Antholgy 2

Artist: David Axelrod
Label: EMI Int'l
Category: Music

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Format: Import
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 724353748425
EAN: 0724353748425
ASIN: B00006F2WO

Release Date: 2002-10-03

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SAMPLED FUNK AND JAZZ AND GREAT HIP-HOP ABLUMS

Tracks:

Tensity - Cannonball Adderley
Song Of Innocence - David Axelrod
Sick Rose - David Axelrod
Warning Pt II - David Axelrod
Introit/ Krystallnacht - David Axelrod
A Divine Image - David Axelrod
I Fall To Pieces (Instrumental) - David Axelrod
Good Day Sunshine - Ray Brown
The Edge - David McCallum
Theme From Che - Don Randi
Happy People - Cannonball Adderley
House Of Mirrors - David McCallum
You're Good Thing (Is About To End) - Lou Rawls
Dead End Street - Lou Rawls
Merlin's Prophecy - David Axelrod

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Customer Reviews:

Anyone at all interested in David Axelrods work, simply must own this...!!!.......2005-09-07

Following an artists like David Axelrod, can never be quite so easy. Most of us, will have stumbled across his work, after there was a (fairly) recent renewed interest in his work, when various hip-hop/Trip-hop artists (most notably "Dr Dre" & "Dj Shadow") started sampling his work. And thus hearing his later work, which takes on more of a 'Fusion' sound, that was in parts elegantly uptempo, Clinical and soothingly laid-back. And then there is the other audience that with be familiar with his early 70's work, that took epic themes/ideas, and built spiritual suites of music around them, and focused around the more psychedelic sounds of the 70's, and orchestral orientated
work.

This Anthology concentrates more on the latter half, and the more fusion-based Jazz-funk sound, that would influence many of today's contemporary artists. And so (unlike the fantastic Vol.1) this is less about vocal harmonies and wistful meditations, with big band arrangements backing them up. And more about jazz fused with various elements that edge towards funky, bass-driven work. And one that makes the majority of this anthology a largely instrumental soul-jazz-funk selection of some of his most regarded work. So you have the epic pieces of work such as "Tensity" (that feature "Cannonball Adderley"), that is a 12 minute epic orchestration that is as carefully arranged rhythm tracks, as it is a refined, stylistically elegant swirl of music styles. "Songs of Innocence" is a nod to his early days with the sound more informed by early Rhythm & Blues, and 60's jazz, and although the production does sound a little dated in comparison, it's arguably still a strong track, that signposts the dramatic (almost overblown) sound of his early work.

A similar discreption could be said of "A Divine Image" which manages to not only be highly theatrical in its approach, but soaringly majestic, balancing a symphony of percussive elements with a compostion, that remains lush and varied. Most people that know Axelrods more recent work, will be familiar with "The Edge" (that was sampled, lock stock and barrel, by "Dr Dre"), and the almost theme soundtrack sounding style, showed Axelrod stepping away from the more cerebral, psychedelically dramatic tunes of his early days, and moving towards more musically dynamic, rhythm-orientated, montage of sounds, that would go on, to capture the imagination of many hip-hop producers. Axelrod even tries his hand at a Latin-fusion, with the remarkable "Theme from Che", that is a stunning tribute to the exuberant Latin-jazz of the fertile Cuban music scene. And is so remarkably different from everything else on this fantastic Anthology, that you wish that a few more tracks of this diversion, in music had been included.

Depending on where you stand with Axelrods music is possibly going to depend on your enjoyment of his Anthology's. if the early spacey-sounding, psychedelic work, by which he came to fame with, appeals. Then Anthology Vol.1, is most likely to appeal to you. Or if you know Axelrod mostly via the people that sampled him, or indeed require something more contemporary sounding, then obviously Vol.2 focuses more on his latter work. But to be perfectly honest Vol.2 is probably the more accessible of the two Anthology's, and sounds less dated than Vol.1. Although there is no question that both volumes are required purchases for fans, especially if you want to get the complete picture of Axelrods work, (you can have a reasonably complete picture by just buying both Anthology's). So, then you really should buy both Anthology's as they both beautifully capture and illustrate the genius that is the Axelrods work, and prove to be a fitting summary of his considerably accomplished work.

