Tommy - the 1975 Film

[zdjh22]

Shout has the 50th Anniversary edition (UHD) up for pre-order now.

https://shoutfactory.com/collection...Va17xxLR9s8lcv83co_aem_XbWGi9jje2ZQnhWVEsOelA

 

[~dave~~wave~]

The 1080 steelbook version, with identical 5.1 DTS-MA audio, is still available for less than half the price, for those who don't have gigantic 4K screens to ogle Ann-Margret & Tina Turner.

Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8Cbu3bQ

 

[par4ken]

The 1080 steelbook version, with identical 5.1 DTS-MA audio, is still available for less than half the price, for those who don't have gigantic 4K screens to ogle Ann-Margret & Tina Turner.

Amazon USA: https://a.co/d/8Cbu3bQ



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I watched (and listened) to this yesterday, the "Quintaphonic" mix. I can't say that I was blown away although it did have it's moments.

Has anyone compared the 5.1 to the 5.0 mix. I would assume that the "stereo" mix is QS encoded. Has anyone listened to it that way?

Going by memory I think that the recordings on the soundtrack album are slightly different versions from those of the actual movie. The soundtrack album seems to be more polished.

 

[fizzywiggs41]

I watched (and listened) to this yesterday, the "Quintaphonic" mix. I can't say that I was blown away although it did have it's moments.

Has anyone compared the 5.1 to the 5.0 mix. I would assume that the "stereo" mix is QS encoded. Has anyone listened to it that way?

Going by memory I think that the recordings on the soundtrack album are slightly different versions from those of the actual movie. The soundtrack album seems to be more polished.

I think that album in regards to the stereo ,it would've been Dolby Surround.

Quintaphonic was a failed experiment, unfortunately, and Dolby ventured into that soundtrack , maybe a couple of years later, maybe only one.
I have a listing courtesy Dolby's Roger Dressler , with their movie soundtracks , circa latter seventies , and sure enough Tommy 75 is there.

Me thinks that would make the CD Dolby encoded , as per that time line.

 

[bayards]

I do remember watching the film in London at the time of release. At one point a phone rang, and i turned round, as you would!

Just bought a blu-ray from ebat with Quintaphonic sound on.

 

[fizzywiggs41]

While we're on this date of St Patrick today, I'm listening to this fantastic performance, 30th anniversary of The Pogues .
Although just Dolby Digital 5.1 , you will be pleasantly surprised at how good the surround is for a Live recording.

The Pogues At The Olympia, Paris 30th anniversary...highly recommended by myself.
I bought the CD at a later date and popped my DVD inside , I just don't like those Amaray in largesse.

HAPPY ST, PATRICK 'S DAY ...Everyone!!♧

 

[fizzywiggs41]

I must confess that I'm spoiled by the Quintaphonic 5.0 MIX.
I prefer this mix to the 5.1

I don't think I ever listened to the 5.1., much.

FWIW , John Moseley of QS and Quintaphonic fame only had 50 decoders for the theatre's.
Sheesh , NYC would more than likely need 5 !

 

[par4ken]

I think that album in regards to the stereo ,it would've been Dolby Surround.

Quintaphonic was a failed experiment, unfortunately, and Dolby ventured into that soundtrack , maybe a couple of years later, maybe only one.
I have a listing courtesy Dolby's Roger Dressler , with their movie soundtracks , circa latter seventies , and sure enough Tommy 75 is there.

Me thinks that would make the CD Dolby encoded , as per that time line.

Sad, a waste of time and effort to remix it using an inferior system!