pphillips_ukuk wrote:I have never heard any bootlegs so wasn't aware of any edits, in that respect they have done a good job with them lol. I love the set, love the quality of the recordings, the clear and stunning sound on these out-takes and the finished masters. These are some real lost classics in his back catalogue so it is wonderful that we have this release. I will enjoy these disks a lot going forward. Worth the money for me and a good edition to my growing sessions collection.
The need to edit however is baffling. As said above there is plenty of swearing left in and lots across a variety of other FTD's released previous. I can get on board with the song been removed or clipped now. I have heard it on YouTube, it's not any great loss and the removal probably stops any potential misrepresentation of words and drama so maybe, kind of I can understand that. The rest however is mind boggling. If what I am reading is correct and a few s**ts and 'kick d**ks' style comments are taken out this is stupid and pointless. A collectors label is aimed at the hardcore fanbase, I can't imagine any of us don't know or care that Elvis swore while working. Very, very odd.
In conclusion this is still a great set, the removals don't detract anything for me (mind as mentioned I can't miss these comments as I have never heard them). The music shines, his performances are good, upbeat, fun performances and the music produced is magical. The need to 'protect' the legacy of a man millions just saw die young due to a drug addiction in a major blockbuster movie is so shortsighted and strange that I have no more words for it. Great set, would recommended highly, especially if you enjoy the sessions but as someone who tends to defend FTD and Ernst I am at a loss as to why they felt the need to create issues for themselves by removing a few swear words.
John wrote:pphillips_ukuk wrote:I have never heard any bootlegs so wasn't aware of any edits, in that respect they have done a good job with them lol. I love the set, love the quality of the recordings, the clear and stunning sound on these out-takes and the finished masters. These are some real lost classics in his back catalogue so it is wonderful that we have this release. I will enjoy these disks a lot going forward. Worth the money for me and a good edition to my growing sessions collection.
The need to edit however is baffling. As said above there is plenty of swearing left in and lots across a variety of other FTD's released previous. I can get on board with the song been removed or clipped now. I have heard it on YouTube, it's not any great loss and the removal probably stops any potential misrepresentation of words and drama so maybe, kind of I can understand that. The rest however is mind boggling. If what I am reading is correct and a few s**ts and 'kick d**ks' style comments are taken out this is stupid and pointless. A collectors label is aimed at the hardcore fanbase, I can't imagine any of us don't know or care that Elvis swore while working. Very, very odd.
In conclusion this is still a great set, the removals don't detract anything for me (mind as mentioned I can't miss these comments as I have never heard them). The music shines, his performances are good, upbeat, fun performances and the music produced is magical. The need to 'protect' the legacy of a man millions just saw die young due to a drug addiction in a major blockbuster movie is so shortsighted and strange that I have no more words for it. Great set, would recommended highly, especially if you enjoy the sessions but as someone who tends to defend FTD and Ernst I am at a loss as to why they felt the need to create issues for themselves by removing a few swear words.
Good post pphillips_ukuk.
I have no issue with them editing or even leaving out "The Prisoner's Song". It's the other unnecessary edits. If and when I get the time, I'll do a comparison.
javilu wrote:John wrote:pphillips_ukuk wrote:I have never heard any bootlegs so wasn't aware of any edits, in that respect they have done a good job with them lol. I love the set, love the quality of the recordings, the clear and stunning sound on these out-takes and the finished masters. These are some real lost classics in his back catalogue so it is wonderful that we have this release. I will enjoy these disks a lot going forward. Worth the money for me and a good edition to my growing sessions collection.
The need to edit however is baffling. As said above there is plenty of swearing left in and lots across a variety of other FTD's released previous. I can get on board with the song been removed or clipped now. I have heard it on YouTube, it's not any great loss and the removal probably stops any potential misrepresentation of words and drama so maybe, kind of I can understand that. The rest however is mind boggling. If what I am reading is correct and a few s**ts and 'kick d**ks' style comments are taken out this is stupid and pointless. A collectors label is aimed at the hardcore fanbase, I can't imagine any of us don't know or care that Elvis swore while working. Very, very odd.
In conclusion this is still a great set, the removals don't detract anything for me (mind as mentioned I can't miss these comments as I have never heard them). The music shines, his performances are good, upbeat, fun performances and the music produced is magical. The need to 'protect' the legacy of a man millions just saw die young due to a drug addiction in a major blockbuster movie is so shortsighted and strange that I have no more words for it. Great set, would recommended highly, especially if you enjoy the sessions but as someone who tends to defend FTD and Ernst I am at a loss as to why they felt the need to create issues for themselves by removing a few swear words.
Good post pphillips_ukuk.
I have no issue with them editing or even leaving out "The Prisoner's Song". It's the other unnecessary edits. If and when I get the time, I'll do a comparison.
We need a list of all the fucks and shits removed.
Mister Moon wrote:As I mentioned elsewhere, I have been waiting for this release for years. It represents another milestone in the artistic resurrection of Elvis, after so many wasted years of crap movies and soundtracks. Furthermore, the fact that much of this music was made in close collaboration with Jerry Reed is extremely cool. Reed was a top class artist and I'm sure there was mutual inspiration going on.
However, the fact that these sessions are incorrectly presented to us is a huge letdown. I thought about purchasing the set anyway, but that would mean getting along with the mistaken presentation, so I will not get it.
Such a shame.
Mister Moon wrote:As I mentioned elsewhere, I have been waiting for this release for years. It represents another milestone in the artistic resurrection of Elvis, after so many wasted years of crap movies and soundtracks. Furthermore, the fact that much of this music was made in close collaboration with Jerry Reed is extremely cool. Reed was a top class artist and I'm sure there was mutual inspiration going on.
However, the fact that these sessions are incorrectly presented to us is a huge letdown. I thought about purchasing the set anyway, but that would mean getting along with the mistaken presentation, so I will not get it.
Such a shame.
I’ve listened to discs 1, 4, 5 and 2 thus far, and in that order.
RKSNASHVILLE wrote:I’ve listened to discs 1, 4, 5 and 2 thus far, and in that order.
Just curious - why listening in that particular order? Why saving disc 3 for last?
RKS
Nolan Truth wrote:...Disc 1 is very coherent and makes a fabulous album all on it’s own.
Colin B wrote:Nolan Truth wrote:...Disc 1 is very coherent and makes a fabulous album all on it’s own.
Then again, CD 3 has all 7 takes of the rockin' High Heel Sneakers ...
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