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I was just a kid when I first heard George Harrison's incredible All Things Must Pass triple album at the end of 1970. His breakout album of new material after The Beatles. I loved it then and love it now. It's arguably the greatest solo album released by any former Beatle after the group disbanded. The album was recorded at Abbey Road Studios from May to October 1970 and released at the end of November 1970. For the recording sessions George Harrison recruited some of the finest musicians and session players in the business, a lineup that included in-part fellow ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Klaus Voormann, Gary Wright, Pete Drake, and the Apple band Badfinger on rhythm guitars and as well as several other musicians not listed on the album's liner notes. Among those uncredited at the time include Peter Frampton and it's rumored John Lennon was present at one or more recording sessions though this claim is unsubstantiated in Abbey Road's studio notes of recording personnel for the sessions. (It's highly probable that Lennon was present at one or more sessions in the fall of 1970 as he was recording Plastic Ono Band at Abbey Road Studios during September and October 1970 while Harrison was nearing completion of recording and mixing for All Things Must Pass in October having begun the sessions five months earlier) The two projects completing the "Triple Crown" after ATMP, The Concert For Bangladesh in 1971 and Living In The Material World released in 1973 made Harrison the most successful post break-up Beatle in those first three years after he and his former bandmates went their separate way.
For all these years we've been listening to All Things Must Pass with the "Wall of Sound" and that unique mix and feel George selected for these amazing, hauntingly beautiful songs seeking truth, spiritual growth, enlightenment and bliss. A sound that had never been heard in the entire history of recorded music which also introduced Harrison's signature slide guitar. Of course, like his fellow ex-Beatles solo material, his arrangements, texture, feel, mood and overall sound changed from album to album. Within just a few years Harrison abandoned the Phil Spector inspired thick, heavily layered overdubbed sound/mix for a more sparse and concise style of arrangement and backing track. The Beatles as a band and then as solo artists never repeated themselves. Their musical evolution is unique and unsurpassed in the history of music. This must be stated upfront. That's just one of the many reasons why they're so respected and loved and is a key factor in their multi-generational appeal.
When I first heard this new mix I was completely blown away! It's absolutely amazing!! Now it must be emphasized that the "Wall of Sound" has not been eliminated in any way. What Engineer/Mixer Paul Hicks and Dhani Harrison have done is to digitally remix the album, allowing for more separation and clarity while eliminating much of the reverb heard on the original recording. It just sounds way better as we're hearing various guitars and keyboards that were buried in the original mix. The added separation allows for more spacing of horns, bass, drums and additional percussion, giving the music a more dimensional and bouncy feel versus that over crowded, somewhat over-produced backing track of sound on the original release. The vocals are just a bit more upfront and clearer without being out of synch to the original recording. Overdubs are much clearer as well. I actually cheered when I first heard "My Sweet Lord," "What Is Life," and "Beware Of Darkness," the latter song, my personal favorite track on All Things Must Pass, located on the 2nd CD/LP as well as "The Ballad Of Sir Frankie Crisp" ("Let It Roll") another favorite of mine with it's ethereal flow, hauntingly beautiful and mystical feel. "Go George Go!" These songs sound that good! The "Apple Jam" tracks have not been remixed however with this reissue they've been remastered and they sound absolutely terrific.
Being somewhat of a completist when it comes to Beatles material,I purchased the 2 CD, 3 CD and 5 CD/Blu-ray Deluxe Box Set for the out-takes and demos as well as the beautiful book. The 2 CD is a must for the car and I purchased two copies. (One for the car and one for the house) Actually, I purchased the 2014 reissue earlier this year for the car and still listen to it yet, the "feel" of the new mix is so alive and clear and it's fascinating to hear the difference between the original analogue release remastered and this new digital release/remix.. I respect what George Harrison and Phil Spector were trying to accomplish musically and artistically and in that light I still listen to both the original release and this new 50th anniversary release/reissue.. The best of both worlds yet, this new remix is precisely what these great songs needed and deserve.
It should be noted that this new digital remix/50th anniversary reissue doesn't replace or supersede the original analogue recording released on November 27th, 1970. The original recording obviously stands on it's own as one of the greatest albums of all time. In the context of any artist's original catalogue, a reissue of this nature serves only to enhance that original recording. In that respect, this reissue succeeds brilliantly.
