Trad Gras Och Stenar bootlegs

yeahh
seems like it's
Djungelns Lag = 2LP
Mors, Mors = 2LP
Kom Tillsammans = 2LP
?
and then the CD version is just Djungelns Lag + Mors, Mors?
lamesville, I can't afford these vinyl box sets!

Phil F. suggested that it means the vinyl set is the only way to get the unreleased stuff ON vinyl, whereas the CDs for each release will be sold separately. It is pretty damn strangely worded.

hmm yeah maybe!

Actually, I don't think the CDs will be individually packaged, either - I think it's just a 3CD set. I'm in, though. (I've emailed the label about getting an advance so I can pitch a review to The Wire, of course.)

that's fine - if it's a 3CD set w/ everything for $20, it's a steal.

Absolutely. And I'm as excited about the remastered albums as the new material - my copies of those are MP3s sourced from old vinyl.

that's fine - if it's a 3CD set w/ everything for $20, it's a steal

Completely agreed. Just finally got the Parson Sound comp properly a couple of months back as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftvzatGoytc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa3n02pNB-I

neat!

Been making my way through the box for several days, off and on--so far (heard about 3/4), about an hour's worth really grabbed me, but the rest either starts well, then loses the momentum, or fades out too soon, or seems utterly predictable, in that jam band way, from any era--or just seems inconsequential, at least to non-specialist ears (that nevertheless have listened to lots and lots of jams, in my case). But I'll keep listening; it ain't painful (I've heard much, much worse).

^ i thought i was the only one

cool, I can't afford that thing anyway

http://battellemedia.com/images/fox03f.jpg

cd version much more affordable, like $32 w shipping

Is there anything on the box as good as this? Because this is all I've ever wanted / needed by *Trad Gras:

www.discogs.com/Träd-Gräs-Och-Stenar-Live-1972/release/1090659

*(International Harvester and Parson Sound is another matter)

i just bought the 3CD set from mexican summer/archive for 20 bucks. i felt like that was the nice price. the two 2-album sets are almost 30 each and the box is like 80 bucks. viva CD!

with u my man

huzzah for cheap compact discs! can't wait to grab this one.

mine is in "the post" as the european shipping confirmation email said

I guess CD version has like 30 minutes less of music than the LPs/mp3s, but otherwise CD is a steal.

I guess CD version has like 30 minutes less of music than the LPs/mp3s, but otherwise CD is a steal.

Yeah, I was wondering about this - the publicist sent me the full digital package, but it would have been a 4CD set for sure if everything was available physically.

Yeah it's a little bummer that CD loses out on the 17 minute version of "The Last Time", but nearly four hours seems like plenty of music to me.

does the LP set have split tracks (i.e spread over 2 sides) like the Parson Sound 3LP?

It does.

thanks, I hate that

Did that extended Last Time already appear as bonus material on a previous version of Mors Mors? Cos I think I have at least one extended version of it. Not sure where my cd is though.

i think the 3CD thing will be plenty of jammage for me.

apologies if this has been covered already but is the sound better on the CDs?

The remastering of the old albums definitely improves the sound where it's possible to improve it - however, some of the recordings are barely above bootleg quality, and always were, so you get what you were gonna get there.

True. Sound quality of the promo digital is very reasonable considering the sources. Music quality, like I said upthread: less could def be more. But it's good to be able to choose your own keepers and sell the originals (not xpost $80-worth good though; jeez)

i know totally sane people who absolutely WORSHIP these people. a lot of freaky musicians i know, for instance.

thanks, this is what i expected
however, some of the recordings are barely above bootleg quality, and always were, so you get what you were gonna get there.

xpost Scott (but also applies to sound quality discussion) No doubt, and everybody should enjoy as much of it (and a lot of other things)as they can, for as long as they can. (PS: by "the originals," I meant purchases, not trying to do anything with the promo downloads)

this 3CD thing is packed with so many jams.

i know i already asked about the sound quality but

can someone who has heard these CDs tell me specifically if the drums are more audible?
i like to play along with this band sometimes and usually when i play with a recording, i can easily hear distinctions between what i'm playing and what is on the recording* but with their songs (and international harvester in partic) i can't. either i am the second coming of thomas 'mera' gartz (extremely unlikely) or the drums are barely audible

*first, i am not that good and second, sometimes i like to play a differently accented beat

i'm about 2/3 through and the drums are definitely audible. sound quality is better than i expected, really! seriously it is great -- definitely worth the $20.

yeah, the CDs sounded good to me. i'm glad they had the option. get a little bummed when there is no normal option and only some extra-deluxe thing.

ok thank you
sold!

vinyl box is sold out, i think. but the cd set and the individual albums still available.

CD set is better for driving purposes

and as noted, like $60 cheaper

a thousand boxed sets. that's impressive. they are already going for more than retail online.

yeah the CD box is amazing, sounds great, total jams, highly recommended

Well I didn't expect this but just announced:

http://forcedexposure.com/Catalog/trad-gras-och-stenar-tack-for-kaffet-thanks-for-the-coffee-cd/SUBL.119CD.html

The long-awaited new album from the legendary pioneers of transcendental psychedelic rock music and DIY culture in general. Tack För Kaffet (Thanks For The Coffee) is a tribute to the deceased band members and dearest friends Torbjörn Abelli and Thomas Mera Gartz. It becomes something of a farewell show for the old Träd, Gräs Och Stenar because all the old and new members, including founder Bo Anders, Torbjörn and Mera, and Reine Fiske (Dungen, The Amazing), are all contributing to this album. The sounds were captured on tape in their music workshop in the countryside and consists mainly of improvised moments where the sounds travels beyond time and space, something that has been TGS hallmark over the years. Perhaps there's a form of melancholy over some of the album, much depending on how cruelly and suddenly Mera and Torbjörn passed away, but also on a little lighter and crazier whim. Everything is recorded live so there are no euphemistic circumstances, rather everything is pared down, bared bone drones, sounds traveling in the magical improvised unknown with no makeup, just as life can be when the feeling has control. A manifestation of improvised timelessly organic music and free creation. Real life!

hell yeah

Wow, I'm quoted in the PR email (from my AMG review of their last album, from 2009).

guess what
i played three versions of "all along the watchtower" (dylan, hendrix, these guys) for my students and which one did they like the best? this one!! they said it sounded "like it was supposed to" (dirgey?) and one student wisely noted, after i told her what the band's name translated to, that it sounded "earthy"

even the 20 year old liked it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmrql7Zhg-c

the kids are alright

uh i just saw this in my "early warnings" email from my trusty local weekly and now i wonder who their new drummer will be?! are they really touring the USA?!

Träd Gräs och Stenar, Endless Boogie
When: Thu., Oct. 4, 9 p.m.

plying nyc too.

i fuckin caved and bought the international harvester box which is v spendy but also v awesome