Newsletter for High-Resolution Recordings and Releases from AIX Records | June 21, 2005

AIX Releases Two New Collector's Edition DVDs!

AIX Records is proud to announce the release of two new DVDs into their new Collector's Edition series.

The new Collector's Edition expands on the already extensive features of our Premuim DVDs. These new features include:

  • Limited Run of Signed and Numbered Copies
  • DualDisc (CD Plus DVD-Audio) and 2-Sided DVD-Video Disc
  • Over 3 hours of Content
  • Premium Packaging with a 12-page booklet
  • Extensive Interactive Liner Notes on the Performers, Session and Technical Info

Paul Williams
Iım Going Back There Someday

with special guests Willie Nelson, Melissa Manchester, and Gonzo (the Muppet)

An AIX Records Collectorıs Edition DVD/CD of the music and life of Paul Williams

Produced by Mark Waldrep and John McEuen

Paul Williams*, one of America's favorite love song writers, brings us this 12 song set of his music - both new and classic - in a 5.1 Surround music setting with his special guests: Willie Nelson, Gonzo, and Melissa Manchester. Willie and Paul's version of Rainbow Connection and the performance with the Muppet Gonzo of I'm Going to Go Back There Someday captured here are, according to Paul, ³two of the best things I have ever done!²

Over 2 1Ž2 hours in length, this DVD features extensive interviews with Paul (and individual ones with all the artists involved), rehearsal and backstage footageŠ and Gonzo interviews Willie (he thinks). At a piano with his conductor, Chris Caswell, Paul talks about how all the songs came about - We've Only Just Begun (a bank commercial) - Rainy Days and Mondays (a funny conversation with his mother), as well as the other songs on the DVD, and it brings you even closer to the man and his music.

Accompanied by great known hot musicians (that include Laurence Juber, Mickey Raphael, Cliff Hugo, John Lewis, John McEuen), shot with 5 cameras, and produced by an Award Winning team: Mark Waldrep (winner of multiple awards and accolades for his outstanding audio work) and Grammy winning musician/producer John McEuen. Someday is a fine night out.., an in depth visit with an old friendŠ a live performance with you at the showŠ a recording session with you as V.I.P. guestŠ a great sounding set of musicŠ and available on AIX Records.

*Paul has acted in 34 feature films, appeared on the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson dozens of times, was a regular on Hollywood Squares, and has been honored with many awards that include Emmys, Grammys, and Academy Awards. His songs have sold millions of records worldwide for a variety of artists. More information on Paul can be found here


The Carl Verheyen Band
Rumor Mill

featuring:
Carl Verheyen, vocals and guitars
Cliff Hugo, vocals and bass
Bernie Dresel, drums
Jim Cox, Hammond B-3

An AIX Records Collectorıs Edition DVD/CD

Produced by Mark Waldrep for AIX Records

AIX Records is proud to introduce Special Collectorıs Edition DVD for The Carl Verheyen Band entitled ³Rumor Mill.²

The Carl Verheyen Band is lead by current Supertramp guitarist Carl Verheyen. Carl is a major presence on the guitar. Growing up in Pasadena, California, he began a lifelong study of the instrument at age 10 and continued his music education at The Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has played with the likes of Max Roach, John Patitucci, John Ferraro, Stanley Clarke, Dave Grusin, Allan Holdsworth, and Dave Benoit

The Carl Verheyen Band lineup is rounded off with bassist Cliff Hugo (Ray Charles, Manhattan Transfer, Melissa Manchester) and drummer Bernie Dresel (Brian Setzer Orchestra, Chaka Khan, Maynard Ferguson, Andy Summers and Brian Wilson) along with special guest Jim Cox on B-3 organ.

The ³Rumor Mill² DVD content is jam-packed with exceptional acoustic, electric and live performances- shot in Hi Definition video and recorded in 5.1 Surround! From the deep and dirty Blues, to melodic acoustic ballads, to downright Rock and Roll, the Carl Verheyen Band lights up the stage in both a live concert setting and an empty auditorium.

This special Collectorıs Edition DVD includes extensive bonus material, with behind the scenes footage, lyrics, song introductions and a Master Class given by Carl to the guitar students at the University of Southern California. With guitar demonstrations on thirteen guitars from his own personal vintage collection, right inside his own home studio, we are able to closely experience the immense talent and personality that is Carl Verheyen.
More information on Carl can be found here