Many thanks to Paul Hicks, Executive Producer Dhani Harrison and Olivia Harrison for taking the time and energy to get the job done right on this massive project. A lot of love and care was put into it. Note the sleeves included to house the CD's in the same style as the original LP's. Now that's class.. Very cool! George Harrison's music was, is and always will be, pure genius and his focus on true spiritual enlightenment and truth essentially places him light years ahead of his contemporaries as well as his former bandmates, then and now. This reissue of All Things Must Pass is nothing short of a wonderful celebration of George Harrison's greatest, most spiritually focused album after The Beatles, an album that was universally acclaimed and topped the charts around the world in late 1970 into 1971 and has also been certified 6x platinum by the RIAA. A bonified masterpiece. The first triple album released by an individual artist that "helped define the decade it ushered in" as noted by Rolling Stone magazine in 2001 has also been hailed as "the finest solo work any ex-Beatle ever produced" by the same publication. This remix is a definite must purchase for both hardcore George Harrison fans and casual listeners of the former Beatle's solo material.
Harrison's next studio album, 1973's Living In The Material World continued this spiritual flow, is less over produced and brings a certain mystical quality to the songs. Perhaps Olivia and Dhani Harrison will consider releasing a deluxe box set for this album within the next few years. Enjoy All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary. This is the definitive remix/reissue and George himself would have obviously produced a remix exactly or at least very close to this. It's nothing short of outstanding!
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Ok, so, Having been a 9th grader when this originally was released and bought the lps I have to say that the way I felt the first time I heard this back then and then hearing this new remix REALLY brought back some great memories that's for sure! The great respect for the talent of Mr. Harrison I have had over the years hasn't lost any shine whatsoever. The guitar here just sounds phenomenal. I have truth be told always fixated on the guitars and with time I guess I'm finally hearing all the other little bits in the mix now. Absolutely an eye opening experience. With all the writing talent the Beatles had I do see how George may have felt overshadowed in the songs he was allotted for all their records which other than all their records being released as double lps could really not be helped with the technology available back then but darned if it has always made me think John and Paul could really have been a bit more generous to George anyway! After the Beatles broke up I was far more a fan of Georges work with Paul running a very close second and John well, I have always wondered what John might have been capable of if he had never met Yoko. I just could never get past that influence on Johns solo efforts sadly. Food for thought. Anyway if you love All Things Must Pass definitely get this new remix. It has sent me on a journey to get More of Georges solo stuff that's for certain. This record was made in a period that was an incredible time to be around to be living. I had grown up thinking there was no way I was going to have a choice about getting drafted and going to Vietnam so yeah it was kinda scary to think about! Had to be there! I ended up actually volunteering because someone said if I did I would stay stateside and I did stay in the states so that worked out. Anyway get this and be immersed in it's greatness!
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Ok, so, Having been a 9th grader when this originally was released and bought the lps I have to say that the way I felt the first time I heard this back then and then hearing this new remix REALLY brought back some great memories that's for sure! The great respect for the talent of Mr. Harrison I have had over the years hasn't lost any shine whatsoever. The guitar here just sounds phenomenal. I have truth be told always fixated on the guitars and with time I guess I'm finally hearing all the other little bits in the mix now. Absolutely an eye opening experience. With all the writing talent the Beatles had I do see how George may have felt overshadowed in the songs he was allotted for all their records which other than all their records being released as double lps could really not be helped with the technology available back then but darned if it has always made me think John and Paul could really have been a bit more generous to George anyway! After the Beatles broke up I was far more a fan of Georges work with Paul running a very close second and John well, I have always wondered what John might have been capable of if he had never met Yoko. I just could never get past that influence on Johns solo efforts sadly. Food for thought. Anyway if you love All Things Must Pass definitely get this new remix. It has sent me on a journey to get More of Georges solo stuff that's for certain. This record was made in a period that was an incredible time to be around to be living. I had grown up thinking there was no way I was going to have a choice about getting drafted and going to Vietnam so yeah it was kinda scary to think about! Had to be there! I ended up actually volunteering because someone said if I did I would stay stateside and I did stay in the states so that worked out. Anyway get this and be immersed in it's greatness!
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