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Manufacturer: Concord Records

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0888072308473
Label: Concord Records
Manufacturer: Concord Records
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Concord Records
Release Date: 2008-05-27
Studio: Concord Records

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Editorial Reviews:

This IS the definitive Collection.

A brand new two cd anthology of the seminal classic jazz-rock fusion band. Features essential music from their chart-topping albums "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy," "Where Have I Known You Before," "No Mystery," and "Romantic Warrior".

* Completely Remixed & Remastered.

* Best of the 4 classic albums together for the first time.

* Commemorates RTF's 2008 World Tour - Their first in 25 years featuring the iconic lineup of CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE, AL DiMEOLA, and LENNY WHITE.

Spotlight customer reviews:

Customer Rating:

Summary: Blast from the past
Comment: What can I say? These guys pretty much defined jazz/rock fusion. Before Stanley no one played the electric bass with so much authority. Al Di meola was second only to John Mclaughlin. Of course Chick is Chick in any genre. What really amazes me about the recording is the drumming of Lenny White. I forgot what a monster he was and still is. This music brings back fond memories of a time when music was being stretched to it's limits and beyond. Not everyones cup of tea, then or now. But these guys started a revolution that forced other players to hone their chops and make it possible to have the folks we have today! I'm not as amazed at the technical wizardry now as I was back then because it is common to hear players today who have taken fusion to the next level. Still for nostalgia's sake and to see where it started you must buy this CD.

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Summary: RTF simply the best
Comment: All the greatest songs from the seminal fusion band in one place and remastered to boot. Also went to their reunion concert, and they are better than ever. Lokking forward to a possible new album.

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Summary: kings of fusion destined to reighn
Comment: an awesome collection,by this fusion powerhouse.these selections,taken from 4 classic rtf albums,is the essential collection,and a must have for any fan of this music.you can't go wrong with this two cd set,so go out and grab this one today.

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Summary: Fresh After 35 Years
Comment: Other reviewers have said it all. After listening to this music for 35 years, it is a new and fresh listen with the incredible remastering. Perhaps the best remastering I've ever heard. The clarity and punch of each instrument is a wonder to behold. For $15 it is an amazing bargain.

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Summary: Remastered Collection Sounds Great!
Comment: This two disc set collects the best of four albums. "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy" (Polydor 5536) was released in 1973. "Where Have I Known You Before" (Polydor 6509) reached #32 on the Billboard Album Chart in 1974. "No Mystery" (Polydor 6512) reached #39 in 1975, winning a Grammy. "Romantic Warrior" (Columbia 34076) reached #35 in 1976, and the entire album is included in this collection.

These tracks were remastered by Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke. "Vulcan Worlds" does not have the familiar echo ending, but other than that, the only noticeable change is that the sound quality is much better. It is far easier to hear all of the instruments, especially on the Polydor tracks.

True RTF fans will still want to keep Polydor's earlier anthology "Return to the 7th Galaxy" for rarities like the live version of "The Shadow of Lo", but this new anthology is very easy to spend time with.

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