Level 42 Digest for Monday, June 09, 2003

Dan, I’, sure ‘some’ comps by artists might be a ply by a record company,

But surely you cant lump them all in there, because of something a guy

At ‘WB’ said. ;-) Some compilations are done with the artists input,

And are actually good. I find it funny that there are sooooo many for this band,

Who only really had 2 HUGE albums. This stuff has been licensed to

Numerous labels over the year, in as many contries.

Now, one good thing about this practice is that RCA/BMG or whatever the

Heck they call themselves is going to re-release ‘Guaranteed’ and ‘Forever Now’

In newly remastered editons. 2 discs sets with extra tracks/remixes, later

This year. This is due to the ‘resurgence’ of the band on another label.

I just hop they see the ‘Collection’ dvd and do a DVD of the videos that

They control.

Also, I have read an interview with Mark regarding the SATS tour CD,

Which was released on Paul Crockfords label, so I know the band were

Aware of this release. But you are correct about it NOT being mixed.

It wasn’t mixed because it COULDN’T be mixed. It was recorded live

To 2 track tape at that gig.

Personally I like this release, especially as a document of Al Murphys

Time in the band.

Win

i think they are ok in the way they make references to some posts, but some i have to say are a bit...ermmmmm...hehehe
No worries Eric...will heed your advice and will be fully aware of what i say in response. :)

Oh dear... I hope you didn't take me literally/seriously...! I should have used the ;) emoticon

(i.e., "wink wink").

Eric, I’ve noticed that the new LIVE album – ‘Greatest Hits Live’ is listed at the

Bottom of the digest, and it shows a picture. But when u check the link to AMAZON,

The picture doesn’t show. How the hell did that happen. I demand you contact

AMAZON, and rectify this immediately. ;-)

too artistic for my own good, he says... As you may have also guessed, that image

is a placeholder that I stuck there until the "actual" cover art is available. I've updated

it with the word "TEMP" to avert confusion!

hi everybody, i'm mauro compiani from italy and i write on the digest for the first time....

Also, Dan wrote a good piece about how compilations get released in "the music biz"... very

interesting. All of this was news to me. I guess there's no business like show business.

I agree with Dean's comments, the Dutch version of "Greatest Hits & More" is one of my favourites. My copy also has the Night Of The Proms logo on when Mark was playing with this set of concerts. Another favourite is "The Very Best of Level 42" which has a caricatures of the original line up on the cover.....

The worst was "The Remixes" which was really expensive and a big disappointment....

UP.SO. Further details about compilations can be found at my L42 website.....

1. comps
From:	Winston Walker <winman42 @ comcast.net>
Date:	Sun, 08 Jun 2003 10:06:57 -0400	[top]
Dan, I’, sure ‘some’ comps by artists might be a ply by a record company, But surely you cant lump them all in there, because of something a guy At ‘WB’ said. ;-) Some compilations are done with the artists input, And are actually good. I find it funny that there are sooooo many for this band, Who only really had 2 HUGE albums. This stuff has been licensed to Numerous labels over the year, in as many contries. Now, one good thing about this practice is that RCA/BMG or whatever the Heck they call themselves is going to re-release ‘Guaranteed’ and ‘Forever Now’ In newly remastered editons. 2 discs sets with extra tracks/remixes, later This year. This is due to the ‘resurgence’ of the band on another label. I just hop they see the ‘Collection’ dvd and do a DVD of the videos that They control. Also, I have read an interview with Mark regarding the SATS tour CD, Which was released on Paul Crockfords label, so I know the band were Aware of this release. But you are correct about it NOT being mixed. It wasn’t mixed because it COULDN’T be mixed. It was recorded live To 2 track tape at that gig. Personally I like this release, especially as a document of Al Murphys Time in the band. Win

2. oh dear...
From:	Eric J. Hansen <ehansen @ worldmachine.com>
Date:	Sun, 8 Jun 2003 12:20:10 -0400	[top]
Sharmin wrote: i think they are ok in the way they make references to some posts, but some i have to say are a bit...ermmmmm...hehehe No worries Eric...will heed your advice and will be fully aware of what i say in response. :) Oh dear... I hope you didn't take me literally/seriously...! I should have used the ;) emoticon (i.e., "wink wink"). Winston wrote: Eric, I’ve noticed that the new LIVE album – ‘Greatest Hits Live’ is listed at the Bottom of the digest, and it shows a picture. But when u check the link to AMAZON, The picture doesn’t show. How the hell did that happen. I demand you contact AMAZON, and rectify this immediately. ;-) too artistic for my own good, he says... As you may have also guessed, that image is a placeholder that I stuck there until the "actual" cover art is available. I've updated it with the word "TEMP" to avert confusion! Mauro wrote: hi everybody, i'm mauro compiani from italy and i write on the digest for the first time.... Welcome, Mauro!! Also, Dan wrote a good piece about how compilations get released in "the music biz"... very interesting. All of this was news to me. I guess there's no business like show business. cheers, Eric

3. Compilations
From:	Richard Maybury <rsmaybury @ tiscali.co.uk>
Date:	Sun, 8 Jun 2003 20:01:18 +0100	[top]
I agree with Dean's comments, the Dutch version of "Greatest Hits & More" is one of my favourites. My copy also has the Night Of The Proms logo on when Mark was playing with this set of concerts. Another favourite is "The Very Best of Level 42" which has a caricatures of the original line up on the cover..... The worst was "The Remixes" which was really expensive and a big disappointment.... UP.SO. Further details about compilations can be found at my L42 website..... Kansas City Milkman rsmaybury @ tiscali.co.uk http://website.lineone.net/~rsmaybury/

4. Compilations
From:	Laurence Green <laurence.green @ scottwilson.com>
Date:	Mon, 9 Jun 2003 09:09:41 +0100	[top]
As an avid compilation collector I feel I'm better placed than most to ruminate on the merits of the 20 or so Level 42 compilations. By far the worst is the recent 'Star Collection' it's almost worth avoiding, even for collectors. By far the best is a CD/cassette entitled 'On The Level' release around 1995 (that's a guess). The reason being is that it is the only place in the entire world in which you will find the full version of 'Standing In The Light', 'So out of school he walks alone soon his thoughts are flowing like a golden stream an empty house he calls his home, the place becomes a temple to a silent dream sometimes he will clap and sing, and deep in meditation he will learn to be and only birds upon the wing with upwards fascination claim to be so free.' As someone with a passing interest in poetry, and trying to be as unbiased as possible, I can say that this is an example of, for me, one of the key factors in making Level 42 truly great; a lyrical quality not achieved by their peers. Anyway, you can still pick the CD up, maybe from www.netsounds.com. I know Standing In The Light is one of my personal top 10 Level 42 songs and for anyone who feels the same, this compilation is a must. A great shame that version of SITL wasn't on the reissues. L()Z Visit our web site at www.scottwilson.com Privilege and Confidentiality Notice. This e-mail and any attachments to it are intended only for the party to whom they are addressed. They may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete any digital copies and destroy any paper copies. Thank you. Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Co Ltd Registered in London: No. 880328 Registered office: Scott House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4JG. UK. ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________

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