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The Family Way - Original Sound Track

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Sourced from vinyl. The original 1966 music that is. I've noticed numerous pops, hiss and clipping on the brass throughout the cd and the jumping back and forth from mono to stereo is a hassle. Still, it's nice to have these tracks coupled with the newer versions. Although, I should point out this cd is missing both versions from the original George Martin single and the alternate theme song by the Tudor Minstrels. There's a boot floating around with all the '66 versions in great quality. Search this one out if you're longing to hear these recordings in better quality.

For collectors, the original vinyl of this 1966 release is an absolute diamond, as this rare album still has great demand amongst Beatles/McCartney fans.

This reissue has the original soundtrack - which clocked in at nearly 25 minutes - of the George Martin Orchestra/McCartney and the arrangememts/performances from the 1990s by Carl Aubut and Anthony Rozankovic/The Flute Enchantee Quartet.

The problem is the music by the George Martin Orchestra/McCartney is not remastered, with this reissue source from vinyl. With the technology available, it essentially could be termed as an authorized bootleg.

But this will suffice for those who have waited for years for a CD release, in particular with the additional performances. Though this is a soundtrack that deserves a definitive reissue that does not cut corners.

An interestingly historical work, featuring Paul's original soundtrack music plus newer recordings that expand the scope of the piece. George Martin deserves major credit for translating Paul's ideas into symphonic reality. Quick shipping and quality product!

I have been looking for this album for the last 22 years. It was one of the last items to make my Beatles collection complete !