New Chris Franke CD...

[billythefish]

I really rate Pacific Coast Highway, enjoyed it immensely on its vinyl release.........then it was one hellova downhill sleigh ride to slush


IMHO, of course


and I never expected album after album of 70s moog festivals......just engaging, sonic images created to enhance my listening pleasure, not boring bland ephemeral codswallop*




*OH SH*T, IM A GRIZZLY

I agree about PCH- but I liked Celestine Prophecy a lot too, and the Enchanting Nature compilation has some excellent otherwise unreleased stuff.

I haven't heard a single decent soundtrack though. Terribly cliched orchestral work as far as I see.

[Chris Monk]

the powerful lure of the hollow wood dollar, it doth dull and temper even the greatest talent.......

If this is the case BM its a real shame, as the London Concert & Pacific coast highway ,for me, showed great promise.

Definite case of the lure of the $$$$$$$$$$$ & the Hollywood bright lights IMHO

That's my opinion as well. He certainly hasn't done anything experimental in quite some time.

[nightmare strand]

Does anyone know to what extent Chris Franke has been able to influence the future release of any TD material pre 1988, and which compositions if any he has been able to secure the exclusive rights to. Given his current solo direction and his declaration back in 1987 that TD had become a spent force creatively, I find it surprising that he wouldn't want to just draw a line under that chapter in his life and allow the fans to indulge in those glorious trips down memory lane when he actually cared about being innovative. The fans where afterall the one's who believed in his craft back ion the days when he was a relative unknown and expensive exotic studio locations in Los Angeles where but a distant dream.

[epsilon75]

Does anyone know to what extent Chris Franke has been able to influence the future release of any TD material pre 1988, and which compositions if any he has been able to secure the exclusive rights to. Given his current solo direction and his declaration back in 1987 that TD had become a spent force creatively, I find it surprising that he wouldn't want to just draw a line under that chapter in his life and allow the fans to indulge in those glorious trips down memory lane when he actually cared about being innovative. The fans where afterall the one's who believed in his craft back ion the days when he was a relative unknown and expensive exotic studio locations in Los Angeles where but a distant dream.

I think only Edgar can tell us what influence CF has on any releases pre 1988.............

[Chris Monk]

Does anyone know to what extent Chris Franke has been able to influence the future release of any TD material pre 1988, and which compositions if any he has been able to secure the exclusive rights to. Given his current solo direction and his declaration back in 1987 that TD had become a spent force creatively, I find it surprising that he wouldn't want to just draw a line under that chapter in his life and allow the fans to indulge in those glorious trips down memory lane when he actually cared about being innovative. The fans where afterall the one's who believed in his craft back ion the days when he was a relative unknown and expensive exotic studio locations in Los Angeles where but a distant dream.

I think only Edgar can tell us what influence CF has on any releases pre 1988.............

I don't know if it's relevant but we were told some time about an early 80s Vault release that was being prepared. Not seen that, although some work had been done on it because a track was on the old TD forum radio.

[cantosis]

The Celestine Prophecy is also a superb album INMO.

[Hobo]

Does anyone know to what extent Chris Franke has been able to influence the future release of any TD material pre 1988, and which compositions if any he has been able to secure the exclusive rights to. Given his current solo direction and his declaration back in 1987 that TD had become a spent force creatively, I find it surprising that he wouldn't want to just draw a line under that chapter in his life and allow the fans to indulge in those glorious trips down memory lane when he actually cared about being innovative. The fans where afterall the one's who believed in his craft back ion the days when he was a relative unknown and expensive exotic studio locations in Los Angeles where but a distant dream.

I think only Edgar can tell us what influence CF has on any releases pre 1988.............

I think PB, JS and Chris himself could also shed some light on this.