David Gilmour "Rattle That Lock" CD/Blu-ray, didn't get time to listen to it this weekend
Parallax Eden - David Miles Huber (HFPA 9.1 Auro 3D Original mixes, 5.1 Berlin mixes, Stereo Chill and Stereo Berlin mixes)
Parallax Eden-What's this like?
I ordered the other 3d Auro title that just got released here for Sept. 18-Paramount-Ozark Henry, Place I ordered from says another 1 to 2 weeks till it arrives.
David Gilmour - Rattle That Lock.
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Eivind Buene - Possible Cities / Essential Landscapes
Performed by Cikada
Modern, abstract classical music similar to Stockhausen with an emphasis on spatial arrangements of instruments.
The 5.1 recording offers excellent discrete surround sound.
http://audaud.com/2012/12/eivind-bu...lto-fluido-nature-morte-cikada-ens-christian/
I notice your purchase has the blu ray AND SACD both...have you done a comparison here or in the past as to sonic quality of one vs the other? I believe I have one purchase that contained both, Flute Mystery I think, but couldn't really tell the difference myself.
Albert Lee - Tearing it Up. Really nice, especially if you select the 'on stage' 5.1 mix which spreads the instruments around a little. Albert and band are in fine form here and perform a wide variety of material - of course you're here for the classics and you will not disappointed. His voice is really still the same too, a youthful sound I've always liked. There are some blistering solos here but as you'd expect, the band are all up to the ridiculously high standards set by Albert Lee. It's bright sounding in a positive way but the notes reveal that there is no EQ or artificial processing or reverb applied. My only real criticism is that the bass guitar is always mixed a little low for my tastes, but that's a minor gripe. I can think of few showcases for hi-res that bring this kind of intimate performance to your listening room. Go tear it up!
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Peter Gregson "Touch"
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Modern classical - Meditative, modern cello with flourishes of electronica. Peter Gregson is on the forefront of applying midi sampling and looping techniques to traditional classical instruments. He's a pretty interesting guy and there are several YouTube videos of him discussing these techniques. This is my second BDA from the Sono Luminus label - the first being the excellent "Americana" by the Modern Mandolin Quartet - think LAGQ except with Mandolins - very discreet. The Gregson disc also has an Auro 3D 9.1 option - for those interested. Highly recommended!
The MMQ 'Americana' disc is glorious; I wish it got more exposure because it's a stellar disc in every sense. I'll get this one based on your description. I've not had a dud from Sono Luminous yet.
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