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    Posted: December 13 2010 at 19:14
 
Originally posted by crimhead crimhead wrote:

It would be nice if they are reissued with the original cover art. I never liked the octopus in the jar as compared to the Roger Dean cover for Octopus.


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My vinyl copy was the octopus in the jar and the cover was cut to the outline of the jar. Big smile  Not sure if it survived the flood.  Still have to inventory the surviving LPs.
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The 2010 remaster of In A Glass House is so much better ,crisper and more dynamic sounding although there is still some audible hiss at times but not such that its spoils the listening. Now I can listen to this properly.
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Originally posted by crimhead crimhead wrote:

It would be nice if they are reissued with the original cover art. I never liked the octopus in the jar as compared to the Roger Dean cover for Octopus.


Weirdly, I always preferred the US cover. Anyway, the remasters in question are only spanning from IAGH to GFAD (I think) due to legal rights and whatnot. However, I'm pretty sure the most recent Octopus remaster has the Dean artwork...
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Points: 19236 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 09 2010 at 18:03
It would be nice if they are reissued with the original cover art. I never liked the octopus in the jar as compared to the Roger Dean cover for Octopus.
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Originally posted by WalterDigsTunes WalterDigsTunes wrote:

Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Originally posted by BigMcLargehuge BigMcLargehuge wrote:

These new remasters are AWESOME.  I was gifted with a few of the 35th anniversary remasters a few years back.  I always though the In a Glass House remaster was terrible.  Lots of humming and buzzing (especially at the beginning of Experience).  These new remasters are crystal clear.  I'm probably going to slowly replace the 35th anniv. cd's with these.  
I agree about the 35th anniversary remaster of In A Glass House. I did wonder if it was even from the original master tape.


I have no idea what the source tape was, but I agree about how absolutely dreadful it is. That painful listen kept me away from Gentle Giant for quite a while. Then I found The Power and the Glory and Playing the Fool on vinyl Smile
 
THe Power and the Glory is a real gemThumbs Up. I havn't yet got Playing The Fool but I'm sure I will.
 
I have just ordered the 2010 remaster of In A Glass House. Determined to get into this album if it kills meBig smile
 
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Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

Originally posted by BigMcLargehuge BigMcLargehuge wrote:

These new remasters are AWESOME.  I was gifted with a few of the 35th anniversary remasters a few years back.  I always though the In a Glass House remaster was terrible.  Lots of humming and buzzing (especially at the beginning of Experience).  These new remasters are crystal clear.  I'm probably going to slowly replace the 35th anniv. cd's with these.  
I agree about the 35th anniversary remaster of In A Glass House. I did wonder if it was even from the original master tape.


I have no idea what the source tape was, but I agree about how absolutely dreadful it is. That painful listen kept me away from Gentle Giant for quite a while. Then I found The Power and the Glory and Playing the Fool on vinyl Smile
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Originally posted by BigMcLargehuge BigMcLargehuge wrote:

These new remasters are AWESOME.  I was gifted with a few of the 35th anniversary remasters a few years back.  I always though the In a Glass House remaster was terrible.  Lots of humming and buzzing (especially at the beginning of Experience).  These new remasters are crystal clear.  I'm probably going to slowly replace the 35th anniv. cd's with these.  
I agree about the 35th anniversary remaster of In A Glass House. I did wonder if it was even from the original master tape.
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These new remasters are AWESOME.  I was gifted with a few of the 35th anniversary remasters a few years back.  I always though the In a Glass House remaster was terrible.  Lots of humming and buzzing (especially at the beginning of Experience).  These new remasters are crystal clear.  I'm probably going to slowly replace the 35th anniv. cd's with these.  
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^ Whats all that about? In a Glas House available - we know this and we know its excellent
 
Anyway the remastered "Free Hand" Is worth grabbing apart from anything else. i dont think a remastered'Octopus' would change the fact that it is disappointing GG


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Originally posted by Trouserpress Trouserpress wrote:

According to the press release (as reproduced on the official site):

First quarter of 2010 will also find box sets and Limited Edition Vinyl LPs."

 
Does anyone knows what was the faith of the Vinyl LP's?
 
I tried to search over the internet and especailly Amazon but discover none.
 
 
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I have to add that Gary Green is also available for interviews.

I'm setting up interviews with Kerry Minnear, Ray and Derek Shulman, John Weathers, and Gary Green for radio, print, web.

My e-mail is [email protected]
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Glory-Gentle-Giant/dp/B0009NZ3B4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1257031848&sr=8-8

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Yeah, I'm going to be ordering it soon too.  I'm looking forward to having a physical copy of it.
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Originally posted by SaltyJon SaltyJon wrote:

Originally posted by Negoba Negoba wrote:

Originally posted by Green Shield Stamp Green Shield Stamp wrote:

I hope 'Power and the Glory' gets a re-release.  You need a king's ransom to buy this on Amazon at the moment.  It's more scarce than return-journey kamikazee pilots.
 
I've found it to be the hardest of the Classic GG to get, still don't have it. Cry


The CD is now available on Amazon for something like $13, sold through Amazon.

Here's the link to it, in fact: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Glory-Gentle-Giant/dp/B0009NZ3B4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256678166&sr=1-4
 
Thank you so much!  I can get the 35th Anniversary copy, brand new, sent to England from Amazon USA for a total price of £11.74.  This is great news.  I will be ordering my copy very soon!
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moving the releases of the digital songs till nov. 10!


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Follow Gentle Giant on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/gentleGIANTplay

Recent twitters from GentleGiantPlay

  1. frontman Derek Shulman on radio blog. http://bit.ly/13793Yabout 3 hours ago from web
  2. Kerry has an interview with Classic Rock Revisited tomorrow.6:38 AM Oct 27th from web
  3. Kerry had a great time with Derek in NYC. Now he's back with Gorggers in Norwalk CT, talking music.6:37 AM Oct 27th from web
  4. Getting Ready to master the CDs this week from original masters at Avatar Studio in NYC.5:28 AM Oct 27th from web
  5. Kerry & Derek and wives hanging out in NYC. GORGG convention in Norwalk Ct this week!!9:36 AM Oct 26th from web
  6. doing interviews with PROGRESSION MAGAZINE and concert promoter Danny Zelisko who does a Sunday show on KDKB-Phoenix.2:43 AM Oct 26th from web

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Originally posted by Negoba Negoba wrote:

Originally posted by Green Shield Stamp Green Shield Stamp wrote:

I hope 'Power and the Glory' gets a re-release.  You need a king's ransom to buy this on Amazon at the moment.  It's more scarce than return-journey kamikazee pilots.
 
I've found it to be the hardest of the Classic GG to get, still don't have it. Cry


The CD is now available on Amazon for something like $13, sold through Amazon.

Here's the link to it, in fact: http://www.amazon.com/Power-Glory-Gentle-Giant/dp/B0009NZ3B4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256678166&sr=1-4


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The box sets makes the whole thing very expensive... especially if they mean to publish vynil box sets as Genesis done recently...
Pardon me for my egnorance, but what is the exact difference between these remasters and recently remastered album such as Glass house and TPTG?
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According to the press release (as reproduced on the official site):

"More Gentle Giant music will be available in a variety of formats in 2010, starting with the January release of the seven CDs Re-Mastered from the original 1" inch tapes through Hi-Resolution (24bit 96k) transfer. First quarter of 2010 will also find box sets and Limited Edition Vinyl LPs."

So I'd hold on to your hard-earned cash for the time being. Wink
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