Beatles Revolver Box Set (Dolby Atmos Mix available for streaming; No Blu-Ray)

[key_wiz]

Just posted!

 

[Todd 987]

Everybody, calm down. I heard there's no surround on the box set because it will be on a Dutton Vocalion twofer along with Rubber Soul!

Do you know the release date? And we know the price will be right!

 

[key_wiz]

No longer a rumor it seems! All we need now is the official release date!

 

[humprof]

No longer a rumor it seems! All we need now is the official release date!

He's confirmed that there will be an Atmos mix--but has he really confirmed that it will be part of the box (and not streaming-only)?

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

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He's confirmed that there will be an Atmos mix--but has he really confirmed that it will be part of the box (and not streaming-only)?

Hopefully, a 'digital only' boxed set. Or even a standalone surround sound disc release

 

[key_wiz]

All I know is what I've posted which I believe is all he has said thus far. He said nothing about whether it will be part of the box set or not. Not even exactly sure what "a bit immersive" means, but I presume it means an Atmos mix.

 

[sjcorne]

Definitely an Atmos mix, the right-hand window shows the Dolby Renderer feeding a 7.1.4 speaker array.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

He's confirmed that there will be an Atmos mix--but has he really confirmed that it will be part of the box (and not streaming-only)?

Physical or metaphysical - Tomorrow Never Knows

 

[jefe1]

Let's ask the Maharishi

 

[key_wiz]

He's confirmed that there will be an Atmos mix--but has he really confirmed that it will be part of the box (and not streaming-only)?

It’s quite possible that he may not know the answer as the packaging probably isn’t his concern. We don’t know how far along into the process this project is along.

 

[4-earredwonder]

It would seem quite preposterous to go through the process of creating an ATMOS remix of REVOLVER and NOT include it in the DELUXE box set like all previous Beatles' deluxe box sets to date!

 

[key_wiz]

It would seem quite preposterous to go through the process of creating an ATMOS remix of REVOLVER and NOT include it in the DELUXE box set like all previous Beatles' deluxe box sets to date!

It would. And could only add to their justification for the high price. The discs probably cost them relatively nothing to press once the mix is done.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Let's ask the Maharishi

You ask him, Jeffie....only he died in 2008 at the ripe ole age of 90

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi with the FAB FOUR

 

[Bender]

Let's remember, they have done 4 albums with a surround disc and are now making another surround. One might hope they will continue with putting a blu-ray in the box. (Revolver is my favorite Beatles album). Can I actually fathom getting Revolver & Who's Next this year......?

 

[sjcorne]

Can I actually fathom getting Revolver & Who's Next this year......?

Who's Next delayed until 2023, last I read.

 

[Bender]

I should have said within the next 12 months..
we may even get the next Hendrix project, Jethro Tull Broadsword, + some other goodies.
I still can't believe how great it is to have White Album, Abbey Road and Let It Be as good as they are. Plus Peppers. Likewise, how we actually got a Blu ray for Quadrophenia.

 

[LennonCobain]

Revolver is probably my favorite Beatles album so I am happy about the upcoming reissue and the fact that a multichannel/Atmos mix will likely be available in some fashion.

However, is anyone really expecting to be thrilled with the surround sound mix and for it to be more discrete than the Revolver-era tracks available on the 1 streaming Atmos mix?

Take “Yellow Submarine” for example. There are 5 (IIRC) official multichannel mixes of this track (Yellow Submarine 1999 DVD, Anthology DVD, Yellow Submarine BD, 1/1+ DVD/BD, and 1 Atmos). I still prefer the 1999 DVD mix as it is quite discrete. “Eleanor Rigby” from the 1999 DVD is still the top mix IMO.

The original multitracks are sufficient to make a very good multichannel mix, as demonstrated over 20 years ago. The use of modern technology to de-mix the multitracks should result in a superior mix in terms of discreteness. I just don’t think Giles and Sam will deliver.

 

[J. PUPSTER]

The original multitracks are sufficient to make a very good multichannel mix, as demonstrated over 20 years ago. The use of modern technology to de-mix the multitracks should result in a superior mix in terms of discreteness. I just don’t think Giles and Sam will deliver.

It would be great if mix engineers truly understood the wants of their core customers for this surround stuff; which is... us here on the QQ

 

[4-earredwonder]

It would be great if mix engineers truly understood the wants of their core customers for this surround stuff; which is... us here on the QQ

Yeah, leave ALL remixing chores to the PROS: E. Scheiner, B. Clearmountain and S. Wilson or those majestic QUAD gurus from the early to mid 70's like Larry Keyes, et alia!

 

[sjcorne]

However, is anyone really expecting to be thrilled with the surround sound mix and for it to be more discrete than the Revolver-era tracks available on the 1 streaming Atmos mix?

The Abbey Road and Let It Be-era tracks were nothing special in 5.1 on the 2015 1/1+ Blu-Ray, but the 50th anniversary album remixes ended up being great. Maybe that compilation was a rush job, possibly involving upmixing? I haven't listened to the new streaming Atmos version of 1/1+, but the old 5.1 Blu-Ray certainly has that feel. In any case, it wouldn't be crazy to expect better results on the dedicated album remix.