Recording » Bing Magazine finally tipped the scale for the Mosaic set! » 19/3/2018 2:46 am

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Ron1972--

Sorry to have started such a 'dangerous' thread for you

Since you're already listening to the '10th Anniversary', I'll be curious to read your thoughts on the Mosaic set. You're listening in the opposite direction to me. I went from the pared down Buddy Cole versions to the much more lush Ken Barnes productions. As I mentioned earlier the '10th Anniversary' set has genuniely surprised me. I find myself listening to it quite a bit, and, truthfully, I was thinking of it as more of a collection piece than something I would enjoy so thoroughly. 

Having said that, the Mosaic set has some real gems ("In a Little Spanish Town" may be my favorite in the entire collection) and I respect the quality of the audio restoration so much that I am equally happy to have it.

Let us know what you think once you're had time to listen to both.

Recording » Bing Magazine finally tipped the scale for the Mosaic set! » 07/3/2018 2:55 am

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I was able to find the Tenth Anniversary CDs. I've been listening to them this past week and I'm surprised, actually, at how much I'm enjoying them. It must have been quite an undertaking. Thanks for pointing me in that direction!

Film » "King Of Jazz" to be screened at The London Film Festival » 24/2/2018 3:10 am

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That's remarkable, Richard. Thank you for posting!

Biography » Gary Giddins - Volume Two » 18/2/2018 1:44 pm

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I've told my family (my son is 13) that November is the expected release date. He and my husband have been listening to my  'maybe this year' hopefulness for years as they've watched me re-read Volume 1. They know what a big deal this release is for me and for my Bing fan friends! Can't wait!

 

Film » "King Of Jazz" to be screened at The London Film Festival » 18/2/2018 1:31 pm

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I pre-ordered the DVD version a couple of weeks ago from Amazon. 
I've been interested in seeing this restored version ever since I read about the screening in New York (on this board) a couple of years ago. 
Prior to this I've only watched it on the Internet Archive. Found here, if anyone's interested: https://archive.org/details/KingOfJazz
I was thrilled to find that just so I could see it, but I'm sure this restoration will be a vast improvement. 

Recording » Bing Magazine finally tipped the scale for the Mosaic set! » 09/2/2018 6:23 pm

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Richard--

Thank you for the detailed information on this. I didn't realize there was a difference. 

I'll check the link you included.

I always appreciate how much I learn from this board! 

Mo

 

Recording » Bing Magazine finally tipped the scale for the Mosaic set! » 09/2/2018 1:58 pm

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I've heard about the re-mixed version of many of these recordings. Was that a Ken Barnes project? 

I may have to listen to the "New Recordings" to get a sense of what those sound like.

Thanks, Archiefit!

Recording » Bing Magazine finally tipped the scale for the Mosaic set! » 24/1/2018 3:14 pm

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I've been mooning over the Mosaic Bing CD set for several years. During those years I've purchase many of Der Bingle's material, but the Mosaic set just seemed a bit out of reach financially.

Then, last weekend I (finally) sat down to read the Winter issue of Bing and was captivated by the interview with Richard Kaplan. I'm an audio producer, but of much (much!) more humble standing than Mr. Kaplan. Reading the details of what it really took to get the audio cleaned up from the original masters and the regard with which the results of that 'cleaned up' audio are held, finally tipped the scale.

Immediately after reading the interview, I popped over to Mosaic's website and placed my order.

It arrived yesterday. I must say, I had no idea how beautifully (and carefully--I don't know if I've ever seen such detail with bubble wrap)  it was packaged. Everything about it is stellar and, to be honest, almost seems under-priced for such a remarkable set.

Well worth every dime, and I am thankful to all at "Bing" for the little 'push'.

 

Film » Bing and Frank in a cartoon » 13/9/2016 6:37 pm

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Wow--I remember watching this when I was a kid. I was pretty hooked on the Warner Brothers cartoons and watched them over and over on Saturday mornings in the mid 70's.

I knew, at the time, that this was supposed to be Frank Sinatra, but I don't think I had any idea that the parrot was Bing. 

Thanks for posting, Malcolm. This was fun to see again!

New and Re-issued materials » BING CROSBY GOOD & RARE VOLUME 3 REVIEW » 01/4/2016 5:35 pm

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Thank you, Richard! I will be sure to purchase from ICC!

New and Re-issued materials » BING CROSBY GOOD & RARE VOLUME 3 REVIEW » 31/3/2016 4:24 pm

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Richard--I'm sure you'll know the answer to this: Does ICC benefit if we purchase CDs such as this through them? I've been waiting because I assume that is the case, but I thought I'd make sure. I want to support ICC if I can. 

New and Re-issued materials » BING CROSBY – HERE’S BING CROSBY – RADIO BROADCASTS 1938-1946 » 31/3/2016 4:21 pm

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I joined ICC just a few weeks ago, Richard. I'm eagerly awaiting my issue of "Bing"!
 

Member Introductions » Hello from Pittsburgh » 31/3/2016 4:18 pm

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Hi Vince! I'm new around here, too. I'm already learning a lot and have much more to find out about Bing--I do love him so. 

