Following on from several topics re: recent releases , unissued material and Universal's limited interest and a few messages on tracks that could be issued for the future , I understand several projects of unreleased material could appear after additional work / production from Richard.
My own suggestions would include :
One quality Album of Studio Recordings -there should be enough from Made In America outtakes plus other 1980's sessions.
One Album of Television / Radio and Rehearsal tracks , ideally from 1970's and 1980's sources.
One Rarities Album with Adverts tracks , Jingles , Demos , some Studio rarities that do not fit on a Studio Album and other Rarities.
A 2 CD Live American Album -perhaps from Hollywood Bowl , Greek Theatre or New York / Chicago Concerts ?
A 2 CD Live Las Vegas Album -ideally from MGM Grand seasons in the later 1970's with plenty of rare live performances and previously unissued live recordings only ?
There are other projects that could be considered and worked on , unlike some Reviewers / Fans I do not compare the later issued Albums with the Original Albums and find fault with the later material.Either Carpenters had surplus Studio tracks or Richard decided not to include songs for various reasons as for example You're The One , Sailing On The Tide, Ordinary Fool , Kiss Me etc
The only real issue is Richard's belief in issuing more unissued material after seeing Lovelines lost in the A&M / Polygram Sale and As Time Goes By caught up in Universal Music Politics.No wonder Essential Collection revised Box Set has the minimnum of rare material included.
When I spoke to Universal Staffer in 2000 , Carpenters were perceived as a Catalog Act , valuable to Universal as Classic Artists , consistent sellers and very profitable....... after all there are minimum amounts spent on even the Hits Collections , low remixing / remastering costs and no high recording / video /marketing costs , an absolute goldmine !
The latest Universal Viviendi accounts were interesting , Music sales were down 20% and profits 28% , while ATGB being released worldwide would not have brought UME into profit , Carpenters fans would have embraced this set and sales / profits improved.....
I am sure further material will be forthcoming , possibly delayed until 2004 (35th Aniv) , 2006( Richard's 60th) ? or until Universal change their perception of Carpenters and appreciate / release and market new material
Any other ideal future releases of New material
My own suggestions would include :
One quality Album of Studio Recordings -there should be enough from Made In America outtakes plus other 1980's sessions.
One Album of Television / Radio and Rehearsal tracks , ideally from 1970's and 1980's sources.
One Rarities Album with Adverts tracks , Jingles , Demos , some Studio rarities that do not fit on a Studio Album and other Rarities.
A 2 CD Live American Album -perhaps from Hollywood Bowl , Greek Theatre or New York / Chicago Concerts ?
A 2 CD Live Las Vegas Album -ideally from MGM Grand seasons in the later 1970's with plenty of rare live performances and previously unissued live recordings only ?
There are other projects that could be considered and worked on , unlike some Reviewers / Fans I do not compare the later issued Albums with the Original Albums and find fault with the later material.Either Carpenters had surplus Studio tracks or Richard decided not to include songs for various reasons as for example You're The One , Sailing On The Tide, Ordinary Fool , Kiss Me etc
The only real issue is Richard's belief in issuing more unissued material after seeing Lovelines lost in the A&M / Polygram Sale and As Time Goes By caught up in Universal Music Politics.No wonder Essential Collection revised Box Set has the minimnum of rare material included.
When I spoke to Universal Staffer in 2000 , Carpenters were perceived as a Catalog Act , valuable to Universal as Classic Artists , consistent sellers and very profitable....... after all there are minimum amounts spent on even the Hits Collections , low remixing / remastering costs and no high recording / video /marketing costs , an absolute goldmine !
The latest Universal Viviendi accounts were interesting , Music sales were down 20% and profits 28% , while ATGB being released worldwide would not have brought UME into profit , Carpenters fans would have embraced this set and sales / profits improved.....
I am sure further material will be forthcoming , possibly delayed until 2004 (35th Aniv) , 2006( Richard's 60th) ? or until Universal change their perception of Carpenters and appreciate / release and market new material
Any other ideal future releases of New material