Your Best Surround Demo Song On DVD-A MLP (Pick One Only)

[Lucanu]

"Life in the fast lane" from Hotel California is a must in my player

 

[Frantic]

Everything Must Go from "Everything Must Go" Steely Dan

The onslaught of drums to start in the rears to silence and then the song re-starts with sax in the center, pristine guitar licks in the rears..... whew!!! I have gooseflesh just talking about it. Fagen and Becker make magical everything they do. Just pick one!

 

[sf49erjohn]

Even Less from Stupid Dream and Funeral for a Friend from Elton John's GBYBR are great demo tracks.

 

[solaris]

Medeski, Martin And Wood - Uninvisible
great test

 

[bugdaddy]

The top of my list would have to be "Burning Down the House (Alternate Mix)" from Talking Head's Speaking in Tongues. For me, that baby's got it all surround-wise; plus, it's got a good beat and you can dance to it.

 

[Manmc]

I like 'Arriving Somewhere....' from Deadwing by Porcupine Tree . The music is so interesting as it weaves its way along with spot on mixing you almost forget its 5.1 ! It just sounds so right ...

I , too , am really getting into Insurgentes and could easily second the earlier vote for ' Twilight...'

~M~

 

[dr. simple]

I gotta say that "Turn It On Salvador" from Toy Matinee might be my choice.

 

[timbre4]

I gotta say that "Turn It On Salvador" from Toy Matinee might be my choice.

That's a nice choice! I lingered over that disc, thinking 'Last Plane Out' was it. This album as stereo CD was my demo disc of choice when selling gear at Silo....

 

[dr. simple]

That's a nice choice! I lingered over that disc, thinking 'Last Plane Out' was it. This album as stereo CD was my demo disc of choice when selling gear at Silo....

O.K., I'm changing my answer! "Last Plane Out" is it!

 

[leevitalone1]

seems lucky man is a fav. but, overlooked is the incredible karn evil 9 2nd imp.
my pick to show off my shit!

 

[dr. simple]

O.K., I'm changing my answer! "Last Plane Out" is it!

You know, I've got to change my answer again. It has to be "Ventura Highway" from America's "Homecoming" DVDA.

 

[Cosmic Debris]

From DEEP PURPLE'S "MACHINE HEAD" DVD AUDIO
"SMOKE ON THE WATER"


It Really smokes in 5.1 Audio ! I just love the way the bass
starts rolling after the initial guitar intro of SOTW.

 

[jsgamache]

"Riders on the Storm." It's kind of an obvious choice, with the thunder and all, but it really creates a convincing illusion.

 

[BlarJotunn]

So far my favorite is Toxic by Britney Spears

 

[Eggplant]

I've thought about this a lot.
When demoing 5.1 to the unwashed, one song is often all there's time for.

Over the years I've come to this realization: less is more.
Unplugged or a capella tracks have the biggest impact.
Instead of feeling assaulted by volume, these tracks really make people listen.

So my nominees are . . .

1) Lonesome Road -- James Taylor, Dad Loves his Work
2) Seven Bridges Road -- Eagles, Hell Freezes Over
3) Candle in the Wind [Unplugged] -- Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road [Extra Track]
4) Yesterday -- Boyz II Men, II
5) Saturn Nights -- America, Homecoming

Only #5 is not unplugged.

The winner is . . .

Candle in the Wind [Unplugged] -- Elton John

Note: Just noticed only DVD-A tracks was requested, so I guess that drops the nominees to only two.

 

[etzeppy]

I do not think I can pick a "best" DVD-A song. However, for DTS I have no problem picking "Seven Bridges Road", which is the bonus track on Hell Freezes Over DTS CD.

 

[JohnN]

I'm guilty of one too many demos = "Hyacinth House" The Doors (dizzy)
Oh look out....Any track from the Beatles LOVE

 

[dr. simple]

I've thought about this a lot. . .

Candle in the Wind [Unplugged] -- Elton John

That's an excellent choice. Especially when those background vocals come in. Perfect.

 

[CPR]

1921, or Go to the Mirror; both from "Tommy" the Who, DVD Audio.
2nd is "I Am the Walrus", Love, DVD Audio

 

[nightflight75]

Not sure why, but this is harder than picking the best song on SACD. Probably:

'Victim of Love' from "Hotel California".