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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Simon's Seminal Album

C.N.G. · October 9, 2017

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful packaging, great documentary DVD.

T. · August 24, 2012

Paul Simon is my absolute favorite musician, and Graceland is probably my favorite album of all time. (Rotates between a few other Paul Simon and Simon/Garfunkle Albums) The packaging is beautifully put together set and will look fantastic on your bookcase or displaying somewhere in your home. I have mine on the piano. The reproduction of the lyrics notepad is very cool. Getting to see the lyrics in Paul's handwriting and get a look at the creative process he went through is a real treat. Between that and the documentary that came with the set, I felt I got an intimate look and better understanding of how one of the greatest albums ever came to fruition. The other booklet with all the history is beautifully designed as well. The whole thing is a gem visually.The documentary that comes with the set is just fantastic. The rave reviews are all very deserved. People have complained that there isn't a lot of music in the documentary? Well, that's not what it was supposed to be about! It found it fascinating to learn all about the politics involved in making this and to hear Paul talk about the process of creating it. I think the negative press he received at the time was ridiculous, and many people now acknowledge that the album was a driving force in ending apartheid because it sparked interest in the country. I also love how people like Hugh Masakela and Miriam Makeba totally supported him. I love how it told the story of finding musicians, how it changed their lives, how it changed Paul's, and how it changed many people's and the world's view on South Africa. I could write all day about how great this documentary is.Couple of other things: The sound quality of the CD seems a little less vibrant than I remember. The bonus CD of the live concert is cool I guess but nothing special. The demo tracks are interesting, but I was a little disappointed. Thought they would have interesting takes, but it's clear that the best versions of these songs are the ones on the finished studio album, and on the Concert in the Park album.

5.0 out of 5 stars sounds and plays beautifully

R. · August 5, 2021

This is concerning the 25th anniversary vinyl version with the hype sticker and download card. First off, my download code worked, did not get an expired message even though I purchased this in 2021. I read some complain about noisy vinyl but I don't hear it. I did run it through my spin disk first to remove any manufacturing debris, but it looked pretty clean and flat before it's wash.Playback: no issues or skips on my gear. Some other reviews mention lots of skipping and noisy vinyl. Not the case for me.Diamonds on the soles of her shoes sounds stunning ! This is a killer pressing, not sure what others are complaining about. The bass playing on Call Me Al is worth the cost of the album, simply incredible and a bargain at it's price.My set up: Fluance reference turntable using a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge with the tracking force set at 1.9g. No runs, no skips, no errors. Listened through Sennheiser HD650 headphones and the sound of this record rivals my MFSL pressings, no joke. get it and enjoy

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic music and album pressing.

T. · November 16, 2024

Top notch all the way.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album

J.P. · November 1, 2024

Had to buy on vinyl. Love it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars a gem

A. · October 7, 2024

great music that you will love again and again

Album culte

D. · December 23, 2023

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Un capolavoro assoluto

M. · November 7, 2016

A parte la completezza e la qualità delle registrazioni dei pezzi (compresi molti bonus inediti) sia in video che in audio, risulta completissima anche la documentazione e le descrizioni dei lavori svolti in pre e post produzione per riuscire a fare decollare questo epico progetto musicale. Molto ben documentata anche la discussione interna al paese (Sudafrica) prima durante e dopo il famoso concerto in relazione alla politica di apartheid dell'allora governo sudafricano. Davvero tutto interessantissimo.

