If I like _____, then I'll LOVE the Anthony Braxton set

[Late]

I think this has been discussed on other boards (or maybe here too), but including 1971's The Complete Braxton would have been a nice choice over the orchestra stuff. (Even though I haven't heard the orchestra stuff. )

Nobody plays eighth notes like Braxton. They do not "swing," but if you look at those mathematical graphics long enough, they begin to.

[clifford_thornton]

The Complete Braxton was a Black Lion production, licensed by Arista for the US market.

[papsrus]

The Complete Braxton was a Black Lion production, licensed by Arista for the US market.

Haven't heard the album, but I've read Braxton was a little pissed at the title -- and given the man's output, it is pretty absurd.

[B. Clugston]

The Complete Braxton was a Black Lion production, licensed by Arista for the US market.

Haven't heard the album, but I've read Braxton was a little pissed at the title -- and given the man's output, it is pretty absurd.

He was also pissed at the tuba players, who didn't put much effort into Comp. 4.

[jazzbo]

Mark Wilder remastered the set. Cool!

[B. Clugston]

In fairness, the Four Orchestras set is at least as lowly regarded within Braxtons work as OM is within Coltrane's. Included for completeness and out of restpect for the artist, but I have heard no positive comments. I haven't heard it yet myself. Definitely leave that for last.

I have looked long and hard for Creative Orchestra Music 1976 on CD and am thrilled about the set, hope I can find a way to afford it. I still remember a fellow WRTI DJ's description "Anthony Braxton meets John Phillip Sousa".

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should have.

I have Creative Orchestra Music on CD. It's a good one. I'm thinking of listing it on eBay for $136.

Edited September 18, 2008 by B. Clugston

[J.A.W.]

In fairness, the Four Orchestras set is at least as lowly regarded within Braxtons work as OM is within Coltrane's. Included for completeness and out of restpect for the artist, but I have heard no positive comments. I haven't heard it yet myself. Definitely leave that for last.

I have looked long and hard for Creative Orchestra Music 1976 on CD and am thrilled about the set, hope I can find a way to afford it. I still remember a fellow WRTI DJ's description "Anthony Braxton meets John Phillip Sousa".

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should of.

I'm not a native English speaker, but I take it you mean "should have". If not, I don't quite understand what you're saying.

Edited September 18, 2008 by J.A.W.

[B. Clugston]

In fairness, the Four Orchestras set is at least as lowly regarded within Braxtons work as OM is within Coltrane's. Included for completeness and out of restpect for the artist, but I have heard no positive comments. I haven't heard it yet myself. Definitely leave that for last.

I have looked long and hard for Creative Orchestra Music 1976 on CD and am thrilled about the set, hope I can find a way to afford it. I still remember a fellow WRTI DJ's description "Anthony Braxton meets John Phillip Sousa".

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should of.

I'm not a native English speaker, but I take it you mean "should have". If not, I don't quite understand what you're saying.

I should have said that.

[7/4]

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should of.

I'm not a native English speaker, but I take it you mean "should have". If not, I don't quite understand what you're saying.

Translation: the recorded performance is slow. The composition requires a faster tempo.

[clifford_thornton]

The Complete Braxton was a Black Lion production, licensed by Arista for the US market.

Haven't heard the album, but I've read Braxton was a little pissed at the title -- and given the man's output, it is pretty absurd.

It's a really nice set, and presents Braxton in various context. Hence the title, I guess.

[J.A.W.]

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should of.

I'm not a native English speaker, but I take it you mean "should have". If not, I don't quite understand what you're saying.

Translation: the recorded performance is slow. The composition requires a faster tempo.

Yep, I got that. Thanks

[J.A.W.]

In fairness, the Four Orchestras set is at least as lowly regarded within Braxtons work as OM is within Coltrane's. Included for completeness and out of restpect for the artist, but I have heard no positive comments. I haven't heard it yet myself. Definitely leave that for last.

I have looked long and hard for Creative Orchestra Music 1976 on CD and am thrilled about the set, hope I can find a way to afford it. I still remember a fellow WRTI DJ's description "Anthony Braxton meets John Phillip Sousa".

For Four Orchestras is by no means awful. It was played slower than it should of.

I'm not a native English speaker, but I take it you mean "should have". If not, I don't quite understand what you're saying.

I should have said that.

Edited September 18, 2008 by J.A.W.