Product details
- Label UMe
- Artist Burt Bacharach
- Format 2LP
- Country Germany
- Released Date 2023
- Genre Jazz
- Sealed Yes
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This recording captures Burt Bacharach during a transformative period in both their personal artistry and the broader musical landscape.
Musical Analysis:
What strikes me most about this recording is the intricate interplay between the musicians. Burt Bacharach leads with that distinctive voice that made them a legend, but it's the conversation between all the players that creates the real magic. Each musician brings their A-game here – Elvis Costello – creating layers of complexity that reveal new details with every listen. The harmonic progressions showcase the evolution of jazz during this era, moving beyond traditional structures into more adventurous territory. You can hear the influence of bebop, hard bop, and the emerging modal approaches that would define the future of jazz. The rhythm section provides that perfect foundation – tight but never restrictive, allowing for those spontaneous moments that make jazz so compelling.
What makes this pressing special:
Issued in gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves.
Hype sticker affixed to shrinkwrap with catalog number:
Collection Features Remastered Painted From Memory Album
And Newly Recorded Bacharach & Costello Songs:
"Taken From Life" by Elvis Costello & The Impostors
"You Can Have Her" and "Look Up Again" sung by Elvis Costello orchestrated by Vince Mendoza and recorded under the direction of Burt Bacharach
Plus Three Previously Unreleased Performances:
"Don't Look Now" sung by Audra Mae & John Pagano,
"I Looked Away" and "What's her Name Today?" sung by Audra Mae with pianist, Jim Cox
Tracks A1 to C4: Recorded, engineered and mixed at Ocean Way recording Studios, Hollywood.
Track C4 Recorded at Right Track Recording Studios, New York.
Tracks D1, D6 Recorded at Capitol Studios, Los Angeles in 2021.
Additional vocals recorded at Power Station, BerkleeNYC.
Mixed at Power Station, BerkleeNYC.
Tracks D2, D3, D4 Recorded and mixed at Interscope Studios, Santa Monica in 2014.
Track D4 Recorded in 2022.
Vocals recorded at Power Station at BerkleeNYC.
Piano recorded at Studios Saint Germain, Paris.
Drums recorded at Bonaparte Rooms West, California.
Bass recorded at Chateau Shorty, California.
Mixed at The Big Top Studios, Woodland Hills, CA.
© 2023 Elvis Costello under exclusive license to UMG Recordings Inc.
A Universal Music Enterprises release; ℗ © 2023 UMG Recordings Inc.
Track Listing:
. Painted From Memory
A1. In The Darkest Place
A2. Toledo
A3. I Still Have That Other Girl
A4. This House Is Empty Now
B1. Tears At The Birthday Party
B2. Such Unlikely Lovers
B3. My Thief
B4. The Long Division
C1. Painted From Memory
C2. The Sweetest Punch
C3. What's Her Name Today?
C4. God Give Me Strength
. Songs From Taken From Life
D1. You Can Have Her
D2. Don't Look Now
D3. I Looked Away
D4. Taken From Life
D5. What's Her Name Today?
D6. Look Up Again
Sound Quality & Pressing Details:
The sonic characteristics of this pressing are exceptional. The dynamic range captures every nuance of the original performance – from the subtle brush work on the drums to the full bloom of the horns in the climactic passages. The stereo imaging (or mono presentation, depending on the era) places you right in the studio with the musicians. You can hear the room tone, the natural reverb, and those little details that make you feel like you're experiencing a live performance. The bass response is tight and defined, the midrange warm and present, and the high frequencies crisp without any harshness. Pressing quality is crucial for a record like this, and this release maintains the highest standards. The vinyl is quiet between tracks, tracking is excellent throughout, and the overall presentation does justice to the source material. Modern pressing technology has allowed engineers to revisit the original master tapes with fresh ears and cutting-edge equipment, resulting in a sound quality that often surpasses earlier reissues.
Artist: Burt Bacharach
Supporting Artists: Elvis Costello
Format: 2LP
Genre: Jazz
Label: UMe
Catalog Number: B0036683-01
Release Year: 2023
Country: Germany
Condition: Sealed (New)
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