Continuing a tradition that goes back to 1969, Neil Young played his latest recording for Reprise yesterday. The recording was played for about 100 people in Burbank. Produced by "The Volume Dealers," NY and Niko Bolas, the recording runs 60+ minutes and includes two giant songs that time in at 18:30 and 13:00, respectively.
Drawing from three songs written previously, and 7 new songs, the latest Neil Young is a very diverse recording. A release date is unknown at this time. The title is Chrome Dreams II.
Chrome Dreams is a legendary NY album from 1977 that had originally been scheduled for release but was shelved. The original cover for Chrome Dreams was created by Neil's long-time producer and friend, the late David Briggs. Unfortunately, all original documentation and art for this album was lost in a fire that destroyed Neil's Malibu home in early 1978.
Cool eh?
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
Glastonbury 2007
Was it muddy? Oh yes.....
Great festival though. Highlightes were:
Arcade Fire, Iggy & the Stooges, The Hold Steady, The Bees, Spiritualized, Bjork, Lilly Allen (surprisingly good!).
I'll definately be back next year.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
I've just ordered a Fender '57 Deluxe amplifier!
For those not in the know, this is a reissue of the exact amp that Neil Young uses! This will probably be one of the first imported into the UK. It's due to arrive on the 21st May. I've sold my 1224 & Cab to fund this. I'll also be selling my Matamp Combo once I have this in my posession.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Fender '57 Deluxe
I have to have one of these!
Check out the spec:
The original Fender Deluxe amp of the 1950s was a medium-powered amp that found its way onto countless smokin’-hot live and recorded performances. Over the past 50 years, from Memphis to Liverpool to Austin, Texas, players of many styles have prized it for its awesome and unmistakable warmth and rich tube tone.
An authentic recreation of one of our most beloved guitar amps, the ’57 Deluxe is a 12-watt, hand-wired tube amplifier with a 12” Jensen® P-12Q speaker. The two 6V6 output tubes, acclaimed 5E3 circuit and solid pine cabinet all contribute to the ’57 Deluxe’s resonant, touch-sensitive performance. Vintage fitted cover included.
Model Name: '57 Deluxe™ Amp
Series: CUSTOM
Type: TUBE AMPLIFIER
Output: 12 watts
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: One 12 inch, Alnico-Magnet, Jensen® P-12Q speaker (p/n 0073312000)
Channels: Two (Instrument and Microphone)
Features: Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board, Late 1950s 5E3 circuit produces about 12 watts, Mic and Instrument channels; Each channel has individual volume controls and High & Low inputs, 12" Alnico-magnet Jensen P-12Q speaker as used in the original, Matched pair of Groove Tubes™ GT6V6 output tubes, 5Y3GT rectifier tube helps provide natural compression or "sag", Two 12AX7 preamp tubes, one of which may be substituted with a 12AY7 for the original '50s lower-gain sound, if desired, Standby switch added in place of the 1950s-issue polarity switch,
Finger-joined solid Pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, Genuine Lacquered Tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth, Leather strap handle
Controls: Instrument Volume, Mic Volume, Master Tone
Covering: Genuine Lacquered Tweed
Weight: 25 lbs (11.5 kg)
Dimensions: Height: 16.75" (43 cm)
Width: 20" (51 cm)
Depth: 9.5" (24 cm)
Tube Complement: 2-12AX7, 2-GT6V6, 1-5Y3
Cover: Cover included, part number 007-3295-000
Accessories: Meguiar's® Mist & Wipe Kit includes finish enhancer spray and cloth. Leather collectors' portfolio contains certificate of authenticity, designer's notes, factory photos and other assorted collectors items
Check out the spec:
The original Fender Deluxe amp of the 1950s was a medium-powered amp that found its way onto countless smokin’-hot live and recorded performances. Over the past 50 years, from Memphis to Liverpool to Austin, Texas, players of many styles have prized it for its awesome and unmistakable warmth and rich tube tone.
An authentic recreation of one of our most beloved guitar amps, the ’57 Deluxe is a 12-watt, hand-wired tube amplifier with a 12” Jensen® P-12Q speaker. The two 6V6 output tubes, acclaimed 5E3 circuit and solid pine cabinet all contribute to the ’57 Deluxe’s resonant, touch-sensitive performance. Vintage fitted cover included.
Model Name: '57 Deluxe™ Amp
Series: CUSTOM
Type: TUBE AMPLIFIER
Output: 12 watts
Ohms: 8 ohms
Speakers: One 12 inch, Alnico-Magnet, Jensen® P-12Q speaker (p/n 0073312000)
Channels: Two (Instrument and Microphone)
Features: Hand-wired all-tube circuitry on eyelet board, Late 1950s 5E3 circuit produces about 12 watts, Mic and Instrument channels; Each channel has individual volume controls and High & Low inputs, 12" Alnico-magnet Jensen P-12Q speaker as used in the original, Matched pair of Groove Tubes™ GT6V6 output tubes, 5Y3GT rectifier tube helps provide natural compression or "sag", Two 12AX7 preamp tubes, one of which may be substituted with a 12AY7 for the original '50s lower-gain sound, if desired, Standby switch added in place of the 1950s-issue polarity switch,
Finger-joined solid Pine cabinet resonates with a warm, woody tone, Genuine Lacquered Tweed covering with vintage brown/gold grille cloth, Leather strap handle
Controls: Instrument Volume, Mic Volume, Master Tone
Covering: Genuine Lacquered Tweed
Weight: 25 lbs (11.5 kg)
Dimensions: Height: 16.75" (43 cm)
Width: 20" (51 cm)
Depth: 9.5" (24 cm)
Tube Complement: 2-12AX7, 2-GT6V6, 1-5Y3
Cover: Cover included, part number 007-3295-000
Accessories: Meguiar's® Mist & Wipe Kit includes finish enhancer spray and cloth. Leather collectors' portfolio contains certificate of authenticity, designer's notes, factory photos and other assorted collectors items
Glastonbuy tickets secured
After an hour of trying I scored four Glastonbury tickets at 10:01 this morning. I found a link on the www.efestivals.co.uk forum which bypassed the See Tickets main page. Pretty straight forward after that. What time's Neil Young on?
Saturday, March 31, 2007
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