Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[edisonbaggins]

I was looking at picking up a used copy of that disc but the reviews I read on QQ are not-so-good on the Mix.

Hard rock tends to not score well here at QQ. It's my opinion, but based on some evidence. If you know you'd like the music, and some QQers who like hard rock have reviewed it favorably, then go for it!

 

[edisonbaggins]

Okay. I looked up the info on Wikipedia and it states that the DVD that comes packaged with the CD only has 3 videos in stereo or 5.1 but no indication that the full album is in Surround.

I have both. The surround album is not on the bonus DVD.

 

[MrSmithers]

Probably to prevent the discs from coming loose during shipment. BTW, what is your impression of BB, MP?

BTW, you haven't lived until you've had a pizza from Brooklyn, NY. Must be that New York City water!

They do good beer as well! I was listening to this and a bit of Pink Floyd/Steely Dan/ and erm - crikey I can't even remember the rest! No notes from neighbours yet, phew!

 

[skherbeck]

Right on, M! Come September, no more plastic straws or plastic bags in supermarkets.......

 

[hwkn]

Genesis-Abacab[sacd].......well worth a re listen imho

 

[kap'n krunch]

an oldie but goodie.. F Mac ...RUMourS
DVD-A...a...aa..aaa.

 

[kap'n krunch]

Ray Conniff "The Godfather"...another one I had not listened to in about 40 years!!!! We had this in Q8 at home...\Yes, that was my introduction to Quad, folks.. BLAME RAY CONNIFF!!!!

 

[kap'n krunch]

...a 180 change..
Yes
TFTO
BD...

edit...
Once you listen to the unedited version of TRSOG there ain't no going back to the edited version...

 

[Frogmort]

Big Big Train - Stone & Steel
Hans Zimmer - Live in Prague

 

[Frogmort]

...a 180 change..
Yes
TFTO
BD...

edit...
Once you listen to the unedited version of TRSOG there ain't no going back to the edited version...

This album is my go to spiritual meditation. For me, this is more than just an album, it's a magical spiritual journey. I don't care what Rick Wakeman says about it, and I think he was absolutely great on it too! Incredible Steven Wilson mix is the icing on the cake. Definitely putting this on right after Hans.

Edit: I also replaced the original album version of TRSOG with the original-original extended version in my flac album version. Supposedly they only cut it out for time constraints.

 

[Frogmort]

KC and the moonshine band - Larks' Tongues in Aspic

 

[4-earredwonder]

PBS has some awesome concert specials and tonight I'm watching Beninese singer, songwriter, actress and activist Angélique Kidjo with her fabulous four piece band and chorus on Austin City Limits. Sometimes I have to pinch myself that it's being broadcast in Dolby Digital 5.1 as all the ingredients of higher def are pretty much intact.

Wish we had some Angélique in 5.1 on physical disc.

 

[Tornado Red]

Live from Abbey Road - Best of Season One on BD-V in 5.1

 

[weekendtoy]

R.E.M. - Automatic For The People (DVD-A)

I recently picked this disc up from markshan’s sale. It pales in comparison to the BD Atmos version. Not that it’s bad. Far from it. Lead vocals are mostly allocated to the L&R speakers here versus the Atmos Mix where the lead vocal is mostly allocated to the center channel. The drums sound flat here on some songs even with the Auro-3D upmixer. Not so in Atmos. Also in Atmos, there’s a huge soundstage and more separation. Sounds are discrete in all nine channels. Though, the dynamics are a bit better on the DVD-A. All the same, very happy to have this DVD-A Mix version. I’ve played this album so much now, I’m beginning to think it’s the best one in the Warner Bros. catalog.

I use this disc as a demonstration on what ATMOS can bring to the table.

Play a song off the DVDA and then again off the ATMOS Blu Ray...

 

[fizzywiggs41]

This disc is fast becoming a regular play for me . Hoping Kevin Reeves gets busy mixing more Lou Reed in surround . Highly recommended both musically and for it's mix .

Velvet Underground -Loaded. DTS DVD

 

[haikubass]

Kane - Fearless (DualDisc [dts 96/24])
I guess I need to mash the highlights up with those on the SACD and make some really great rock album in surround!

 

[fredblue]

Kane - Fearless (DualDisc [dts 96/24])
I guess I need to mash the highlights up with those on the SACD and make some really great rock album in surround!
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you'll be so glad you made it!
(the compilation, that is!)

 

[bluelightning]

Listening now to Metallica, The Black Album, DVD-A, 5.1, PCM 96 Khz at 78.5db, scorching.

78.5 dB sounds way too soft. Next time crank it up to more like 90 -100 dB. House has to shake at least some

 

[Frogmort]

...And it stoned me.

 

[bluelightning]

Listening to Devin Townsend Project Ocean Machine Live at Plovdiv. What an under appreciated artist ! This one is for rock/metal/prog fans. Very enjoyable when cranked