J.A.W.

As indicated earlier on this thread, Dootone is now owned by Ace, so it's not so amazing they have the tapes...

Times are tough (OK, cliché, but still...), that might be why they're doing it. They're obviously trying to move some stock. On their site they're also offering free shipping within the United States and reduced shipping anywhere else on orders over $50 until August 31.

As I said I have problems with label boxes (and also composer boxes, for the same reasons), but, contrary to what I said on another thread months ago, I do like artist boxes because they give a good picture of their work for a label, all neatly put together in a box. They also save some shelf space compared to the individual CDs

The problems I have with boxes like those are their incoherence - the only thing the discs in the boxes have in common is the record label - and the varying quality of the performances.

Me neither, even though I like much of Gardiner's work. Religious works are not my cup of tea.

I can't deny that Jochum was unique in Bruckner, but what bothers me about his Bruckner is his "stop and go" treatment, his excessive rubato. Some (many?) people seem to like it, but I find it annoying. As to the 4th, my favourite version is Karl Böhm's interpretation with the Vienna Philharmonic (Decca). And the Bohm seems square and lifeless to me. I bought the 2 lp version when it was first issued and felt the same then. Well, it's clear that you (and Larry) on the one hand and I on the other are worlds apart where appreciation of classical music interpretations is concerned. Interesting. Otto Klemperer's interpretation of the 4th with the Philharmonia Orchestra is another version I like, especially the way he emphasizes the architecture/structure of the symphony.

I can't deny that Jochum was unique in Bruckner, but what bothers me about his Bruckner is his "stop and go" treatment, his excessive rubato. Some (many?) people seem to like it, but I find it annoying. As to the 4th, my favourite version is Karl Böhm's interpretation with the Vienna Philharmonic (Decca).

You're welcome.

I don't think I can help you. I do have a few black boxes, but no plastic trays for 4 single CDs; the ones I have are for 2 single CDs each. Apart from that, shipping would indeed be prohibitive: 18 euros (lowest rate, total weight should not exceed 2 kilograms) or about $25.

Many of the Ace remasters I bought over the last few years were mastered quite loud, some were too loud to my ears. They also had boosted highs, making them sound a tad harsh. They were fatiguing. How do these CDs fare?

I have a few generic black Mosaic boxes and I might have a few plastic trays to hold the CDs, but I'm not sure about the trays and I have no idea for how many CDs. Shipping cost would probably be prohibitive, though.

CD Japan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/ Their prices are OK and their service is excellent.

As far as I know the first Eastern Rebellion album was the one with George Coleman, Cedar Walton, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins; the tracks on the album were "Bolivia", "Naima", "5/4 Thing", "Bittersweet" and "Mode for Joe". Bob Berg came later.

Very sad news. I saw him several times in concert, with Clifford Jordan, Sam Jones and Billy Higgins. They're all gone now.

When Bernard Haitink was chief conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra (1957-1988) he was the Bruckner champion in the Netherlands. I attended several Concertgebouw concerts in the 1980s, with him conducting Bruckner. Wonderful experiences in a great concert hall. My favourite Bruckner symphonies are Nos.7-9, followed by 4-6.

Totally agreed - again...

Totally agreed.

Verse, not Verve. http://versemusicgroup.com/bethlehem-records

Most of the Bethlehem CDs I have were released by Toshiba (TOCJ) in the late 1990s/early 2000s. The sound is pretty harsh, at least to my ears. Maybe this new series has better sound, or perhaps I should try the earlier Rhino reissues.

Sorry to hear this. Another Outlaw gone.

I don't know who Hans is, but I agree with this sentiment whole-heartedly. See my signature. Thanks Paul.

OK, but why isn't criticism of the amount and variety of posts not allowed in your opinion? As I see it that would be a restriction of one's freedom of expression/speech/whatever you want to call it. Such criticism doesn't mean that one wants to see the poster's right to post as much as they want restricted as has been suggested earlier, it's merely a wish for fewer posts like the ones discussed. The poster is free to ignore that wish, of course.

I said nothing of the kind, I said I wished he would stop posting those threads (linking stuff) and that a little less would be very welcome as far as I'm concerned. I said what I wished for, I never said I wanted to limit a member's amount of posts - there's a difference, but maybe it's too subtle... Of course, every member is free to post as many threads as they want, just as I am free to criticize those posts and the sheer volume of (in this case) posts linking articles. My choice of words may have annoyed some people, but I stand by them; again, they were never meant as a personal attack. Let me add one more thing: I wasn't "backpedalling" at all, I was just trying to make clear what was meant. If I had indeed been backpedalling, I would have explicitly made that clear. Some people here are masters at distorting and twisting someone else's posts, giving them a different meaning than intended and turning them into personal attacks they can indignantly point at. Time for me to leave this board, at least for now. This nonsense isn't worth my time.

Actress Karen Black has died. She was 74. She was a favourite of mine. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57597691/karen-black-five-easy-pieces-star-dead-at-74/

Here is a post everyone took to meant one of two people....and took to be personally attacking that person. Then there is this. How about this. Well, one more time - I don't see any personal attacks, just criticism of Aloc's overwhelming number of threads and the content of many. Again, you only read my posts the way you want to read them, not what they actually say. And if you're wondering whom sonnymax meant in his post, just ask him. I won't respond to your posts anymore, they're not worth my time.