Listening to Now (In Surround) - Volume 2

[fredblue]

Oh man Adam...the Stylistics and Spinnersyou are speaking my language...love em….no surround versions for this Motown fan...I need to beat the bushes and find some vintage CDs....

a subject close to my heart too, Clint.. you know its bonkers how much R&B and Soul music was released in Quad and yet so little of it has been released on a modern format..

fab Quads yet to be given remaster love include those by...

Al Green,
Ann Peebles,
Aretha Franklin,
Average White Band,
Billy Preston,
Brecker Brothers Band,
B.T. Express,
Buddy Miles Band & Buddy Miles Express,
Creative Source,
Curtis Mayfield,
Diana Ross,
Dionne Warwicke,
Donny Hathaway,
Earth Wind & Fire,
Friends Of Distinction,
Funkadelic,
Gladys Knight & The Pips,
Graham Central Station,
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes,
Herbie Hancock,
Isaac Hayes,
Jackson 5,
Jimmy Witherspoon,
Johnny Nash,
Labelle,
Marvin Gaye,
MFSB,
Minnie Riperton,
Quincy Jones,
Roberta Flack,
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan,
Sly & The Family Stone,
Syl Johnson,
The Blackbyrds,
The Four Tops,
The Isley Brothers,
The Manhattans,
The Miracles,
The New Birth,
The Nite-Liters,
The Ohio Players,
The O'Jays,
The Spinners,
The Staple Singers,
The Stylistics,
The Supremes,
The Temptations,
Van McCoy,
War,
Wild Cherry,
William DeVaughn,
Wilson Pickett...

 

[Clint Eastwood]

a subject close to my heart too, Clint.. you know its bonkers how much R&B and Soul music was released in Quad and yet so little of it has been released on a modern format..

fab Quads yet to be given remaster love include those by...

Al Green,
Ann Peebles,
Aretha Franklin,
Average White Band,
Billy Preston,
Brecker Brothers Band,
B.T. Express,
Buddy Miles Band & Buddy Miles Express,
Creative Source,
Curtis Mayfield,
Diana Ross,
Dionne Warwicke,
Donny Hathaway,
Earth Wind & Fire,
Friends Of Distinction,
Funkadelic,
Gladys Knight & The Pips,
Graham Central Station,
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes,
Herbie Hancock,
Isaac Hayes,
Jackson 5,
Jimmy Witherspoon,
Johnny Nash,
Labelle,
Marvin Gaye,
MFSB,
Minnie Riperton,
Quincy Jones,
Roberta Flack,
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan,
Sly & The Family Stone,
Syl Johnson,
The Blackbyrds,
The Four Tops,
The Isley Brothers,
The Manhattans,
The Miracles,
The New Birth,
The Nite-Liters,
The Ohio Players,
The O'Jays,
The Spinners,
The Staple Singers,
The Stylistics,
The Supremes,
The Temptations,
Van McCoy,
War,
Wild Cherry,
William DeVaughn,
Wilson Pickett...

WOW...that is an AMAZING list of artists...that's bucket list stuff for me

 

[sjcorne]

WOW...that is an AMAZING list of artists...that's bucket list stuff for me

A couple of them suffer from the syndrome of "let's mix the flop album after their biggest hit in quad", but it turns out some of those "flop" albums are actually very good. The Wild Cherry and B.T. Express quads in particular are real gems I've gotten to know recently. No hits, but some funky tracks and great quad.

I've been slowly revisiting my SQ collection since I got my Tate decoder a few weeks back, and I have to say the soul stuff has been the highlight. The PIR releases in particular decode incredibly well and sound great (some CBS SQ pressings sound like crap, but not these). The opening sound effects of "Ship Ahoy" are so eerie and lifelike.

 

[beerking]

Astrud Gilberto
Now



I know ...don't shoot the piano player!!

She sang this:



This would be cool in surround...

