romualdo Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I really wish the presentation had been better. Also some of the transfers are kind of crappy; the original LPs don't sound *that* bad and I guess they used some pretty battered copies with minimal restoration for this project. The duplicate cassette performance of Misha/Han is annoying, as are the wrecked transfers of the cassette orchestra releases. And those cheap mini-LP sleeves are underwhelming. Great music but come on, it could have been done better. I sold mine btw. recently got in touch with the ICP Orchestra's manager (Susanna von Canon) thanks to you Clifford - she is looking into getting the replacement disc (Herbie Nichols - disc #30, ICP 26 I think or is it 25?) after I lucked out with Challenge Records (no reply from them after 2 emails) Her comment on the duplication of discs #19 & 20 (same side A of cassette 17) was that it was a "dadaistic" joke on behalf of Misha Mengelberg (I think the original cassette was also two side A's) I also agree that the quality was not up to scratch but I'm still very keen on the box - wouldn't part with it (had no vinyl or previous CDs of any of this material) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeway Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I really wish the presentation had been better. Also some of the transfers are kind of crappy; the original LPs don't sound *that* bad and I guess they used some pretty battered copies with minimal restoration for this project. The duplicate cassette performance of Misha/Han is annoying, as are the wrecked transfers of the cassette orchestra releases. And those cheap mini-LP sleeves are underwhelming. Great music but come on, it could have been done better. I sold mine btw. recently got in touch with the ICP Orchestra's manager (Susanna von Canon) thanks to you Clifford - she is looking into getting the replacement disc (Herbie Nichols - disc #30, ICP 26 I think or is it 25?) after I lucked out with Challenge Records (no reply from them after 2 emails) Her comment on the duplication of discs #19 & 20 (same side A of cassette 17) was that it was a "dadaistic" joke on behalf of Misha Mengelberg (I think the original cassette was also two side A's) I also agree that the quality was not up to scratch but I'm still very keen on the box - wouldn't part with it (had no vinyl or previous CDs of any of this material) Ha ha , love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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