Mark Wirtz - The 70s Albums: Balloon/Hothouse Smiles - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

From the movie 'Lost In Translation', in which Mark has a role, a new version of 'So Into You' is now available. All other tracks are original music, combining acoustic instruments with electronic keyboards, making for a unique listening experience.

5CD box set intended to provide a comprehensive overview of Mark Wirtz's career and musical output that can act equally as an introduction to Mark and his music as much as to satisfy long- time fans and aficionados with a treasure trove of classic material. This collection of 131 recordings acts as a comprehensive anthology of works associated with, and involving the multi-talented musical genius and legend Mark Wirtz. With a free badge and collectible double-sided facsimile of the handwritten lyrics for 'Grocer Jack' from 1967. Plus out-takes, rare tracks, work tapes and works in progress from acetate recordings, interview clips and several new remixes of a selection of tracks, some now available in stereo for the first time. Many tracks never reissued for over 50 years in any including two complete LPs from 1968 and 1970. Several tracks available in their original Mono mixes for the first time in many years including 'Grocer Jack', 'Sam' and four classic Tomorrow tracks, and 'A Touch Of Velvet, A Sting Of Brass' available in stereo for the first time in 50 years. Includes several bonus tracks of collectible material from best available sources.

The Sound were a seminal English post-punk band formed in South London in 1979 by lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Adrian Borland, alongside drummer Mike Dudley, bassist Graham Bailey, and keyboardist Benita InchBiInch Marshall. Though their debut album Jeopardy is now widely recognized as a cornerstone of the post-punk movement, the band struggled to achieve commercial success on par with their peers, ultimately disbanding in 1988 • Recorded at the Marquee Club across two August nights in 1985, In The Hothouse is the only live album released whilst the band were still active. The set draws on highlights from the group's back catalogue as well as material from Heads And Hearts which had been released a few months earlier. Includes tracks Winning, Skeletons & Sense Of Purpose. • Now available for the first time in a deluxe 2CD gatefold , this expanded edition includes the original live album split over two discs and complete with bonus tracks, unseen photos and lyrics. • Also available Shock Of Daylight and Heads and Hearts, presented in matching 2CD formats.