Desert Online General Trading LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Desert Online General Trading LLC
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Six CD box. This truly deluxe set celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Protocol, the powerhouse jazz-rock vehicle for the music of legendary drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto, The Who, Hiromi). Included are all of the previous Protocol releases (I, II, III & IV), re-mastered for an even better sonic experience. Plus two full CDs of previously unreleased demos, with the embryonic tunes that would later become finished material for the Protocol II, III & IV albums. Phillips himself composed the liner notes of a glorious 24-page booklet with historic photos, providing deep insight into the genesis of the band, the tunes and recording processes. An absolute must-have collector's item for Simon's devotees worldwide! FEATURING: Greg Howe & Andy Timmons (guitar), Ray Russell & DC Cornelius (guitar), Dennis Hamm & Steve Weingart (keyboards), Ernest Tibbs (electric bass).
I**N
Yes, Five Stars ... BUT
Okay so by now you've probably waded through all the superlatives in the other reviews. This stuff does have its weakness in that it presents landscapes rather than actual STATEMENTS but the playing is truly masterful. There is a lyrical melodic sensibility at work that seems much more mature than anything I ever heard from Toto. These tracks seem more like directions on a compass rather than the destinations themselves but they're exhilarating and engaging. On the basis of the title track I immediately invested in "Protocol II" and "Protocol III" ... and am certain I won't be disappointed.
C**N
Buy It!
An amazing deal! Great music from great musicians. I already owned each CD - having the box set is awesome; remastered tracks, informational booklet, and the demo discs- how can you pass this up?Play along to the demos- if you’re a guitarist, keyboardist, instrumentalist, vocalist- there are tracks you can play with which have the best backing musicians in the world playing behind you.While being a great collection of music to listen to, this can also be a great educational tool! Enjoy!
A**Z
Awesome Jazz Fusion.
Wow. What a sound.I took a chance on this set and was greatly rewarded. I have know Simon from his percussion work with many artists but I had never considered that he might be a great composer and band leader. If you like Jazz Rock get this.
T**O
Wow!
Great songs! I love Simon Phillips.
R**M
This Box Set Has It ALL!!
This boxed set has it all! Amazing to hear how demos evolves into finished studios tracks. Absolutely stellar musicianship all around which is no surprise with any project(s) connected to Simon Phillips!
W**E
Outstanding band
A series of great cds from this terrific group of musicians.
P**C
Great music
Protocol box = pure pleasure
M**E
Five Stars
Phillips' Protocol projects are well worth a listen, especially if you dig Prog/Fusion
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