| First Rays of the New Rising Sun CD/DVD | 
| Artist: Jimi Hendrix
Label: Sony Legacy
Category: Music
List Price: $11.98
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,500
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.6
MPN: 762158
UPC: 886976215828
EAN: 0886976215828
ASIN: B003162R7E
Release Date: March 9, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Freedom | | • | Izabella | | • | Night Bird Flying | | • | Angel | | • | Room Full Of Mirrors | | • | Dolly Dagger | | • | Ezy Ryder | | • | Drifting | | • | Beginnings | | • | Stepping Stone | | • | My Friend | | • | Straight Ahead | | • | Hey Baby (New Rising Sun) | | • | Earth Blues | | • | Astro Man | | • | In From The Storm | | • | Belly Button Window |
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Album Description
First Rays Of The New Rising Sun, the last graceful gesture by the innovative artist Jimi Hendrix, is the first album prepared under the supervision of his family. It draws together 17 songs whose creation span from March 1968 to the last sessions at Electric Lady Studios in August, 1970. Produced from the original master recordings, First Rays Of The New Rising Sun has many of Hendrix's most creative musical achievements, including "Night Bird Flying," "Angel," "Dolly Dagger," "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)," and "In From The Storm."
DELUXE CD/DVD EDITIONS OF JIMI’S CLASSIC STUDIO ALBUMS!
Newly remastered
All titles in lavish 6-panel digipaks
36 page booklets include detailed session info, liner notes, photos and memorabilia
DVDs contain exclusive “making of” mini documentaries
Original classic albums also available on 180 gram audiophile LP with gatefold jackets and color LP booklets.
Album Description
Deluxe digitally remastered CD/DVD edition of this classic 1997 album from the Rock guitar legend. This edition is housed in a lavish six-panel digipak with 36 page booklet including detailed session info, liner notes, photos and memorabilia. The DVDs contain an exclusive "making of" mini documentary.
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RUN DON"T WALK! July 3, 2010
Frank E. Reeder (Newport News VA.)
Hello my friends! So happy to see you again! I could talk for hours about this album/CD But I won't. I will say this is the CRY OF LOVE Album!!! Go BUY It Now! PLEASE! You won't be sorry. This is a Classic!!! Long Live The Master Of The Stratocaster! Peace!
Jimi's Studio Work 1970 and Some 1969 April 29, 2010
J. Nichols (Ballston Spa,New York USA)
When Jimi went in to his Electric Lady Studios he produced some of his most tantalizing work. This was Jimi doing what he liked to do best. Hungry fans waited a long time until these tracks were assembled on this CD in 1997. Now the tunes are remastered with 2010 technology and sound better than ever.
Does Not Disappoint April 14, 2010
Robert L. Canetta (Chicago, IL USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I think it's important to understand that this is the closest thing to what Jimi had intended to release in 1971 as the follow-up to the seminal Electric Ladyland album of 1968...
Having said that I have to say that I think this is the most impressive material of his career. These are the tightest batch of songs he recorded in that none of them are too long and all have tremendous hooks and content. The performances here are considerably better than past recordings due in part to the fact these are musicians who have played and toured together for successive years and are litterally at the top of their game. AND IT SHOWS!!! Hendrix's vocals are more controlled and less gimicky and he displays a lot more vocal range in general than before. His guitar parts are more structured and intricate. His solos less sloppy and more developed. His overall aura more tightly defined. And let's face it. Noel Redding wasn't the most impressive bass player (he was actually a guitar player by trade) and hearing Billy Cox on bass here makes you realize that Hendrix's material is far more fluid and soulful w/ him in the mix. Also, the production quality of the overall sound is better than his previous efforts. So much of it was recorded at his newly built Electric Lady Studios the Summer of 1970 and the fact that they were able to utilize the most state-of-the-art and up to date recording equipment is obvious when you hear the results.
It may be silly to say since Jimi Hendrix has become a bigger rock star since his death, but had he lived and kicked-off the decade w/ this release he would have owned the 70's. Zeppelin? Sure they were huge then but he would have been THE rock star defining the decade, Im sure of it.
Just have a listen to "Freedom" w/ it's locked-in beat, searing, white hot guitar licks, and Jimi's soulful vocal delivery. THAT is rock n' roll. "Izabella" continues right where "Freedom" leaves off and that's a good thing because "Freedom" seems way too short. "Dolly Dagger" and "Ezy Rider" are just pure ear candy. "Stepping Stone" has some of the hottest guitar licks ever recorded. Period. Just listen to the outro solo. "My Friend" is a pleasant surprise w/ it's Dylan-esque vocals and overall vibe. "In From The Storm" slams you over the head from the first notes of the guitar riff w/ it's dramatic hard rock delivery. The CD ends w/ the mellow blues of "Belly Button Window" and it's incredibly creative and sensitive lyrics from the perspective of drummer Mitch Mitchell's then unborn child.
I realize this was originally compiled and released in CD form back in 1997, but this is is the first I'm hearing it and I have to say I'm completely blown away....
 Hendrix for the Unitiated April 14, 2010
Philip W. Tatler
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a tasty, abundant sampler of Hendrix for those who may not have any of his music. Beautifully remastered and full of his trademark psychedelic, multilayered textures and flaming fingers, it is a great introduction to Jimi's music. It may be all one would need. Some might call his style undisciplined. It goes way beyond that. The standout track , #9, "Beginnings",is especially endearing to me for the lack of vocals. I never considered Jimi's vocals or lyrics to be his strengths. The DVD is fascinating and enhances the overall experience--all for the very reasonable $11.99! A great value!
It's jimi April 14, 2010
Greg Christy (Iowa)
It's really Jimi and of course it's great! I wanted to add it to my collection. I didn't expect anything really new and it wasn't anything really new, but it was Jimi playing with the people that he really cooked the best with.
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