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Sonics? All Things Must Pass -50th Anniversary

I haven’t spent much time with this release yet. I listened to it in the car on a 300 mile drive today for work. Then, and I mean right now, I’m streaming it (over pretty good gear) and I must say, I was expecting the clarity heard on the Harrison’s "Early Takes". Yet the production is on the darker side of things--in my ear.

Early Takes, sounds to my ear, like an open window into what Harrison sounded like in the studio at that time. It’s spectacular in its efficiency and cleanliness. My first impressions of the 50th ATMP is that it is clearer than the original and the Spector treatment is no longer a dominant feature. The sonics of things do not improve though. And I think they should and, more importantly, they could.

Has anyone heard Early Takes? Have you heard the new 50th Anniversary All Things Must Pass? Thoughts?

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jbhiller OP
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yes, it does tablejockey!

I was hoping for a bit more on the sound side.  It seems others agree.  That demo record Dahni released sounds spooky real and good, showcasing Harrison like I haven't really heard--if in his Beatles years he was usually buried back in the mix a bit.   
johnto
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Fremer had a review in Analog Planet blog and didn't have much positive to say. I'll stick to my original Lp's and 2001 CD set. One of my all time favorite Lp's listen the way George originally wanted it to sound.
stuartk
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"The vocals are dry, and the album sounds smaller due to an attempt at 'de-Spectorization'." 

Interesting, given that Dhani said "de-spectorization" was not his intent. 

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mapman
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The new mastering is a mixed bag along the lines Fremer indicates.  If you value  another perspective on the music then……
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bdp24
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Bobby Whitlock (organist, pianist, harmony singer on ATMP, member of Derek & The Dominos) savagely panned the LP version of the reissue.
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