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The Mythology boxed set is a true labour of love for the Brothers Gibb. Released to continue the celebration of their golden anniversary, the siblings share 50 years of memories with a musical and visual scrapbook all contained within Mythology.
The package contains four discs, each spotlighting a different Gibb brother, including one dedicated to Andy. The songs were hand picked by Barry, Robin and Maurice’s widow Yvonne (with a helping hand from their children Adam and Samantha), along with Andy’s daughter Peta.
With a 60 page booklet of personal photographs and liner notes penned by the band themselves, this 81 track decade spanning collection is the ultimate collectors item and contains two previously unreleased Maurice Gibb tracks and one previously unreleased Andy Gibb recording.
The package contains four discs, each spotlighting a different Gibb brother, including one dedicated to Andy. The songs were hand picked by Barry, Robin and Maurice’s widow Yvonne (with a helping hand from their children Adam and Samantha), along with Andy’s daughter Peta.
With a 60 page booklet of personal photographs and liner notes penned by the band themselves, this 81 track decade spanning collection is the ultimate collectors item and contains two previously unreleased Maurice Gibb tracks and one previously unreleased Andy Gibb recording.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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The Bee Gees Mythology is neither a conventional Greatest Hits nor a traditional Best Of but is really a sort of family favourites album. It does, however, contain many hits and many great tracks, along with some lesser known and rare material, and should have some appeal for Bee Gees fans and the more casual listener alike. It has obviously been compiled with much consideration by the two remaining Bee Gees, and other family members, with each of the first three CDs dedicated to an individual Bee Gee brother and a forth disc for younger brother Andy.
The collection is presented in the form of a small book with the CDs held inside the front and back covers. The book celebrates the brothers fifty years in the music business and will be of great interest to the bands fans as it is both informative and also contains plenty of rare photos. Although I already have much of the material featured here, as will many other fans, the price (at the time of this review around sixteen pounds) makes this collection really good value and it provides a good overview of the Gibb brothers career. For those only interested in a few of the tracks Amazon is also offering MP3 downloads of each one individually.
For those just looking for the hits other collections may offer a better selection, but for those wanting to celebrate the enormous variety and breadth of the Gibb brothers material then Mythology offers that perspective. Other reviewers have commented on the length of time it has taken to finally release this project - but it has been worth the wait. A fine tribute to an extremely talented family who are unique in the music industry - excellent value and highly recommended.
The collection is presented in the form of a small book with the CDs held inside the front and back covers. The book celebrates the brothers fifty years in the music business and will be of great interest to the bands fans as it is both informative and also contains plenty of rare photos. Although I already have much of the material featured here, as will many other fans, the price (at the time of this review around sixteen pounds) makes this collection really good value and it provides a good overview of the Gibb brothers career. For those only interested in a few of the tracks Amazon is also offering MP3 downloads of each one individually.
For those just looking for the hits other collections may offer a better selection, but for those wanting to celebrate the enormous variety and breadth of the Gibb brothers material then Mythology offers that perspective. Other reviewers have commented on the length of time it has taken to finally release this project - but it has been worth the wait. A fine tribute to an extremely talented family who are unique in the music industry - excellent value and highly recommended.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this collection for the previously unreleased songs by Maurice. I especially like 'The Bridge' and 'Angel of Mercy' and the voice of his daughter, Sam.
There have been numerous 'best of' collections before and apart from the songs mentioned above, the remainder of the tracks were a waste of money as far as I was concerned as I had everything. I suppose this is just what the record company wanted - a couple of unreleased tracks to entice fans.
In my opinion, it would have been better to offer the unreleased tracks as additional material on reissues of out of print albums. Sadly, it seems the reissue project has ground to a halt.
If you are looking to add a 'best of' to your collection this is good - but not necessarily their best selection. Andy's CD sounds a little dated.
Still, the Bee Gees are great!
There have been numerous 'best of' collections before and apart from the songs mentioned above, the remainder of the tracks were a waste of money as far as I was concerned as I had everything. I suppose this is just what the record company wanted - a couple of unreleased tracks to entice fans.
In my opinion, it would have been better to offer the unreleased tracks as additional material on reissues of out of print albums. Sadly, it seems the reissue project has ground to a halt.
If you are looking to add a 'best of' to your collection this is good - but not necessarily their best selection. Andy's CD sounds a little dated.
Still, the Bee Gees are great!
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Sure, the stats are there. Barry Gibb has written (16) number one hits. The Bee Gees have the rare claim of occupying the #1 and #2 positions on Billboards Music Charts (behind the Beatles and Elvis Presley). The Bee Gees have had (9) number one hits; six of them in a row (behind the Beatles and Mariah Carey). And now it's their 50th anniversary. But this box set represents more than just that.
