[2016-09-30] Jimi Hendrix "Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show 12/31/1969" (Experience Hendrix/Legacy/Sony)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2016 2:37 pm

Description
As the '60s came to a close, Jimi Hendrix pushed the boundaries of funk, rock and R&B with a brand new group, Band of Gypsys. Together with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles, Hendrix unveiled stunning, newly written material across four shows at the legendary Fillmore East in New York City. Machine Gun: The Fillmore East First Show 12/31/69 marks the first time Band of Gypsys' first show has ever been released in its entirety, newly mixed by Eddie Kramer from the original 1" eight-track masters.

Tracklist
1. Power Of Soul
2. Lover Man
3. Hear My Train A Comin'
4. Changes
5. Izabella
6. Machine Gun
7. Stop
8. Ezy Ryder
9. Bleeding Heart
10. Earth Blues
11. Burning Desire

CD (Sep 30, 2016)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JZXX6LM/?tag=imwan-20

Vinyl (Sep 30, 2016)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J4RHV3S/?tag=imwan-20

SACD (Oct 21, 2016)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LPBO67A/?tag=imwan-20

stanner · **Joined:** 26 Aug 2014 **Posts:** 119

Am I the only one who thinks it odd that they aren't releasing the entire package of shows together?

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Ransakawa, I thought there was a complete Fillmore box already. What's new/exclusive here?

Willy Wilson · **Joined:** 22 Jan 2007 **Posts:** 939

The Experience Hendrix peeps are back at it again, reissuing the same warmed over stuff that has been available as boots for years. Can't wait for the special limited single that has another live version of Foxy Lady or Purple Haze,

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

the worst management of any catalog ever.

greed greed and more greed.

the title itself screams "second show" coming soon.

i don't buy them, never will buy them, let the man rest in peace......please.

Larry · **Joined:** 10 Feb 2008 **Posts:** 5104

Geff R. wrote:

Ransakawa, I thought there was a complete Fillmore box already. What's new/exclusive here?

I was thinking the same thing when I read Linda's post. If so, perhaps there's one extra song that they just found yesterday under the floor boards or in the dumpster. Gotta love these dopey music industry cliches!

Cope_Freeland · **Joined:** 27 Feb 2011 **Posts:** 73

Only three songs from this set have been previously issued officially.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

There is no full box set of BOG recordings.
I had hoped they would issue a box much the same as Winterland shows, sadly it's going to be just this CD it seems!

There is a bootleg box set called Box Of Gypsys which has the complete shows plus the final show they did at Madison Square Garden in Feb 1970. That box is not bad but obviously the sound is mostly AUD recordings.

There was a 2 CD set (official) which has a mixed set from the 4 shows. Note those tracks were sourced from 2 track mix downs.

This new 2016 CD apparently contains for the first time ever genuine multi track mixes from one of the shows. Dec 31 1969

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Larry wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

Ransakawa, I thought there was a complete Fillmore box already. What's new/exclusive here?

I was thinking the same thing when I read Linda's post. If so, perhaps there's one extra song that they just found yesterday under the floor boards or in the dumpster. Gotta love these dopey music industry cliches!

These tracks are from the archives of Microsoft executive Steve Paul. He actually owns (owned) the original multi track tapes of the entire Band Of Gypsys live concerts.

Stumpy Joe · **Joined:** 29 Apr 2014 **Posts:** 1539

ranasakawa wrote:

Larry wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

Ransakawa, I thought there was a complete Fillmore box already. What's new/exclusive here?

I was thinking the same thing when I read Linda's post. If so, perhaps there's one extra song that they just found yesterday under the floor boards or in the dumpster. Gotta love these dopey music industry cliches!

These tracks are from the archives of Microsoft executive Steve Paul. He actually owns (owned) the original multi track tapes of the entire Band Of Gypsys live concerts.

Interesting--I would have thought that the masters were part of the whole Bill Graham/Wolfgang's Vault stash. In checking over at Concert Vault, I do see where the first five songs from this show appear to be streaming over there. http://www.concertvault.com/band-of-gyp ... early.html

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 09, 2016 12:06 pm

Bump: Added the cover image to the first post.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

ranasakawa wrote:

There is no full box set of BOG recordings.
I had hoped they would issue a box much the same as Winterland shows, sadly it's going to be just this CD it seems!

There is a bootleg box set called Box Of Gypsys which has the complete shows plus the final show they did at Madison Square Garden in Feb 1970. That box is not bad but obviously the sound is mostly AUD recordings.

There was a 2 CD set (official) which has a mixed set from the 4 shows. Note those tracks were sourced from 2 track mix downs.

This new 2016 CD apparently contains for the first time ever genuine multi track mixes from one of the shows. Dec 31 1969

Thx!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

ranasakawa wrote:

Larry wrote:

Geff R. wrote:

Ransakawa, I thought there was a complete Fillmore box already. What's new/exclusive here?

I was thinking the same thing when I read Linda's post. If so, perhaps there's one extra song that they just found yesterday under the floor boards or in the dumpster. Gotta love these dopey music industry cliches!

These tracks are from the archives of Microsoft executive Steve Paul. He actually owns (owned) the original multi track tapes of the entire Band Of Gypsys live concerts.

How did Steve Paul beat Paul Allen of Microsoft on this? Allen actually started a museum for Hendrix and owns guitars that were once Jimi's.
Interesting.... Very competitive those folks at Mr.Softy. :wink:

Rick A.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Oooooops

It is Paul Allen who owned the tapes. I screwed up the name.

Thanks Rick !

Tricky Kid · **Joined:** 23 Sep 2007 **Posts:** 8297

ranasakawa wrote:

There is no full box set of BOG recordings.

ranasakawa wrote:

These tracks are from the archives of Microsoft executive Paul Allen. He actually owns (owned) the original multi track tapes of the entire Band Of Gypsys live concerts.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Aug 10, 2016 12:20 pm

Here's a preview from the new CD:

Galley · **Joined:** 20 Apr 2010 **Posts:** 696

Analogue Productions has confirmed that they will be issuing this on stereo Hybrid SACD.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Galley wrote:

Analogue Productions has confirmed that they will be issuing this on stereo Hybrid SACD.

Excellent

That's the way I am going to go!

Rick A.

Headfone · **Joined:** 08 Mar 2008 **Posts:** 392

Many thanks to Linda for posting the preview, "Power Of Soul." It's the first time I've been able to hear Jimi's vocals on that particular performance.

Geff R. · 27 Sep 2006

Galley wrote:

Analogue Productions has confirmed that they will be issuing this on stereo Hybrid SACD.

I'm in for either the DL or SACD. End of story!

I also can't wait for the AP SACD of Jefferson Airplane Volunteers.

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Wow! Hendrix heaven

Carmine · **Joined:** 31 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 30

Renny wrote:

the worst management of any catalog ever.

greed greed and more greed.

the title itself screams "second show" coming soon.

i don't buy them, never will buy them, let the man rest in peace......please.

Is it really necessary to trot out a "worst management/ greed" regurgitation :roll:

? IMO overall the catalog has been much better off since Experience Hendrix took it over. For the majority of the material that has been issued or reissued I've been pleased with the vast improvements in audio quality and packaging vs my collection of bootlegs and prior releases. Whether it's one BOG show at a time or all at once, nobody is forcing you or anyone else to buy em. I'm sure many others will choose to enjoy them and continue to celebrate the man's legacy and influence.

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