Anachronistischer Zug

A.B. · September 5, 2007

Die Achtzigerjahre waren überformt von der Auseinandersetzung mit der Apartheid in Südafrika, die 1989 mit der Freilassung Nelson Mandelas und der Zulassung freier Wahlen endete. Auch die populäre Musikkultur blieb davon nicht unbeeinflusst. Viele Künstler setzten sich mit an die Spitze der Aufrufe gegen die Rassentrennung am Kap. Es war in höchstem Maße tabuisiert, Obst aus Südafrika zu kaufen, Mahnwachen vor Bankgebäuden waren keine Seltenheit und hatten reichlich Zulauf. Gelbe Schals drückten Solidarität mit dem ANC aus. Es erschienen CDs, die den Vermerk enthielten, dass sie - "for copyright reasons" - nicht in Südafrika erhältlich seien und es gab sogar einen Sampler unter dem Motto "I Ain't Gonna Go Sun City" (ein südafrikanischer Vergnügungspark und beliebter Veranstaltungsort), obwohl viele der Beteiligten wohl ohnehin nicht auf die Idee gekommen wären, dort aufzutreten. In diesen Zusammenhang gehört auch, dass die Entscheider in den multi-nationalen Konzernen langsam nervös wurden, denn nur mit freien Menschen lassen sich Geschäfte machen. Entgegen einer Sanktion der Vereinten Nationen gegen das Apartheitsregime nahm Paul Simon mit Musikern aus Südafrika das geniale Album "Graceland" auf - und landete damit 1986 einen überragenden, unwiederholbaren Erfolg."Graceland" knüpft an die Wurzeln der Rockmusik an und bietet sehr lyrische Texte. Gemeinsam mit der südafrikanischen Formation "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" und der mexikanisch-amerikanischen Gruppe "Los Lobos" hat Paul Simon eine unvergessliche, zeitlose Mixtur aus Rock, Ethno, Calypso, Jazz, Folk und Soul zusammengestellt. Bereits in den Sechzigerjahren hatten Simon & Garfunkel die Musikwelt mit "El Condor Pasa" aufhorchen lassen. Doch wenn wir heute von "Weltmusik" sprechen, ist vor allem dieses Album zu nennen. Denn viele Musikfreunde hätten ohne es kaum einen Zugang zur Musik von anderen Kontinenten gefunden. Einzelne Titel daraus werden nach wie vor gern im Radio gespielt: "The Boy In The Bubble", "You Can Call Me Al", "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" und natürlich das Titelstück "Graceland" erfreuen sich längst bei denen großer Beliebtheit, deren Eltern sich seinerzeit die LP gekauft haben.Dieses makellos produzierte Album ist ohne Zweifel eines der interessantesten Werke der Gegenwartskultur und wird ganz sicher seinen unstrittigen Platz in der Geschichte der populären Musik behalten. Rückblickend lässt sich sogar sagen, dass diese Veröffentlichung vermutlich sehr viel zur Überwindung der unmenschlichen Rassentrennung beigetragen hat, weil Paul Simon damit die öffentliche Wahrnehmung auf die Zustände am Kap und auf die Schönheit afrikanischer Musik gelenkt hat, statt sich in einer eher hilflosen Boykotthaltung zu ergehen.

Una auténtica joya de la música pop

S. · November 1, 2020

Uno de mis discos de cabecera. A pesar de que dice ser la edición 25 años, no hay ningún extra conmemorativo salvo un póster del disco (que desconozco si estaba en la edición original). De todos modos, el disco es suficientemente bueno como para no necesitar más...

Histórico

A.P. · July 2, 2024

Maravilhoso

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5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Simon's Seminal Album

C.N.G. · October 9, 2017

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful packaging, great documentary DVD.

T. · August 24, 2012

Paul Simon is my absolute favorite musician, and Graceland is probably my favorite album of all time. (Rotates between a few other Paul Simon and Simon/Garfunkle Albums) The packaging is beautifully put together set and will look fantastic on your bookcase or displaying somewhere in your home. I have mine on the piano. The reproduction of the lyrics notepad is very cool. Getting to see the lyrics in Paul's handwriting and get a look at the creative process he went through is a real treat. Between that and the documentary that came with the set, I felt I got an intimate look and better understanding of how one of the greatest albums ever came to fruition. The other booklet with all the history is beautifully designed as well. The whole thing is a gem visually.The documentary that comes with the set is just fantastic. The rave reviews are all very deserved. People have complained that there isn't a lot of music in the documentary? Well, that's not what it was supposed to be about! It found it fascinating to learn all about the politics involved in making this and to hear Paul talk about the process of creating it. I think the negative press he received at the time was ridiculous, and many people now acknowledge that the album was a driving force in ending apartheid because it sparked interest in the country. I also love how people like Hugh Masakela and Miriam Makeba totally supported him. I love how it told the story of finding musicians, how it changed their lives, how it changed Paul's, and how it changed many people's and the world's view on South Africa. I could write all day about how great this documentary is.Couple of other things: The sound quality of the CD seems a little less vibrant than I remember. The bonus CD of the live concert is cool I guess but nothing special. The demo tracks are interesting, but I was a little disappointed. Thought they would have interesting takes, but it's clear that the best versions of these songs are the ones on the finished studio album, and on the Concert in the Park album.

5.0 out of 5 stars sounds and plays beautifully

R. · August 5, 2021

This is concerning the 25th anniversary vinyl version with the hype sticker and download card. First off, my download code worked, did not get an expired message even though I purchased this in 2021. I read some complain about noisy vinyl but I don't hear it. I did run it through my spin disk first to remove any manufacturing debris, but it looked pretty clean and flat before it's wash.Playback: no issues or skips on my gear. Some other reviews mention lots of skipping and noisy vinyl. Not the case for me.Diamonds on the soles of her shoes sounds stunning ! This is a killer pressing, not sure what others are complaining about. The bass playing on Call Me Al is worth the cost of the album, simply incredible and a bargain at it's price.My set up: Fluance reference turntable using a Nagaoka MP-110 cartridge with the tracking force set at 1.9g. No runs, no skips, no errors. Listened through Sennheiser HD650 headphones and the sound of this record rivals my MFSL pressings, no joke. get it and enjoy

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic music and album pressing.