Film » The King Of Jazz » 31/3/2016 4:17 pm

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I just saw King of Jazz for the first time a couple of month ago. I was afraid of it 'being taken down' from YouTube as well. I did a search and found it on archive.org, I believe. So I downloaded it directly to my computer. I find a lot of good stuff at archive.org in terms of audio, but this was the first 'video' I downloaded. The quality is certainly not perfect, but I think it's comparable to the YouTube version.

That's so cool, Malcolm! Now I just have to find a way to get to NYC...

Biography » Good reading recommendations? » 16/3/2016 6:13 pm

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Anton--I've been looking over your list and the link Richard sent. Both are very helpful and I thank you! I'm looking for "Call Me Lucky" now and Ken Barnes' book as well. I noticed the "Day by Day" on the ICC website--and I've not even scratched the surface. I have much to learn and I look forward to it!

Biography » Good reading recommendations? » 14/3/2016 2:46 pm

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RIchard--it's a fair question. I've already resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to get the same level of detail and accuracy with other books the way I did with the Giddins volume. But I feel like once we hit 1940 I don't even know 'the rest of' Bing's story, so I'd like a general overview at the very least. I trust the people here to have a good sense of what's good and what's drivel. I'll take a look at your link and I very much appreciate your help! mo

Biography » Good reading recommendations? » 13/3/2016 2:41 pm

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I mentioned this in a reply to Anton, but I thought I'd send this to all of you and request your counsel. I've really only read the Gary Giddins book on Bing, but I would certainly like to read more. What do you consider quality biographies of Bing? I'd very much appreciate your thoughts. Thank you! Mo 

Member Introductions » Hello from Iowa! » 13/3/2016 2:35 pm

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Anton--it's interesting that a Bing film led to your interest, too. In learning about him I've become more interested in Jazz also--though I'm an absolute novice. I grew up loving the 1920s. I never knew why, it was just some part of me. In terms of music, the 20's-40's are my favorite. I like Old Time Radio, too. An 'old soul' I suppose one might say.  Incidentally I've been in radio my entire adult life--as an audio production director/commercial writer and DJ. Somehow I think all of this fits together, but it hasn't all come together just yet. I work for a Top 40 FM and a Sports AM. 

As to the Gary Giddins book--I'm well aware of the second volume and have been waiting impatiently for four years since I originally read it. I used to get excited when I saw 'mentions' of progress on the Gary Giddins' Facebook page, but I don't much anymore. I am still very anxiously awaiting the release, but I realize it's going to take more time than I originally thought. Perhaps you (or anyone else here) might have a recommendation for other good Bing reading? I'd like to learn more.

Ha! my favorite album--I don't think I can even answer that. Much of my music is on a 'single song' basis. As I mentioned, I've been working on a playlist as a companion piece to the Giddins book. I wanted to listen to each referenced song as I re-read the book. So, as far as albums, I don't have a 'favorite' at this point. I'm just learning about the Chronological Crosby and the Mosaic set from you lovely people. At this point, my preference is for Bing's early work (up to 1940), but the more I learn, the more I'll get a better feel for his full body of work. 

It's very nice to meet you!

 

Member Introductions » Hello from Iowa! » 12/3/2016 3:43 pm

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Hi  Graham! I just got my first copy of BING magazine and noticed your name while I was reading this morning. I haven't seen "The Emperor Waltz" but it's on my list to see. I'm kind of bad because I'm so accustomed to streaming and downloading films that ordering a DVD almost seems like an obstacle in my media world. I did get a nice disc with several Bing movies for Christmas, though and many more are on my Amazon wish list. It's nice to meet you!

Member Introductions » Hello from Iowa! » 26/2/2016 9:52 pm

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Ron--Wow--that is so fantastic!! I can't believe you got pictures of Bing in the mail! 

So you saw the films in the theatre, huh?

Did people 'wait' excitedly for the next Crosby film? Was it a big deal? I imagine it must have been.

Member Introductions » Hello from Iowa! » 25/2/2016 5:58 pm

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Thanks, Ron. I look foward to it!

Member Introductions » Hello from Iowa! » 25/2/2016 2:26 pm

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Hi, I'm Mo from Iowa. Iowa City to be more precise. I've been interested in Bing for several years. I was only 10 when he passed away, so I knew him mainly for orange juice commercials and Christmas specials. About 5 years ago I was watching White Christmas (for the first time!) and I thought Bing had an interesting way with language. I decided I'd like to know more about him. I stumbled on Gary Giddins book and I've been hooked ever since. I re-read the book last month again and decided to attempt to put my music into a playlist of all the songs in the discography. Of course I discovered there were many I didn't have, but for the most part I'm good from 1926-1935, with the exception of that Adeste Fideles/Lift Up Your Hearts/Stabat Mater that I can't find digitally anywhere. That's how I found you lovely people, I was searching the Chronology discs and wound up here. I'm terribly excited! I don;'t know anyone else who loves Bing the way I do, so I'm hoping to learn and to chat. I feel very lucky to be included! Mo

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