) (Neil on pump organ)
Neil Young & Promise of the Real: Hold Back the Tears Out on the Weekend Unknown Legend Peace of Mind From Hank to Hendrix Harvest Moon Wolf Moon Words (Between the Lines of Age) Flying on the Ground Is Wrong (Buffalo Springfield song) Walk On Bad Fog of Loneliness A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop People Want to Hear About Love A New Day For Love Down by the River (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Workin' Man Big Box Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Monsanto Years If I Don't Know Love and Only Love (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
Encore: Cortez the Killer (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
Let me start by saying that I'm not very familiar with Neil Young's discography. I know the big songs, but I've never listened to his albums (obviously this is a huge mistake, and something I need to change ASAP).
His show last night was an absolute heater. Just over 3 hours long. That dude can still play the shit out of the guitar. Down By The River was ~23 minutes long, and just melting so many faces. Cortez the Killer to open up the encore was fantastic.
Solo Acoustic: After the Gold Rush (Neil on piano) Heart of Gold Long May You Run (The Stills–Young Band song) Old Man Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) (Neil on pump organ)
Neil Young & Promise of the Real: Hold Back the Tears Out on the Weekend Unknown Legend Peace of Mind From Hank to Hendrix Harvest Moon Wolf Moon Words (Between the Lines of Age) Flying on the Ground Is Wrong (Buffalo Springfield song) Walk On Bad Fog of Loneliness A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop People Want to Hear About Love A New Day For Love Down by the River (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Workin' Man Big Box Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Monsanto Years If I Don't Know Love and Only Love (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
Encore: Cortez the Killer (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
I'm in the same boat with not knowing his stuff too in depth, but I just found out I'll be seeing him next week and I'll be doing a lot of listening before then. That setlist is incredible though. Who opened for him? Puss N Boots are opening the show I'm seeing, and I like them, but I'm bummed I didn't get one of the shows with Band of Horses
Let me start by saying that I'm not very familiar with Neil Young's discography. I know the big songs, but I've never listened to his albums (obviously this is a huge mistake, and something I need to change ASAP).
His show last night was an absolute heater. Just over 3 hours long. That dude can still play the shit out of the guitar. Down By The River was ~23 minutes long, and just melting so many faces. Cortez the Killer to open up the encore was fantastic.
Solo Acoustic: After the Gold Rush (Neil on piano) Heart of Gold Long May You Run (The Stills–Young Band song) Old Man Mother Earth (Natural Anthem) (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) (Neil on pump organ)
Neil Young & Promise of the Real: Hold Back the Tears Out on the Weekend Unknown Legend Peace of Mind From Hank to Hendrix Harvest Moon Wolf Moon Words (Between the Lines of Age) Flying on the Ground Is Wrong (Buffalo Springfield song) Walk On Bad Fog of Loneliness A Rock Star Bucks a Coffee Shop People Want to Hear About Love A New Day For Love Down by the River (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Workin' Man Big Box Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Monsanto Years If I Don't Know Love and Only Love (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
Encore: Cortez the Killer (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover) Cinnamon Girl (Neil Young & Crazy Horse cover)
I'm in the same boat with not knowing his stuff too in depth, but I just found out I'll be seeing him next week and I'll be doing a lot of listening before then. That setlist is incredible though. Who opened for him? Puss N Boots are opening the show I'm seeing, and I like them, but I'm bummed I didn't get one of the shows with Band of Horses
Band of Horses opened this show. I actually didn't get over to see them in time, but I've been to enough of their shows that it wasn't a big deal for me. I wish we could have traded openers TBH.
He didn't make it to Minnesota this tour and I was otherwise traveling last week so couldn't make a road trip to Milwaukee or Lincoln. But after seeing the set lists and some of the videos (that DBTR above is one of the absolute best versions I have ever heard), I'm regretting not making it work somehow. Hoping he adds some dates this fall.