Twenty years ago, the Bee Gees released Tales From Bros Gibb, comprising all their singles and B-Sides on four discs (up to 1990). Now twenty years on, they focus in the songs they take most pride in. This time, they include brother Andy Gibb, who was heavily rumored to become the fourth Bee Gee in the late 1980's, before his tragic death. This is a musical collection of the biggest family pop/rock group in history.
Each disc is focused on one brother. Barry's disc (like the others) relies strongly on his lead vocals and comprises mostly hits. "Spirits (Having Flown)" begins the set, being one of the arguably best compositions the group has produced and ends with their first notable single, "Spick And Specks" from Australia in 1966. Each song is carefully remastered, a few in mono and the remainder improved in clarity and state of the art stereo. Barry, noted for his strong vocals including falsetto includes a few album cuts and previously unreleased cuts that are a marvel. "Barker Of The UFO" is a bewildering cut, but perhaps reflects the sixties atmosphere of random fun. Mostly, this disc shows Barry`s choices as being some of his finest in composition and production.
Robin's disc also carries several hits, but contains some album cuts and B-Sides that could have been singles, or were for other artists. "Love Me" and his solo's "Juliet" and "Saved by The Bell" are historic masterpieces. The exquisite, "The Longest Night", almost a single and one of his most romantic is haunting. Pull in the ethereal, "Rings Around The Moon" and his version of "Islands In The Stream" and you get a clear idea of what Robin's voice can wield. For a true crowd pleaser, Robin includes the anthemic song, "Odessa" from 1969. A song that has received extensive critical acclaim as a masterpiece of songwriting and singing.
Maurice Gibb never had a lead vocal single, as his expertises were in arrangement instrumentals and harmonizing, the latter being the magical glue that held the brothers harmonies together. From the sixties simple, yet satisfying, "Suddenly" to his post-mortem tribute song, "Man In The Middle", Maurice proves his talents. To emphasize his own style and talent, this collection contains two remarkable previously unreleased songs, "Angel Of Mercy" and "The Bridge" with shared vocals with his daughter Samantha of `Samantha Gibb and the Cartels'. Maurice's solo singles, "Railroad' and "Hold Her In Your Hand" are here in digital delight. It s a shame that the B-Side of "Railroad", the song "I've Come Back" is not here. His songs were lovingly chosen by his wife Yvonne and children Samantha and Adam Gibb.
Although Andy Gibb unfortunately never became the fourth Bee Gee, his songs were chosen by his daughter Peta, who shows a talent for what her father's best songs truly were. All of Andy's singles are here (other than the notorious novelty song, "All I Have To Do Is Dream" with a C-list actress). But she cleverly mostly picks out the songs that Andy wrote himself. Most of his first album cuts are included here, pure in their style and innocence. Olivia Newton-John is included as well (a long time family friend) in a duet along with a heart-breaking unreleased song, "Arrow Through The Heart".
On this box set, it truly is a family affair. The accolades are included with the music (which is enough already!), along with a 60-page booklet with rare family photographs from the early sixties to the recent. The Bee Gees history is carefully chronicled with excerpts from many artists. It starts with Barry Gibb under the title "From Our Family" and continues with his heartfelt reminiscing, particularly about Andy. Many many quotations are here, from Robin Gibb to Yvonne, Samantha and Adam Gibb. Peta Gibb also describes in loving terms her feelings about her father's legacy. The accolades don't stop there. Included in this tribute are extensive comments from extraordinary people like David English, Robert Stigwood, George Martin, Cliff Richard, Graham Nash, Elton John, David Foster, Olivia Newton-John, Franki Valli, Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Dionne Warwick, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and many many others. There is so much more in this extraordinary box set that begs a look and a listen. Not many artists have achieved so much. Only one family has reached this height. The Bee Gees are forever.
Twenty years ago, the Bee Gees released Tales From Bros Gibb, comprising all their singles and B-Sides on four discs (up to 1990). Now twenty years on, they focus in the songs they take most pride in. This time, they include brother Andy Gibb, who was heavily rumored to become the fourth Bee Gee in the late 1980's, before his tragic death. This is a musical collection of the biggest family pop/rock group in history.
Each disc is focused on one brother. Barry's disc (like the others) relies strongly on his lead vocals and comprises mostly hits. "Spirits (Having Flown)" begins the set, being one of the arguably best compositions the group has produced and ends with their first notable single, "Spick And Specks" from Australia in 1966. Each song is carefully remastered, a few in mono and the remainder improved in clarity and state of the art stereo. Barry, noted for his strong vocals including falsetto includes a few album cuts and previously unreleased cuts that are a marvel. "Barker Of The UFO" is a bewildering cut, but perhaps reflects the sixties atmosphere of random fun. Mostly, this disc shows Barry`s choices as being some of his finest in composition and production.
