Jimi Hendrix fans are thrilled as his newest album, “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” officially launched today, October 4, 2024. Released under Sony, this album boasts 38 previously unreleased tracks that were recorded by the newly reformed Jimi Hendrix Experience, featuring Billy Cox on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums, at the legendary Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan from June to August of 1970 just before the guitarist’s tragic passing the following month.
Jimi Hendrix fans are excited as Jimi Hendrix’s latest release, “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” has officially hit the shelves today, October 4, 2024. Released by Sony, this new album features 38 previously unreleased tracks recorded by the reformed Jimi Hendrix Experience—Billy Cox on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums—at Manhattan’s Electric Lady Studios from June to August of 1970, just before the guitarist’s tragic passing the following month.
“Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” includes tracks overseen by legendary producer Eddie Kramer. The album features remixed songs like “Ezy Ryder,” “Dolly Dagger,” and “Angel “ to provide listeners with a new perspective on Jimi Hendrix’s innovative genius.
The collection includes four-track demo recordings of “Valleys of Neptune” and “Heaven Has No Sorrow,” as well as alternate arrangements of new songs like “Come Down Hard On Me” and “Belly Button Window.”
The set consists of a 5LP and a 3CD edition, along with a Blu-ray that includes 20 newly created 5.1 surround sound mixes of the entire “First Rays Of The New Rising Sun” album and three bonus tracks. This release presents an opportunity for fans to experience Hendrix’s music in an immersive format, showcasing tracks recorded during the last months of his life and reflecting the ambitious spirit of his work.
Jimi Hendrix’s New Documentary (Unboxing)
The album is accompanied by a documentary titled “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” which features interviews with music icons such as Steve Winwood and Eddie Kramer and members of the Experience, including drummer Mitch Mitchell and bassist Billy Cox. The film includes vintage footage and never-before-seen photos that detail the history of Electric Lady Studios from its inception to its completion in 1970. Despite Hendrix’s untimely death, it highlights how the studio remains a hub for artists like John Lennon, AC/DC, and David Bowie, marking a lasting achievement in the music industry.
Janie Hendrix, the sister of Jimi Hendrix, expresses her thoughts by stating, “My brother had a musical vision,” Janie Hendrix notes. “With this project, it felt appropriate to shed light not only on his own music, but also on his lasting contribution of Electric Lady Studios. He was driven internally to build a home base where he could record everything he felt. While his life was cut short, so many other talented artists continue to express themselves within those magical walls on 52 West 8th St.”
The documentary also features track breakdowns of classics like “Freedom,” “Angel,” and “Dolly Dagger,” along with a detailed booklet filled with unpublished photos and Hendrix’s handwritten song drafts.
Jimi Hendrix’s Official Releases in the Past 5 Years
“Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts” (2019)
This collection presents a chronological arrangement of performances by Jimi Hendrix at the Fillmore East in New York City, captured on New Year’s Eve 1969 and New Year’s Day 1970. It was released as a five-CD box set on November 22, 2019, and as an eight-LP set on December 13. The compilation features over five hours of music, comprising 43 tracks. Experience Hendrix highlights that it includes all four concerts from this period, showcasing several previously unreleased recordings, along with extended versions of songs that have been issued before.
“Live in Maui” (2020)
“Live in Maui” is an album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience that documents their performance outdoors in Maui, Hawaii, on July 30, 1970. This release marks the first official release of Hendrix’s two full sets recorded during the filming of Rainbow Bridge (1971). The two-CD and three-LP set was released on November 20, 2020, accompanied by a video documentary titled Music, Money, Madness … Jimi Hendrix in Maui.
“Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969” (2022)
This live album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience was recorded during the group’s last North American tour. Released as a double record and CD on November 18, 2022, it is the first full live release of the trio featuring Hendrix, Noel Redding, and Mitch Mitchell since the Miami Pop Festival in 2013. The album includes a mix of popular tracks along with some instrumental pieces. The recordings were mixed by longtime Hendrix audio engineer Eddie Kramer and sourced directly from the original eight-track master tapes.
“First Rays of the New Rising Sun” in Dolby Atmos (2024)
Released in May 2024, “First Rays of the New Rising Sun” is now available in a newly remixed Dolby Atmos format, offering an immersive listening experience. The remix, completed by Eddie Kramer and Chandler Harrod, adds to the selection of Hendrix’s music presented in spatial audio.