If you're a David Axelrod Fan, you Need this.....(Despite the high price tag!!!).......2005-09-06

Following an artists like David Axelrod, can never be quite so easy. Most of us, will have stumbled across his work, after there was a (fairly) recent renewed interest in his work, when various hip-hop/Trip-hop artists (most notably "Dr Dre" & "Dj Shadow") started sampling his work. And thus hearing his later work, which takes on more of a 'Fusion' sound, that was in parts elegantly uptempo, Clinical and soothingly laid-back. And then there is the other audience that with be familiar with his early 70's work, that took epic themes/ideas, and built spiritual suites of music around them, and focused around the more psychedelic sounds of the 70's, and orchestral orientated work.

This Anthology concentrates more on the latter half, and the more fusion-based Jazz-funk sound, that would influence many of today's contemporary artists. And so (unlike the fantastic Vol.1) this is less about vocal harmonies and wistful meditations, with big band arrangements backing them up. And more about jazz fused with various elements that edge towards funky, bass-driven work. And one that makes the majority of this anthology a largely instrumental soul-jazz-funk selection of some of his most regarded work. So you have the epic pieces of work such as "Tensity" (that feature "Cannonball Adderley"), that is a 12 minute epic orchestration that is as carefully arranged rhythm tracks, as it is a refined, stylistically elegant swirl of music styles. "Songs of Innocence" is a nod to his early days with the sound more informed by early Rhythm & Blues, and 60's jazz, and although the production does sound a little dated in comparison, it's arguably still a strong track, that signposts the dramatic (almost overblown) sound of his early work.

A similar discreption could be said of "A Divine Image" which manages to not only be highly theatrical in its approach, but soaringly majestic, balancing a symphony of percussive elements with a compostion, that remains lush and varied. Most people that know Axelrods more recent work, will be familiar with "The Edge" (that was sampled, lock stock and barrel, by "Dr Dre"), and the almost theme soundtrack sounding style, showed Axelrod stepping away from the more cerebral, psychedelically dramatic tunes of his early days, and moving towards more musically dynamic, rhythm-orientated, montage of sounds, that would go on, to capture the imagination of many hip-hop producers. Axelrod even tries his hand at a Latin-fusion, with the remarkable "Theme from Che", that is a stunning tribute to the exuberant Latin-jazz of the fertile Cuban music scene. And is so remarkably different from everything else on this fantastic Anthology, that you wish that a few more tracks of this diversion, in music had been included.

Depending on where you stand with Axelrods music is possibly going to depend on your enjoyment of his Anthology's. if the early spacey-sounding, psychedelic work, by which he came to fame with, appeals. Then Anthology Vol.1, is most likely to appeal to you. Or if you know Axelrod mostly via the people that sampled him, or indeed require something more contemporary sounding, then obviously Vol.2 focuses more on his latter work. But to be perfectly honest Vol.2 is probably the more accessible of the two Anthology's, and sounds less dated than Vol.1. Although there is no question that both volumes are required purchases for fans, especially if you want to get the complete picture of Axelrods work, (you can have a reasonably complete picture by just buying both Anthology's). So, then you really should buy both Anthology's as they both beautifully capture and illustrate the genius that is the Axelrods work, and prove to be a fitting summary of his considerably accomplished work.

The MUST HAVE of the Anthologies!.......2003-08-07

If you are wondering where to start, then this is it. David Axelrod Made Lou Rawls. But He is also in the shadow of CO-Conspirator Cannon Ball Adderly,(Which in the end you'll probably end up buying anyway and if not, at least get the Jimmy Witherspoon compilation for other great Axelrod production). The new genration of musicians will forever, heavily be in the Shadow of DAVID AXELROD, the greatest producer. The first Anthology is all right but even the liner notes ring untrue. This Anthology 2's tracklisting was re-edited by Axelrod and in the end you get all those songs you wondered about that are famously sampled by many of my favorite artists. (Dr. Dre is my no.1 Fave West Coast Producer and the irony is "The Edge" is on this album, my fave west coast producer sampling my all time favorite producer!) There is also a nice tasting to the still unreleased 2003 "Big Country" album. I'd start here and then you'll want to buy Anthology 1, but if you only want a tasting and a great one worth every penny, this is the bite to take!

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Ca$hflow ~ Ca$hflow

Hang-Ups ~ Goldfinger

Live at the BPL ~ 25% Toby

Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits ~ John Mellencamp

Let It Ride ~ Angie Heaton

The Jive Turkeys

Feels Like ~ Elysia

Sav'd Out ~ Hollow Tip , Mc-C , and 2 Sav

Made This Way ~ Chosen II

Breathe ~ Fabolous