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Re: [Simmons Drums] Simmons SDS8 - SDS9 - SDS 1000 & "Fade To Grey"

2009-07-02 by jesper

Let me return to the topic when I'm back with my collection! :)

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roger.marchi skrev:
> Hi Jesper...
> 
> continuing for a while off topic:
> "Fade To Grey" was released as a 12" in the UK, but the version included 
> was the 7".
> "Fade To Grey" was also released in Germany as a 12" with a slightly 
> different cover. The german release includes a 6'14 version of Fade To 
> Grey, which is not a proper extended version, but it is the 7" repeated 
> twice with a less than professional editing.
> 
> The proper "Fade To Grey" 12" extended version (6'58', if my memory 
> serves me well) was released only in 1983 on the "Singles Collection" lp.
> 
>  > OT, but still... I'm quite positive I have a 12" with the extended
>  > version from 1980. Yes... here's one:
>  > http://www.discogs.com/Visage-Fade-To-Grey-The-Steps/release/33498 
> <http://www.discogs.com/Visage-Fade-To-Grey-The-Steps/release/33498>
>  >
> 
>  > I don't know what Visage used, but thinking of what was available
>  > at the time it sure is none of the ones you mentioned. AN SDS-V 
> should be the right path to tread otherwise. :)
> That's for sure :-)
> The SDS 8 offer a decent reproduction of that sound. In any case, 
> something which sounds good when played live :-).
> 
> Ciao
> Roger
> 
>  >
>  > Another note on the decay subject, has anyone ever experienced a drum
>  > synth decay longer than the one on Pollards old beasts. That approaches
>  > infinity... :D
>  >
>  > --
>  > electronically yours, jesper
>  >
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>  > www.myspace.com/machinepop

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