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Hi,

I think I would rather take the memory of the show at the Santa Monica Civic on Nektar's first trip to America ... you can't improve on that, specially as the version of "Marvelous Moses" in there was vastly superior to what eventually came out later, in my estimation.

Somehow, a lot of these "remasters" are not for me, who experienced the band twice in their 1st and 2nd tour, and never forgot them or their music. While having this feeling is not meant to take the experience away from another generation later, somehow, even though I'm not a purist by any stretch of the imagination, it's not attractive to me, and I hope that some folks take to it ... specially as the band is not exactly one of the top favorites here on PA.

I have my memories ... ask Mo about the guy that had a button on his shirt made for the band! He might remember it!

The one thing I miss the most ... is the TRUTH in the music by this band ... "It sounds Like This" ... and they did ... 110% and then some ... and no one could ask more from a band! Totally far out and beautiful.

Edited by moshkito - September 02 2023 at 08:15

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Prog Legends Nektar “Remember The Future” 4CD/Blu-Ray Box Set Released November 24, 2023

A NEW 4CD / BLU RAY BOXED SET 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC ALBUM.

NEWLY REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES

FEATURING NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND AND STEREO MIXES OF THE ALBUM ALONG WITH A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE CONCERT FROM JANUARY 1974, THE 1973 QUAD MIX AND ADDITIONAL VIDEO CONTENT OF THE REMEMBER THE FUTURE PROMOTIONAL FILM, THE FILM OF WINGS FOR BBC TVs OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST AND THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “DESOLATION VALLEY / WAVES” FOR THE TV SHOW.

WITH ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET AND NEW ESSAY

First released in November 1973, the album was a conceptual piece comprising a musical cycle divided into two parts and was recorded at Chipping Norton Studios in England. “Remember the Future” became the band’s most successful album, being a chart hit in Germany, but also reaching number 13 on the US Billboard charts without the band having ever toured America. It was a pivotal album for the band and broke them to a wider audience and remains one of Nektar’s most well-known and highly regarded works.

This 50th Anniversary edition comprises 4 CDs and a multi-region Blu Ray disc and features a newly remastered original stereo mix of the album along with and additional two CDs featuring a previously unreleased concert recorded at the Stadthalle, Munster, Germany in January 1974 and stunning new 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo mixes of the album from the original multi track tapes. Also included on the Blu ray disc are the original 1973 Quad mix and additional video content comprising of the rare “Remember the Future” promotional film, the film of “Wings” shown on BBC TVs Old Grey Whistle Test and a live performance of “Desolation Valley / Waves” for the same TV show.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE
Remember the Future – The 50th Anniversary remaster
1 Remember the Future Part One
2 Remember the Future Part Two
Bonus track
3 Let it Grow (Live Erbach, Germany April 1973)

DISC TWO
Remember the Future – The 50th Anniversary stereo remix
1 Remember the Future Part One
2 Remember the Future Part Two
Bonus tracks
3 Lonely Roads (German promo single version)
4 Let it Grow (German promo single version)

DISC THREE
Live at Stadthalle, Munster, Germany 28th January 1974
Previously unreleased
1 King of Twilight
2 Desolation Valley
3 A Day in the Life of a Preacher
4 Cast Your Fate

DISC FOUR
Live at Stadthalle, Munster, Germany 28th January 1974
Previously unreleased
1 Odyssee
2 That’s Life
3 Fidgety Queen
4 Ron’s On
5 Show Me the Way
6 Little Boy
7 Need Love
8 Smile / Lonely Roads
9 Let it Grow

DISC FIVE
Remember the Future
96 kHz / 24-bit 5.1 Surround Sound mix / stereo remix / original stereo mix / 1973 Quad mix
1 Remember the Future – Part One
2 Remember the Future – Part Two
Visual content
1 Remember the Future – (promotional film 1973)
2 Wings (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” – 10th July 1973)
3 Desolation Valley / Waves (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” – 23rd October 1973)

To pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/nektar-remember-the-future-4cd-blu-ray-box-set/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, [email protected]

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Octopus II Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 21 2023 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 10382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Octopus II Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Nektar - Remember The Future Box Set Posted: September 02 2023 at 08:31
	Lovely artwork on that album!

