Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[Clint Eastwood]

Sorry I don't have a digital camera. My passion for photography dried up with the discontinuance of kodachrome.

[video=youtube;wZpaNJqF4po]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZpaNJqF4po[/video]

 

[Jim the Oldbie]

I was there. All 3 days, and I have hundreds of color slides to prove it. I have a really nice photo of Jimi on my wall.

Oh, man - I can only imagine what that was like.

Last night, watching Jimi close the festival, playing his heart out to what by then was mostly a sea of mud and garbage, I was remembering how downright angry many people were with his performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner," calling it disrespectful, or a mockery, or any number of things. But when I watch him as he plays, I get exactly the opposite impression. To me this is the most emotional, ironic, unerringly respectful rendition of our national anthem I've ever experienced, before or since. As a wide-eyed kid, I used to marvel at the undeniable guitar wizardry on display. As a world-weary adult, I have to fight back the tears.

-- Jim

P.S. One question I've always wondered about, Philip: Do you remember what the sound of the PA system was like, in general? Was it listenable (even enjoyable), or difficult to listen to, or...? I'd be really grateful for any impressions you'd have time to offer about the sound at Woodstock!

 

[Perp]

Sorry I don't have a digital camera. My passion for photography dried up with the discontinuance of kodachrome.

To go along with Clint's Posted video. Singalong!!!

When I think back
On all the crap I learned in high school
It’s a wonder
I can think at all
And though my lack of education
Hasn’t hurt me none
I can read the writing on the wall

Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world’s
A sunny day, oh yeah
I got a Nikon camera
I love to a photograph
So mama, don’t take my Kodachrome away

If you took all the girls I knew
When I was single
And brought them all together
For one night
I know they’d never match
My sweet imagination
Everything looks worse
In black and white

Kodachrome
They give us those nice bright colors
They give us the greens of summers
Makes you think all the world’s
A sunny day, oh yeah
I got a Nikon camera
I love to a photograph
So mama, don’t take my Kodachrome away

 

[Jim the Oldbie]

[deleted by, uh, me]

 

[Lute]

Not sure if I should post this here, but I'm looking for the best surround version of Holst: The Planets out there, on SACD, DVD-A or BD-A. Looking for great dynamics, and I really like music that's very black between the notes. Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks

Andre Previn's famous EMI Quad recording is available on DVD-A and DTS CD. These are a little pricey, but you'll probably be able to find a deal if you search around. It would be nice if PentaTone would start reissuing EMI Quad recordings on their SACD Quad series.


Walter Susskind's performance with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is also an excellent Quad recording. MoFi's Mch SACD is also going for big bucks, unfortunately.

http://www.discogs.com/Holst-Saint-...a-Walter-Susskind-The-Planets/release/2820434

There was also a Quad recording by Leonard Bernstein. It was released on Mch SACD, but it received mixed reviews. Some love it, but others felt it wasn't the real discrete Quad mix, but a stereo up-sample. I haven't heard it myself.

Here's an interesting article on Susskind's and other recordings of the Planets.
http://www.highfidelityreview.com/s...he-planets-an-sacd-review-by-mark-jordan.html


Chandos's Mch SACD conducted by Andrew Davis is also very good. It's not an aggressive Quad mix, but the natural ambiance is done well and the performance is first rate.
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=541487

Another fine Mch SACD is John Eliot Gardiner's 1994 recording. The surround mix is good, but ambient.

 

[Jim the Oldbie]

...Chandos's Mch SACD conducted by Andrew Davis is also very good. It's not an aggressive Quad mix, but the natural ambiance is done well and the performance is first rate.
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=541487

Hey Lute, thanks a lot! It's even on sale! :music

-- Jim

 

[Tornado Red]

Andre Previn's famous EMI Quad recording is available on DVD-A and DTS CD. These are a little pricey, but you'll probably be able to find a deal if you search around. It would be nice if PentaTone would start reissuing EMI Quad recordings on their SACD Quad series.


