Machine Design 25 August 2011

11/14/2011 - London, UK - As a follow-up to their critically acclaimed CD 'The Living Tree' from 2010, YES legends Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman prepare to release 'Anderson / Wakeman - The Living Tree In Concert Part One' on Gonzo Multimedia on November 28th. The CD was recorded during the duo's British tour in 2010 and comes housed in a sleeve design by Mark Wilkinson who was also responsible for the design of the artwork for 'The Living Tree'…

The Soft Machine were many things to many people, but to most, the real Soft Machine ceased to exist when founder Robert Wyatt left to work on his conspicuously titled Matching Mole project. This departure is generally credited to the Soft Machine's creative advance away from prog rock and toward jazz fusion. Three years and three records after Wyatt's departure, this creative motion was in full sail, and the release of Six cemented the band in their distant station beyond the gravity of anything that resembled rock and its spacious, cutting-edge sonics and more symmetrical rhythms. The jazz era that began on Fourth and continued through the '70s mutates slightly on Six, from the free improvisational structures used frequently on prior releases into a somewhat more constrained fusion design…

Soft Machine - Six (1973) {2013 Columbia Japan Mini LP Blu-spec CD2 SICP 30166}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 478 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 179 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 43 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1973, 2013 Columbia / Sony Music Japan | SICP 30166
Rock / Art Rock / Experimental / Jazz Rock

Cardboard sleeve (mini LP) reissue from Soft Machine features the high-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 format (compatible with standard CD players). This series features the following albums: "Third," "Fourth," "Fifth," "Six," and "Seven." *Blu-spec CD2 is the next generation Compact Disc that employs the Phase Transition Mastering, the technology developed for mastering of Blu-ray discs, to further perfect the acclaimed characteristics of Blu-spec CD. Fully compatible with standard CD players, Blu-spec CD2 completely alters the experience of music.

The Soft Machine were many things to many people, but to most, the real Soft Machine ceased to exist when founder Robert Wyatt left to work on his conspicuously titled Matching Mole project. This departure is generally credited to the Soft Machine's creative advance away from prog rock and toward jazz fusion. Three years and three records after Wyatt's departure, this creative motion was in full sail, and the release of Six cemented the band in their distant station beyond the gravity of anything that resembled rock and its spacious, cutting-edge sonics and more symmetrical rhythms…

Duran Duran personified new wave for much of the mainstream audience. And for good reason. Duran Duran's reputation was built through music videos, which accentuated their fashion-model looks and glamorous sense of style. Without music videos, it's likely that their pop-funk – described by the group as the Sex Pistols-meet-Chic – would never have made them international pop stars…

Lalo Schifrin - Planet Of The Apes (1974) {2CD Set, La-La Land Records LLLCD1336 rel 2014}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 435 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 300 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (jpg) -> 44 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1974, 2014 Fox / La-La Land Records | LLLCD 1336
Jazz / Classical / Soundtrack / Stage & Screen

La-La Land Records and 20th Century Fox present the remastered and expanded 2-CD SET of the original score from the 1974 television series PLANET OF THE APES, based on the famed sci-fi feature franchise and starring Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper and James Naughton. Renowned composer Lalo Schifrin (MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, DIRTY HARRY, ENTER THE DRAGON, RUSH HOUR), along with Earle Hagen and Richard LaSalle, bring the primal action and drama of the APES saga to orchestral life, resulting in a vivid companion piece to the groundbreaking scores from the original feature film series. Produced by Nick Redman and Mike Matessino and mastered by Daniel Hersch, this amazing 2 CD SET is limited to 2000 Units and features more than 2 hours of exciting music. Exclusive, in-depth liner notes from writer Jeff Bond takes you behind the scenes of the show and its scores, while Jim Titus’ striking art design will drive APES fans bananas with delight!

Kevin Ayers - Joy Of A Toy +5 (1969) {2014 Remaster Japan Mini LP SHM-CD Edition WPCR-15524}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 447 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 168 Mb
Full Artwork @ 600 dpi (png) -> 278 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1969, 2014 Parlophone / Warner Music Japan | WPCR-15524
Rock / Art Rock / British Psychedelia / Canterbury Scene

Cardboard sleeve reissue from Kevin Ayers features remastering in 2014 and the high-fidelity SHM-CD format (compatible with standard CD players). The cover faithfully replicates the original UK LP artwork. Includes an obi featuring design of original Japanese limited edition's LP. Comes with a description and lyrics. Part of eight-album Kevin Ayers cardboard sleeve reissue series features the albums, "Joy Of A Toy +5," "Shooting At The Moon +6," "Whatevershebrings Wesing +10," "Bananamour +7," "Odd Ditties +3," "Yes We Have No Mananas. So Get Your Mananas Today +9," "Rainbow Takeaway +7," and "That's What You Get Babe +4." Bonus tracks.