[Jeffrey Simmons]

Originally Posted by Nick_Bradley78

In essence Tim it will be virtually a new album, totally new sound, extra orchestrations, the 2 bonus tracks but still from the same period, will be well worth it I think.

Hi Nick, when you say "extra orchestrations", I may be mistaken but as I understand it from reading Frank Jr's written comments, this does not necessarily mean we will be hearing extra passages of music which were cut from the previous releases. Instead, Frank J seems to be saying that because the sound is now greatly improved, we will hear instruments playing Nelson Riddles's musical arrangements which were virtually inaudible previously. The original multiple microphone set up at the studio recording sessions picked up numerous parts of the orchestra which was recorded on several separate mag film sources at the time and now, with this new release, all of these recorded music sources have been utilised to some degree as much as possible so that all or at least more of the instruments in the orchestra can now be clearly heard in the remix.

I assume that the sound will be much cleaner too.

If this is not correct please let me know?

[Nick_Bradley78]

Sounds true Jeffrey, I may have read it another way but on reflection I think you're right, and the detail will be far better than before. A good start to Sinatra releases for 2012 eh? And definitely an album that needs playing loud.

[davidoro]

I am looking forward to hearing this album on my good speakers - orchestral albums like this sound amazing on any speakers

[Efer Junior]

Anybody knows which CD would be the next Concord release AFTER the Concert Sinatra?

Thanks anyway.

[David A]

Here's hoping that it's Watertown.

[Mark Blackburn]

A moment ago I posted elsewhere my own appreciation for this classic, promoting the release date to an audience of budding American songwriters (and those who wish we could write "one good song" at least -- even if it's not on a par with my all-time favorite, "My Heart Stood Still." Hope the Family here enjoys!

http://acapella.harmony-central.com/...7#post44781467

[Nancy]

We have permission to play parts of this album on Sunday's show.

[David A]

Originally Posted by Nancy

We have permission to play parts of this album on Sunday's show.

Never has this emoticon been more appropriately used:

[Keith]

Originally Posted by Nancy

We have permission to play parts of this album on Sunday's show.

Looking forward to it!

[ToddGordon]

Placed my advance order for it (through amazon.co.uk)... won't be long now!

[Patrick71]

Less than a week now!!!! I just placed my order on Amazon!
I cannot wait to hear the newly restored 35mm recording. Thank You Sinatra Family and everyone involved with this project. Looking forward to more Concord releases!!!!

[sschweiger]

No matter which tracks you play, Sunday, Nancy, the listening experience will be very special! Thanks for getting permission to play some of the album, and make our life more pleasureable!

[George Lyons]

I just listened to the samples available on Amazon; Frank's voice is remarkably more "front and center", cleaner and clearer; I'm wondering if the full orchestral sound is somewhat diminished in the remix? If that is the case, I'd rather hear more FS anyway. I'm think I'm going for the MP3 download on Jan. 20th now that our dang Verizon internet problems seem to have abated.

[Nancy]

After hearing this new album I can tell you it is very different and you will either like it or you won't.

[Nick_Bradley78]

Different is usually good.

[Keith]

I'll take my chances...

[Dina]

Originally Posted by Keith

I'll take my chances...

Me too, Keith. I can't imagine I won't love it!

I just went to Amazon and listened to the samples and, I thought they sounded great! I agree with George, his voice is perhaps more "at the front" and it does sound more crisp and clean, even through my little computer speakers. I can't wait to blast it from my stereo!

[David A]

Originally Posted by Nancy

After hearing this new album I can tell you it is very different and you will either like it or you won't.

What's your personal take? I know that it's among your favorite albums produced by your father (by the way, have I told you that you have the best taste in terms of his material?).

I pre-ordered this a month ago. I cannot wait to get this. "The Concert Sinatra," is among Sinatras best albums which automatically puts it among some of the greatest albums ever made: Dylan's Blood On The Tracks, Ellington's Far East Suite, Davis' Kind of Blue, etc.

[Tina...]

I wasn't sure whether to get this release or not, but now reading this I'm intrigued.

[Nick_Bradley78]

Frankie's a great musician and heavily involved in this release so for my money its got to be worth getting, end of the day, even if the remix is to some but not everyones taste, its still Sinatra at his finest.