Name: Music From Big Pink (Remastered) by The Band
Brand: The Band
SKU: 602567796350
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

None of the Band's previous work gave much of a clue about how they would sound when they released their first album in July 1968. As it was, Music from Big Pink came as a surprise. At first blush, the group seemed to affect the sound of a loose jam session, alternating emphasis on different instruments, while the lead and harmony vocals passed back and forth as if the singers were making up their blend on the spot. In retrospect, especially as the lyrics sank in, the arrangements seemed far more considered and crafted to support a group of songs that took family, faith, and rural life as their subjects and proceeded to imbue their values with uncertainty. Some songs took on the theme of declining institutions less clearly than others, but the points were made musically as much as lyrically. Tenor Richard Manuel's haunting, lonely voice gave the album much of its frightening aspect, while Rick Danko's and Levon Helm's rough-hewn styles reinforced the songs' rustic fervor. The dominant instrument was Garth Hudson's often icy and majestic organ, while Robbie Robertson's unusual guitar work further destabilized the sound. The result was an album that reflected the turmoil of the late '60s in a way that emphasized the tragedy inherent in the conflicts. Music from Big Pink came off as a shockingly divergent musical statement only a year after the ornate productions of Sgt. Pepper, and initially attracted attention because of the three songs Bob Dylan had either written or co-written. However, as soon as "The Weight" became a minor singles chart entry, the album and the group made their own impact, influencing a movement toward roots styles and country elements in rock. Over time, Music from Big Pink came to be regarded as a watershed work in the history of rock, one that introduced new tones and approaches to the constantly evolving genre.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo

1. Tears Of Rage

by The Band

Composer: Richard Manuel
Bob Dylan; Composer
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Levon Helm
Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
John Simon
Robbie Robertson; Performer
Engineer: Don Hahn; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch; Production
Mixing: Andrew Sandoval; Production
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Garth Hudson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Don Hahn
Dan Hersch; Production
Tambourine: Levon Helm; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: John Simon; Performer
Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production

2. To Kingdom Come

by The Band

Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson
Levon Helm; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Vocals: Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson; Performer
Composer: Robbie Robertson; Composer
Engineer: Rex Updegraft; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Producer: John Simon; Production
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Rex Updegraft; Production

3. In A Station

by The Band

Acoustic Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Engineer: Rex Updegraft; Production
Background Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Composer: Richard Manuel; Composer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Keyboard: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Garth Hudson
Robbie Robertson
Richard Manuel
Levon Helm
Rick Danko; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel
Garth Hudson; Performer
Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch; Production
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Rex Updegraft; Production
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production

4. Caledonia Mission

by The Band

Acoustic Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Engineer: Rex Updegraft; Production
Background Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Composer: Robbie Robertson; Composer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Levon Helm
Rick Danko
John Simon
Robbie Robertson; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch; Production
Piano: John Simon; Performer
Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Rex Updegraft; Production
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production

5. The Weight

by The Band

Bass Guitar: Rick Danko; Performer
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Keyboard: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Levon Helm
Robbie Robertson
Richard Manuel
Garth Hudson
Rick Danko; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Composer: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
Robbie Robertson; Composer
Lyricist: Robbie Robertson
Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Producer: John Simon; Production
Studio Personnel: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Composer Lyricist: Marvin Tarplin
Warren Moore
Robbie Robertson; Other

6. We Can Talk

by The Band

Composer: Richard Manuel; Composer
Background Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Lyricist: Richard Manuel; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Robbie Robertson
Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Levon Helm; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Vocals: Levon Helm
Richard Manuel; Performer
Engineer: Don Hahn; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Producer: John Simon; Production
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Don Hahn; Production
Composer Lyricist: Richard Manuel; Other

7. Long Black Veil

by The Band

Acoustic Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Composer: Mari John Wilkin
Danny Dill; Composer
Background Vocals: Richard Manuel
Levon Helm; Performer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Richard Manuel
Levon Helm
Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Robbie Robertson; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Engineer: Rex Updegraft; Production
Mastering Engineer: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch; Production
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Rex Updegraft; Production
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production

8. Chest Fever

by The Band

Baritone Saxophone: John Simon; Performer
Composer: Robbie Robertson; Composer
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Robbie Robertson
Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
John Simon
Levon Helm; Performer
Engineer: Don Hahn; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Don Hahn; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Garth Hudson; Performer
Violin: Rick Danko; Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production
Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer

9. Lonesome Suzie

by The Band

Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Composer: Richard Manuel; Composer
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Engineer: Rex Updegraft; Production
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Rick Danko
Garth Hudson
Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson
Levon Helm; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Garth Hudson; Performer
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch
Rex Updegraft; Production
Producer: John Simon; Production
Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer

10. This Wheel's On Fire

by The Band

Background Vocals: Richard Manuel; Performer
Composer: Rick Danko
Bob Dylan; Composer
Bass (vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Drums: Levon Helm; Performer
Electric Guitar: Robbie Robertson; Performer
Lyricist: Rick Danko
Bob Dylan; Composer
Engineer: Don Hahn; Production
Keyboard: Garth Hudson; Performer
Organ: Garth Hudson; Performer
Performer: Richard Manuel
Robbie Robertson
Levon Helm
Garth Hudson
Rick Danko; Performer
Piano: Richard Manuel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Bass ( Vocal): Rick Danko; Performer
Vocals: Rick Danko; Performer
Studio Personnel: Don Hahn
Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rick Danko
Bob Dylan; Other
Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Producer: John Simon; Production

11. I Shall Be Released

by The Band

Primary Artist: The Band; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Dylan; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Dan Hersch
Andrew Sandoval; Production
Producer: John Simon; Production
Studio Personnel: Andrew Sandoval
Dan Hersch; Production
Composer Lyricist: Bob Dylan; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Classic Rock

Label

CAPITOL CATALOG MKT (C92)

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 30, 1968

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602567796350

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Music From Big Pink (Remastered)

1. Tears Of Rage

2. To Kingdom Come

3. In A Station

4. Caledonia Mission

5. The Weight

6. We Can Talk

7. Long Black Veil

8. Chest Fever

9. Lonesome Suzie

10. This Wheel's On Fire

11. I Shall Be Released

Technical Specifications

Music From Big Pink (Remastered)

Product information

Release options

1. Tears Of Rage

2. To Kingdom Come

3. In A Station

4. Caledonia Mission

5. The Weight

6. We Can Talk

7. Long Black Veil

8. Chest Fever

9. Lonesome Suzie

10. This Wheel's On Fire

11. I Shall Be Released

Technical Specifications