Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[madscot]

Saturday afternoon listening since football is off

 

[TheGreatRamseythe2nd]

Well, this is kind of fun: cellist Jakob Spahn with members of the Orchestra Academy of Bayerische Staatsorchester (a very accomplished youth orchestra), playing works by Friedrich Gulda--better known as a pianist than a composer, I think--and Tchaikovsky. The Gulda "Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra" is all over the place, stylistically--the opening movement tries for a jazz-funk style that comes off a little bit hokey, but don't let that put you off--while the Tchaikovsky "Rococo Variations" (originally written for cello and orchestra, arranged for cello and wind quintet) is a virtuoso showpiece.

This Blu-Ray audio disc from 2018 has a dry, close-mic'd Atmos mix that--except for the final piece on the program, a movement from a Tchaikovsky string quartet--favors the fronts while still managing to sound spacious and immersive. It's the centerpiece of a "Charming Cello" package (4 CDs+ 1 BDA) put together last year by JPC.de and still available there for the stupidly low price of €10 (even lower for non-EU residents once VAT is removed).
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/charming-cello/hnum/11093055

So nothing in rears or overheads?

 

[brnzback]

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TAAB Was my very first album when it came out and I still have it. Love this album. I also have this release.

 

[humprof]

So nothing in rears or overheads?

I wouldn't go that far. Fronts-heavy, but more than just faint ambience in the rears, at least, for the main, longer pieces. The final, short piece is closer to Tacet-style. Faint ambience in the overheads throughout the disc.

 

[AYanguas]

TAAB Was my very first album when it came out and I still have it. Love this album. I also have this release.

This reminds me this picture of mine at the end of 70's when I was young, in my room, with my first girl-friend... Now, after divorcing another woman, I went back to her and she is my current wife.

I posted already this picture, but I will do it again

 

[Clement]

More Quad LP through the SM v.2 fun: Hello! I LOVE you!

https://www.discogs.com/release/1302680-The-Doors-The-Best-Of-The-Doors

 

[perzon57]

Listening to the new Riverside, love the music, but the Atmos mix is a little uneven. Some tracks have next to nothing in the heights, others are very good. Had to upmix some of the weaker tracks with Auro 3D, sounded real good.

 

[JanBakker]

 

[4-earredwonder]

Marvin Gaye LIVE IN MONTREUX 1980 {Eagle Vision/1 RBCD/1 DVD~V DTS/DD 5.1/PCM Stereo} Recorded Live at the 14th Montreux, Switzerland Jazz Festival on July 7, 1980, this simply amazing concert clocks in at 100 incendiary minutes!

 

[4-earredwonder]

BAD HAGGIS with Rubén Blades [AIX Records/MLP DVD~A 5.1/96kHz/24bit] Outstanding discrete Celtic/jazz/world fusion tinged recording from Mark Waldrep, Ph.D. featuring the Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band. Includes Session/rehearsal videos on the DVD~V side of the dualdisc.

 

[Clement]

Stylish indeed! Enjoying this CD-4 from Japan through the SM v.2 from Australia! Nice!

https://www.discogs.com/release/8845102-Sadakazu-Tabata-Orchestra-Stylish-Drum-Sounds-Of-Tabata

 

[weekendtoy]

Booka Shade - Movements (ATMOS 7.2.4)

 

[JediJoker]

Stylish indeed! Enjoying this CD-4 from Japan through the SM v.2 from Australia! Nice!
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I didn't think the Surround Master handled CD-4. To latch on to the 30kHz carrier wave, it would need to have an internal sample rate of at least 88.2kHz (using common sample rates).

 

[Clement]

I didn't think the Surround Master handled CD-4. To latch on to the 30kHz carrier wave, it would need to have an internal sample rate of at least 88.2kHz (using common sample rates).

@chucky3042 has written about it on the "Stuff that sounds amazing with the Sound Master" THREAD. I'm not really sure what goes on, but it may also be what @barfle wrote to which Charlie is responding. I guess what i can say is the CD-4 discs i have played through the SM v.2 are sounding good! The how and why are beyond my realm of comprehension!

 

[weekendtoy]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo -Long Walk To Freedom (SACD 5.1)

 

[4-earredwonder]

Paul Williams I'M GOING BACK THERE SOMEDAY [AIX RECORDS/MLP DVD~A 5.1/96kHz/24 bit] An exceptional hi res selection of songs from singer/songwriter Paul Williams joined by Willie Nelson [guitar/vocals/] and Melissa Manchester [vocals/piano]

 

[DuncanS]

BAD HAGGIS with Rubén Blades [AIX Records/MLP DVD~A 5.1/96kHz/24bit] Outstanding discrete Celtic/jazz/world fusion tinged recording from Mark Waldrep, Ph.D. featuring the Los Angeles Scots Pipe Band. Includes Session/rehearsal videos on the DVD~V side of the dualdisc.

Thanks for the reminder Ralph, Bad Haggis seemed familiar, then I remembered I got it as a download! and as hadn't been able to add it to the to listen to mountain as its virtual .................. I forgot I had it!

 

[4-earredwonder]

The Allman Brothers Band LIVE AT FILLMORE EAST [Polydor Records/DTS Entertainment/DTS 5.1] If you're seeking the ultra discrete version of the Allman's most iconic album, look no further. Credits in the liner notes: Executive Producer: Brad S. Miller; Multitrack original analogue recording and mix to music surround: Engineer: Geoff Emerick and Alan O'Duffy; Producer: Paul McCartney; Multi Channel Master, EQ, Balance and Preparation: Peter Mew @ Abbey Road Studios.

 

[~dave~~wave~]

 

[4-earredwonder]

Mr. Afternoon THE GOLDEN BONANA [DVD~Audio/LPCM 5.1/48kHz/24bit] QQ Forum's very own Mr. A in an exceptionally well recorded and discretely mixed DVD~Audio disc. Beautiful melodies and accomplished accompaniment. Includes RBCD! Still waiting for your Second Act, Jack!