Robin's disc also carries several hits, but contains some album cuts and B-Sides that could have been singles, or were for other artists. "Love Me" and his solo's "Juliet" and "Saved by The Bell" are historic masterpieces. The exquisite, "The Longest Night", almost a single and one of his most romantic is haunting. Pull in the ethereal, "Rings Around The Moon" and his version of "Islands In The Stream" and you get a clear idea of what Robin's voice can wield. For a true crowd pleaser, Robin includes the anthemic song, "Odessa" from 1969. A song that has received extensive critical acclaim as a masterpiece of songwriting and singing.
Maurice Gibb never had a lead vocal single, as his expertises were in arrangement instrumentals and harmonizing, the latter being the magical glue that held the brothers harmonies together. From the sixties simple, yet satisfying, "Suddenly" to his post-mortem tribute song, "Man In The Middle", Maurice proves his talents. To emphasize his own style and talent, this collection contains two remarkable previously unreleased songs, "Angel Of Mercy" and "The Bridge" with shared vocals with his daughter Samantha of `Samantha Gibb and the Cartels'. Maurice's solo singles, "Railroad' and "Hold Her In Your Hand" are here in digital delight. It s a shame that the B-Side of "Railroad", the song "I've Come Back" is not here. His songs were lovingly chosen by his wife Yvonne and children Samantha and Adam Gibb.
Although Andy Gibb unfortunately never became the fourth Bee Gee, his songs were chosen by his daughter Peta, who shows a talent for what her father's best songs truly were. All of Andy's singles are here (other than the notorious novelty song, "All I Have To Do Is Dream" with a C-list actress). But she cleverly mostly picks out the songs that Andy wrote himself. Most of his first album cuts are included here, pure in their style and innocence. Olivia Newton-John is included as well (a long time family friend) in a duet along with a heart-breaking unreleased song, "Arrow Through The Heart".
On this box set, it truly is a family affair. The accolades are included with the music (which is enough already!), along with a 60-page booklet with rare family photographs from the early sixties to the recent. The Bee Gees history is carefully chronicled with excerpts from many artists. It starts with Barry Gibb under the title "From Our Family" and continues with his heartfelt reminiscing, particularly about Andy. Many many quotations are here, from Robin Gibb to Yvonne, Samantha and Adam Gibb. Peta Gibb also describes in loving terms her feelings about her father's legacy. The accolades don't stop there. Included in this tribute are extensive comments from extraordinary people like David English, Robert Stigwood, George Martin, Cliff Richard, Graham Nash, Elton John, David Foster, Olivia Newton-John, Franki Valli, Brian Wilson, Burt Bacharach, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Dionne Warwick, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and many many others. There is so much more in this extraordinary box set that begs a look and a listen. Not many artists have achieved so much. Only one family has reached this height. The Bee Gees are forever.
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As a Bee Gees fan - collectable
as a longstanding Bee Gees fan I already have most of the music some vinyl, some CD including Andy Gibb who was a lost talent. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jj56
The singing teeth
I purchased this album for myself mainly for early days of Robin's ballards...LOVE IT...but now the wife has pinched it for the Disco era...so between us we cannot stop playing it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Richard Search
Bee Gees Mythology
Great Prodcut, very pleased I purchased this, and family members have also commented on how nice it is to have the mini book / information section included. Makes a great gift.
Published 12 months ago by Susanna
"GROAN " it might be nice, but no more best of"s. too many already..
my cd shelf would collapse with "another best of "
us bee gees fans aren't getting younger and it would be nice to hear the next instalment of remastered albums before we all... Read more
us bee gees fans aren't getting younger and it would be nice to hear the next instalment of remastered albums before we all... Read more
Published 14 months ago by procol
Life and times of the Bee Gee's
Bought Mythology as a Christmas present for my wife.My wife has ripped it to our computer and plays it most days - result a massive hit.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. David Newton
Who's in charge!?
I love these guys like family. BUT:
Who is in charge of BGs releases?!! Arrrgggghhhhh!!! Do we really need another bloody compilation? The answer is: "Negative!". Read more
Who is in charge of BGs releases?!! Arrrgggghhhhh!!! Do we really need another bloody compilation? The answer is: "Negative!". Read more
Published 18 months ago by Grozniak
As a compilation fantastic... for fans- would expect something more
I have been a beegee fan for about 15 years now. I simply love their music.
The anniversary mythology is a very nice release. Read more
The anniversary mythology is a very nice release. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Maciek
long waiting time
It was a long time to hold it in own hands.Old songs in a new disign box.A nice booklet inside with photos until the late eighties. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Martina Spiegel
Mythology- Andy
I am a Bee Gees fan but being quite young never got the chance to know of the music of their brother Andy. Read more
Published 18 months ago by BWObsessed
Worth The Wait
I believe it will be worth the wait. I was disappointed as well about the date for release being pushed back. I can wait until November. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dawn
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