Elvis - Aloha From Hawaii

[4-earredwonder]

What’s interesting is that in the booklet there’s a photo of the Q8. So, maybe we’ll get lucky here and the Quad might be a bonus option on the BR. Here’s a closeup:
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EDIT: Then again, maybe no surround. Some websites refer to there being 24/196 Audio on the BR. But, so far, no mention of any Quad or surround.

Sporting the cover of the old QUAD RtR with a blu ray disc beneath it all bets are on there will be some form of Surround ...whether 4.0, 5.1 or ATMOS as it was recorded on 16 tracks! Or, ALL 3 codecs + Stereo!

FINALLY, the KING gets his due!

 

[Doug G.]

I hope you aren't saying he didn't get his due with the CD-4 release.

Doug

 

[britmarc]

The DVD was 5.1 Dolby digital.

 

[jaybird100]

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Out 8/11, no detail on sound format yet

Is the Blu-ray audio only, or the full conceert, video and all?

 

[haikubass]

The blu-ray delivers the TV concert, plus rehearsal concert and bonus songs (it’s not clear if the rehearsal/bonus songs are just audio).

https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/elvis-presley-aloha-from-hawaii-via-satellite

 

[jaybird100]

https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/elvis-presley-aloha-from-hawaii-via-satellite

I would have liked to see the concert, as released on the LP, be released on SACD or BD-A.

 

[GOS]

This is my source, €30:
https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/poprock/de...om-hawaii-via-satellite/hnum/11514237?lang=en

I'm taking a flier on this one, went ahead and ordered from jpc, which came to $30.71 shipped.

 

[haikubass]

Still no definite audio track description (click to enlarge):

 

[haikubass]

According to this site, "...The Blu-ray sound is also in "Uncompressed Stereo" as well as "Uncompressed 5.1 Surround Sound" and "Doby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound"."

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Waiting for someone to give a detailed description of the surround mix on this one.

I can wait - thanks

 

[The Rang]

My copy arrived last night from Amazon, will open it up later today if I have a chance.

The jpc.de price sure looks good.
Assuming I don’t get slapped with duties, it’s almost $18CDN cheaper than what I paid.

 

[dobyblue]

According to this site, "...The Blu-ray sound is also in "Uncompressed Stereo" as well as "Uncompressed 5.1 Surround Sound" and "Doby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound"."

Doby Digital huh? I like the sound of that!

 

[trkarp]

Listened/watched today.

The BD is two full video concerts, the rehearsal and the live show. The "extras' are videos of Elvis standing and signing.

The LPCM 5.1 mix is very weak with only some ambiance and audience noise in the rears. (I did not listen to the Dolby audio, but assume it is the same).

Regardless of the lack of active rears, the mix in general could be much better. Elvis' voice is superb - clear, strong and mesmerizing But most of the other vocals and instruments are buried.

To me, this is a missed opportunity to let those 16 tracks come to life, since they don't at all.

 

[haikubass]

The LPCM 5.1 mix is very weak with only some ambiance and audience noise in the rears. (I did not listen to the Dolby audio, but assume it is the same).

Thank you for your report. I dont get why they just havent ported the quad mix available on streaming platforms (Apple Music). And the BD artwork feels like twisting the knife...

 

[Clement]

Listened/watched today.

The BD is two full video concerts, the rehearsal and the live show. The "extras' are videos of Elvis standing and signing.

The LPCM 5.1 mix is very weak with only some ambiance and audience noise in the rears. (I did not listen to the Dolby audio, but assume it is the same).

Regardless of the lack of active rears, the mix in general could be much better. Elvis' voice is superb - clear, strong and mesmerizing But most of the other vocals and instruments are buried.

To me, this is a missed opportunity to let those 16 tracks come to life, since they don't at all.

I'm hearing background singers and brass in the rears, albeit not as loud as they are in the Quad mix. I agree with you about Elvis's vocals. The other instruments seem to be coming through, though. I was listening with the volume WAY up.

 

[Clement]

Review from the second disc:
https://theseconddisc.com/2023/08/1...awaii-via-satellite-50th-anniversary-edition/

 

[Q-Eight]

Listened/watched today.

The BD is two full video concerts, the rehearsal and the live show. The "extras' are videos of Elvis standing and signing.

The LPCM 5.1 mix is very weak with only some ambiance and audience noise in the rears. (I did not listen to the Dolby audio, but assume it is the same).

Regardless of the lack of active rears, the mix in general could be much better. Elvis' voice is superb - clear, strong and mesmerizing But most of the other vocals and instruments are buried.

To me, this is a missed opportunity to let those 16 tracks come to life, since they don't at all.

It's upsetting to say the least. Here, we're FINALLY getting a big-name in Surround sound and the mix shits the bed. Makes you wonder why they even went through the trouble of a remix? Just give us the vintage Quad mix and be done with it. 4.0/5.1 is meant to be engaging not simply ambience. God, why can't these pricks get that through their thick heads?

 

[Marcsten]

It's upsetting to say the least. Here, we're FINALLY getting a big-name in Surround sound and the mix shits the bed. Makes you wonder why they even went through the trouble of a remix? Just give us the vintage Quad mix and be done with it. 4.0/5.1 is meant to be engaging not simply ambience. God, why can't these pricks get that through their thick heads?

Well, I recently sprung for an expensive, Japanese, QS of the Ventures Live. In the rears? Crowd noise and some ambience. That's it. It's a certain philosophy of mixing. I don't care for it but I guess some must.