Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #131

September 2013

COMING SOON...

Just about ready to go to press is FAS issue #131. Another magazine crammed with good reading and this issue specifically features the new Jess Roden Anthology and a large article on multi-track tape. 

                       

The Jess Roden 6CD set has been a long time coming and not only do we have a full in-depth review of it but we also have an exclusive interview with Jess that covers his recording of 'I'm Ready' with Paul Kossoff. You won't find any reference to this anywhere else, not even in the sleeve notes of the retrospective!

The multi-track tape article covers the history of recording, both professional and 'home studio' along with a look at how the use of these tapes has changed over the past few years with the advent of the large boxed set featuring alternate and unissued versions of material previously left in the vaults. We also look at how some of the Led Zeppelin multi-tracks have slipped out into the public arena via bootlegs and also how the 5.1 surround sound remixes and 'Guitar Hero' game generation have allowed a huge wave of multi-track 'stems' to become available for mixing by the home studio enthusiast. We look at what's out there, what you need to play them and how to get started with 'free' on-line software! You don't need to be a pro to have fun with this stuff, all you need is a computer and a little bit of patience.

Also included are reviews of the Michael Gately (w/ Paul Kossoff) CD release, the Tynemouth FREE convention featuring Andy Fraser and a look at a new book on Budgie (always one of my favourite bands).

44 pages all in full colour -  Don't miss it.