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The Anthology [Box set] [Original recording remastered]

~ Return to Forever
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  • Audio CD (21 Jul 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Box set, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Universal Classics
  • ASIN: B0017V7HXY
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,057 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Hymn Of The 7th Galaxy 3:30£0.69
Listen  2. After the Cosmic Rain 8:27Album Only
Listen  3. Captain Señor Mouse 9:02Album Only
Listen  4. Theme To The Mothership 8:48Album Only
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Listen  7. Vulcan Worlds 7:51Album Only
Listen  8. The Shadow Of Lo 7:33Album Only
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Listen10. Song To The Pharoah Kings14:25Album Only


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Listen  4. Celebration Suite14:01Album Only
Listen  5. Medieval Overture 5:16Album Only
Listen  6. Sorceress 7:36Album Only
Listen  7. The Romantic Warior10:50Album Only
Listen  8. Majestic Dance 5:04Album Only
Listen  9. The Magician 5:30Album Only
Listen10. Duel Of The Jester And The Tyrant (Part I And II)11:29Album Only

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Chick Corea's Return To Forever was one of the seminal fusion bands of the 1970s. A veteran of Miles Davis's band as well as several Latin and hard bop outfits, Corea brought all these elements to the new band, along with a sweet, optimistic lyricism. This set covers the years 1973-76 when RTF featured Corea on various keyboards, the rippling torrid bass ofStanley Clarke, the big-beat funkiness of drummer Lenny White, and a few different guitarists, of whom THE ANTHOLOGY features the dense textures of Bill Connor as well as the flamenco-inspired Al Di Meola. Whether playing a concise five-minute tune or a 15-minute suite, this combo achieved a rare balance of sophistication and immediacy, deep grooves and engrossing, outer/inner-space improvisation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sure....Lots of Notes...... but what a Sonic Revelation!, 18 Jun 2008
By Neil Mawer (Lincoln, England) - See all my reviews
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The four electric albums by Reurn to Forever from 1973 to 1976, whilst being hugely influential and beloved of music fans, have always upset the critics. To rock for Jazz Critics, to complex for Rock Critics. Sure RTF played more notes, at higher speed & volume than anyone else,BUT it was always tuneful,always tasteful.

Now that Corea,DiMeola,Clarke & White have reunited for a world tour (after very successful solo careers) we get what could be perceived as the "cash in compilation". How mistaken you would be.

All the tracks have been remixed by Clarke & Corea and the result is a sonic revelation. The thin sound of the polydor recordings has been replaced by a power house remix. The bass heavy and congested Columbia recordings have a new cleaned up and balanced mix. All the echo & phasing has been removed. It is presented, as on stage, drums & bass centre, keyboards right, guitar left. You are just left with 4 superlative musicians playing live in the studio.

You get all of Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy, Where Have I known You Before & No Mystery minus the piano tracks and the Whole of Romantic Warrior. With the new remix they sound the same powerhouse band throughout.

So bin the old Cd's, buy this set and i'll see you at the O2 in July, for their only UK gig on the world tour, to see four of the greatest musicans ever to plug in.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent , 15 Feb 2009
By T. G. F. Garrett (UK) - See all my reviews
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I saw them at the Indig02 last July and they were so good, I thought age would have dampened their talent but not a bit of it.
This CD is very well remastered from the originals. I saw them in '75 and '76 and bought all the records. Then later bought some of the CD's. But at under £6 EVERYONE should buy this. The bass response is stronger and volume is a lot higher, I've yet to compare all of the originals but as a start I find Hymn of the Seventh much less trebley and I wonder that it's also nice to keep the old CD's because they do sound different, particularly Space Circus. I didn't buy the CD of Romantic Warrior so can't judge on that (I myself found this particular album less satisfying, some of the tracks unnecessarily more of a showcase of their talents). The production on the original CBS LP was not to my liking. Of course 'Warrior was their biggest selling album but there was a feeling they'd aleady hit the summit and heading downwards, borne out by several reviews in the music press at the time. But It's still a great CD so BUY IT !!!!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic musicians, 12 Sep 2008
By nelson mcfarlane (Glasgow) - See all my reviews
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unlike some remixes this has been done very well. I played Romantic Warrior to death when first out on vinyl but it has been given a fresh lease of life with this release. If you liked RTF first time round do yourself a favour and get this.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fusion Revisited
Great to hear four masters of their instruments in their younger days (their prime?) If you like jazz, rock and groove with lots of improv this is for you.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Look for ages, Finally find what i really want, And get let down by a quite awful remaster.
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