ALL ABOUT MUSIC #2 - Non Surround, Not Covered In Other Threads

[kap'n krunch]

One more from CC...his only #1(Ride Like The Wind made it to #2)

My ex wanted to play this back when we had a band but we only got to me figuring out the string intro (on keyboards).. NOT EASY! but I did it...this is a killer album.. wasn't this slated for those early 00's DVD-A releases???

 

[Clint Eastwood]

My ex wanted to play this back when we had a band but we only got to me figuring out the string intro (on keyboards).. NOT EASY! but I did it...this is a killer album.. wasn't this slated for those early 00's DVD-A releases???

That debut album was indeed killer...lot's of talent in the background....Larry Carlton on guitar...besides Michael McDonald...Don Henley and J.D. Souther on vocals...and a vocalist that played with many of the top bands..the late Valerie Carter...who passed away in 2017 and lived in nearby St. Pete Florida...and remember Nicolette Larson...she was on backing vocals on that album....she had her own #1 hit in 1978..."Lotta Love"....we lost her at the age of 45...so there was indeed a LOT of talent on that debut album...

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Since I mentioned this artist in the previous post...it time to look back at her #1 hit

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I look around for the friends that I used to turn to.....to pull me through...………………..Looking into their eyes I see them running too

 

[privateuniverse]

A new tune from Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!

 

[GOS]

Ripped a couple CD’s and they sound amazing...in particular...

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[GOS]

And, the DR for above CD...

foobar2000 1.4.3 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-05-30 09:01:08

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Analyzed: Linda Ronstadt / Greatest Hits Vol. Two
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR15 -0.61 dB -17.96 dB 2:27 1/11-It's So Easy
DR14 -0.80 dB -17.86 dB 2:44 2/11-I Can't Let Go
DR16 -1.30 dB -20.33 dB 3:12 3/11-Hurt So Bad
DR17 -0.80 dB -22.45 dB 3:55 4/11-Blue Bayou
DR15 -1.28 dB -19.32 dB 2:22 5/11-How Do I Make You
DR15 -0.80 dB -18.33 dB 2:59 6/11-Back In The USA
DR14 -4.83 dB -21.39 dB 3:19 7/11-Ooh Baby Baby
DR13 -2.93 dB -18.24 dB 3:41 8/11-Poor Little Pitiful Me
DR14 -1.42 dB -17.51 dB 3:06 9/11-Tumbling Dice
DR13 -0.95 dB -17.87 dB 3:15 10/11-Just One Look
DR14 -3.44 dB -21.59 dB 3:58 11/11-Someone To Lay Down Beside Me
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR15

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 761 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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[J. PUPSTER]

A new tune from Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!

I’ll be into this newest album of his!
Man, I’d sure love it if Bruce would just put the hammer down on a proper studio surround mixed album; ‘cause Devils and Dust was an enormous cocked up disappointment for me.

 

[privateuniverse]

DR13 -2.93 dB -18.24 dB 3:41 8/11-Poor Little Pitiful Me
DR14 -1.42 dB -17.51 dB 3:06 9/11-Tumbling Dice
DR13 -0.95 dB -17.87 dB 3:15 10/11-Just One Look
DR14 -3.44 dB -21.59 dB 3:58 11/11-Someone To Lay Down Beside Me
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR15

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 761 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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"Poor Little Pitiful Me"????

 

[J. PUPSTER]

"Poor Little Pitiful Me"????

+1 Poor

 

[GOS]

Linda Ronstadt - Greatest Hits Vol 1. CD

Sounds great, not quite as sharp and warm as volume 2.

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[GOS]

DR for Volume 1. In reality, it's not called Vol 1.....just Greatest Hits.

foobar2000 1.4.3 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2019-05-30 11:03:04

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Analyzed: Linda Ronstadt / Greatest Hits
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR13 -2.45 dB -18.37 dB 3:48 1/12-You're No Good
DR13 -1.25 dB -17.87 dB 2:26 2/12-Silver Threads And Golden Needles
DR12 -4.63 dB -21.67 dB 3:36 3/12-Desperado
DR14 -2.25 dB -19.76 dB 2:50 4/12-Love Is A Rose
DR13 -2.44 dB -17.24 dB 2:35 5/12-That'll Be The Day
DR12 -4.73 dB -20.14 dB 4:26 6/12-Long, Long Time
DR11 -4.80 dB -18.95 dB 2:41 7/12-Different Drum
DR12 -2.26 dB -16.28 dB 2:12 8/12-When Will I Be Loved
DR12 -3.52 dB -20.08 dB 4:18 9/12-Love Has No Pride
DR14 -1.28 dB -17.33 dB 2:48 10/12-Heat Wave
DR12 -3.37 dB -18.55 dB 3:31 11/12-It Doesn't Matter Anymore
DR13 -2.50 dB -18.65 dB 3:13 12/12-Tracks Of My Tears
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Number of tracks: 12
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 16
Bitrate: 778 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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[Quad Linda]

I have that German Ronstadt CD. Although I'm not little, I'm Poor Poor from buying all this software.

The label side of the disc adds extra protection, IMHO, but costs extra $$$ for paint to manufacture. So, many companies ceased pressing them that way. Most never did.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

I have that German Ronstadt CD. Although I'm not little, I'm Poor Poor from buying all this software.

The label side of the disc adds extra protection, IMHO, but costs extra $$$ for paint to manufacture. So, many companies ceased pressing them that way. Most never did.

Is that why those early German pressings were called "target"?

 

[Quad Linda]

It's either that or the fact that you could not buy them at Target.

 

[Clint Eastwood]

It's either that or the fact that you could not buy them at Target.

IIRC they were mostly artists under contract to Warner Brothers or their associated arms and those "markings" were meant to mimic a clock at 3..6...9.. and 12 o'clock...most of the early titles offered flat transfers from the masters

 

[ar surround]

Linda Ronstadt - Greatest Hits Vol 1. CD

Sounds great, not quite as sharp and warm as volume 2.

So having really good DR numbers isn't everything...right?

 

[Quad Linda]

Hang on a minute. Of course, later stuff like vol 2 is likely to be recorded on better gear and perhaps had better mastering. She was a bigger act when that later stuff was recorded.

On the other hand, some mono jazz recording from the late '50's sound fantastic.

So having really good DR numbers isn't everything...right?

 

[GOS]

So having really good DR numbers isn't everything...right?

Apparently not. It makes you wonder, what actually goes into making a top notch audio title. And...here we go...but why not just make them all sound good? Did Vol 2 actually cost twice as much to polish up??


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[Clint Eastwood]

So having really good DR numbers isn't everything...right?

It's not everything...nothing is really when it comes to music...it's just a guide...but for my tastes...the numbers are very important...there aren't many single digit titles that I can say I love...