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	Hi, I think I would rather take the memory of the show at the Santa Monica Civic on Nektar's first trip to America ... you can't improve on that, specially as the version of "Marvelous Moses" in there was vastly superior to what eventually came out later, in my estimation. Somehow, a lot of these "remasters" are not for me, who experienced the band twice in their 1st and 2nd tour, and never forgot them or their music. While having this feeling is not meant to take the experience away from another generation later, somehow, even though I'm not a purist by any stretch of the imagination, it's not attractive to me, and I hope that some folks take to it ... specially as the band is not exactly one of the top favorites here on PA. I have my memories ... ask Mo about the guy that had a button on his shirt made for the band! He might remember it! The one thing I miss the most ... is the TRUTH in the music by this band ... "It sounds Like This" ... and they did ... 110% and then some ... and no one could ask more from a band! Totally far out and beautiful. Edited by moshkito - September 02 2023 at 08:15
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	Who remastered this version? I'm not a CD guy so have no interest but if a LP version comes out maybe. My original USA 1974 Passport label version is excellent sounding as it was mastered by Bob Ludwig at Sterling Sound.


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	Prog Legends Nektar “Remember The Future” 4CD/Blu-Ray Box Set Released November 24, 2023 A NEW 4CD / BLU RAY BOXED SET 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC ALBUM. NEWLY REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES FEATURING NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND AND STEREO MIXES OF THE ALBUM ALONG WITH A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE CONCERT FROM JANUARY 1974, THE 1973 QUAD MIX AND ADDITIONAL VIDEO CONTENT OF THE REMEMBER THE FUTURE PROMOTIONAL FILM, THE FILM OF WINGS FOR BBC TVs OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST AND THE LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “DESOLATION VALLEY / WAVES” FOR THE TV SHOW. WITH ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET AND NEW ESSAY First released in November 1973, the album was a conceptual piece comprising a musical cycle divided into two parts and was recorded at Chipping Norton Studios in England. “Remember the Future” became the band’s most successful album, being a chart hit in Germany, but also reaching number 13 on the US Billboard charts without the band having ever toured America. It was a pivotal album for the band and broke them to a wider audience and remains one of Nektar’s most well-known and highly regarded works. This 50th Anniversary edition comprises 4 CDs and a multi-region Blu Ray disc and features a newly remastered original stereo mix of the album along with and additional two CDs featuring a previously unreleased concert recorded at the Stadthalle, Munster, Germany in January 1974 and stunning new 5.1 Surround Sound and Stereo mixes of the album from the original multi track tapes. Also included on the Blu ray disc are the original 1973 Quad mix and additional video content comprising of the rare “Remember the Future” promotional film, the film of “Wings” shown on BBC TVs Old Grey Whistle Test and a live performance of “Desolation Valley / Waves” for the same TV show. TRACK LISTING DISC ONE Remember the Future – The 50th Anniversary remaster 1 Remember the Future Part One 2 Remember the Future Part Two Bonus track 3 Let it Grow (Live Erbach, Germany April 1973) DISC TWO Remember the Future – The 50th Anniversary stereo remix 1 Remember the Future Part One 2 Remember the Future Part Two Bonus tracks 3 Lonely Roads (German promo single version) 4 Let it Grow (German promo single version) DISC THREE Live at Stadthalle, Munster, Germany 28th January 1974 Previously unreleased 1 King of Twilight 2 Desolation Valley 3 A Day in the Life of a Preacher 4 Cast Your Fate DISC FOUR Live at Stadthalle, Munster, Germany 28th January 1974 Previously unreleased 1 Odyssee 2 That’s Life 3 Fidgety Queen 4 Ron’s On 5 Show Me the Way 6 Little Boy 7 Need Love 8 Smile / Lonely Roads 9 Let it Grow DISC FIVE Remember the Future 96 kHz / 24-bit 5.1 Surround Sound mix / stereo remix / original stereo mix / 1973 Quad mix 1 Remember the Future – Part One 2 Remember the Future – Part Two Visual content 1 Remember the Future – (promotional film 1973) 2 Wings (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” – 10th July 1973) 3 Desolation Valley / Waves (BBC TV “Old Grey Whistle Test” – 23rd October 1973) To pre-order: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/nektar-remember-the-future-4cd-blu-ray-box-set/ Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, [email protected]