T. · November 16, 2024

Top notch all the way.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album

J.P. · November 1, 2024

Had to buy on vinyl. Love it!!

5.0 out of 5 stars a gem

A. · October 7, 2024

great music that you will love again and again

Album culte

D. · December 23, 2023

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Un capolavoro assoluto

M. · November 7, 2016

A parte la completezza e la qualità delle registrazioni dei pezzi (compresi molti bonus inediti) sia in video che in audio, risulta completissima anche la documentazione e le descrizioni dei lavori svolti in pre e post produzione per riuscire a fare decollare questo epico progetto musicale. Molto ben documentata anche la discussione interna al paese (Sudafrica) prima durante e dopo il famoso concerto in relazione alla politica di apartheid dell'allora governo sudafricano. Davvero tutto interessantissimo.

Anachronistischer Zug

A.B. · September 5, 2007

Die Achtzigerjahre waren überformt von der Auseinandersetzung mit der Apartheid in Südafrika, die 1989 mit der Freilassung Nelson Mandelas und der Zulassung freier Wahlen endete. Auch die populäre Musikkultur blieb davon nicht unbeeinflusst. Viele Künstler setzten sich mit an die Spitze der Aufrufe gegen die Rassentrennung am Kap. Es war in höchstem Maße tabuisiert, Obst aus Südafrika zu kaufen, Mahnwachen vor Bankgebäuden waren keine Seltenheit und hatten reichlich Zulauf. Gelbe Schals drückten Solidarität mit dem ANC aus. Es erschienen CDs, die den Vermerk enthielten, dass sie - "for copyright reasons" - nicht in Südafrika erhältlich seien und es gab sogar einen Sampler unter dem Motto "I Ain't Gonna Go Sun City" (ein südafrikanischer Vergnügungspark und beliebter Veranstaltungsort), obwohl viele der Beteiligten wohl ohnehin nicht auf die Idee gekommen wären, dort aufzutreten. In diesen Zusammenhang gehört auch, dass die Entscheider in den multi-nationalen Konzernen langsam nervös wurden, denn nur mit freien Menschen lassen sich Geschäfte machen. Entgegen einer Sanktion der Vereinten Nationen gegen das Apartheitsregime nahm Paul Simon mit Musikern aus Südafrika das geniale Album "Graceland" auf - und landete damit 1986 einen überragenden, unwiederholbaren Erfolg."Graceland" knüpft an die Wurzeln der Rockmusik an und bietet sehr lyrische Texte. Gemeinsam mit der südafrikanischen Formation "Ladysmith Black Mambazo" und der mexikanisch-amerikanischen Gruppe "Los Lobos" hat Paul Simon eine unvergessliche, zeitlose Mixtur aus Rock, Ethno, Calypso, Jazz, Folk und Soul zusammengestellt. Bereits in den Sechzigerjahren hatten Simon & Garfunkel die Musikwelt mit "El Condor Pasa" aufhorchen lassen. Doch wenn wir heute von "Weltmusik" sprechen, ist vor allem dieses Album zu nennen. Denn viele Musikfreunde hätten ohne es kaum einen Zugang zur Musik von anderen Kontinenten gefunden. Einzelne Titel daraus werden nach wie vor gern im Radio gespielt: "The Boy In The Bubble", "You Can Call Me Al", "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" und natürlich das Titelstück "Graceland" erfreuen sich längst bei denen großer Beliebtheit, deren Eltern sich seinerzeit die LP gekauft haben.Dieses makellos produzierte Album ist ohne Zweifel eines der interessantesten Werke der Gegenwartskultur und wird ganz sicher seinen unstrittigen Platz in der Geschichte der populären Musik behalten. Rückblickend lässt sich sogar sagen, dass diese Veröffentlichung vermutlich sehr viel zur Überwindung der unmenschlichen Rassentrennung beigetragen hat, weil Paul Simon damit die öffentliche Wahrnehmung auf die Zustände am Kap und auf die Schönheit afrikanischer Musik gelenkt hat, statt sich in einer eher hilflosen Boykotthaltung zu ergehen.

Una auténtica joya de la música pop

S. · November 1, 2020

Uno de mis discos de cabecera. A pesar de que dice ser la edición 25 años, no hay ningún extra conmemorativo salvo un póster del disco (que desconozco si estaba en la edición original). De todos modos, el disco es suficientemente bueno como para no necesitar más...

Histórico

A.P. · July 2, 2024

Maravilhoso

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