5013929188204

Halfway Dreaming - Anthology 1969-75: 5CD Clamshell Boxset

Byzantium

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Format: 5CD

Cat No: CRSEGBOX082

Release Date:  29 January 2021

Label:  Grapefruit / Cherry Red

Packaging Type:  Clamshell

No of Units:  5

Barcode:  5013929188204

Genres:  Rock  

  • Description


    • Evolving from the line-up that had recorded the highly-regarded Ora LP in 1969, Byzantium recorded two early Seventies albums – 'Byzantium' and 'Seasons Changing', both featuring future Ian Dury MD Chaz Jankel - for the A&M label.



    • After leaving A&M, the band self-financed the 1974 'Live/Studio' album in an effort to attract new representation before splitting the following year.



    • Although they received relatively little attention from the music industry at the time, Byzantium's progressive rock-based combination of musical eclecticism, strong harmonies and timeless song writing have belatedly attracted an audience, with collectors now paying significant sums to acquire original vinyl pressings of their recordings.



    • Assembled with the help and approval of the band, Halfway Dreaming: Anthology 1969-75 is the first-ever Byzantium compilation. It includes all three albums that were released at the time, together with a further set of 1974/75-era live material, various studio out-takes and, as a considerable bonus, an extended version of the Ora album.



    • Housed in a stylish clamshell box, this essential 5-CD package features a lavish 32-page booklet containing a new 4000 word essay on the band and numerous previously unpublished photos. It's the definitive document of a band who fell through the cracks at the time but have subsequently come to be regarded by many as an integral part of the early Seventies British underground scene.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Seashore
      • 2. About You
      • 3. Deborah
      • 4. Whitch
      • 5. Venetia Ii
      • 6. You
      • 7. Fly
      • 8. Ladyfriend
      • 9. Are You Seeing
      • 10. Emma's Saga
      • 11. The Morning After The Night Before
      • 12. The Seagull And The Sailor
      • 13. Ooo
      • 14. What Is Happening
      • 15. I Love You
      • 16. Deborah (Alt. Version)
      • 17. I Am A Stranger To My Life
      • 18. Fly (Alt. Version)
      • 19. It Was An Easy Legend
      • 20. Seashore (Alt. Version)
      • 21. No More Love
      • 22. Pomme

      Disc 2

      • 1. What Is Happening
      • 2. I Am A Stranger To My Life
      • 3. Come Fair One
      • 4. Baby I Hear You Calling Me
      • 5. Trade Wind
      • 6. Into The Country
      • 7. Lady Friend
      • 8. Why Or Maybe It's Because
      • 9. Morning Love
      • 10. This Time I Won't Let You Go
      • 11. Thank God

      Disc 3

      • 1. What A Coincidence
      • 2. My Season's Changing With The Sun
      • 3. Show Me The Way
      • 4. I’ll Always Be Your Friend
      • 5. October Andy
      • 6. Something You Said:A Trilogy/Part One: Something You Said /Part Two: I Can See You /Part Three: Morning

      Disc 4

      • 1. Flashing Silver Hope
      • 2. Cowboy Song
      • 3. Feel It
      • 4. I’ll Just Take My Time
      • 5. Surely Peace Will Come To Those Who Try
      • 6. If You Wanna Be My Girl
      • 7. Oh Darling
      • 8. Move With My Time
      • 9. Alright Now
      • 10. It Could Be Better
      • 11. You Made Me Stand Up Straighter
      • 12. I’d Still Love To Have You Around

      Disc 5

      • 1. Gypsy Man
      • 2. Every Day's The Same
      • 3. High Time
      • 4. October Andy
      • 5. Halfway There
      • 6. It Could Be Better
      • 7. Small World
      • 8. Flashing Silver Hope
      • 9. This Time Around
      • 10. A Day Like This