The Making of Tomb Raider

Frank Zappa - The MOFO (The Making Of Freak Out!) - Project/Object (1966) {4CD Set Zappa Records ZR 20004 rel 2006}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 1.13 Gb | MP3 @320 ->577 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 72 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1966, 2006 Zappa Records / The Zappa Family Trust / Munchkin Music | ZR 20004
Rock / Experimental Rock

A deluxe 4cd set and a 2cd set. The annoying thing is that the 2cd set has a few songs that arent on the mega 4 disc version, so if you're a completist, you will need both and you end up with a lot of duplicate material. That is my only real problem with mofo, pretty much everything else about this box is fantastic. For me, the best part is the beautiul remaster of the original 1966 Stereo mix of "Freak Out!". The Freak Out cd that frank released in the 80's and is currently in print through rykodisc was a re-mix which sounds pretty good, but this original mix is much warmer and full of life. There is no contest as which mix I prefer, the original 1966 version is far superior in my opinion. The rest of the sets contains various alternate mixes, backing tracks, interviews, studio improvisations (all lead by Frank) and some early live recordings. There is one bonafide outtake "Groupie Bang Bang" which is as good as anything elese on the album. A great Bo Diddley type rhythm with hilarious lyrics (sung by Ray Collins) about, you guessed it, a groupie!

Frank Zappa - The MOFO (The Making Of Freak Out!) - Project/Object (1966) {2CD Set Zappa Records ZR 20005 rel 2006}
XLD rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 652 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 274 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (png) -> 191 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 1966, 2006 Zappa Records / The Zappa Family Trust / Munchkin Music | ZR 20005
Rock / Experimental Rock

"MoFo" is half reissue, half archival release, something that (somewhat curiously) has never quite happened with a Zappa album before. It's also an absolutely fantastic thing, and it's a great buy if you're even marginally interested in the album or its author.

Inspired by a desire to offer my own kids a fresh guide to the orchestra, Philharmonia Fantastique was created to showcase both the artistic and technical wonders of the medium. Like its predecessors Peter & the Wolf and Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, it colorfully presents the instruments of the orchestra in the medium of a film soundtrack. Philharmonia Fantastique uses both musical genre and electronic sounds for characterization: noir-ish jazz for the woodwinds; bending lyricism in the strings; dark techno for the brass; drum-corps in the percussion; and, for our Sprite protagonist, a simple yet harmonically wandering piano melody.

The original motion picture soundtrack to the Showtime documentary film "Hitsville: The Making of Motown" releases on 8/16. Highlighting the founding years of Motown, the album celebrates icons such as The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, The Supremes, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, and more. Revisit the music of Berry Gordy's storied Detroit label and the artists who defined "the sound of young America". Remastered audio on CD, deluxe double CD & Vinyl.

This visual documentary of the making of The Dark Side of the Moon is everything it should be. There are interviews with all four of the band members, as well as some music critics and key associates like engineer Alan Parsons, sleeve designer Storm Thorgerson, and mix supervisor Chris Thomas…