Bob Dylan has released a new edition to the "Bootleg Series," this one called "The Cutting Edge 1965-1966." The collection lets users listen to a number of alternate takes, experiments and demos performed by Dylan during the recording of albums like "Highway 61 Revisited," "Blonde on Blonde" and "Bringing it All Back Home."
As a part of this new release, Sony and Studio 6, a production company, have released a hub that allows users to explore Dylan's time in the studio, called Studio A Revisited. Users can even have a go at mixing "Like a Rolling Stone," one of Dylan's greatest hits.
The hub basically has two portals. One of those is called "Jam Session," which allows users to choose one of four sets of stem tracks that make up "Like a Rolling Stone," after which users can change the volume for the vocals, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, piano, bass and so on, essentially making their own mix of the song. You can even decide to make an acapella version of the song, only having the vocals played. The site will also show a colorful visual representation of your mix based on the levels for different instruments that the user selects.
The second section of the site is called "Listening Session," and while it isn't as interactive, it does still show an interesting glimpse into Dylan's time recording in Studio A, describing things like the weather on particular days and what Dylan had been doing around that time. Users can click along a timeline and listen to alternate takes of a number of his songs, showing, in some cases, that songs were radically changed before they were finally released.
Those interested in Bob Dylan's life and who consider themselves fans should definitely head over to the website to take a look at the music legend's life while he recorded at Studio A.
Via: The Verge
