Matt Monro - The Singles Collection

Thank you for replying in regards to this new set not having that dreaded EMI "copy protection", now I will have to order this one!

Chris C

 

Mine arrived this morning. Will have to wait till later to listen, though.

 

The release date on amazon is now Jan 25TH. I guess it thus takes a few days until my copy gets shipped. At this price, this is really a steal!

 

Sound quality is indeed superb! Those early tracks are particularly impressive.

I think everybody will be well pleased with the mastering of this set.

 

Will do when my account is activated...

 

I'll leave some feedback as soon as I've received the set. These Monro releases are a real bless - and just show that really everything is possible if artists/their estate and record labels work together properly. Not too many years ago, there wasn't much Monro on CD - beside an endless stream of poorly produced compilation albums...

 

I've ordered "The Greatest" as well - it contains the stereo LP versions of Softly As I Leave You and From Russia With Love among other goodies.

It too is £8.99 from HMV. Hopefully it will be with me towards the end of next week.

 

From what I'm reading, this does indeed seem like a model for how artists' estates should handle their catalogues. I can't wait to get this set and the books coming out next month.

 

+5
even though I already have the previous box set "The Singer's Singer".


I some countries, Matt Monro was as huge as Frank Sinatra in popularity.
In the Philipiines where I grew up, his popularity was as huge as the Beatles.

 

It hasn't been released yet. Different sites mention different release dates, February 1 on the HMV site and March 1 on Amazon U.K.

 

"The Singer's Singer" 4-CD set does not include "For Mama" and that's the reason for buying this 5-CD set aside from the bargain price.

 

My set arrived in the mail this morning - haven't had chance to do any listening yet but based on what I've read I'm looking forward to it and doubt that I'll be disappointed.

This must be one of the bargains of the year. 5 Discs plus postage & packing for under ten pounds.!!! The set looks very attractive too.

Well done to Michelle and the estate. If only others would follow suit.

Best Wishes
David

 

I like the vintage tube sound of Matt Monro. Like the early Beatles recordings, they make my stereo sound gorgeous.

 

Matt Monro: The Singer's Singer (2001) -sounds very good to my ears. This 4-CD set includes some singles and album tracks.

 

Wow! Matt Monro...what a surprise! I seem to recall hearing his name mentioned before - possibly on a compilation album or two I have. Maybe not. Either way, I'm glad I stumbled upon this thread. The price for 5 CDs can't be beat, even with all the bossa nova stuff I recently ordered. I mean, Matt Monro's music sounds so familiar yet entirely new at the same time.

I hear a lot of Frank Sinatra in Matt's voice, but I think that's just a coincidence. Sinatra's voice (fond of it as I am) got less flexible in the 60s when Monro was coming into his own, it seems. You can almost trace the effects of time and lifestyle on Sinatra's voice through the decades. How sad. But Matt, on the other hand, seems to maintain Sinatra's "essence" while crafting his own distinct sound. How is it I've gone this long without any of Matt Monro music in my collection?

Needless to say curiosity got the better of me and I ordered The Complete Singles Collection from Amazon.co.uk. Even if I don't wind up listening to much to his 70s and 80s stuff...what a find! Wow!

 

Yeah I don't normally buy much MOR stuff but this thread just got me to pull the trigger on this CD set !

My parents always used to listen to Matt on LP back in the 60s and 70s. What is it they say about you eventually turning into your parents!

Although I have to say I have always been a big sucker for Matt's voice. I remember hearing the "We're gonna change the world" single on British radio as a kid and I certainly liked that. I just need to figure out where to file this in my CD collection. I have a few Herb Alpert CDs so I guess I'll slot it in somewhere there.

Anway if I don't like it - my Mother's birthday is coming up in March !

 

Nowhere near long enough to take in this whole set yet BUT ... this is a stunning release! I posted earlier on the exceptional value and I need to add that this is beginning to look as though it will simply be the best value item in my whole 3000+ collection.

This has clearly been a real labour of love for all concerned and would be great value at several multiples of its current price.

If you've ever wanted to familiarise yourself with Matt Monro and never got round to it, buy this set. You won't regret it.

Best Wishes
David

 

What a joy to hear I Love The Little Things for the first time in 45 years. Tony Hatch composition.

It's been a pleasant surprise just how many of the tracks I remember and just how good they are.

As David from Harrogate says, this release is stunning.

 

I've heard quite a few of Matt's tracks and I've always enjoyed them. I have been on the lookout for a compilation and this sounds like the ideal one, particularly if the restoration samples on Richard Moore's website are anything to go by.

 

Belive me - you won't be disappointed.

Best Wishes
David