Halfway to the Stars - The Recordings [US-Version, Regio 1/ A] Bruce, Jack
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CD+ Blu-Ray Cherry Red Records Release date: 01/May/2026
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Sales Rank:
#34 in Other Pop #117 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101811013
Details / Tracklist:
1.1 Out Into the Fields
1.2 52nd Street
1.3 Heart Quake
1.4 Boston Ball Game 1967
1.5 This Anger's a Liar
1.6 Sunshine of Your Love
1.7 Directions Home (For Tony Williams ; Larry Young)
1.8 Milonga
1.9 Dancing on Air
1.10 Windowless Rooms
1.11 Dark Heart
1.12 Mr Flesh
1.13 He the Richmond
1.14 White Room
1.15 Surge
2.1 So They Invented Race
2.2 Follow the Fire
2.3 Kelly's Blues
2.4 We're Going Wrong
2.5 Bizniz
2.6 Progress
2.7 I Feel Free
2.8 Ricin (Daylight Gathering)
2.9 The Night That Once Was Mine
2.10 Milonga Too
2.11 Cold Island (For Cozy Powell)
2.12 Uh, Oh!
2.13 Politician
2.14 Lost in the City (Jam Mix)
3.1 Surge
3.2 Out Into the Fields
3.3 52nd Street
3.4 Heartquake
3.5 This Anger's a Liar
3.6 Sunshine of Your Love
3.7 Milonga
4.1 Windowless Rooms
4.2 Dark Heart
4.3 White Room
4.4 We're Going Wrong / Politician
4.5 52nd Street (Encore)
5.1 Surge
5.2 Sunshine of Your Love
5.3 52nd Street
5.4 This Anger's a Liar
5.5 Theme for An Imaginary Western
5.6 Milonga
5.7 Windowless Rooms
5.8 Dark Heart
5.9 White Room
5.10 Politician
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Description:
"Halfway to the Stars - The Recordings" (CD + Blu-ray) brings together an immersive collection of performances and recordings from Jack Bruce, one of the most distinctive voices and bassists in rock and jazz-influenced music. This set combines the clarity and depth of a studio-quality CD with the visual and sonic richness of a high-definition Blu-ray, offering fans an expanded way to experience his artistry. Across the audio disc and the accompanying video content, the release focuses on Bruce's characteristic blend of rock, blues, and jazz elements, his expressive vocals, and his inventive bass playing. The Blu-ray component adds a visual dimension--such as filmed performances or studio sessions--designed to place the listener "halfway to the stars," emphasizing atmosphere, nuance, and musical interplay.
Jack Bruce (1943-2014) is best known as the bassist, vocalist, and primary songwriter of the legendary power trio Cream, whose classic albums and hits helped define late-1960s rock. His work on songs strongly associated with Cream, as well as his solo output, showcased a sophisticated musicality grounded in blues, informed by jazz, and open to experimentation. Beyond his foundational role in Cream, Bruce collaborated with numerous prominent artists across rock, jazz, and fusion, earning a lasting reputation as a musician's musician. His distinctive voice and adventurous harmonic sense made him one of the most influential bass players and vocalists of his generation, and his catalogue continues to inspire both listeners and fellow artists.
The package has been produced by Cherry Red Records, an independent UK-based label renowned for carefully curated reissues, archival projects, and specialist releases across rock, pop, progressive, punk, and many other genres. Cherry Red is known for treating catalogue material with respect: well-researched liner notes, thoughtful track selection, and attention to sound quality and packaging are typical hallmarks of their editions. For collectors and dedicated fans, a Cherry Red release often signals a definitive or at least highly considered version of a title, with an emphasis on context, completeness, and historical preservation. "Halfway to the Stars - The Recordings" in CD + Blu-ray format fits squarely into this tradition, providing both a rich listening experience and an in-depth visual complement for those who want to delve deeper into Jack Bruce's music.
With its combination of audio and video, this edition is ideal for fans who appreciate the chance to both hear and see the performances in one comprehensive package. The CD offers convenient, high-quality listening at home or on the go, while the Blu-ray is tailored to home cinema or hi-fi setups, taking advantage of high-resolution sound and detailed imagery. Together, they highlight the breadth of Bruce's musical expression and the care Cherry Red Records puts into presenting important recordings in a way that honors both the artist and the audience.