Walter Susskind's performance with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is also an excellent Quad recording. MoFi's Mch SACD is also going for big bucks, unfortunately.

http://www.discogs.com/Holst-Saint-...a-Walter-Susskind-The-Planets/release/2820434

There was also a Quad recording by Leonard Bernstein. It was released on Mch SACD, but it received mixed reviews. Some love it, but others felt it wasn't the real discrete Quad mix, but a stereo up-sample. I haven't heard it myself.

Here's an interesting article on Susskind's and other recordings of the Planets.
http://www.highfidelityreview.com/s...he-planets-an-sacd-review-by-mark-jordan.html


Chandos's Mch SACD conducted by Andrew Davis is also very good. It's not an aggressive Quad mix, but the natural ambiance is done well and the performance is first rate.
http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/album.jsp?album_id=541487

Another fine Mch SACD is John Eliot Gardiner's 1994 recording. The surround mix is good, but ambient.

Thank you so much, a wealth of information to delve into here!

Leaning towards the Gardiner, Susskind or Bernstein recordings, all a little steep for me right now...

 

[keenly]

Well, unfortunately , the ONLY REAL Surround mix in their catalog is the (SPECTACULAR MIX) "Network" DVD-V ...Audio only...

Audio wise...This is the typical ambience and crowd in the back,
BUT
if you play it back in stereo , it decodes VERY NICELY (almost discrete) in DPL II or NEO.
The sound quality is SUPERB and the picture quality is VERY GOOD (not grainy).
EXCELLENT performance...

If you like it, get this, it IS worth it...if you don't like it, I'll buy it from you!

EDIT(CAVEAT EMPTOR!!! There are 2 different "live in Munich" DVDs, the one I'm referring to is the "Spin it again!" one ..the last one....although I don't know if the 1st one , "Contact" was ever released in BD)

Where can I buy this from? I can not find it on Amazon UK.

 

[leahypc]

Thank you so much, a wealth of information to delve into here!

Leaning towards the Gardiner, Susskind or Bernstein recordings, all a little steep for me right now...

If you can find a good used copy for a price that works, the Susskind MoFi disc really is an excellent one from their very short-lived Surround Series.

 

[leahypc]

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[Philip Spinner]

Oh, man - I can only imagine what that was like.

Last night, watching Jimi close the festival, playing his heart out to what by then was mostly a sea of mud and garbage, I was remembering how downright angry many people were with his performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner," calling it disrespectful, or a mockery, or any number of things. But when I watch him as he plays, I get exactly the opposite impression. To me this is the most emotional, ironic, unerringly respectful rendition of our national anthem I've ever experienced, before or since. As a wide-eyed kid, I used to marvel at the undeniable guitar wizardry on display. As a world-weary adult, I have to fight back the tears.

-- Jim

P.S. One question I've always wondered about, Philip: Do you remember what the sound of the PA system was like, in general? Was it listenable (even enjoyable), or difficult to listen to, or...? I'd be really grateful for any impressions you'd have time to offer about the sound at Woodstock!

I thought that the sound was pretty good. When I stood right in front of the stage it was a little off because I was hearing the sound from the stage as well as the towers behind me. Sorta like From the Front Row Live. But when you stepped back into the crowd it was much better. Of all the groups that played I thought Sly and the Family Stone had the best sound. Some serious bass happening. When they came on stage everyone was nodding out but by the time they left everyone was dancing. I've never seen a crowd rejuvenated like that.
There was a tall fence between the audience and the stage which made photography difficult. It was much easier when Jimi came on stage because I was able to stand on a mountain of garbage to shoot over the fence. I also got some pretty good shots of the Who because I met this pretty woman in a leopard bikini who was a big fan of Roger and she agreed to get on my shoulders to take photos. If you see a beautiful woman on some strange hippie's shoulders taking photos in the movie that's me underneath.
The whole Woodstock thing was a major endurance test. No sleep, no food, no water for 3 days. Only chemicals.

