Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[Mesozoic Mike]

Alan Parsons Project - Takes Of Mystery And Imagination

 

[Clement]

I was just doing that and it looks very promising! I don’t know anything else about this recording though. I searched this site for it in the titles and didn’t get a hit...

This thread has a number of posts about Grusin's West Side Story--sounds like a winner! And allmusic gives it a stellar review, too!

 

[Hamilton59]

This thread has a number of posts about Grusin's West Side Story--sounds like a winner! And allmusic gives it a stellar review, too!

I found that discussion too. I checked out the music on Amazon which let me play samples of each tune and they sound good too. I found a new sealed copy of the DVD DD5.1 at Discogs for $16 with shipping....sold! Should be fun...

 

[Hamilton59]

Oh yeah, and I’ve been listening to the new release of King Crimson In the Court....tonight. I like the new mix!

 

[4-earredwonder]

This is a new DTS disk to me! I like Dave Grusin and I love West Side Story... What do you think about this disk? Worth hunting down a copy?

Absolutely and there's also a DVD with DTS 5.1 if you cannot find the DTS disc. Audiophile recording as well. Would be agreat candidate for the full hi res Dutton Vocalion treatment.

 

[edisonbaggins]

This is a new DTS disk to me! I like Dave Grusin and I love West Side Story... What do you think about this disk? Worth hunting down a copy?

Yes! Sounds great.

 

[beerking]

Jethro Tull
Stormwatch

Steve gives the album the uplift it needs, with his mixing skills.

Great album

https://www.discogs.com/Jethro-Tull...Anniversary-Force-10-Edition/release/14280346

 

[beerking]

With all the talk about Dave Grusin's West Side Story, I though it's time to give it another spin.
It has a very good surround mix.
Yes it's DTS but to be honest, most if not all of my DTS discs have a better surround treatment than some of the more notable lossless recordings.

Dave Grusin ( I keep wanting to call his surname Crusin!!) knows how to get his band swinging along to his version of West Side Story.
The list of musicians shows that this is a steller production....and it sure is.

https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Grusin-Dave-Grusin-Presents-West-Side-Story/release/6248774

 

[beerking]

Thought I would carry on with some more Grusin.

Two for the Road
The Music of Henri Mancini

Another top notch DTS mix.

https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Grusin-Two-For-The-Road-The-Music-Of-Henry-Mancini/release/5186749

 

[Clement]

Yes it's DTS but to be honest, most if not all of my DTS discs have a better surround treatment then some of the more notable lossless recordings.
https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Grusin-Dave-Grusin-Presents-West-Side-Story/release/6248774

I heartily concur and in recognition crank up a favorite this morning

Midnight Oil Capricornia

Let's see if it's good paper-writing music (essay due today!)

 

[beerking]

MFSB time
Philadelphia Freedom.
This rattles along with a dwightful mix.

https://www.duttonvocalion.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=CDSML8561

 

[Hamilton59]

Thought I would carry on with some more Grusin.

Two for the Road
The Music of Henri Mancini

Another top notch DTS mix.

https://www.discogs.com/Dave-Grusin-Two-For-The-Road-The-Music-Of-Henry-Mancini/release/5186749

I like that disk too! It took me 3 tries to buy the correct disk when I went after that album... The first two had the wrong disk in the jewel case... If I remember correctly, they were factory mistakes that had the correct label but the wrong music when played! I almost gave up but I took a final 3rd chance and got the real Grusin/Mancini album.

 

[beerking]

I like that disk too! It took me 3 tries to buy the correct disk when I went after that album... The first two had the wrong disk in the jewel case... If I remember correctly, they were factory mistakes that had the correct label but the wrong music when played! I almost gave up but I took a final 3rd chance and got the real Grusin/Mancini album.

If it's any consolation, I've been burned by either ignorant or unscrupulous sellers from various outlets. This can be a detective based pastime as well.
And I'm sure we are not alone in this.

 

[beerking]

WDR Big Band Koln
The World of Duke Ellington Vol 3

https://www.discogs.com/WDR-Big-Ban...Riley-The-World-Of-Duke-Ellin/release/7207524

 

[olgitnorm]

Jethro Tull
Stormwatch

Steve gives the album the uplift it needs, with his mixing skills.

Great album

https://www.discogs.com/Jethro-Tull...Anniversary-Force-10-Edition/release/14280346

Have you played the bonus 5.1 tracks on dvd 2 just over an hour of additional material which I found well worth listening to.

 

[beerking]

Have you played the bonus 5.1 tracks on dvd 2 just over an hour of additional material which I found well worth listening to.

I have Norm...in fact I played it first, as I was intrigued as to what it would sound like with the additional songs.
And they are great too...
Favourite track is Dark Ages ( do I hear a bit of Pink Floyd in the start of the song?)

 

[Clement]

WDR Big Band Koln
The World of Duke Ellington Vol 3

https://www.discogs.com/WDR-Big-Ban...Riley-The-World-Of-Duke-Ellin/release/7207524

What's the mix on this live disc like? My walls are shaking over here as I continue to muscle through my essay listening to

Groove Armada Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)

The opening two tracks alone are worth the price of admission!

 

[beerking]

What's the mix on this live disc like? My walls are shaking over here as I continue to muscle through my essay listening to

View attachment 44029 Groove Armada Goodbye Country (Hello Nightclub)

The opening two tracks alone are worth the price of admission!

I looooveeee Groove Armada.

The WDR release is slightly centre speaker centric but as I have my rears raised, it's all good.
I have liked big band music from when I was a kid....ahem.....a few years ago now!!
The mix is fine Clem.
And the music is great.

 

[beerking]

Earth One Amazing Day
The Immersive Experience
A lovely Atmos release.

https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Amazin...one+amazing+day&qid=1573840632&s=music&sr=1-1

 

[fredblue]

Stormwatch 🌬🌧️