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John Kelman wrote on November 22, 2010Thanks for the detailed explanation, Bob. With all due respect to Paul and Doug (a valued AAJ contributor), personally speaking I've been absolutely enthralled by the bonus material that's come out over the years. At worst, it provides a window into the recording process, and encourages some consideration as to why a specific take was ultimately selected over others. At best, it's damn fine material, plain and simple.
As a person for whom music is beyond addiction (for me, a pathology), the more I can get of an artist I love, the better. Nobody bitches about the alternate takes added to so many Blue Note releases, but I suppose Miles can be something of a target. And for those who aren't interested, it's easy enough to vote with their wallets without making (sorry, Paul) uninformed assumptions about the reissue process. Why not just say "not interested, thanks," instead of the add-on venom?
While I will say that I won't be buying the trumpet case with all the metal spine boxes (have 'em all, and the trumpet case is simply too dear for this poor sap!), when new editions come with significant new material, I'm absolutely wanting to hear it - and (shameless plug) review it, if it's possible to obtain review copies, as I did the Seven Steps and On the Corner boxes.
Each to their own, but for me I think you folks are doing a wonderful job, and thanks for taking the time to write and clarify. Meanwhile, let's hear that alternate of Nefertiti, and additional BB material. I suppose the only gripe I've got is that boxes are released with titles "The Complete [fill in the blank]," only to turn out NOT to be complete, as the new BB box makes clear. So why is that might be a better question - is new material showing up?
Best!
John
