What is happening with that 3 or 4 CD compilation project?
July 1996 – This project is a major retrospective of Townes work, with re-recordings of 60 of his songs. So far, other artists have contributed vocal and instrumentals on 30 tracks. There are promises from several other artists including the Cowboy Junkies and Sonic Youth to help with more tracks. The producers are seeking financial support to help finish recording, mix and master this long-awaited effort. LC – as per conversation with Jeanene Van Zandt, July 24, 1996 Jan. 1997 – Details for the project were brought up to date by Kevin Eggers, and posted at the Blue Sky pages at: http://ippc2.orst.edu/coopl/tvztomato1.html Feb. 1998 – The project has been delayed due to disputes about production values between Tomato records and the estate of TVZ. Specifically, many of the tracks are claimed to be overproduced, with female backup vocalists and other such excesses. I have heard a few of the tracks myself and agree that they tend to be overproduced. On the bright side, hopefully, these i
