This is a new release from Germany, on the "Quadro-Surround" Label, which is project from the German base "Quadro Surround" group, headed by QQ Member Dietrich.
Dietrich kindly sent me an advance copy of this DVD-A to listen to. So, I took it along in the car with me today to give it a spin. First off, let me just say that I am not a big "Latin Music" fan, and if this disc were stereo I probably would never have listened to it at all. Hey, I'm old and set in my ways!
So I popped it in and headed out, not knowing what to expect. Well, let me just say that this is one hell of a surround sound presentation. If you like your surround maxed out, very discrete, with pin-point direction and a huge surround field, this disc is spectacular. The surround mix is really spread out and sounds, instruments and voices are coming at you from all around. The music is excellent as well. I don't know much about Latin music, but this is not some hack outfit, these are pros and you can tell right off the bat.
Listening to this disc reminded me of some of the Enoch Light Project 3 discs of the '70s, only with a lot more life. There are percussion sounds that spin around the sound field at times, harmony vocals nestled into each channel, clear guitars and brass that can be isolated with your ear. Because the band is so large, it fits the surround spread perfectly. Like I said, it's not my type of music, and I cannot honestly say that I'll play it a lot, but if you want some super surround and are into Latin music, or just want something to play at a party, this is the disc for you.
For surround I have to give it a 10. For fidelity a 10 as well. The content is very good, it's just not my style. I hope some of you seek this disc out, because I'd love to hear what you think of it.
This is a GREAT JOB by Dietrich and his group, and I'm very proud of them. I hope he gets the support he deserves.