RUSH Moving Pictures 40th Anniversary edition (with Richard Chycki Dolby Atmos mix)

[paligap]

You’re not alone. A Steven Wilson 5.1 mix of The Necromancer would be absolute heaven for me

That, of course. The Fountain of Lamneth is about as prog as they ever got. That also has great potential for surround.

 

[paligap]

Joe Anthony, a local DJ, championed Rush in their early days. That’s him with Rush.

The Godfather!
http://www.joeanthonyproject.com/br...irited rock,broadcasting on stations in small

 

[paligap]

Interesting. I never saw either in concert in San Antonio but graduated from Churchill HS in San Antonio in 1981 and Triumph's Just a Game was one of my favorite albums. Didn't realize it was likely from local airplay, never understood why more people didn't get into them.

John Marshall HS 1977. Triumph even wrote a song about (a woman in) San Antonio.

 

[fcormier]

Actually, you are wrong. One of the first reason options for returning something to Amazon for a refund is "Item no longer needed." Absolutely no requirement to say the item is damaged or defective in any way. Most vendors, particularly high volume vendors, recognize that buyers remorse over purchasing a product that doesn't meet customer's expectations, reasonable or not, is one of the most common reasons why items get returned. Vendors also recognize that having a generous return policy is more cost effective in the long run because it better promotes customer satisfaction and loyalty. Can it be abused? Of course, but don't worry about poor old Amazon. Customer returns are in fact monitored - not by return reasons - but by frequency. If Amazon decides a customer is returning too many items too frequently FOR ANY REASON, they will flag and warn the customer and can ban them from returning anything. Getting so worked up over this "issue" - to accuse people of lying even - is beyond silly.

It should be noted that depending on the reason given, a return may be free or not. A couple of times I returned items because they were not as advertised (wrong picture, wrong description, wrong dimensions) and I did return a music DVD because the description said 5.1 and it was stereo only. It was a couple of years ago and the description is still wrong.

 

[fcormier]

I'm only halfway through this thread, but wanted to add a thought. I am old and played football, so I don't know if I'll remember this in a few days...

I recall way way back when Mercury released the Chronicles compilation. I was excited because "A Passage to Bangkok" and "What You're Doing" were left off Exit...Stage Left and All the World's a Stage, respectively and this was the only way to get those songs in digital format. The band had already left for Atlantic Records, and he was asked about this on Rockline (I think). He said, and I am paraphrasing, "We don't have control of that release as it was our previous record company. But, if they are going to release it, we want to help as much as possible."

So, how much of the price point is controlled by Alex, Geddy and Neil's estate is something I am unsure of. Is it strictly Universal Music? I would be willing to bet that it is for the most part. I can't imagine Alex and Geddy saying that $300 sounds right for a bunch of crap that will go in a box in storage for many people. UMe knows it is their most popular album. They also know that the die hards will pay that much for this box.

A Passage to Bangkok was absent from the original CD but was added with the 1997 remaster. I don't know about All the World's a Stage as I never felt the need to buy it (and I have all of Rush's studio albums and most of the live ones).

 

[fcormier]

For Rush, I've mainly run the more layered albums through the SMv3, figuring that would provide the most fun source material. Interesting and pleasing results from both albums, though you wouldn't mistake either for a discrete MC release. "Bigger Stereo" with occasional fun bits featured in the surrounds.
I've toyed with Hemi, P-Waves and maybe MP (can't exactly recall). The fewer layers, the less effective the SMv3 seems to be. Hemi put some synths and some cymbals in the surrounds, for example.

It's off-topic, but a thing you could try with the Surround Master is to compare the standard and binaural versions of Sonder by TesseracT.

 

[musicmemorabiliashoppellc]

My latest communications and last from Brian at the RUSH headquarters

email.

Brian McCann (Musictoday) Feb 22, 2022, 8:36 EST We appreciate that you've taken the time to contact us! Unfortunately, that would not qualify as a damaged item return as the item would be playing as advertised. However, if there are scratches or skips this could qualify the item to be classified as damaged. Either way you will be able to return the item, just if you receive the item undamaged, you would have to pay for return shipping fees to return the item to us, whereas for damaged items we provide a pre-paid shipping return label. I do hope this helps to answer your question! Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Brian

Hi Brian

Again thanks for the quick response again, much appreciated, but would you buy a piece of artwork sight unseen?

I’m bringing this up because to spend over $300 for 1 Blu-Ray disc is unheard of as I am not interested in all the other material included.

