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FAS Issue #152 - Addendum [#3]

FAS Issue #152

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Addendum [#3]

 Example 1: Complete original 'Bumpers' mix (vinyl rip)
Original Free Mix #1

Example 2: Mix and Vocal differences example.

'Bumpers' LP "In the sunshine of another... Oh, another day"

'Fire And Water' LP "In the sunshine of another day"

Chris Blackwell ReMix #2

Don't know what's going on?

Then get yourself a copy of issue #152 to find out!

FAS Issue #152 - Addendum [#2]

FAS Issue #152

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Addendum [#2]

'Pink i' (Mix #2) and 'Pink Rim' (Mix #3) comparisons for the song 'Fire And Water' from the first two original UK LP pressings.

Example 1: Intro

 

Example 2 : Solo

 

Example 3: Drum Fade

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Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #152

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #152

July 2020

Free - 'The Northern Heat Pt. 2'

The second of our four 'Fire And Water' issues has now gone out to all subscribers. Working through our continuing history of the band, to mark the 50th anniversary of the albums, as they were released. This 56 page issue picks up the story of Free, quite literally, from where we left off with issue #151, as we move through April to July of 1970. Free's big year.

Here we deal with the front cover photograph for the new album sleeve, the re-mix of the songs by Chris Blackwell, and the release of 'that' single.  'All Right Now' changed everything, and we look at the rise of the 7" up the charts, seeing its impact on the band as the 'Freemania' headlines begin. We deal with 'Top Of the Pops', Granada TVs 'Doing Their Thing' and all the front page headlines that made up the crazy summer of 1970 for Free. 

All of this comes with a comprehensive look at the gigs, BBC sessions and the steady rise of the band through press interviews and articles from the period.

The magazine is full of new information, gathering together the history of the band in real time. Details from the album re-mix sessions and photographs from the period, along with two more audio Addendums that will appear on the FAS blogspot to help clarify the differences between the mixes on the Island Records 'Bumpers' 2LP compilation, and the 'Pink I' and 'Pink Rim' pressings of the 'Fire And Water' album.

This is the most in depth look at this period of the Free history EVER and continues the series of issues running through until the end of August over #151, #152, #153, #154 (which is a bumper issue!)

56 pages packed with FREE!

Posted out to overseas subscribers on Thursday/Friday and to UK subscribers today (Monday).

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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FAS Issue #151 - Addendum [#1]

FAS Issue #151

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Addendum [#1]

Don't know what's going on?

Then get yourself a copy of the current FAS issue (#151) to find out what it's all about!

Free Appreciation Society Magazine - Issue #151

Free Appreciation Society

Magazine Issue #151

June 2020

Free - 'The Northern Heat Pt. 1'

The opening of our 'Fire And Water' issues finally makes its way safely out to you.  The first of four magazines working through our continuing history of the band to mark the 50th anniversary of the albums from the period. This 56 page issue picks up the story of the band where we left off with issue #149, and we move from the release of the 2nd album into the events from January 1970 to July 1970.

Here we deal with the recording of all the material that made up the forthcoming album, first performances on 'Beat Club', the live recording in Sunderland on February 6th, the rejection of Free's original mix of the new record and a track by track analysis of it, a look at the unusual 'Reps Sampler' featuring 'Heavy Load', Chris Blackwell's 'All Right Now' single mix, and the beginnings of the new album artwork. All of this comes with a comprehensive look at the gigs, BBC sessions and the steady rise of the band through press from the period.

The magazine is full of new information, and a  few weird revelations, along with information from the album sessions and photographs from the period.

This is the most in depth look at this period of the Free history EVER and begins the series of issues running through until the end of August over #151, #152, #153, #154 (which is a double issue!)

56 pages packed with FREE!

 

Posted out to overseas subscribers on Friday and Monday, to UK 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.

fasarticle@aol.com 

Free's 'Fire And Water' (ILPS 9120) 50 Years Old - Released: June 26th 1970

So... 'Fire And Water' is 50 years old TODAY. How about that! If you bought it when it came out I've just made you feel very old. Half a century. It's just mind boggling! Get it out and give it a play, today.

It was hoped that today issue #152 would be hitting your doormat, having optimistically got #151 out in May! ...But sadly due to the current and somewhat ongoing situation we've dropped a little behind, simply unable to complete the printing and finishing (collating, stapling, cropping) process. HOWEVER, things are now moving again and it is hoped that the first of our 'Fire And Water' issues (#151) will be ready to go out shortly, likely within a couple of weeks.

The FAS has finally lost its mind and this album history comes in over four issues, the last actually split into two parts due to its mammoth size! So, how do they pan out.

#151 (Coming very soon)

This picks up just after the release of 'Free' and works through the recording of the album, recording 'live' in Sunderland, the rejected mix, Chris Blackwell's single edit and hidden surprises on the album cover as it was compiled by Mike Sida. Loads of historical press, gig ads, tape boxes etc.

56 pages

#152 (Due in July)

Here we deal with Hiroshi and the LP front cover photograph, the re-mixing of the album, the rise of 'All Right Now', 'Top Of The Pops', 'Freemania', Granada TV's 'Doing Their Thing' and the rush release of 'Fire And Water'. Loads more historical press, gig ads, tape boxes etc.

56 pages.

#153 (Due early August)

After an exclusive introduction by Simon Kirke, we deal with 'Bumpers' and 'All Right Now' worldwide. Demos, test pressings, picture sleeve singles, release information, different labels worldwide with additional historical press, and a great photograph of Paul Kossoff's 'All Right Now' gold disc award courtesy of Simon Kossoff.

56 pages

#154 (Pts. 1 & 2) (Due late August)

'Fire And Water' exposed. A second exclusive introduction by Simon Kirke for this issue! World releases of both mixes, covers, labels. Sensory overload alert! Vinyl, cassette, 8-track and CD. Also the day to day diary covering January to July 1970 with gig dates, recording information, press dates, adverts and more!

Part 1 - 40 pages

Part 2 - 44 pages

This monster 84 page madness comes priced as one issue to subscribers.

For this ludicrous extravaganza it is recommended that you will need;

·        Infinite snacks! Crisps or Pringles, Wotsits, onion rings, biscuits, Maltesers, Big tub of Celebrations Chocolates MMMmmm (other brands are available).

·        Liquor and Ice! (Southern Comfort is always worthwhile but try Cointreau Noir as a special treat for these special times (and issues). Pricey but worthwhile. Have a nice glass chilled in the fridge ready.

·        A really comfortable chair and good reading glasses (small print alert!). Put your feet up, relax and enjoy!

·        A copy of the original 'All Right Now'[single edit] to play in the format of your choice. Bob Clearmountain re-mix abominations will NOT be tolerated!

·        A copy of 'Fire And Water' to play in the format of your choice. 2001 'Extended Remaster' or 2008 2CD 'Deluxe Edition' perfectly acceptable.

The only decision then is, do you read them as the come through the door -  or do you wait until you have all of them! I can't help you there, but of course you can do BOTH!