The Promise : The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story

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"Darkness was my 'samurai' record," Springsteen writes, "stripped to the frame and ready to rumble.” But the music that got left behind was substantial. This extraordinary deluxe package comprises nearly six hours of film and more than two hours of audio across 3 CDs and 3 DVDs. It comes with an 80-page containing facsimiles from Springsteen's original s from the sessions, which include alternate lyrics, song ideas, details, and personal notes in addition to a new essay by Springsteen on the album and never-before-seen photographs. The Deluxe Package also features The Promise: The Making of "Darkness" on the Edge of Town, a documentary directed by Grammy- and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny. The ninety-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band between 1976 and 1978, including home rehearsals and studio sessions with new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former-manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the record. In addition, the set features more than four hours of live concert film from the Thrill Hill Vault, including the bootleg house cut (the footage that appeared on-screen at the concert) from a 1978 Houston show, and a 2009 performance of Darkness on the Edge of Town in its entirety from Asbury Park. The special performance in Asbury Park was in HD without an audience and successfully recreates the stark atmosphere of the original album. The Deluxe Package also includes Darkness on the Edge of Town, digitally remastered for the first time, as well as the 2 CD set The Promise: The Lost Sessions from Darkness On The Edge Of Town. The two discs contain a total of 21 previously-unreleased songs from the 'Darkness' sessions, songs that, as Springsteen writes, "perhaps could have/should have been released after Born To Run and before the collection of songs that Darkness on the Edge of Town became." Highlights include the extraordinary rock version of "Racing in the Street," the never-before-released original s of "Because the Night," "Fire," and "Rendezvous," the supreme pop opus "Someday (We'll Be Together)," the hilarious "Ain't Good Enough for You," the superb soul-based vocal performance on "The Broken Hearted," the utterly haunting "Breakaway," and the now finally released, fully orchestrated masterpiece and title song, "The Promise." All 21 songs have been mixed by Springsteen's long-time collaborator, Bob Clearain. According to long-time manager/producer Jon Landau, "There isn't a weak card in this deck. The Promise is simply a great listening experience." This package gives fans an unprecedented look into Springsteen's creative process during a defining moment in his career. DVD 1: The Promise: The Making of "Darkness on the Edge of Town" DVD 2: Darkness on the Edge of Town (Para Theatre, Asbury Park, NJ, 2009) 1. Badlands 2. Adam Raised A Cain 3. Something In The Night 4. Candy's Room 5. Racing In The Street 6. The Promised Land 7. Factory 8. Streets Of Fire 9. Prove It All Night 10. Darkness On The Edge Of Town Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978) 1. Save My Love (Holmdel, NJ 76) 2. Candy's Boy (Holmdel, NJ 76) 3. Something In The Night (Red Bank, NJ 76) 4. Don’t Look Back (NYC 78) 5. Ain't Good Enough For You (NYC 78) 6. The Promise (NYC 78) 7. Candy's Room Demo (NYC 78) 8. Badlands (Phoenix 78) 9. The Promised Land (Phoenix 78) 10. Prove It All Night (Phoenix 78) 11. Born To Run (Phoenix 78) 12. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) (Phoenix 78) DVD 3: Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut 1. Badlands 2. Streets Of Fire 3. It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City 4. Darkness On The Edge Of Town 5. Spirit In The Night 6. Independence Day 7. The Promised Land 8. Prove It All Night 9. Racing In The Street 10. Thunder Road 11. Jungleland 12. The Ties That Bind 13. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 14. The Fever 15. Fire 16. Candy's Room 17. Because The Night 18. Point Blank 19. She's The One 20. Backstreets 21. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) 22. Born To Run 23. Detroit Medley 24. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out 25. You Can't Sit Down 26. Quarter To Three