FAS #156 (Page 44) 'addendum'

Quite a simple one this time, demonstrating the difference between the introductions on the Single and LP mixes of '(The) Stealer'.

First: Single Mix (with guitar 'lick') 

Second: LP Mix (without!)

 

Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #156

Out to all UK subscribers today, about five minutes ago!

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #156

April 2021 (Dated inside as Feb 2021)

The second of the FAS 'Highway' quadrilogy coming over the next few months in our attempt to play 'catch-up' after all the lockdowns due to Covid 19. In this issue we take Free through September and October 1970. This includes the wrapping up of the recording sessions for the upcoming 'Highway' album, which began on August 18th, the recording of two shows at Croydon (September) that were used in part for the 'Free Live!' album, and the filming of Island Records very first promo films (for 'Stealer' and 'All Right Now').

There is a rundown of songs being recorded, tape by tape, and information on both full Croydon concerts, which tracks were used from the shows, and where you can find them (also you can see what hasn't been used to date). In the middle of this issue you'll also find a complete reproduction of the 1970 Island groups programme, as sold at the Fairfield Hall show (and others).

56 pages of history, text and press, including interviews, adverts, recording session reel boxes, photographs... everything! A magazine full of updated and new information dealing with a specific period from the band's life and the continuation of the most in depth look at the 'Highway' album EVER!

56 pages packed with FREE!

Sent out to overseas subscribers last week.

Subscriptions and individual issues are available.

For prices send an email with your address (for postage prices) to;

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Or you can buy from Ebay, which is more expensive due to their 'sale' fees, when the listing goes up in a week or so. Just search 'Free Society Kossoff' to find issues on Ebay.

The Art of Quarantine with Simon Kirke

Now moved to May 1st. 

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The Art of Quarantine with Simon Kirke

Join Simon, straight from his home, for an intimate early evening of music, playing songs from Free, Bad Company and his own solo material. 

 

He will also talk in between songs about his time in quarantine and how he is living through it. For the finale, he will end on a high note with a drum solo, just for you.

 Event Location - Online 

 Date and Time

Apr 17, 2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT 

Or 22.00 (10pm) in the UK (GMT)

 

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FAS #155 (Page 40) 'addendum'

Full camera multi-screen for the songs that were filmed at the Isle Of Wight Festival on August 30, 1970. This is actually all included on the 'Free Forever' 2DVD set - so you should all have it - but just in case you don't...

Here you can see all the film that was shot during each song from every camera that was running at the time - all at once! Every single frame of film is used here - hence you get the intro for 'Fire And Water' after 'Mr Big' (even though the song itself wasn't filmed) and also a little bit of 'Crossroads' is featured at the end of 'All Right Now', until the final running camera is turned off. You'll also notice that no one filmed the 'Mr Big' bass solo...  It's a great shame but that's because none of the crew knew there was a bass solo, and anyway both cameras they were using at the time ran out of film, which is clearly seen. That's why there are the random helicopter crowd shots inserted here on the 'Free Forever' disc, as without these you would just have a gap in the footage. 

All the film is 'in synch' here, which means it all runs to the audio properly in real time. The time-coded B/W film is the original first 'cut' of the footage. Here some material is 'cut-in' from other places in the performance, hence it isn't seen on the running cameras that are synchronised to the audio. This isn't missing or alternate film, it's simply cut from elsewhere in the footage and moved during editing.

Due to restrictions on size uploads to Blogger here these aren't fantastic quality, but give you the chance to view the film. if you don't have the 'Free Forever' 2DVD set it's easy enough to find, and cheap enough for everyone to pick up a copy that would want one. The songs are in the order they were played on the day. Enjoy.

1: Be My Friend

 

2: Mr. Big

 

3: All Right Now

Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #155

FINALLY, we've made it!!! Originally set for release late last year, then moved to January, and then delayed further due to bloody Covid restrictions on working practises, we are now back in business!! Whooo Hoo!

Issue #155 has gone out into the post today worldwide. Please be aware that in some countries this may take a while to get to you, but the new issue is on the way.

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #155

March 2021

The first of the 'Highway' quadrilogy coming over the next four months. In this issue we take Free through August 1970. This means they have a hit single and album charting around the world while they continue to tour and promote it. This issue also covers the first sessions for the 'Highway' album, which began on August 18th and takes things up to the end of the month with the Isle Of Wight Festival performance.

56 pages of history, text and press, including interviews, adverts, recording session reel boxes, photographs... everything! A magazine full of updated and new information dealing with this specific period from the band's life (August 1970) and the start of the most in depth look at the 'Highway' album EVER!

56 pages packed with FREE!

Posted out all subscribers today.

Not got a subscription?

Details are in the blog further back or you can simply email and ask about getting this and other issues.

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Paul Kossoff 1950 - 1976 - 45 Years

These things are never easy to write, and with March now sealing the timelines of Andy Fraser, Paul Kossoff, and his father (my friend) David Kossoff, all within a week of each other, it's always going to be a bit of a sad start to the spring.

The fact that Paul has been gone for 45 years is astonishing. And when I consider how long I've been writing about him, his career, his music, and his continuing contribution to the sound of guitar players we hear today, well I guess it gives some comfort to know that he does have a great legacy. So today shouldn't be a low, it should be a celebration of all the great music he made over his recording lifetime, all available to us in whatever form you like best. So today, while I have a blast through 'I'm Ready' and other favourites, I hope you'll join me in celebrating the career of this fantastic guitar player... And don't forget to check out some of the film. 'Beat Club' material is easy to find on 'YouTube' and it always well worth viewing again.

We miss you Koss, but in some ways you never really left us. 

 

 

 

In other News FAS #155 is now moving through the system and I should have the magazines for packing and mailing by the end of next week.