Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[Audiowannabee]

Deep Purple
Machine Head
Quad UK sacd

 

[humprof]

The Mavericks, The Mavericks (DVD-A, 2003). I thought I liked Trampoline better, but now I'm not so sure. This is some mighty fine latter-day countrypolitan, with a guest spot from Willie Nelson and a more than workmanlike mix from Rich Fowler. Finishes strong, with a dynamite cover of the Hollies' "The Air That I Breathe." (Inspired by k. d. lang, maybe?) One of the better Silverlines, surely.

 

[user 1679]

Al Stewart - Time PAssges

 

[cbmmm3]

YES MAGNIFICATION [Rhino/MLP DVD~A 5.1/96kHz/24 bit] Includes a bonus track [LIVE] and Bonus Video [MAGNIFICATION Live]

Ralph - is just me ? I find this DVD Audio to be simply tremendous. If you dont own a copy, Id suggest doing so. I think you will like

 

[4-earredwonder]

Bob Dylan BLOOD ON THE TRACKS {Columbia Records/Multi~CH SACD 5.1} Tremendous Dylan album with 5.1 remix by Phil Ramone and Elliot Scheiner with 5.1 Mastering by Darcy Proper

 

[humprof]

Respighi, Pines of Rome/Fountains of Rome (Angel/EMI/HMV, 1977). London Symphony Orchestra/Lamberto Gardelli. SurroundMaster decode of an excellent SQ LP rip. Great fidelity & dynamic range. Very immersive recording with quasi-discrete rears.

 

[kap'n krunch]

Respighi, Pines of Rome/Fountains of Rome (Angel/EMI/HMV, 1977). London Symphony Orchestra/Lamberto Gardelli. SurroundMaster decode of an excellent SQ LP rip. Great fidelity & dynamic range. Very immersive recording with quasi-discrete rears.

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I have that LP!!!

 

[humprof]

Schubert, Symphony No. 9 (Turnabout/Vox, 1978). Cincinnatti/Schippers. A SurroundMaster (and dbx) decode of a dbx-encoded SQ LP. Nicely done all around: big and immersive. One of the great Marc Aubort/Joanna Nickrenz-engineered recordings for Vox, this had a (stereo) reissue on MoFi.

 

[4-earredwonder]

CHICAGO VI From the Rhino Chicago Quadio Boxset [BD~A 4.0] Always pinch myself when I play ANY of the brilliantly remastered RHINO BD~As from this tremendous sounding discrete release!

 

[4-earredwonder]

A Reminder: Tonight at 8 PM [EST] HBO is broadcasting the 2021 ROCK 'N ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction ceremony!

 

[humprof]

Penderecki, Piano Sextet and other chamber music (String Trio, Divertimento for Cello Solo). Members of the Pražák Quartet+. Praga Digitalis, 2005. My first experience with this label, which has an extensive surround catalog. Big, resonant "chamber ambience."
http://www.pragadigitals.com/KRZYSZ...-PIANO-SEXTET-PRAZAK-Quartet-Lethiec-Kayahara

 

[jefe1]

Humprof I have that Schubert album and agree. There are many good VOX recordings and they had some good conductors and orchestras. I may also have the DBX version too.

 

[4-earredwonder]

CHICAGO V [Rhino/BD~A 4.0]

 

[jefe1]

King Crimson Discipline
I never had this album and got off the Crimson boat when the lineup changed
Its interesting but a different style from the previous run.
So far as good a mix as the prior ones.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Chicago VII [Rhino/BD~A 4.0/2 SQ QUAD ALBUMS on 1 BD~A] Chicago VII is not an album I was familiar with but after popping it into my player .... INSTANT KARMA. Superb recording with startling four corner QUAD .... and very JAZZY! AM LUVIN' IT!

 

[jefe1]

Yes 4ears VI is somewhat unique.
What if Chicago had continued in a jazzy direction instead of ballads and MOR?

 

[jefe1]

Jethro Tull Minstrel in the Gallery. 5 1 than the quad later.
Because I can.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Yes 4ears VII is somewhat unique.
What if Chicago had continued in a jazzy direction instead of ballads and MOR?

Actually, as the album progresses it is a perfect blend of jazz, ballads and MOR and it's nice to have a 2 disc set, uninterrupted, on a single BD~A @ 192/24 resolution. Now if we could only get RHINO to issue some more of their former QUADRADISCS as PURE AUDIO BD~As ......

 

[jefe1]

Jethro Tull A
Where can I buy some of those jumpsuits?

 

[humprof]

Toy Matinee, Toy Matinee (DVD-A version). A friend lent me this; I totally missed TM when they had their moment. Fascinating band (basing that on their Wikipedia page) who crafted smart pop songs with sophisticated arrangements. Excellent Elliot Scheiner mix. I don't find the sound or the production all that "dated," really, and although I don't have a history or an emotional investment in this album, I can see it growing on me if I made time for repeated listens.