Discogs Info: for the discerning listener

https://www.discogs.com/Astrud-Gilberto-Now/release/7296894

 

[edisonbaggins]

The BBB feat. Bernie Dresel - Bern Bern Bern
BD-A Auro-3D 5.2.4

 

[beerking]

The BBB feat. Bernie Dresel - Bern Bern Bern
BD-A Auro-3D 5.2.4

Is that the monster release Mike?
Presume another fine release from them monster boys?

Its ok, just realised it's the recent Blu ray release

 

[edisonbaggins]

Is that the monster release Mike?
Presume another fine release from them monster boys?

Its ok, just realised it's the recent Blu ray release

Live Bernin' was, wasn't it?
This one is Dig It Records, Galaxy Studios.
Mixed to emulate the orchestra performer layout and aural space of the hall.
So cool!

 

[The56Kid]

a subject close to my heart too, Clint.. you know its bonkers how much R&B and Soul music was released in Quad and yet so little of it has been released on a modern format..

fab Quads yet to be given remaster love include those by...

Al Green,
Ann Peebles,
Aretha Franklin,
Average White Band,
Billy Preston,
Brecker Brothers Band,
B.T. Express,
Buddy Miles Band & Buddy Miles Express,
Creative Source,
Curtis Mayfield,
Diana Ross,
Dionne Warwicke,
Donny Hathaway,
Earth Wind & Fire,
Friends Of Distinction,
Funkadelic,
Gladys Knight & The Pips,
Graham Central Station,
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes,
Herbie Hancock,
Isaac Hayes,
Jackson 5,
Jimmy Witherspoon,
Johnny Nash,
Labelle,
Marvin Gaye,
MFSB,
Minnie Riperton,
Quincy Jones,
Roberta Flack,
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan,
Sly & The Family Stone,
Syl Johnson,
The Blackbyrds,
The Four Tops,
The Isley Brothers,
The Manhattans,
The Miracles,
The New Birth,
The Nite-Liters,
The Ohio Players,
The O'Jays,
The Spinners,
The Staple Singers,
The Stylistics,
The Supremes,
The Temptations,
Van McCoy,
War,
Wild Cherry,
William DeVaughn,
Wilson Pickett...

Wow, had no clue so much good classic soul had received the quad treatment! Hopefully at least some of it will receive hi res treatment sooner rather than later!

 

[The56Kid]

Toy Matinee - Self Titled; DVD-A 5.1
What a fantastic one-off of great music, fidelity, and surround engagement. Lucky enough to receive this from a fellow MC enthusiast that simply didn't like it.

 

[wavelength]

Toy Matinee - Self Titled; DVD-A 5.1
What a fantastic one-off of great music, fidelity, and surround engagement. Lucky enough to receive this from a fellow MC enthusiast that simply didn't like it.

I love that album!

 

[fredblue]

Wow, had no clue so much good classic soul had received the quad treatment! Hopefully at least some of it will receive hi res treatment sooner rather than later!

oh yes! its quite remarkable how much more Soul there was in Quad than Rock! some of the mixes are 'better' than others and i haven't heard all of the multiple Al Green Quads though i enjoyed those i have, plus its unclear exactly which Ohio Players albums were definitively mixed into Quad beyond "Fire" & "Honey" but there's potentially another 3 Quads of theirs in the vaults.. top & bottom of it, there's at least 50 great Quads from artists in that list that are all worthwhile imho.. maybe someday they'll all "see the light" like those recent Billy Paul treasures from Dutton Vocalion..

 

[4-earredwonder]

Astrud Gilberto
Now



I know ...don't shoot the piano player!!

She sang this:



This would be cool in surround...

Discogs Info: for the discerning listener

https://www.discogs.com/Astrud-Gilberto-Now/release/7296894

I am a HUGE Astrud Gilberto fan. Too bad her only 'surround' [?] album is on Silverline in faux surround, at that.