 

[Jim the Oldbie]

...I thought that the sound was pretty good. When I stood right in front of the stage it was a little off because I was hearing the sound from the stage as well as the towers behind me. Sorta like From the Front Row Live. But when you stepped back into the crowd it was much better.

I figured that with Eddie Kramer in the house, it probably wasn't too bad. On the other hand, at the time that was pretty much an unprecedented live sound challenge...

Of all the groups that played I thought Sly and the Family Stone had the best sound. Some serious bass happening. When they came on stage everyone was nodding out but by the time they left everyone was dancing. I've never seen a crowd rejuvenated like that.

Oh hell yes! They still have the same effect in my living room!! :banana:

There was a tall fence between the audience and the stage which made photography difficult. It was much easier when Jimi came on stage because I was able to stand on a mountain of garbage to shoot over the fence. I also got some pretty good shots of the Who because I met this pretty woman in a leopard bikini who was a big fan of Roger and she agreed to get on my shoulders to take photos. If you see a beautiful woman on some strange hippie's shoulders taking photos in the movie that's me underneath.

That is so awesome... I'll watch for you next year! Also, three cheers for leopard bikinis!! Woot! Woot! Woot!

The whole Woodstock thing was a major endurance test. No sleep, no food, no water for 3 days. Only chemicals.

Better living through chemistry! I remember those days...

Thanks very much for your reply.

-- Jim, living vicariously (as usual)

 

[edisonbaggins]

The Beatles (White Album) DVDA
The Hermit of Mink Hollow - Todd Rundgren DVDA

 

[Jim the Oldbie]

The Beatles (White Album) DVDA
The Hermit of Mink Hollow - Todd Rundgren DVDA

Both at the same time?? @:

 

[Quad Linda]

Those aren'r legitimate DVD-A's. Bootlegs, counterfeits, etc aren't for discussion on QQ.
YOU"VE ALREADY BEEN TOLD TWICE!!!


POST WILL BE DELETED!

The Beatles (White Album) DVDA
The Hermit of Mink Hollow - Todd Rundgren DVDA

 

[Simon A]

Hi everyone,

Playing Elton John's eponymous album on SACD and I'm floored by the amazing mixes. So many fabulous deep cuts on this one. And what about those Paul Buckmaster's arrangements? Bloody marvelous! This will easily be one of my faves along with the Moody Blues SACD set. Cannot wait to hear Madman On The Water.

 

[edisonbaggins]

Hi everyone,

Playing Elton John's eponymous album on SACD and I'm floored by the amazing mixes. So many fabulous deep cuts on this one. And what about those Paul Buckmaster's arrangements? Bloody marvelous! This will easily be one of my faves along with the Moody Blues SACD set. Cannot wait to hear Madman On The Water.

All my classic EJ sacds/bds are among my favorite mixes! Not a bad one in the lot. Many reference discs among them, IMO. Enjoy!

 

[Tornado Red]

Hi everyone,

Playing Elton John's eponymous album on SACD and I'm floored by the amazing mixes. So many fabulous deep cuts on this one. And what about those Paul Buckmaster's arrangements? Bloody marvelous! This will easily be one of my faves along with the Moody Blues SACD set. Cannot wait to hear Madman On The Water.

I have a trio of them Simon, Madman, GYBR, and Captain Fantastic. You know, I love them all and Madman may be my favourite, but recently I was checking out the DR on their database and none of these SACDs faired very well. So I shrugged my shoulders and went back to enjoying them

 

[Snood]

All my classic EJ sacds/bds are among my favorite mixes! Not a bad one in the lot. Many reference discs among them, IMO. Enjoy!

Ditto from Snood :banana:

 

[Snood]

I have a trio of them Simon, Madman, GYBR, and Captain Fantastic. You know, I love them all and Madman may be my favourite, but recently I was checking out the DR on their database and none of these SACDs faired very well. So I shrugged my shoulders and went back to enjoying them

What is DR?? Get them all they are cheap and very awesome :banana: