Anthology of Big Band Swing
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Anthology of Big Band Swing
So...I went back to the record store again today and again was very much tempted by the Anthology of Big Band Swing put out by Decca. Is it really worth it, like, is there some stuff on there that is REALLY hard to find or something? I'm interested in buying it, but I figure I'll probably just get the albums with those songs instead, unless there's some rare stuff on there.
Suggestions?
Harrison
Suggestions?
Harrison
www.lindyhopper.ca, Canada's Swing Site.
I have it, and it contains some good material even though I'm not a big fan of the original era stuff. It does contain some good music that is more up your alley than mine, so you would probably enjoy it. It is also better than the prototypical "Swing" compilation, not just a regurgitation of the same old Swing Era songs.
I have an inclination to avoid compilations for the reasons you mentioned, but this one seemed worthwhile. Moreover, it can give you guidance on what you want to explore from there.
I have an inclination to avoid compilations for the reasons you mentioned, but this one seemed worthwhile. Moreover, it can give you guidance on what you want to explore from there.
I was about to post that there was virtually no overlap between that set and the rest of my collection, but when I actually counted, it turns out that about half of the songs on there are actually redundant for me.
The sound quality is excellent, though. I always play the song off of the Anthology set instead of the version off of another CD whenever I play a song that's on the Anthology set.
...did that make any sense? Probably not.
The sound quality is excellent, though. I always play the song off of the Anthology set instead of the version off of another CD whenever I play a song that's on the Anthology set.
...did that make any sense? Probably not.
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Excellent CD compilation. Every track is good for dancing, and the style is what you seem to like. Sound quality is good too, as Ryan said. I usually avoid buying comps, but this one is excellent. Most of the songs are somewhat common, but not so much so that they can be found on every "swing compilation" CD. I'd say, if it's cheap go ahead and get it- but if they're charging $30 (or $45ish in your freaky deaky Canucky money) I'd say pass. I bought it used for $10 and it was totally worth it.
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Yeah, it's 25 freaky Canuck Color Money dollars at A&B Sound...
You guys have tempted me too much, I think I'm gonna have to buy it.
Damn you all, I might as well buy another binder while I'm at it haha.
Harrison
You guys have tempted me too much, I think I'm gonna have to buy it.
Damn you all, I might as well buy another binder while I'm at it haha.
Harrison
www.lindyhopper.ca, Canada's Swing Site.
Buy it! I just did, pretty much for one song (well, okay, after having sampled some other tracks), and it's friggin awesome.
It's good to hear, Ryan, that you choose its versions for DJing--though a lot of the tracks are new to me, it's always nice to know that repeat tracks won't go to waste on a new purchase.
It's good to hear, Ryan, that you choose its versions for DJing--though a lot of the tracks are new to me, it's always nice to know that repeat tracks won't go to waste on a new purchase.
Same here, except it was given to me.falty411 wrote:it was one of the first swing cds i ever bought and i still play from it
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It's easy to sit there and say you'd like to have more money. And I guess that's what I like about it. It's easy. Just sitting there, rocking back and forth, wanting that money.
It's easy to sit there and say you'd like to have more money. And I guess that's what I like about it. It's easy. Just sitting there, rocking back and forth, wanting that money.
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Run ... fast ... get it now before someone else does!
It's a great CD, I really like it. It's probably one of the best bang for the buck CD's I have. There's a great version of One O'Clock Jump by Goodman (I think Katie was asking about it in about it in another thread), I love Jamaica Jam and Rock and Rye. It has Midriff, one of the relatively small number of Ellington tunes I like. Good versions of Avalon and Chicago ... its all good!
Its the only CD you could drop in and let the whole thing play and still spin a great set.
I ordered it from A&B last winter, I had to wait 3 weeks to get it so grab it if it's in stock.
It's a great CD, I really like it. It's probably one of the best bang for the buck CD's I have. There's a great version of One O'Clock Jump by Goodman (I think Katie was asking about it in about it in another thread), I love Jamaica Jam and Rock and Rye. It has Midriff, one of the relatively small number of Ellington tunes I like. Good versions of Avalon and Chicago ... its all good!
Its the only CD you could drop in and let the whole thing play and still spin a great set.
I ordered it from A&B last winter, I had to wait 3 weeks to get it so grab it if it's in stock.
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funny - I played One O'Clock Jump as the last song for the One O'Clock Jump dance here (ha!) and I didn't hit the stop button in time at the end and Casa Loma Stomp started -- everybody cheered --- and I just cracked up and thought "damn, I'm a great DJ".Toon Town Dave wrote:Its the only CD you could drop in and let the whole thing play and still spin a great set.