A few weeks ago, I noticed that Chicago X was listed under 5.1 mixes here:http://paulklingberg.com/surround.html
On a whim I decided to write to Paul Klingberg and ask about it. I just rec'd a reply from Paul; while not encouraging news, I figured some would want to read the communication:
Tim,
Sorry for the delay in responding, but thanks for the kind words. It was an absolute dream come true to remix the Chicago records, especially II. Sadly, as you know, the DVD-A format (and DualDisc) is completely dead and worse the labels don't really see a market in releasing their existing catalog in hi resolution surround. For us engineers doing the remixing, pretty much all that work has dried up. Fortunately, there's plenty of other surround work to be done for DVD and broadcast.
As far as the release of Chicago X, I have no clue. I looked and noticed I don't even have a production disc although I have my reference disc from mastering. If it was not ever released it was probably because of the above mentioned reasons. It's probably best to check with Rhino, that's who I worked for doing the remixes.
best,
Paul
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On May 16, 2007, at 7:58 PM, Tim McDonnell wrote:
Paul,
First of all thank you for a dream DVD-A disc ELP - Brain Salad Surgery. I will always treasure that.
The two Chicago DVD-As issued are astonishing; you and John Kellogg are a great team, I sincerely hope you are afforded the chance to produce more multi-channel surround mixes we can buy.
I see that Chicago X is listed as released but I don't believe it ever got releaased. Is there any chance that Warner's new BecauseSoundMatters.com boutique or another outlet will release this as DVD-A?
Thanks, Tim
Tim McDonnell
Friendly Moderator - QuadraphonicQuad.com
Surround formats past present and future
On a whim I decided to write to Paul Klingberg and ask about it. I just rec'd a reply from Paul; while not encouraging news, I figured some would want to read the communication:
Tim,
Sorry for the delay in responding, but thanks for the kind words. It was an absolute dream come true to remix the Chicago records, especially II. Sadly, as you know, the DVD-A format (and DualDisc) is completely dead and worse the labels don't really see a market in releasing their existing catalog in hi resolution surround. For us engineers doing the remixing, pretty much all that work has dried up. Fortunately, there's plenty of other surround work to be done for DVD and broadcast.
As far as the release of Chicago X, I have no clue. I looked and noticed I don't even have a production disc although I have my reference disc from mastering. If it was not ever released it was probably because of the above mentioned reasons. It's probably best to check with Rhino, that's who I worked for doing the remixes.
best,
Paul
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On May 16, 2007, at 7:58 PM, Tim McDonnell wrote:
Paul,
First of all thank you for a dream DVD-A disc ELP - Brain Salad Surgery. I will always treasure that.
The two Chicago DVD-As issued are astonishing; you and John Kellogg are a great team, I sincerely hope you are afforded the chance to produce more multi-channel surround mixes we can buy.
I see that Chicago X is listed as released but I don't believe it ever got releaased. Is there any chance that Warner's new BecauseSoundMatters.com boutique or another outlet will release this as DVD-A?
Thanks, Tim
Tim McDonnell
Friendly Moderator - QuadraphonicQuad.com
Surround formats past present and future