I wish D~V would release her splendid outing with Stanley Turrentine on A&M/CTI [arranged by Deodato] since I know Verve, her label for years won't.

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[The56Kid]

oh yes! its quite remarkable how much more Soul there was in Quad than Rock! some of the mixes are 'better' than others and i haven't heard all of the multiple Al Green Quads though i enjoyed those i have, plus its unclear exactly which Ohio Players albums were definitively mixed into Quad beyond "Fire" & "Honey" but there's potentially another 3 Quads of theirs in the vaults.. top & bottom of it, there's at least 50 great Quads from artists in that list that are all worthwhile imho.. maybe someday they'll all "see the light" like those recent Billy Paul treasures from Dutton Vocalion..

I've yet to pick up any DV Billy Paul. Might have to do something about that soon!

 

[4-earredwonder]

a subject close to my heart too, Clint.. you know its bonkers how much R&B and Soul music was released in Quad and yet so little of it has been released on a modern format..

fab Quads yet to be given remaster love include those by...

Al Green,
Ann Peebles,
Aretha Franklin,
Average White Band,
Billy Preston,
Brecker Brothers Band,
B.T. Express,
Buddy Miles Band & Buddy Miles Express,
Creative Source,
Curtis Mayfield,
Diana Ross,
Dionne Warwicke,
Donny Hathaway,
Earth Wind & Fire,
Friends Of Distinction,
Funkadelic,
Gladys Knight & The Pips,
Graham Central Station,
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes,
Herbie Hancock,
Isaac Hayes,
Jackson 5,
Jimmy Witherspoon,
Johnny Nash,
Labelle,
Marvin Gaye,
MFSB,
Minnie Riperton,
Quincy Jones,
Roberta Flack,
Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan,
Sly & The Family Stone,
Syl Johnson,
The Blackbyrds,
The Four Tops,
The Isley Brothers,
The Manhattans,
The Miracles,
The New Birth,
The Nite-Liters,
The Ohio Players,
The O'Jays,
The Spinners,
The Staple Singers,
The Stylistics,
The Supremes,
The Temptations,
Van McCoy,
War,
Wild Cherry,
William DeVaughn,
Wilson Pickett...

What a LIST and What a GUY. Adam; you are THE man. Keeping tabs of what's not available on hi res physical disc is not only a mission but a true labor of

We need them ALL on HI RES PHYSICAL DISC in SURROUND.

Keep the flame lit, AB. And if you ever run out of matches ............

 

[beerking]

I am a HUGE Astrud Gilberto fan. Too bad her only 'surround' [?] album is on Silverline in faux surround, at that.

I wish D~V would release her splendid outing with Stanley Turrentine on A&M/CTI [arranged by Deodato] since I know Verve, her label for years won't.

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She certainly has a terrific voice Ralph!!
Justa shame they completely overshadowed it with this very muddy mix from a mono? release.
Them Silverline peeps certainly know how to take the wee wee sometimes.
Again a label is blighted by some dreadful releases where there are actually ones that are worth buying from them.

I wonder what D-V has lined up for February?
The last 10 were fantastic..imo

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Jethro Tull-Thick As A Brick

 

[The56Kid]

Miles Davis - Bitches Brew, Disc 2; SACD 4.0
Just watched the great Davis documentary the other night, The Miles Davis Story, so had to consume some Brew. Great quad mix of some incredible, exploratory shit!

 

[beerking]

Miles Davis - Bitches Brew, Disc 2; SACD 4.0
Just watched the great Davis documentary the other night, The Miles Davis Story, so had to consume some Brew. Great quad mix of some incredible, exploratory shit!

Oh dear, ain't got this yet!!

 

[The56Kid]

Oh dear, ain't got this yet!!

I usually like to get my Frogmort on when listening to this amazing soundscape, but it's only just after noon here !

 

[beerking]

Al Green Greatest Hits
So many happy memories with this one...
Ooh them 70's!!