Alternate master of Twenty Two now available, for FREE

http://dobywatson.bandcamp.com/album/twenty-two-fats2-master

Twenty Two (futureappletree studio too master)

As part of another installment of a promised string of uploads, I am now offering an alternate master of my album Twenty Two for free.

This version of the album is essentially the same, except that it was beautifully mastered to tape by Patrick Stolley at futureappletree studio too in Davenport, Iowa - whereas the version released was digitally mastered by Ross Brown, who recorded, mixed and produced the album. For various reasons, none of them good, I chose not to release the tape master at the time.

I chose to use a slightly different version (a different master is hardly that different, though) in an effort to avoid slighting anyone who may have purchased this album from me. I also feel that this master sounds very nice - hopefully you will, too.

I wish to cause no harm or ill will to anyone, however, some of you may be aware that during my tenure on Orchid Collective, there was talk of orders not being received. I indeed received complaints, but made little to no effort to do much about it. This is a tricky accusation to handle, to be honest. I did not nor do I run Orchid Collective, however, the last thing I want to do is discourage anyone, or say anything negative about Orchid Collective - I love them, but I also love anyone and everyone who has taken an interest in my music, and I owe it to them to deliver and be gracious and respectful.

Regardless of if the accusations are true or not, I feel that I have to take them seriously, and should have done something a while ago. I have decided the best way to handle it at this point is to make my releases from that time period available for free - albeit hopefully in slightly different forms whenever possible.

I am waiting to see if I can come up with alternate masters or bonus tracks for both “Nine Songs” and “Guitar Duets”. Once I figure that out, they will be available for free as well. So, please, download away!