If you’d offer the Blu-Ray disc as a stand alone, that would solve my issue.



Please reply ASAP

Sincerely

Mm

Brian McCann (Musictoday) Feb 23, 2022, 8:34 EST We appreciate that you've taken the time to contact us! Again, you will be able to return the item regardless of the reason once you receive it, however, if the item is not damaged and was received as ordered, you would be responsible to pay for the return shipping fees to return the item to our warehouse for a refund. I hope this clears things up. We do apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Brian Customer Service

 

[musicmemorabiliashoppellc]

Well folks…there you go that’s the

of it….like it or not

 

[COLROTHWELL]

Limelight Atmos mix on Tidal.......Lord have mercy this is very bad. Sorry. I wish it was not.

 

[SeeMoreDigital]

It's bonkers that we're not able to purchase a CD/Blu-ray disc version of the 40th anniversary release, especially as we were able to do this with the 30th anniversary release. Indeed, there with even CD/DVD-Audio release version.

I might have even gone for a four disc 'digital only' boxed set. But, like others here, I really don't need five 'analogue' 12 inch vinyl discs. Those days have gone!

 

[knifeman]

https://www.loudersound.com/news/ru...-LNYaxPjVBjEToibZjad_uQcJPrZ0YHm-upZR16K8Er8M

Off topic, but I notice your avatar has a new bottom half. Did I miss something?

 

[rtbluray]

Off topic, but I notice your avatar has a new bottom half. Did I miss something?

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...-atmos-mix-confirmed.31444/page-3#post-612432

 

[rtbluray]

Wish it had 5.1 in addition to Atmos. I hate when they do that.

We’re getting OT here but we don’t know all of the details yet

 

[Bill B]

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...-atmos-mix-confirmed.31444/page-3#post-612432

The race is on... which one will be out first... Animals or Next?

 

[haikubass]

The race is on... which one will be out first... Animals or Next?

Electric Lady Studios, maybe?

 

[4-earredwonder]

Those seeking a 'quick fix' awaiting the new $300 release just might be interested in this 2011 release from UMG/Mercury. A RBCD/MLP DVD~A 5.1, 96/24 for Rush's Moving Pictures deluxe edition [list is $30]:

https://www.deepdiscount.com/moving-pictures/602527621074

 

[EricKalet]

My latest communications and last from Brian at the RUSH headquarters

email.

Brian McCann (Musictoday) Feb 22, 2022, 8:36 EST We appreciate that you've taken the time to contact us! Unfortunately, that would not qualify as a damaged item return as the item would be playing as advertised. However, if there are scratches or skips this could qualify the item to be classified as damaged. Either way you will be able to return the item, just if you receive the item undamaged, you would have to pay for return shipping fees to return the item to us, whereas for damaged items we provide a pre-paid shipping return label. I do hope this helps to answer your question! Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Brian

Hi Brian

Again thanks for the quick response again, much appreciated, but would you buy a piece of artwork sight unseen?

I’m bringing this up because to spend over $300 for 1 Blu-Ray disc is unheard of as I am not interested in all the other material included.

If you’d offer the Blu-Ray disc as a stand alone, that would solve my issue.



Please reply ASAP

Sincerely

Mm

Brian McCann (Musictoday) Feb 23, 2022, 8:34 EST We appreciate that you've taken the time to contact us! Again, you will be able to return the item regardless of the reason once you receive it, however, if the item is not damaged and was received as ordered, you would be responsible to pay for the return shipping fees to return the item to our warehouse for a refund. I hope this clears things up. We do apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns. Sincerely, Brian Customer Service

Sadly, that's all you'll get is a "canned" response, and it'll just go in an endless circle of insanity. They don't care, all they want is your $300. And a lot of folks are gladly forking over the $300.

 

[edisonbaggins]

My latest communications and last from Brian at the RUSH headquarters email.

Brian McCann (Musictoday) Feb 22, 2022, 8:36 EST ...as advertised...

As advertised, huh? Well, they're advertising the new 5.1 and Atmos mixes as "masterful". I'm guessing that will end up being a bit of false advertising, right there!

 

[Bill B]

As advertised, huh? Well, they're advertising the new 5.1 and Atmos mixes as "masterful". I'm guessing that will end up being a bit of false advertising, right there!

I don't know, what exactly does "masterful" mean? and who gets to decide?

 

[edisonbaggins]

I don't know, what exactly does "masterful" mean? and who gets to decide?

Who knows?! And, the publicist, I guess?!